Chris D'Angelo '07, M'10, Rowan University's Director of Alumni Engagement, joins the latest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Family has always been a big part of Chris's Rowan story. Whether it was following the footsteps of his twin sister or building a family environment in Rowan's Alumni Engagement office, D'Angelo's passion for his position started long before becoming a Rowan University employee.

D'Angelo discusses the mentors who influenced him throughout his career; how he met his wife at Rowan; the university's new Forging Forward campaign; his love of television; and more in an action-packed episode.

Devón Coles '21 stops by Beyond the Brown & Gold to share his experiences as a Rowan University online student. Coles gained his Law & Justice degree from Rowan University and parlayed that into a career as a probation office. His talents are not limited to one kind of court. Also, Coles trains basketball players and currently has a business that develops the next generation of hoops talent.

Coles offers wisdom regarding training in youth sports, what it was like being an online student, and much more in an entertaining episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold.

For more information on his business, you visit his website: devoncolestraining.com/

Danielle Roberts '11 is known as the Anti-Career Coach. Her professional experiences led her to thinking about how people work and workplace culture. As a TEDx speaker with a vast knowledge of social media platforms, she continues to help shape the future and humanize workplaces everywhere.

Roberts joins the Beyond the Brown & Gold crew to share her experiences at Rowan University as a student and former employee. Elsewhere, Roberts talks about how the popular TV show Severance is relatable to today's workforce; and the concept of hustle culture.

Joe Marakowski '18 works in government as a logistics management specialist but that is not his claim to fame. Marakowski created and donated a scholarship, published a book, and even started his own business. Known as "Joey Cannoli in the wedding entertainment, Marakowski parlayed his love of fun and food into a side business that allows people to share in his love of cannoli.

Before his business took off, Marakowski spent time at Camden County College before landing at Rowan University. His Rowan University experience eventually led to a job with the Navy and the government. Find out about Joe Marakowski's path to success on the latest episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold.

Brian Kulak '98, M'12 turned an educational concept into a new book and he shares his wisdom a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Following his days at Rowan University, Kulak embarked on a career in education. As a teacher, he wanted to connect with students and developed "The Hot Seat" - a thought-provoking concept that allowed his students to freely share their thoughts.

Kulak explains how The Hot Seat (also the title of his recently released book) came to be. He is joined by one of his former students in-studio - Kaylee Collins, who described her experiences in The Hot Seat.

Kulak also describes the secret to connecting with students in the classroom, books that do and don't work in the classroom, and the BTBG crew puts Kulak on their version of The Hot Seat.

Long daily commutes from the Jersey Shore to New York City didn't stop Jon Lavengetto '14 on a path towards working in sports. Currently, his hard work and dedication landed him a position as the senior content manager for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. The newest episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Lavengetto talking about his work in The Big Easy and his days at Rowan University in the Radio, Television, & Film department.

Plus, Lavengetto provides tips for providing good social media content and offers advice to students on how to succeed in the competitive sports/content creation field.

Troi Barnes '17 currently serves as the director of media relations at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the nation's premier legal organization. Also, she Is a part of the Rowan University Black Alumni Network.

A new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold highlights her time at Rowan University and what the Glassboro means to her family - including why it has a special meaning to her parents. Also, Barnes describes her time and influences at Rowan University while earning a degree in public relations.

Lastly, Barnes discussed how internships helped shape her career and how they led to her current career path that includes battling for democracy.

Acclaimed financial advisor and best-selling personal finance author Ric Edelman ’80 hosted the country’s longest-running personal finance radio show, The Ric Edelman Show, and subsequent podcast, The Truth About Your Future with Ric Edelman. Jean Edelman ’81 is an author and host of the Self-Care with Jean podcast. They continue to build a legacy at Rowan University and beyond.

The latest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold welcomes the co-founders of Edelman Financial Engines, the largest investment management firm in the nation, to the show. The Edelmans take us on their path, from Glassboro State College to the top echelon of personal finance; crypto; and the relationship between parents, children, and money.

Also, they explain how and why they continue to support Rowan University and its students – including the marvelous Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University. They reveal how the park came to be and how it will benefitgenerations to come.

Come discover the couple’s dynamic story and how they became two of the most influential figures in the asset and wealth management field.