YC & YOU - A Yavapai College Podcast
Welcome to the YC and You Podcast! Join us each week for engaging conversations with campus leaders, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. From academics to athletics, campus life, and beyond, we cover it all. Have someone you want to hear from? Let us know! Let’s explore the world of Yavapai College together.
Episodes
52 episodes
YCNU #0052: Behind the Scenes of Sense and Sensibility
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, we go behind the curtain with Heather "Scottie" Scott, Artistic Director for the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, and Brierley Graham, who stars as Eleanor Dashwood in their upcomin...
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YCNU #0051: Wine, Stars, and Education with Ryan Avery Follensbee
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, hosts Cadu Medina and Michael Grady sit down with Ryan Avery Follensbee, Director of Viticulture and Enology at Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center. Ryan shares his journey from a Park Cit...
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YCNU #0050: October Cultural Feast at YCPAC and the Art Gallery
In this episode of the YC and You Podcast, guest host Michael Grady is joined by Chris Tenney, Tim Hull, and Inese Hoover to preview an extraordinary October filled with music, art, and performances at Yavapai College. From intimate ch...
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YCNU #0049: Launching the YC & You Magazine with Mike Grady
In this episode of the YC and You Podcast, host Cadu Medina interviews writer and storyteller Mike Grady about the launch of the new YC & You Magazine. They discuss the magazine’s mission to celebrate Yavapai College’s stu...
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YCNU #0048: The 2025 ELT Convocation Discussion Part 2 with Dr. Lisa Rhine
In this follow-up episode of the YC and You Podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine to address unanswered questions from the recent Convocation live Q&A session with the Executive Leadershi...
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YCNU #0047: Marnee Zazueta on Community, Education, and Harvest Fest!
In this episode of the YC and You Podcast, hosts Cadu Medina and Mike Grady sit down with Marnee Zazueta, CTE Associate Dean at Yavapai College's Chino Valley campus, to discuss the highly anticipated Harvest Fest. Discover the exciting fall ac...
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YCNU #0046: Turning Ideas into Businesses with YC’s SBDC
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, hosts Cadu Medina and Mike Grady dive into a captivating conversation with Ruth Ellen Elinski from Yavapai College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC).Discover how the SBDC empowers entre...
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YCNU #0045: Exploring Lifelong Learning with Tricia Berlowe and Chris Maxwell from OLLI
In this episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina welcomes Tricia Berlowe and Chris Maxwell to explore the transformative opportunities offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College. They discuss OLLI’s diver...
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YCNU #0044: The 2025 ELT Convocation Discussion
In this special episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina shares highlights from the 2025 Yavapai College Convocation, featuring a lively Q&A with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Addressing audience-submitted questio...
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YCNU #0043: Scott Ritchie on Yavapai College's Aviation Program
In this episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina chats with Scott Ritchie, Director of Aviation at Yavapai College, about the exciting opportunities within the college’s aviation program. Scott shares his journey from flight instructor to progra...
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YCNU #0042: Megan Crossfield on Open Educational Resources at Yavapai College
In this episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina talks with Megan Crossfield, Director of Academic Initiatives at Yavapai College, about the transformative impact of Open Educational Resources (OER).Megan explains how OER provides free, c...
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YCNU #0041: Ustadza White on Immersive Innovations, AI, VR, and Transforming Education at Yavapai College
In this dynamic episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina dives into the world of cutting-edge educational technology with Ustadza White, Director of Library and Tutoring Services and a key member of Yavapai College’s Immersive Learning ...
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YCNU #0040: Christina Goldsmith on Unlocking Opportunities with Micro-Credentials at Yavapai College
In this episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina speaks with Christina Goldsmith, an instructional designer at Yavapai College, about the exciting world of micro-credentials. Christina explains what micro-credentials are, how they diffe...
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YCNU #0039: Thatcher Bohrman on Revolutionizing Learning and 25 Years of Innovation at Yavapai College
In this episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina sits down with Thatcher Bohrman, a 25-year veteran of Yavapai College and leader of the Teaching and eLearning Support (TeLS) department. Thatcher shares his journey from the early days o...
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YCNU #0038: Deanna Baker on Leading the Future and the Success of Yavapai College’s FBLA Chapter
In this inspiring episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina speaks with Deanna Baker, project manager for academic program development and advisor for Yavapai College's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter. Deann...
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YCNU #0037: Behind the Mic – Cadu Medina and the YC and You Podcast Journey
In this special episode of YC and You, Michael Grady flips the mic on podcast host and Yavapai College’s Director of Marketing, Cadu Medina. Cadu shares the inspiration behind the YC and You podcast, its growth since its launc...
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YCNU #0036: Empowering Excellence – Denise Woolsey on Honors and PTK Programs at Yavapai College
In this enlightening episode of YC and YOU, host Cadu Medina chats with Denise Woolsey, professor and director of the Yavapai College Honors Program, as well as advisor for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Denise shares exciting updates about th...
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YCNU #0035: Engineering Success – Liz Peters on Innovation, Student Impact, and National Recognition
In this inspiring episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina chats with Liz Peters, lead faculty for Electrical Instrumentation Technology and Applied Pre-Engineering at Yavapai College.Liz shares her journey from YC student to awa...
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YCNU #0034: Supporting Student Success Through Basic Needs Programs at Yavapai College
In this heartfelt episode of the YC and You Podcast, host Cadu Medina speaks with Deborah Chambers, Coordinator for Student Affairs, and Theresa Scott, Manager of Social Services at Yavapai College.They discuss the essential programs des...
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YCNU #0033: Art for All – Tim Hull on Yavapai College Galleries and Community Impact
In this captivating episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina speaks with Tim Hull, manager of Yavapai College art galleries.Tim shares his journey from student to gallery manager and discusses how the galleries serve as a hub for creativi...
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YCNU #0032: Empowering Future Nurses – Inside the Yavapai College Student Nursing Association
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina chats with Erika Fisher and Tim Miller from the Yavapai College Student Nursing Association (YCSNA).They discuss the association's mission, its impactful community outreach, and...
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YCNU #0031: Blazing Trails – Adrian Diaz’s Journey from Fitness to Nursing and ROTC
In this inspiring episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina sits down with Adrian Diaz, a Yavapai College nursing student and ROTC trailblazer. Adrian shares his journey from being a fitness-focused social media creator in Florida to pur...
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YCNU #0030: Writers Read – Fostering Community Through Literature with Laura Cline.
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina interviews Laura Cline, English Department Chair and Writers Read Program Coordinator at Yavapai College.Laura shares the origins and goals of the Writers Read program,...
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YCNU #0029: A New Era in Tech Education – Launching the Bachelor’s in Computer Science with Phil Reid.
In this episode of the YC & You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Philip Reid, Yavapai College’s Professor of Computer Science, to discuss the college’s groundbreaking new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree. ...
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YCNU #0028: Lifelong Learning and Community Connections with Haley Green and Kathleen Freed
In this episode of the YC and You podcast, host Cadu Medina chats with Haley Green, Prescott Community Education Manager, and Kathleen Freed, Experiential Learning Manager, to explore how Yavapai College fosters lifelong learning and c...
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