Tune in as Shawn sits down with Adam Walker, a former Pitt & NFL athlete, CEO of Summit Packaging Solutions, and Pitt Board of Trustees member. Listen as Walker discusses his pride for his hometown of Homestead, PA and explains his early start in both sports and music. They continue by outlining his decision to go to Pitt, followed by a seven-year career in the NFL, which eventually led him back to Pitt for an internship. This internship launched his career in technology, and Walker worked his way up to CEO, a journey that has given him the wisdom and insight into being a leader and entrepreneur, which he shares with anyone who may be considering a similar path.

Go Inside the Play Call with Shawn and Dr. Kenny Donaldson, the Associate Athletic Director, Sports & Administration and Director of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at UCLA! Join them as they discuss Donaldson’s Los Angeles roots and how he found his niche in supporting student-athletes. He also discusses his transition from UCLA to Pitt, where he worked in alumni affairs while pursuing his doctorate in Higher Education Management. Donaldson finishes by discussing his journey back to UCLA - right before the pandemic - and why he, and UCLA, support the work of Orange Arrow.

Alix Sweigert is a former OA intern and program manager and current student at Arizona State University where she is set to graduate with her master's in counseling this summer. A native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Alix discusses her love for sports, especially hockey, and how she always knew that she wanted to be involved in the sports world. Tune in to hear more about how she pushes her limits to learn and grow through remembering to speak up, being confident, and accepting that it’s ok to make mistakes.

Our first ever repeat guest, Rafael Araujo-Lopes, is a former Pitt student-athlete and OA intern, coach, and program manager. Now a sales representative at Stryker, a medical technology company, he discusses what he’s been up to since we last heard from him on the podcast and explains why so many of his fellow Pitt grads go on to also work at Stryker. Stick around as he shares the importance of having good coaches and reflects on some of the most impactful people he met during his time at Pitt.

Nathan Bossory grew up on an apple orchard outside of Ann Arbor, MI. Now working in finance, Bossory, a former Pitt student-athlete and OA coach, discusses his upbringing, including how sports became a bridge to learning and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Tune in to hear more about his entrepreneurial mindset and how he developed the attitude of “Get the job done." Stick around as he and Shawn recount some of the courageous conversations they’ve had about treating everyone with dignity, building trust, and making the greatest impact.

Todd Hill is a student-athlete, Duquesne graduate, and former OA intern. A native of Homestead, PA, Todd discusses how he got his start playing football - a sport that took him a while to warm up to - eventually leading him to be part of the first generation in his family to graduate from college. Now a graduate student-athlete at Slippery Rock University, tune in to hear more about his college football journey, in Pittsburgh and beyond, and some of his favorite, most impactful memories from his time as an OA coach.

Dr. Chukwudi Onyeukwu is a second-year resident in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Chu discusses his upbringing, which included living in three countries, his soccer career, and why he made the decision to attend Pitt for undergrad, medical school, and residency. Tune in to hear his advice for those who want to pursue athletics and medicine, and stick around for his wisdom about the crucial importance of relationships, whether it be on the field, with a mentor, or between a doctor and their patients.

Breonna Greene is a former OA intern and current sophomore at Penn State where she serves as the PR Chair for the Black Caucus and is on the e-board of the Multicultural Resource Center. A native of Penn Hills, PA, Breonna discusses her upbringing and sports background and why her taste in music and TV make her an old soul. Tune in to hear how she got her start with OA last summer, including some of her favorite memories (notably, a Chick-fil-A sauce incident) and her advice for future OA interns.

Join Shawn in this milestone episode as he reflects on time, life, and the loss of two OA supporters, Corliss Watkins and Franco Harris. Discover the inspiring stories of passion and resilience that have shaped the journey of Orange Arrow.

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