Pam Johnson, costume designer and professor of Theatre and Dance, joins the podcast for a lap on confidence, work ethic, passion, art, and even blue hair. Did you know she was in the first class of women at UVA? Grab your pen and get ready to take notes!

The Last Lap: Pam Johnson, Episode Seven

Professor of Justice Studies, Daisy Breneman, talks with students about what it means to be human, the importance of listening and sharing stories, the stigma behind general and liberal arts education, and creating and facilitating hard conversations surrounding identity and diversity. Prepare to step outside your comfort zone!

The Last Lap: Daisy Breneman, Episode Eight

Dr. Mark Warner, Professor of Leadership and Personal Growth and Senior Vice President of Student Affairs, joins students for a lap on values, integrity, decision making, leadership… even woodcarving. Would he ever get a tattoo? You heard it here, folks. Howdy!

The Last Lap: Mark Warner, Episode Nine

In the last episode of The Last Lap, Mia sits down with three mentors she has built a relationship with during her time at JMU. They talk authenticity, service, success, pressure, vulnerability, resiliency, relationships and friendships, and dealing with change and being the change. They get really real. Thug life real. Cue amazing Inception references. Thanks for listening to The Last Lap!

The Last Lap: Mentors, Episode Ten

YouTuber and blogger, Mia Brabham, sits down with her 10 favorite, most profound, and hilarious professors during her last 10 days of undergraduate education at James Madison University. She asks the questions she’s always had for them, listens to their stories, sparks conversation about life lessons and the future, and surprises them with a speed “not so speed” round. Whether you’re in school or out of school—you’re sure to laugh and learn something new from each one. Grab your notebook, and get ready to learn something new. This is The Last Lap.