Leadership, Innovation, Ventures, and Entrepreneurship (L.I.V.E.)
Leadership Innovation Ventures and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Dr. Jones and Etinosa do recap of the Spring semester, preview summer happenings, and share a very important update about the future of the L.I.V.E. podcast.
This episode was recorded as part of the University Housing and Dining Black History Month series of programs. In it, Etinosa and Dr. Jones speak with Assistant Professor of Radio, Television, and Film , Dr. Adrien Sebro about Black sitcoms, the importance of Black content creators, Insecure (tv show), and so much more.
Dr. Jones and Etinosa sit down with Xavier Ingram (Sophomore, Radio/Television/Film major) to discuss the importance of representation in media, how he created Studio X as a student, and his love for comics. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @TheXman113
In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with Michael Crosa (Coordinator, Student Emergency Services) and Asar (aka “Uncle Asar”) Alkebulan (Certified Personal Financial Counselor, Texas Financial Wellness) about the importance of emergency preparation, seeking assistance, and how to get back to joy during difficult times. We also learn more about how Michael created Jollyville Radio in response to being separated from family and friends during the pandemic. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn more about how Michael and Uncle Asar created “Jollyville Radio”.
Kate Lower, LCPC, BC-DMT, is the director of the SHIFT initiative at UT Austin. The mission of SHIFT is to address the university community in dialogue that changes the culture of campus substance use from one of misuse to one of well-being. SHIFT is working to create a safer culture around college life and substance use by holding student forums, and by collaborating with other on-campus counseling and health resources.
Their next event will bring in experts to focus on anything you’d want to know about vaping. It will be held on March 4th, 5:30 pm, in the Texas Union Quadrangle Room – and students are more than welcome to submit questions and attend.
For more information on SHIFT, visit their website at shift.utexas.edu.
Yoon Lee is a Senior at the University of Texas studying Management Information Systems. He has created an app specifically aimed at students looking to find interesting friends outside of their usual friend groups at college. The app specifically is geared at connecting with people at a level beyond superficial looks or stereotypes.
