The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 8 — Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Ryan K. Brown, Jr., '13, '21g
If alumnus Ryan K. Brown, Jr. '13, '21g, were to ever write a book, it'd be titled "Staying Busy."
Since graduating from the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture in 2013, Ryan has served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant, co-founded his own Trinidadian Hot Pepper Sauce company, joined the Military Leadership Development Program at Johnson and Johnson, became a member of Alumni Council, earned his master's degree from the Smeal College of Business, and more.
Ryan joined us in Episode 8 of The People of Penn State to discuss his time at Penn State where he held a leadership position for Black Caucus, his experience serving in the U.S. Navy, working with his wife in founding the "We Are Wonderfully Made" sauce company, among other topics.
Timestamps:
2:10 — Penn State journey
4:40 — Involvement with Black Caucus and UPUA
12:30 — U.S. Navy service
16:57 — Johnson and Johnson's Military Leadership Program
19:35 — We Are Wonderfully Made sauce company
27:50 — Involvement with Alumni Council
32:16 — Quick-hitter questions
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