Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 38m
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Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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A podcast for UNB alumni, by UNB alumni. Sharing interesting and surprising stories of people you may not have known attended the University of New Brunswick. Discussions on lessons learned, insights gained and hot takes on current topics.

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S4E51 #51: Paul Mazerolle on his presidency and why the world needs more UNB

Mar 04, 2026 37m Bonus

Dr. Paul Mazerolle, UNB's 19th president and vice chancellor, grew up in Fredericton and is a proud UNB graduate. He earned his bachelor's degree in sociology in 1989, before completing a master's in…

S4E40 #50: Matt Symes on confronting change – and why every business must embrace A

Jun 04, 2025 33m

Serial entrepreneur Matt Symes (BA'04/BEd'04) is an expert on helping leaders confront change and develop sound strategies to navigate through uncertain times. As founding partner and CEO of…

S4E49 #49: Mike LeBlanc on innovative tech for good

May 22, 2025 39m

Mike LeBlanc has been building and growing tech and tech consulting companies in New Brunswick over the last 25 years, including Blue Spurs, which he sold to Deloitte Canada in 2019 to help the…

S4E48 #48: Aimée Foreman on the silver economy, care economy and addressing the needs for aging well

Apr 25, 2025 48m

Aimée Foreman (MBA'01) is founder and CEO of Silvermark, an advisory firm that specializes in working with aging care leaders in private business, not-for-profits, and all levels of government to…

S4E47 #47: Andrew MacLean on travel, Atlantic Canada history and why storytelling matters

Apr 22, 2025 30m

Andrew MacLean (BA'07) writes the weekly Atlantic Canadian newspaper column Backyard History and hosts the podcast and TV show of the same name. He has also written 3 books about the forgotten…

S4E46 #46: Alexandre Hayward on rising up after a tragic accident to compete on the world stage

Mar 24, 2025 29m

Paralympic cyclist Alexandre Hayward (BScEng'23) had a big year in 2024: he opened the season with gold in the C3 time trial and bronze in the road race at World Cup in Australia and added a time…

S4E45 #45: Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions

Mar 24, 2025 41m

Randy Hatfield (BA'78, LLB'88) is the executive director of the Human Development Council, an organization dedicated to identifying and addressing social issues in New Brunswick through research,…

S4E44 UNBeknownst #44: Kelsey Hogan on the universal lessons learned from ultramarathon trail running

Dec 18, 2024 31m

Kelsey Hogan (BPhil'16) is an ultramarathon trail runner and mental performance consultant who has recently returned from Europe after completing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc — a 171-kilometre race…

S4E43 #43: KJ Conyers-Steede on community-centric innovation and creating sustainable policies for rural Atlantic Canada

Nov 21, 2024 34m

Kjeld Mizpah "KJ" Conyers-Steede (BA'18) is director of strategy and partnerships for Inspiring Communities, a nonprofit working to build collaborative relationships for social change in Atlantic…

S4E42 #42: Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community

Oct 25, 2024 26m

Josh LeBrun (BBA'17) is Executive Director of 12 Neighbours, the tiny-home affordable housing community in Fredericton which has seen success – and global admiration – over the past couple of years.…

S4E41 #41: Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community

Sep 24, 2024 30m

Shilo Boucher (BBA'00), is President and CEO of the YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick, one of the largest employers and community service organizations in the province. Shilo attended UNB on the Saint…

S3E40 #40: Host Katie Davey on her own work in public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick

Aug 15, 2024 52m

In this special episode as the finale to Season 3, we turn the tables on UNBeknownst host Katie Davey (BA'17). In her day job, Katie is a public policy expert and social innovator, currently serving…

S3E39 #39: Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital

May 23, 2024 34m

Nicole LeBlanc (BBA'00) is a partner with Woven Capital in Tokyo, focusing on investments in mobility, energy, and sustainability that support and accelerate Toyota's mission to build the safest…

S3E38 #38: Dr. Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation

Apr 18, 2024 28m

Dr. Jennifer Woodland (MA'09, PhD'15) is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at UNB's Saint John campus and an Integrated Health Initiative researcher who teaches within the…

S3E37 #37: Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada

Mar 21, 2024 40m

Mi'gmaq entrepreneur Victoria LaBillois (BA'91, MBA'04) is the owner of Wejipeg Excavation Inc. and co-owner of Wejuseg Construction Inc, and oversaw the completion of a major wind park in Gaspesie,…

S3E36 #36: Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada

Feb 16, 2024 35m

Social and technology entrepreneur Tosin Ajibola (MEng'20) moved from Nigeria to Canada to earn a Master of Engineering degree in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship from UNB. Out of that…

S3E35 #35: UNB Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan on the role of universities and education in our collective future

Jan 18, 2024 54m

H. Wade MacLauchlan (LLB'81) is a well-known Canadian legal expert, academic, university administrator, politician and community leader. As premier of Prince Edward Island from 2015-19, he led an…

S3E34 #34: Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers

Dec 21, 2023 27m

Mohamed Bagha (BAMHT'05, MIDST'13) is the managing director of the Saint John Newcomers Centre and chair of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Kenya, he arrived in Saint John…

S3E33 #33: Barbara Wasson on how technology and AI are shaping the future of learning

Nov 23, 2023 36m

Barbara Wasson (BScCS'82) is the director for SLATE - The Science of Learning and Technology, the Norwegian national centre for learning analytics. She is one of the founders of Kaleidoscope, a…

S3E32 #32: Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability

Oct 19, 2023 34m

Sara Taaffe is a senior project manager with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in London, England. After graduating with a leadership degree from UNB's Renaissance College, Sara…

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