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11. #11 - Alex Courtney - Former Croesy Student, to Aspiring Artist, fundraising to go to Berklee NYC University
01:00:37||Season 1, Ep. 11#11 - Alex Courtney - Former Croesy Student, to Aspiring Artist, fundraising to go to Berklee NYC University In this episode Serina talks to former Croesyceiliog School student, Alex Courtney. Alex who is currently fundraising for a scholarship to head to Berklee NYC University for at least a year, with the opportunity to stay longer, came in to speak to Serina to talk about her early influences in music and plans for the future. Alex spoke about her time and impact from school and the importance of enjoying life as a teenager, before life catches up and you miss some important moments. In a connection between Serina and Alex, with their love for music, they talk about their favourite songs and the components of singing, from the emotion, to the passion, to performing on stage in front of hundreds to thousands of people. This is a great episode worth listening to.
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10. #10 - Michael Zislis - Travelling all over Japan, exploration of the mind and the freedom of life
34:41||Season 1, Ep. 1010 - Michael Zsilis - Travelling all over Japan, exploration of the mind and the freedom of life
9. #9 - Mike Hammond - Retired Chicago PD Homicide Detective talks about Solving Crime Cases and Uncovering Evidence
52:18||Season 1, Ep. 9#9 - Mike Hammond - Retired Chicago PD Homicide Detective talks about Solving Crime Cases and Uncovering Evidence -Mike Hammond in this episode talks about Crime, Detective, Solving Cases, Uncovering Evidence, Media Scrutiny, Pressures and Unsolved Cases - the entire episode🔥
8. #8 - Tayla Page - Playing for England at the Amputee World Cup, Mental Health, Relationships and Family Support
51:35||Season 1, Ep. 8In this open and honest conversation, Tayla talks about her time in school, relationships and finding out the moment she had a severe health issue. Tayla made the decision to have her leg amputated and talks about the positive outlook towards this decision. Tayla's decision has now led to her playing for England and Newcastle Women's Amputee Squads, where she has competed in the World Cup in 2024. Tayla talks about the importance of her family and the support that she received through the most toughest times, as well as her outlook towards the future.
7. #7 - Lily and Georgia - The Pressures and Demands of Competing in International Sports in Kickboxing and Ice Skating.
41:36||Season 1, Ep. 7In this episode Serina interviews both Lily and Georgia, examining their commitment and journey into their selected sports. Lily, an ice skater, who travels abroad, competing in highly demanding environments and Georgia, a kickboxer who has also travelled all over the world, both discuss why they got into their chosen sports and the impacts it has on them now. Both guests talk about what they love about the sport, their experiences and their outlook towards the future and how this differs.
6. #6 - Liam Carr - Youth Theatre, Being on Stage, Performing Arts and Pressure
26:44||Season 1, Ep. 6The confidence it takes for a young person to get up and perform in front of hundreds of people as they follow their passion for performing arts. Liam talks about his love of films and what roles he'd star in, whilst talking about his experience in a range of shows.
5. #5 - Jo Gauden - Being a Councillor, A School Governor and Supporting Communities
47:51||Season 1, Ep. 5Torfaen CBC Councillor Jo Gauden, who also sits on the Croesyceiliog School Board of Governors joined Serina to talk about how she supports community events and her work within the school. Jo talks about the importance of wellbeing, physically and mentally, allowing students to focus on their learning and how Croesyceiliog School supports their students. As a local councillor Jo works with a number of community groups to fundraise and to provide a number of services and events across Torfaen to support communities. Families and other stakeholders are able to engage in community events, where they can have fun, experiences and the opportunity to socialise, bringing communities together. This episode supports Lisa's episode in terms of understanding roles and the future you could have.