Elon Beyond the Bricks - A Podcast Hosted by President Connie BookWelcome to Elon Beyond the Bricks, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of Elon University to explore the stories, ideas and innovations shaping our community. ​

Each episode, join President Connie Book as she talks to inspiring individuals making a difference in the world. We hope you’ll find stories that inspire and challenge you, and perhaps even spark new ideas of your own. Join us as we dive into conversations that go beyond the classroom and into the lives of our remarkable students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff.


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SEASON ONE

 

Ryan Vet '13 headshotRyan Vet ’13
Entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author, and international speaker
“Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Life”
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Barrett Wilbert Weed ’11
Actor and performer
“Stages and Screens: Barrett Wilbert Weed ’11 on Broadway and Beyond”
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Zora Stephenson ’15
NBC Sports Reporter
“Zora Stephenson ’15 on Breaking Barriers in Sports Media”
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Alexis Franzese headshotDr. Alexis Franzese
Elon University Associate Professor of Sociology, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology
“The Science of Happiness and Lessons Learned from Disney”

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jon seatonJon Seaton ’24 G’25
Elon football player and social media persona
“Student-Athletes and the Impact of NIL”
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Dave Porter profile photoDave Porter P’11 P’19
Owner, Baystate Financial and Elon University Board of Trustees
“Leadership and Other Life Lessons”
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ABOUT THE HOST

Dr. Connie Book photoElon Beyond the Bricks is hosted by President Connie Book. Dr. Book is a passionate advocate for the power of higher education to transform students’ lives. She spent 16 years as an Elon University faculty member and administrative leader, helping to build the university’s reputation for excellence in engaged teaching and learning. In 2015 she accepted a groundbreaking role as the first female provost and chief academic officer at The Citadel in South Carolina. She returned to Elon as president in 2018, bringing a deep appreciation for the university’s unique history and its rapid rise to national prominence.


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