Josie and the Podcast

Levester "LJ" Johnson believes technology needs to be part of your toolkit in Higher Education. As he shares, it is the accent and value-add of what you do. As the new Vice President of Student Affairs at Illinois State University, LJ is “All In” to engage with students, parents and the entire campus community on and offline. Recently experiencing a campus and position change, LJ shares the science of that transition. Not just moving, giving away countless campus apparel items, and starting a new

How can Snapchat, Yik Yak and Instagram give administrators a pulse of the real student experience? Today’s episode features Dr. Tonantzin Oseguera who shares her personal experiences integrating digital communication tools as a Dean of Students at Cal State Fullerton. In this role, she oversees vital student support services including the Behavioral intervention team, Title IX implementation team, as well as student conduct for a campus of 40,000. Learn how she balances policy and procedures with

This episode featured MrJeffDess who is a writer, professor, public speaker, emcee and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill. The conversation is eclectic as the other talents Jeff has including rapping and a lapel pin collector. The podcast shares ideas for how to incorporate pop culture into leadership education – such as his popular blog post about Beyoncé’s album Lemonade and the Social Change Model. Jeff also challenges listeners to bring a realness and swagger into their work, and even on Snapchat

Adrienne Weider-Finch is a one-woman production company that takes her role as a YouTube content creator for mostly young viewers to heart. In the podcast, she spreads a message of being yourself and not listening to the haters in pursuing what matters in your life. Adrienne also shares her experience collaborating with her alma mater, Loyola Marymount University and how other campuses can do the same.