Articles by Brandon Talton
Danielle Martinelli-Taylor ’12 shares her path to somatic boxing therapy on ‘Elon Beyond the Bricks’
June 15, 2026
Martinelli-Taylor, founder of Animo Counseling and Coaching, joins President Connie Ledoux Book to discuss her path to mental health care, the development of somatic boxing therapy and the experiences that shaped her work.
Jana Lynn Patterson shares lessons from a career in student life on ‘Elon Beyond the Bricks’
May 6, 2026
As she prepares to retire after 40 years at Ʒ, Patterson joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on student leadership, mentorship and the relationships that defined her career.
From the fast lane to values-driven leadership: A conversation with Mike Mooney ’93
March 17, 2026
Mooney, a veteran motorsports executive and leadership consultant, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to explore reinvention, reputation building and the moments that shaped his career.
Exploring public opinion research with Stephanie Marken ’08 on a new episode of “Elon Beyond the Bricks”
February 12, 2026
Marken, a senior partner at Gallup and ’08 alumna, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to reflect on the responsibility of polling, measuring trust in higher education, and her Elon experience.
Behind the ‘Stranger Things’ Broadway break for Sean Mikesh ’25 on the latest “Elon Beyond the Bricks” episode
January 21, 2026
Mikesh, an ensemble member and understudy in the Broadway production of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," joins President Connie Ledoux Book to share his unexpected path from spring break to the stage and the Elon community that supported his leap.
Inside Spotify Wrapped with Simone Earle ’16 on the latest ‘Elon Beyond the Bricks’ episode
December 9, 2025
Earle, a global brand manager at Spotify and 2016 alumna, joins President Connie Ledoux Book to discuss her work on Spotify Wrapped and the Elon experiences that guided her path.
Wyn Ferrell ’09 shares entrepreneurial journey and creative philosophy on latest “Elon Beyond the Bricks” podcast episode
September 2, 2025
Ferrell, a creative entrepreneur and the owner of Mile High Spirts, joins President Connie Ledoux Book on “Elon Beyond the Bricks” to share how bold risks, goal setting and a passion for craft led him from finance to founding an award-winning spirits brand.