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Mary Shelley with a Guitar | Mary Timony (CAS’92)

Mary Timony (CFA’92) is a luminary of indie rock, renowned for her distinctive guitar style and innovative approach to music-making. Named among Rolling Stone’s top 250 guitarists of all time [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-guitarists-1234814010/mary-timony-1234814960/], Timony has left her distinctive mark on contemporary music as a singer-songwriter, as well as a member of bands Ex-Hex, Autoclave, Helium, and Wild Flag. In this episode, Timony explores her musical path from classical guitar to DC hardcore to indie rock trailblazer, and how she has navigated the delicate balance between creative expression and the practicalities of making a living amidst personal pain and a rapidly evolving music industry. Mary Timony’s latest solo album, Untame the Tiger [https://open.spotify.com/album/2kj9N8AVsp0JuwwKg8EVAp?si=ts2pZlY1T_GT1C7g6WMGSg&nd=1&dlsi=260bfa938b094d76], can be found at an independent record store near you or on your favorite music streaming platform. -- Subscribe to the Proud to BU newsletter [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/#newsletter]to be entered into giveaways for BU merch!  Want to see this episode in full video or with captions? Watch on the Proud to BU website [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/] or subscribe to the BU Alumni YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/bualumni].  Proud to BU is produced by Boston University Alumni Relations and our partners 5 Tool Productions [https://5toolproductions.com/], a BU alumni-owned company, specializing in video production, livestreaming, and content marketing.  Are you Proud to BU? Support the BU causes that are meaningful to you by making a gift at bu.edu/give [https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/22/form.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=412&cid=1044&appealcode=PTBUPODPB].

Breaking and Editing | Saba Hamedy (COM’13, CAS’13)

As the former editor in chief of the Daily Free Press, journalist Saba Hamedy (COM’13, CAS’13) was responsible for publishing a daily newspaper and managing a crew of students, all while completing a full-time dual-degree program at BU. On this episode, learn about Saba’s career journey from FreeP to covering entertainment, politics, and culture at news outlets such as the LA Times, Huffington Post, CNN, and her current role as culture & trends editor for NBC News Digital. -- Subscribe to the Proud to BU newsletter [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/#newsletter] to be entered into giveaways for BU merch!  Want to see this episode in full video or with captions? Watch on the Proud to BU website [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/] or subscribe to the BU Alumni YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/bualumni].  Proud to BU is produced by Boston University Alumni Relations and our partners 5 Tool Productions [https://5toolproductions.com/], a BU alumni-owned company, specializing in video production, livestreaming, and content marketing.  Are you Proud to BU? Support the BU causes that are meaningful to you by making a gift at bu.edu/give [https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/22/form.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=412&cid=1044&appealcode=PTBUPODPB].

Beyond the Finish Line | Mary McManus (COM'76)

For Mary McManus (COM’76) contracting polio in Kindergarten was just one of the many challenges she faced throughout her childhood. Despite her difficult upbringing, Mary went on to have a long career in social work until, in her early-50s, she was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome, a neuromuscular disease that doctors said could cause Mary to lose her mobility. In this episode, hear how this devastating diagnosis inspired Mary to defy the odds and complete the unlikely goal of running the Boston Marathon, and how she has channeled her health struggles and personal trauma into a successful second career as a poet, author, and motivational speaker.  Her 7th book, "A Most Unlikely Runner: Inspiration From The Heart of a Warrior" will be released on May 25, 2024. Find details on her website at http://www.marymcmanus.com/mostunlikelyrunner [http://www.marymcmanus.com/mostunlikelyrunner] and don’t miss the profile of Mary in Bostonia Magazine [https://www.bu.edu/articles/2024/the-second-act/]. Please note: this episode includes a discussion of a family member’s suicide. If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. -- Subscribe to the Proud to BU newsletter [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/#newsletter] to be entered into giveaways for BU merch!  Want to see this episode in full video or with captions? Watch on the Proud to BU website [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/] or subscribe to the BU Alumni YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/bualumni].  Proud to BU is produced by Boston University Alumni Relations and our partners 5 Tool Productions [https://5toolproductions.com/], a BU alumni-owned company, specializing in video production, livestreaming, and content marketing.  Are you Proud to BU? Support the BU causes that are meaningful to you by making a gift at bu.edu/give [https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/22/form.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=412&cid=1044&appealcode=PTBUPODPB].

Public Servants & Digital Citizens | Marcelo Garcia (Pardee’96)

Over more than two decades in media and politics, Marcelo Garcia (Pardee’96) has become a foremost expert and grassroots organizer in digital leadership, fighting the rising scourge of online disinformation and digital violence. In this episode, hear how Marcelo’s creation of the BU Mexican Students Association lit the political spark which eventually led him to a position in the Mexican Congress, and how his role as the Co-Founder of the Academia Política Digital empowers him to bridge the digital transformation gap and train the public leaders of the future with the tools to excel in our evolving digital world.   -- Subscribe to the Proud to BU newsletter [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/#newsletter] to be entered into giveaways for BU merch!  Want to see this episode in full video or with captions? Watch on the Proud to BU website [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/] or subscribe to the BU Alumni YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/bualumni].  Proud to BU is produced by Boston University Alumni Relations and our partners 5 Tool Productions [https://5toolproductions.com/], a BU alumni-owned company, specializing in video production, livestreaming, and content marketing.  Are you Proud to BU? Support the BU causes that are meaningful to you by making a gift at bu.edu/give [https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/22/form.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=412&cid=1044&appealcode=PTBUPODPB].

Composing Connection | Kendall Ramseur (CFA’12)

As a cello performance grad student, Kendall Ramseur (CFA’12) was thrust into the spotlight when his BU student quartet Sons of Serendip became a national sensation on hit competition show “America’s Got Talent.” On this episode, hear about Kendall’s incredible musical journey of emotional healing and connection -- from performing for Dr. Maya Angelou to touring across the world with Sons of Serendip to composing solo and symphonic work for various media – and about his latest venture as Co-Founder and Music Director for the upcoming Sound Grove Community Studios in Malden, MA. Listen to Kendall’s music and learn more about his work at https://www.kendallramseur.com/ [https://www.kendallramseur.com/]. --  Subscribe to the Proud to BU newsletter [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/#newsletter] to be entered into giveaways for BU merch!  Want to see this episode in full video or with captions? Watch on the Proud to BU website [https://www.bu.edu/alumni/career/proud-to-bu-podcast/] or subscribe to the BU Alumni YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/bualumni].  Proud to BU is produced by Boston University Alumni Relations and our partners 5 Tool Productions [https://5toolproductions.com/], a BU alumni-owned company, specializing in video production, livestreaming, and content marketing.  Are you Proud to BU? Support the BU causes that are meaningful to you by making a gift at bu.edu/give [https://trusted.bu.edu/s/1759/22/form.aspx?sid=1759&gid=2&pgid=412&cid=1044&appealcode=PTBUPODPB].