BURST ALERT!

We are bursting with this week's guest!

A very fortunate introduction at Orange Theory led us to Anthony Petrillose, whose family legacy is intertwined with some of the most iconic spots in Cornell’s history (at least as far as we're concerned).

For generations, the Petrillose family has been at the heart of Cornell’s college town culture, running Johnny’s Hot Truck and Johnny’s Big Red Grill, two beloved hangouts for students and alumni.

Anthony also shares stories about his grandpa’s and dad’s barber shop, a treasured fixture in Cornell’s college town and a real "who's who" among its clients.

The Petrillose family has been a part of Cornell life for decades. This episode offers a nostalgic look at the family behind some of the favorite memories and traditions that created an unmatched sense of community, shaping the Cornell experience for thousands of students.

Anthony shares these stories with charisma, humor, and incredible humility. We feel so lucky to have met and spent time with him—you’ll love him too!

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Meet Rebekah Goldstein, a remarkable student from the Dyson School. As a dedicated RA and TA, Rebekah expertly balances her academic pursuits with a demanding work week. She shares her journey of transferring schools, building a competitive concrete boat, her passion for technology and data analytics, and the challenges she faces as a student during significant global events.

Rebekah manages her responsibilities like an all-star and thrives at Cornell!

We loved meeting her!


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We loved our time with Peter! He is brilliant and a lot of fun.

In this episode, we talk about his career that started at the Cornell Daily Sun and catapulted him to esteemed opinion writer for The New York Times.

Peter shares his experiences as a student journalist, where he honed his writing skills and developed a great sense for storytelling and attention to detail that shaped his career.

AND!
Have you heard of Quill and Dagger? Prospect of Whitby? Peter gives a little behind the scenes on some intriguing activities from his time in these two exclusive Cornell secret societies.

And of course, since he's a journalist, we got his opinion on our ideas of breaking news at Cornell. Don't wanna brag, but he said some of out story ideas were front page worthy...

He was a great guest and we can't wait for you to listen. And then check him out in The New York Times.

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You asked, he answered.

Brendan Kempff is back to tell us how he’s transitioned to a career in consulting, thriving in the heart of San Francisco.

We reminisce a bit about his campus reporting days as a Cornell Sun writer, what it's like to go back the first time after graduation, and he reveals his future plans to become a...

Tune in for a great conversation about living your dreams and embracing new challenges!

Brendan is exactly how you remember him, charismatic, charming and brilliant - and somehow he's even better!

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Clean house and clean slate, Gwen is back with exciting news.

Her passion for healthy living shines through as she discusses her innovative new line of eco-friendly, wildly affective, aromatherapy-filled cleaning products. Ever since receiving ours, we are cleaning 10X more than normal just because her products smell so good!

Find out what happened since the last time she was on the show, now that she can finally talk about it.

We also highlight her support for Cornell through hiring interns and providing valuable advice to them, to us, and to any Cornellians launching a small business.

We love any time spent with Gwen.

Prepare for an enlightening conversation filled with laughs, insights, and inspiration to elevate your cleaning game! (P.S. we play a game with her you do not want to miss)

Find her new company at
https://www.thefillclub.com/

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In this episode of Where Are They Now, we reconnect with two inspiring Cornellians: Jemma Hendricks, a first-semester freshman, and Kayla Singer, a first-semester senior.

Both returning guests share updates on their lives since we last spoke, reflecting on the growth they've experienced and the excitement they feel for what’s ahead.

Kayla discusses the profound changes she’s witnessed over her three years at Cornell, while Jemma shares what it’s like to arrive for the first time at Cornell in the midst of a strike and campus unrest.

This episode is filled with insights and inspiration from two impressive young women who, despite being at different stages of their Cornell journey, have the same deep commitment to making the most of their time at Cornell.

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Meet Osei Boateng, A CNN Hero and Cornell Human Ecology Young Alumni Achievement Award winner. Osei is the founder of the OKB Foundation which provides critical clinical care and accessibility in Ghana.

Osei’s passion for community and saving lives has made him an extraordinary leader, dedicated to making a big difference. We discuss how his work is changing lives and leaving a lasting impact, and how in the world he ever came up with such a genius idea for a medical van.

We met him this past June and couldn't wait for him to come on the show because in addition to being brilliant and creative, he is funny and fun and we loved spending time with him.

Here are his links:
OKB HOPE FOUNDATION: https://www.okbfoundation.org

HEAA Recent Alumni Achievement Award 2024: https://www.human.cornell.edu/alumni/about/stories/osei-boateng-heaa-recent-alumni-achievement-award-2024

Instagram:
okbhopefoundation

LinkedIn:
Osei Kwadwo Boateng

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Meet Derek Ting and Joyce Yung.

Derek, a writer and martial arts enthusiast, and Joyce, a renowned photographer, teamed up to create films that pack a punch—literally. If you like action movies, you will like their latest movie Agent Recon.

Derek may have caught the movie bug in Acting 101. Other than that, neither had filmmaking in their post grad plans. They transitioned from impressive corporate careers to the exciting world of action filmmaking.

Hear how they combined their unique talents and experiences to produce action films, including their recent project starring the iconic Chuck Norris.

Oh, and they’re married!

You can watch their films on Amazon, Hulu and Fandango and others
Lots of info at:: Http://www.Agentsaga.xyz
Find Joyce and Derek here too:
www.joyceyung.com
www.powerhousejy.com
www.randomartworkshop.com
FB: joyceyungphotography; randomartworkshop
IG: yungjoyce; randomartworkshop, powerhouse.jy
Instagram: @dkting
Website: http://www.dkting.com

We had a lot of fun with them and we're guessing there are more movies on the horizon.

Shout out to Tony Chen for introducing us to Derek and Joyce - thank you!

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