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Lion Tales - NCC

Lion Tales - NCC

Hosted by 90.3 WHPC

Episodes

184

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

show committed to sharing the success stories of distinguished Nassau Community College alumni. Hosted by Dr. Lynnda Nadien, a proud NCC graduate.

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August 16, 202628 min

Kat Lee

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Kat Lee, Class of 2013.  She also received a BA in Sociology from SUNY Old Westbury, followed by a master's in social work from Stony Brook University.  Her interests include social justice, mental health, science, medicine, ASD, ADHD, grief, and suicide awareness.  Kat's hobbies include travel, sailing, scuba, diving, volleyball and pickleball.  Kat is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, and she is the Director of Human Resources at Alpha Risk Management.

August 9, 202628 min

Mary Saramak

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Mary Saramak, NCC Class of '74.  Mary earned an associate degree from Nassau, and continued with a BA, MA, and MLS degrees.  She continues her career at NCC as an adjunct faculty reference librarian.  She participates in the NCC Continuing Education program, including astronomy, finance, and business.  She loves yoga, golf, judo, soccer, cooking, and everything outdoors.

August 2, 202627 min

Ally Ramos

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Ally Ramos, a singer/songwriter and performer who studied music and performing arts at Nassau Community College.  She collaborates, sings, writes and performs her own music internationally.  She has also been a model and backup singer.  She is the mother of a 6-year-old girl and has 10 pets.

July 26, 202627 min

Gail Lewis

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Gail Lewis, who is representing her mother Diane, Class of 1962!  Diane went on to Hofstra and earned a BS in Education.  Her hobbies included swimming, international travel, local volunteer leadership, reading, and crafting.  She literally walked to Hempstead Turnpike and hopped on a bus to NCC at a time when women did not do those things!  Her daughter shares her mom's journey - and her own journey as a student at NCC in the 80s.

July 19, 202628 min

William "Fiz"

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Singer/Songwriter William "Fiz" - Class of 1986.  He writes songs for himself and others, recognized for his humanitarian efforts including on News 12's "Making A Difference."  He is the author of IGNITE THE ROCK STAR IN YOU, where he shares his musical visioning, a process that helps people connect with their sole purpose.  Fiz believes in the healing power of music and how we can all take part in making the world a better place.

July 12, 202627 min

Karen Young

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Karen Young, NCC Class of 2007.  She is a registered nurse with 19+ years of experience.  She began her career as a home health care aide.  Karen was a single mother starting out at NCC, balancing career and motherhood.  She returns to NCC as an honoree.

July 5, 202628 min

Jacqueline Fowler

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jacqueline Fowler, Class of 2005.  She earned her accounting degree with honors and matriculated to Hofstra University earning a BA in Accounting, followed by a master's in taxation.  Her professional career spans more than 20 years.  She is currently an Assistant Tax Manager at TDK USA Corporation.  As President of the Hofstra Black and Hispanic Alumni Board, she shares her expertise in her field.  She is active in her church, and a mother of four children.

June 28, 202628 min

Keith D. Saunders, Sr.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Keith Daniel Saunders, Sr., Class of 1990.  He is the author of a new book "Roosevelt to the Hamptons: The War on Both Sides" which chronicles his experiences growing up on Long Island, attending NCC, and how it shaped his career.  He reminds everyone of the African-American proverb 'It takes a village to raise a child.'  His leadership, courage, and faith in God are unmatched and his ability to lead all students to greatness is unparalleled.

June 21, 202628 min

Jeff Indyke

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jeff Indyke, Class of 1997 with an associate degree in music.  His passion for drumming is vast and includes playing percussion, vibes and teaching private lessons.  He loves the music of the past like Louie Armstrong Dixieland recordings, and how these recordings continue to influence music in a variety of ways.

June 14, 202627 min

Cosmo Leone

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Cosmo Leone - NCC Class of '78.  Cosmo worked at WHPC from 1977-1979, moving on to WCWP at what was then CW Post until 1980.  He then moved to the Midwest in 1981 to KGRS, Burlington, Iowa, working in afternoon drive and starting a 32-year career as a morning personality and program director.  He is an award-winning host, leading his station in achievements as a top 5 small marketing station.  He is recognized as one of the top Program Directors in US Small Market Radio.

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