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As Spiders Do

Amaya Jones

Booking Overview

This is an alumni-relations interview podcast featuring University of Richmond alumni discussing their careers, personal journeys, and the influence of their education and community. Agencies could credibly pitch Richmond alumni with distinctive professional trajectories, books, creative or entrepreneurial work, service-oriented accomplishments, or compelling personal transformations; booking difficulty is low because alumni affiliation and an engaging life story appear more important than major public prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 10.9k subscribers

Instagram: 48.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alumni@richmond.edu

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Host

Amaya Jones - Assistant Director of Alumni Networks at the University of Richmond.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
University of Richmond alumni with distinctive careers, creative or entrepreneurial work, books or podcasts, service accomplishments, or compelling personal transformation stories.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Professional leadership or long-term career accomplishments, Creative or entrepreneurial projects, Podcasts and other public-facing work, Service and personal-development accomplishments

Recent Guest Discussions

Vincent Olivieri - A Nonlinear Creative Career, Empathy, Lifelong Learning, Teaching, And The Influence Of A Richmond Education.

Greg Morley - A 25-year International Career, Resilience, Identity, Inclusion, Belonging, And Building Lasting Community.

Andrew Ryan - Friendship, Professional Partnership, Service, Shared Values, And Navigating Midlife With Humor And Honesty.

Mike Gray - Friendship, Professional Partnership, Service, Shared Values, And Navigating Midlife With Humor And Honesty.

Christine Keeley - A Nonlinear Career Path, Photography, Brand Strategy, Technology, Collaboration, And Meaningful Brand Storytelling.

Recent Topics

Alumni, Higher Education, Careers, Resilience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
As Spiders Do
:

Building Girls' Self-Worth, w/ Lauren Pasquini Oblak, '06

September 24, 2026

On this episode of As Spiders Do, Lauren Oblak, '06 traces her journey from Richmond student to higher-ed professional, marketer, and founder of Veri Cheri. She shares how becoming a mom and turning 40 inspired her to build a community-centered brand that helps girls ages 8–14 develop self-worth, confidence, and self-expression through playful, meaningful experiences.Editing by Maggie Johnson Apostolov, '18, Associate Director, Regional & Young Grad Engagement. Episode music by FA...

Living Out Loud w/ Diana McKenney, '16

August 26, 2026

On this episode of As Spiders Do, Amaya Jones, Assistant Director of Alumni Networks, speaks with Diana McKenney, '16 (née Reighart), who shares how campus helped shape their understanding of gender, identity, and community. Diana reflects on discovering they were non-binary, advocating for gender-inclusive housing, and what it means to live proudly and authentically every day. Their story is a powerful reminder that self-acceptance and community care can create lasting change.Editing by ...

Making the Right Next Choice, w/ Vincent Olivieri, '98

July 22, 2026

On this episode of As Spiders Do, Vincent Olivieri, '98 shares how a Richmond education shaped a lifelong creative path from math major to sound designer and composer. He reflects on the unexpected lessons that stuck with him, the role of empathy and “the next right thing” in a nonlinear career, and how U of R’s curiosity-driven community helped launch a life of making, teaching, and exploring new ideas.Editing by Maggie Johnson, '18, Associate Director, Regional & Young Grad Enga...

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Frequently asked questions

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As Spiders Do
:

How do I get in touch with As Spiders Do?

As Spiders Do is hosted by Amaya Jones. Its publicly listed email is alumni@richmond.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for As Spiders Do?

The publicly listed email for As Spiders Do: alumni@richmond.edu.

How many listeners does As Spiders Do have?

Podseeker estimates As Spiders Do reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for As Spiders Do?

As Spiders Do typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: University of Richmond alumni with distinctive careers, creative or entrepreneurial work, books or podcasts, service accomplishments, or compelling personal transformation stories. Common among recent guests: Published books; Professional leadership or long-term career accomplishments; Creative or entrepreneurial projects. Recent guests include Vincent Olivieri, Greg Morley, and Andrew Ryan.

How hard is it to get booked on As Spiders Do?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does As Spiders Do cover?

Recent episodes cover Alumni, Higher Education, Careers, and Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

alumni@richmond.edu

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