Halfway with Jeremy Roden: Stories of Impact, Leadership & Legacy
Halfway with Jeremy Roden: Stories of Impact, Leadership & Legacy
Podcast Description
Throughout my career and life, I’ve learned we’re all somewhere in the middle—not at the beginning or the end, but in that messy, meaningful halfway point where friction sparks new ideas and purpose. Named after a small northwest Texas farming town where my father overcame a childhood of adversity, Halfway with Jeremy Roden reminds us to pause, reflect, and move forward. Born from a guest speaker series in the graduate level classroom, it’s now a global space for business professionals, educators, community leaders, creatives, and quiet heroes to share stories of growth and impact.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as personal development, mentorship, creativity, and community impact. Episodes explore topics like the power of public speaking, building confidence through storytelling, and the significance of leadership in education, as exemplified in the debut episode featuring Fursey Gotuaco, who shares insights on shaping lives through teaching and mentorship.
Halfway with Jeremy Roden explores honest conversations about leadership, impact, and legacy. Born from a guest speaker series Jeremy hosted at LSU, the show features leaders, creatives, and everyday people who’ve faced challenges and shaped meaningful lives in the messy middle of their journeys. With over 20 years across education, business, art, design, and media production, Jeremy brings a unique perspective to every conversation. Halfway with Jeremy Roden offers a grounded perspective on growth through the stories of others — reminding us to embrace the pivot points along the way to grow.
In this episode of Halfway, host Jer interviews composer and sound designer Mark Menza. They discuss Mark's journey from his early education in music to his current work in film and TV scoring. Mark shares insights into his creative process, the importance of collaboration, and the evolving role of AI in the arts. They also touch on Mark's involvement in various projects, including an art installation at the University of Texas at Dallas and his experiences working on independent films and TV shows.
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