Welcome to Mulgrave Alumni Podcast, a captivating series by the Mulgrave Alumni Community. Join us on a journey of discovery personal and professional journeys as we share personal and professional experiences that aim to inform and inspire. Our podcast is a platform where Mulgrave alumni share their unique experiences, offering valuable insights, lessons learned, and sources of inspiration. Tune in for engaging conversations that celebrate the diverse paths our alumni have taken and discover the wealth of knowledge they bring to the table.
From tutoring math as a UBC engineering student to scaling a real estate portfolio from $5M to $60M, Jesse Peng (Class of 2011) has built his career at the intersection of technology, strategy, and bold decision-making.
In this episode, Jesse opens up about the failed startups that shaped him, the pressure to live up to expectations, and the mindset shifts that helped him move across industries. His journey spans digital marketing, real estate investing and now collectible technology. As a pioneer in the trading card and collectibles space, he’s focused on disrupting a multi-billion-dollar industry through transparency, passion, and community impact.
We talk about risk, resilience, “winner’s tilt,” and why poker might be the ultimate training ground for entrepreneurship. Most of all, Jesse shares why building something meaningful — not just profitable — is the real measure of success.
28 Jan 2026
E15: Art That Connects: Queerness, Advocacy and Community
In this episode, we sit down with Kelcy Timmons Chan, Class of 2015, a queer artist whose work spans murals, public art, and community-driven projects across Toronto and beyond. Kelcy shares how their experiences as a biracial, gender-fluid artist shaped their creative practice, from exploring identity and belonging to using food, colour, and public space as tools for connection and advocacy.
We talk about finding language for queerness, building chosen family, founding the Queer Art Crawl, and why art is never apolitical. Through personal stories and playful insights, Kelcy reflects on the power of accessibility, representation, and showing up fully — both in art and in community.
1 Dec 2025
E14: Identity, Advocacy, and Resilience with Mac Walsh
In this episode of the Mulgrave Alumni Podcast, host Ava Thompson speaks with Mac Walsh, a resilient and inspiring alum from the Class of 2019, who navigates life as an autistic, trans masculine young adult. Mac shares his journey with health challenges and the importance of advocacy and representation for marginalized communities. He discusses his experiences with mobility aids, adaptive sports, and the impact of personal loss on mental health. The conversation highlights the significance of finding one's voice and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
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