Beyond The Brown & Gold

Beyond the Brown & Gold will deliver a dose of nostalgia and alma mater pride by highlighting the lives and memories of Glassboro State College and Rowan University alumni. Join hosts Rob Lightfoot ’00, M’01 and Jessica Kanady ’08, M’15 as they sit down with graduates spanning the decades and learn more about their unique college experiences, career paths, life lessons and more!

Beyond The Brown & Gold is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Beyond The Brown & Gold, a society show with 90 episodes published.

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  Episode #88

  Megan Hilbert '18: From Bartender to Running a Successful Food‑Truck Business

  Aug 31, 202657 minS4

  Rowan alum Megan Hilbert talks about launching Red’s Rolling Restaurant, expanding from one truck to multiple units, and shifting to a successful fried‑food menu. She also shares how she bought Eclipse Brewing, learned business lessons on the fly, and now supports other entrepreneurs. This episode covers her college years at Rowan, the challenges of running food trucks and a brewery, staffing and logistics, and practical advice for students and alumni who want to start their own business.

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  Episode #87

  Tony Cattani '98, M'02: From Rowan's Gridiron to National Principal of the Year

  Aug 17, 202655 minS4

  Tony Cattani '98, M'02 details his remarkable journey with co-hosts Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Cattani describes his path from playing football at Rowan to a career in education, becoming Lenape High School principal and the 2025 National High School Principal of the Year. He discusses mentors who guided him, his leadership approach (recognize, acknowledge, extend), hosting the Proud Principals Podcast, and how he builds school culture while supporting students and staff.

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  Episode #86

  Jessica Lundrigan '08: Toy Packaging, Barbies, & Big Brands

  Jul 22, 202647 minS4

  Hosts Rob Lightfoot and Jessica Kanady chat with Rowan alum Jessica Lundrigan '08 about her path from art student to packaging designer for major toy brands, including Barbie and Disney. Jess explains the packaging design process, sustainability and production challenges, trends like blind-box collectibles, and how internships and networking launched her career. The episode also touches on Jess's personal story—meeting her husband, leading a creative team, and her ambitious reading habit—plus practical advice for aspiring design students.

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  Episode #85

  Adam Chazen '08: From Rowan to Westeros

  Jul 1, 202640 minS4

  Rowan University graduate Adam Chazen '08 joins Beyond the Brown & Gold to share his path from Old Bridge, New Jersey and Rowan’s Radio, TV, & Film program to a career in visual effects. He discusses early college experiences (including booking shows for Bob Saget and Zach Galifianakis), internships at The Onion, moving to Los Angeles, working on Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland, and his current role on Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. Adam reflects on mentorship, the realities of working in TV and film, building a network of Rowan alumni in the industry, and advice for students considering creative careers.

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  Episode #84

  Liz Faircloth '00: From Campus Leader to Real Estate Powerhouse

  Jun 12, 202641 minS4

  <p>Liz Faircloth '00 joins Beyond the Brown and Gold to share her path from psychology major and student government leader to real estate investor and entrepreneur.</p> <p>She discusses building a national portfolio, founding InvestHER to support women investors, lessons from the 2008 crash, practical investing tips (house-hacking, team-building, financing), and her continued ties to Rowan University.</p> <p>InvestHER Con and resources for women seeking to grow wealth via real estate are highlighted.</p>

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