connecting with cordova

Steve Richards was a great influence. We were able to speak casually with him about his career and what he did to get there. He got his education at Ramapo and studied music and business. He was aware that he needed to get ahead and made efforts to cultivate opportunities for himself.  I was amazed by the fact that he would wake up in the very early morning to use transportation from New Jersey to get to his internship in New York. He would wake up at around 3 to 3:45 am and was still taking classes on campus.  Aside from his internships and schooling, he spoke about his current position as the Promotions Manager at Republic Records. He explained the logistics surrounding his job and what he does on a day to day basis. Then he shifted his focus on the more “fun” aspect of his work. He "spilled the tea" by telling us about Taylor Swift and the dynamic of his office when she comes in which happens rarely. Richards shared his experience meeting Post Malone for ...

Brian Sedita came to speak to both CITVC classes on recently. I made the connection for him to join us while we were at work one day. He often spoke about how much he enjoyed his time in Ms. Menake’s class and how much of an impact the course has had on him. I’ve known him for years through the friendship between our sisters. Years later, we happened to be employed at the same library! I’ve also been inspired by Brian’s drive and determination. His work ethic does not compare to anyone else I know. I always appreciate his advice and guidance on all things. During his visit, he shared his experience as a creator, producer and co host of a podcast. He created the “Page to Stage” podcast as an outlet for those involved in the theater industry but do not have a very strong presence on the media. His motive for this podcast was to create something new, different, and innovative for people not seen on the same level as others. He interviews anyone from costume  creators to wig d...

G:It’s nice to be sitting down with you today, thank you for making the time. P: My pleasure, I am pleased to be here. G: Before we get into the nitty gritty, I have to say... something that amazes me about your country is the fact that women primarily dominate! To put it into perspective, 56.3 percent of the parliament is made up of women, making it the most female-friendly national legislature on the planet. This was riveting for me to learn, I assume for our listeners as well. As a male president, how does this make you feel? P: Yes! That is something we are well-known for. I am proud to be the president of a country where women feel they can stand up for themselves and be heard. I grew up watching my mother struggle and female relatives of mine struggle for representation, they were viewed as objects to be in the home and serve the family. This culture affected me and encouraged me to want to create change within my own family and country. I am honored to share that in 2...