Bran'sCorner Podcast Episodes

Guests of Bran'sTech and the Bran'sCorner Podcast reflect throughout 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanssontalks/support

Brandon speaks with a special guest on the podcast to close out 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanssontalks/support

A senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, Hannah came on the Bran'sCorner Podcast this summer to speak about her interests in aerospace engineering, her recent internship, as well as her hopes for the future of space exploration. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner and communicator who has an interest in research and technology. He has been doing content creation for over six years, with an emphasis in podcasting. Hannah Johnson is a senior at University of Colorado Boulder majoring...

Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Hang Tran is a communications and public relations professional based in the Washington, D.C. area. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA by her Vietnamese parents who came to the United States in the late 1980's, she found her passion in PR at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA...

Having just earned his doctorate degree with Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also serves as an Assistant Dean of Students, first-generation college student Dr. Fred Tugas came on to the station to speak about his educational journey, the inspiration that his professors provided him as a student, and the role that he sees himself taking within the college environment. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content crea...

A licensed real estate agent and entrepreneur, Christopher Walton joins the podcast this week to speak about his career journey, what urged him to switch professions from aviation to real estate, and how he has incorporated content creation into the real estate business. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Christopher...

After years of teaching in brick-and-mortar high schools, Laura Cvitanovich is now a full-time educator with Virtual Virginia who comes on the podcast to speak about her time in the education field, traveling, and being within the communication field as well. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over six years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. He created the Bran'sTech brand in May 2016. Laura Cvitanovich is an...

Life keeps moving for Amanda Grover, who is currently a Senior Account Executive at Peppercomm, a public relations firm located in New York. Speaking on the podcast, she discusses her own personal journey through public relations, her experience at Peppercomm, and where she sees herself progressing forward, alongside advice to make the best of any situation. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over thr...

Former Editor-in-Chief of the Mace and Crown and incoming reporter of the News-Virginian are just some of the experiences of Paula Phounsavath, who is now starting her own lifestyle brand. She comes on the podcast to speak about her experiences and what it all has meant to her, alongside her plans for her new blog that will release in late April 2022. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost six years of experience in content creation, and over three year...

Growing up with an interest in being a diplomat, Allison Smith always knew that she wanted to make a difference through her connections with others. Now that she is a project consultant at APCO Worldwide, she decided to come on the podcast to speak about her own experiences with public relations and how personal connections truly can make a world of difference. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over t...

When Brittney Crosby assumed the role of ODU PRSSA President, it was a new world that she was entering into, a time where there wasn't much campus involvement or excitement. However, that didn't stop her from pursuing her dreams and rebuilding the organization for the next generation of students. Now, nearing her college graduation, she speaks on the podcast to speak about her time learning strategic communication, her experience within the field, and the legacy that she wants to leave the organ...

Working his way through life, now as a graduate student, Matty Madden comes onto the podcast to speak about his experience at Old Dominion University, sharing the major impact that it's had on his life, from being an undergraduate student and being involved within the PRSSA organization to now being within the Lifespan and Digital Communication Master's Program. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over ...

Embracing change throughout her time as an undergraduate student, Diana Muia comes on the podcast to speak about her last three years of college, the impact that the PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) had on her, and what her future ambitions are. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. Diana Muia is a senior at Old Dominion University studying Com...

No mission is ever impossible for Tanya Rollins Shadley of Hampton Roads as she has used her life growing up in the performing arts to help out her community through numerous initiatives, companies, and projects over the years. She comes on the podcast to speak about how she got started, how she uses her platforms to offer opportunities to community members, and so much more! Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creat...

In the first interview of 2022, certified holistic wellness coach and 'Superwoman' Kim Goeltom speaks on the podcast about her wellness journey and what her company is doing to help people get started on their own journey. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. Kim Goeltom has walked in Superwoman Overdrive mode, knows how to stop the cycle, redefines a Superwoman...

An aspiring writer and graphic media design student, Zachary Trias joins the podcast today for the year's finale to speak about his passions in writing and worldbuilding, what got him into this passion, and where he sees himself within the next several years. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over five years of experience in content creation, and over three years in television production. Zachary Trias is a graphic design student and aspiring author. He w...

A STEM Education Program Specialist and former teacher of over fifteen years, Julie Back joins the podcast to speak about her own life experiences and the lessons she learned as an educator. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Julie Back taught high school earth and environmental science courses for fifteen years and is currently a STEM Education Program Speciali...

Michael Mcclellan joins the Bran'sCorner Podcast today to speak about his life as a college student as Asbury University and the various experiences that he had following his ambitions to become a television producer. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Michael Mcclellan is a television production and business administration double-major at Asbury University and ...

After finishing his term as Student Representative to the Newport News School Board, Jordan D. Moody joins the podcast today as a guest to speak about his experience as a student leader, his aspirations towards the future, and what leadership means to him. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Jordan D. Moody is a former senior at Woodside High School and Student R...

In pursuit of becoming a Medical Doctor, Kiara Reyes Diaz speaks about why she decided to enter the medical field, her passion towards being able to help others, and how she would like to impact the field to help make a difference in the lives of others. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Kiara Reyes Diaz is a Certified Personal Trainer with a Kinesiology and He...

Reflecting back on her high school senior year, Ayiana Davis Polen returns to the podcast to discuss her time preparing for college and what she did to prepare for the transition to Spellman College, including how she used scholarships to pay for her tuition. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with over four years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Ayiana Davis Polen is a scholar currently attending Spelman College. ...

Now in his second term of being a member of the Newport News City Council, Dr. Marcellus Harris speaks on the podcast about his time on the Council, what his goals are for togetherness in the Hampton Roads community, and why he first got into the education field. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Dr. Marcellus Harris, III serves as a Professional School Counselor at...

Dr. Brian Nichols is today's guest on the Bran'sCorner Podcast where he discusses his time in the educational field, where he developed his passion for teaching, and how he sees the future of education. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. Brian J. Nichols is the proud Superintendent of New Kent County Public Schools who is relentlessly in pursuit of opening doors for ...

Dr. Walter Turner II joins the Bran'sCorner Podcast as today's guest, discussing the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education, and his journey in education to become a university lecturer. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a digital content creator and college student with almost five years of experience in content creation, and over two years in television production. He is the creator of the @bkhtech brand. Walter Turner II is a chemistry instructor at Birmingham-Southern Co...