Elon Beyond the Bricks: A Podcast Hosted by President Connie Book
Elon Beyond the Bricks: A Podcast Hosted by President Connie Book
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Welcome to Elon Beyond the Bricks, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of Elon University to explore the stories, ideas and innovations shaping our community. Each episode, we’ll talk to inspiring individuals who are making a difference in the world, and we’ll explore the values and experiences that make Elon so special. We hope you’ll find stories that inspire and challenge you, and perhaps even spark new ideas of your own. Join us as we dive into conversations that go beyond the classroom and into the lives of our remarkable students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff.
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The podcast focuses on themes of leadership, personal growth, and community impact, with episodes featuring conversations on the importance of emotional reciprocity and the influence of student-athletes in the NIL landscape.
Welcome to Elon Beyond the Bricks, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of Elon University to explore the stories, ideas and innovations shaping our community. Each episode, we’ll talk to inspiring individuals who are making a difference in the world, and we’ll explore the values and experiences that make Elon so special. We hope you’ll find stories that inspire and challenge you, and perhaps even spark new ideas of your own. Join us as we dive into conversations that go beyond the classroom and into the lives of our remarkable students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff.
In this episode of “Elon Beyond the Bricks,” President Connie Ledoux Book sits down with Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12, founder of Animo Counseling and Coaching, to discuss her path from Elon to mental health care. Martinelli-Taylor reflects on the experiences that led her to trauma counseling, the development of somatic boxing therapy, and the role service, purpose, and her Elon education have played in shaping her work with clients.
Learn more about Danielle in Elon University’s latest President’s Report: www.elon.edu/u/academics/presidents-report-2025/health-challenges/
Note: This episode discusses topics related to mental health and trauma, including references to human trafficking and abuse. Please listen at your own discretion and seek support if needed.
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