Student host Audrey Norton learns about the history of Communication with Dr. Tom Carmody who has taught at Vanguard University for more than 34 years. He is also an ordained Anglican priest […]
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Category: COMMTASTIC Podcast
Welcome to the Commtastic Podcast, from the Department of Communication at Vanguard University. Current student hosts interview professionals in the communication field and other current communication students to help prospective students and their families learn about the value of pursuing a communication degree and the myriad of career opportunities available.
Episode 11: How Active Listening Plays An Important Role in Life with Carrie Braun, Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement at the OC Sheriff’s Department
Student host Audrey Norton gets the lowdown from Carrie Braun, Director of Public Affairs and Community Engagement at the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. She is also a former adjunct professor […]
Episode 10: Finding his way to communication engagement at The Garden Church with VU Alumnus Daniel Avila (’18)
Student host Audrey Norton sits down with Vanguard University Alumnus Daniel Avila(’18) who is the Communications and Engagement Director at The Garden Church in Huntington Beach, CA. As an intercultural and […]
Episode 9: Balancing academics, athletics and internships with VU Sophomore Tiffany Pope
Student Host Audrey Norton discovers how tech and emerging media major and sophomore Tiffany Pope balances her studies, playing for Women’s Softball, serving on the athletic leadership team at Vanguard […]
Episode 8: Breaking into Sports Public Relations with Revolver PR Founder and VU Alumna Amanda Samaan(’10)
Student host Audrey Norton gets the scoop on how Vanguard University alumna and founder of Revolver PR, Amanda Samaan (’10), got her start into Sports Public Relations. Amanda has an […]
Episode 7: Senior Brooklyn Motske shares her experiences as a tech and emerging media communication major, athlete, and sports information coordinator
Student Host Audrey Norton learns how passion and creativity motivates Vanguard University senior Brooklyn Motske to balance a very busy life as a tech and emerging media communication major, golf […]
Episode 6: Starting a social Media Agency before graduating with VU Alumna Serena Prince(’23)
Student Host Audrey Norton gets the scoop on how Vanguard University Alumna Serena Prince (’23) started her own social media agency, Sharai Prince Media,before graduating last year. She says it […]
Episode 5: Organizational Storytelling with Matt Barnes, Founder and CEO of Rogue Creatives, Rogue Collective and Rogue Aviation
Student Host Audrey Norton chats with Matt Barnes, founder and CEO of Rogue Creatives, Rogue Collective, and Rogue Aviation. Matt shares about the importance of helping organizations tell their story […]
Episode 4: Putting Yourself Out There with VU Alumnus Sam Huff (’23)
Student Host Audrey Norton engages with Alumnus Sam Huff (’23) about how he was able to build his content creation portfolio during college, which ultimately led to multiple freelance photography and […]
Episode 3: VU Alumna Brenda Springer (’99) on the Power of Storytelling and Connection Through Reveille
Student Host Audrey Norton gains inspiration from VU Alumna Brenda Springer (’99), founder and CEO of , a marketing and public relations agency based in Orange County. Brenda’s global ventures into […]