Ravens Student Life - Carleton University

Life Skills 101 - David Oladejo: Self-Branding - LS101

David Oladejo is an alumnus of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Business for Engineers. Over his 5 years at Carleton, David was involved in virtually every program offered through the Student Experience Office. In his final year of University, he was elected as the President of the Carleton University Students' Association, serving in office for the 2018-19 term. After graduating, David moved to Toronto and started working in the tech industry. He's now an Account Executive for Shopify, enjoying all the benefits that working remotely for a tech company offers. He enjoys travelling every chance that he gets, playing in various city sports leagues, and spending quality time with friends and family.
In this episode, David discusses how he recovered from receiving a vote of no-confidence in his first general CUSA election, the lessons he learned in marketing and advocating for himself, and how he's since been able to use self-branding in his career today. 

Life Skills 101 - Andrew Kellie: Getting Involved - LS101

Andrew Kellie is a Carleton graduate and arts worker, currently working as the Strategic Initiatives and Special Events Coordinator at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Throughout their studies in a Bachelors of Global & International Studies at Carleton, Andrew was involved with a number of different elements of campus life, from being a Summer Orientation Leader and writing for The Charlatan, to volunteering for the ISSO and the Campus Activity Board - just to name just a few! Now, in their role at the Ottawa Art Gallery, they continue their path of involvement by managing community partnerships and planning events that bring art to the Ottawa public. In this episode, Andrew explains how to get involved on campus, the benefits of being involved, and how to balance your extracurriculars with your education and personal life.

Life Skills 101 - Mary Harris - LS101

Mary is a proud alumnus of Carleton, having graduated with a degree in Psychology. Mary has spent the last 10 years as a Placement Coordinator for the Youth Futures Program which assists equity-deserving high school students transition to post-secondary education. In this podcast, Mary gives advice on how to find a job after graduating. 

Life Skills 101 - Sharon Nyangweso - LS101

Sharon Nyangweso, founder and CEO of QuakeLab, immigrated from Kenya to Canada to attend Carleton University. As an international student, Sharon was balancing academics with working and trying to find free time. Sharon's time at Carleton was interrupted and she had to take a year off before continuing her program.
In this episode, Sharon talks about her experience as an international student and gives tips on how to get into freelancing.

Life Skills 101 - Noah Segal - LS101

Noah Segal, originally from Calgary, Alberta, expresses his passionate journey while a student at Carleton. He shares his story of how he found his niche in the entertainment world. He is currently the Co-President of Elevation Pictures and a Film Producer in Toronto. Some of Noah's films in the recent months he has produced with Elevation Pictures are The Son starring Hugh Jackman and The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. 
In this episode, Noah explains his Tips for Success, guiding listeners to explore their passions. 

Life Skills 101 - Sheila MacVicar - LS101

Carleton Journalism alumni, Sheila MacVicar, is now the CEO of the International Documentary Production Company called 4th Act Factual. She currently produces long-form documentaries that explain the world around us by challenging assumptions. In this episode, Sheila opens up about her career as a foreign correspondent in various countries. She discusses the effects the journey has had on her mental health. 
Some subject matter in this podcast may be sensitive.

Life Skills 101 - Stenley Philippe - LS101

Carleton student turned Undergraduate Recruitment Officer, Stenley Philippe, shares how to make the most out of campus life and university resources. Stenley encourages students to explore their surroundings while creating their own pace going with the ebb and flow of their individual journeys. His central theme is to be proud of who you are.

Life Skills 101 - Elizabeth Manley - LS101

Former Olympic figure skater, Elizabeth Manley, talks about her mental health struggles and how she overcame them. Check out her 1988 Olympic performance: https://youtu.be/hV179v0zjkM

Life Skills 101 - Ben O’Bright - LS101

Ben O'Bright studied political science and was heavily involved in the community as an orientation week leader. He now works as a Policy Lead on hardware and devices with Trust and Safety at Google's European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Life Skills 101 - Keenan Reynolds - LS101

Keenan Reynolds is studying political science with a focus on international relations at Carleton University. Prior to his time at Carleton, he played junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League and the CCHL.
Keenan is the co-founder of the Front Nine Project, an Ottawa-based non-profit organization.