Synopsis
Business Beyond Usual is a podcast from MBA students at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. In each episode, classmates tackle a burning issue in the business world or business education. There are no rules, no moderators, and no boundaries. This isnt your typical b-school podcast. Were taking business beyond usual. Subscribe for new episodes throughout the fall and winter.
Episodes
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BBU Ross Weekly for March 22, 2021
22/03/2021 Duration: 20minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. This week, they talk to guests Bunmi and Gichora about their backgrounds, the Africa Business Club, and this week's Afrobeats event.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” interviewing Ross faculty members about leadership.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Robert Leupp, Alex Abrams.Guests: Bunmi Fatodu, Gichora Githaiga.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#509 - Making the Full-Time/Part-Time MBA Decision
15/03/2021 Duration: 47minIn this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) and Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Jeff Church, Suraj Kandukuri.Guests: Jacob Hatke, Jen Nwuli, Linda Yang.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
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BBU Ross Weekly for March 15, 2021
15/03/2021 Duration: 25minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. This week, they also discuss the start of MAP, an immersive, real-world experience that highlights the education of every Michigan Ross MBA student.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of which MBA format is right for you.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg.Guests: -Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pets of Michigan Ross
09/03/2021 Duration: 27minIn this special bonus episode, host Katie talks with three fellow MBAs about their experiences being pet owners while going to school at Michigan Ross. They cover the pet-friendliness of Ann Arbor, the benefits of having a pet while in business school, and tips to make the most of the experience.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Katie Coleman.Guests: Jake Marples, Clarinda Soriano, Elaina Spiekermann. Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BBU Ross Weekly for March 1, 2021
01/03/2021 Duration: 30minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, celebrate Women's History Month as guests Danielle and Nirali talk about two female-focused groups on campus, Women Who Launch and the Gender Lens Investment Fund.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of which MBA format is right for you.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Bridget Manning.Guests: Danielle Durante, Nirali Desai.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See ac
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BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 22, 2021
22/02/2021 Duration: 36minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, hear guest Justin talk about his background as well as his "Breaking Bread" podcast and its special episodes for Black History Month.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.Guest: Justin Rufen-Blanchette.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 15, 2021
15/02/2021 Duration: 30minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, hear guests Meredith and Alex talk about their backgrounds as well as the upcoming FitXpo event.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Bridget Manning.Guest: Alex Bozzo, Meredith Chapekis.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#508 - Dating, Relationships, and an MBA Program
12/02/2021 Duration: 45minIn this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Brittani, Sean, and Kevin to discuss the highs and lows of maintaining a relationship (or not) while attending business school. They cover the challenges and benefits, describe their own experiences, and offer some candid advice.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Ifueko Ogbeide, Robert Leupp.Guests: Brittani Banks, Sean Drimmel, Kevin Ojo.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 8, 2021
08/02/2021 Duration: 21minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, hear guest Whitney Pollard talk about her background as well as Diversity Week activities taking place Feb. 8-12.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Lauren Abuouf and Jeff Church.Guest: Whitney Pollard.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 1, 2021
01/02/2021 Duration: 30minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, hear guest Kalane talk about her background as well as this week's Alfred L. Edwards Conference, with the theme "The Uprising: Reclaiming Black Voices in Business & Society."Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Jeff Church and Bridget Manning.Guest: Kalane Abbey.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See ac
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BBU Ross Weekly for Jan. 25, 2021
25/01/2021 Duration: 39minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student — this week, hear guest Carlos talk about his background as well as MAP Reveal, the highly anticipated experience when Michigan Ross MBA1s learn which real-world consulting project they will focus on for the next seven weeks.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of life in Ann Arbor.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Jeff Church and Alex Abrams.Guest: Carlos Sanchez Martinez.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - Univers
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#507A - International Voices at Michigan Ross
08/01/2021 Duration: 46minIn this episode, hosts Ifueko and Varun welcome guests Pilar and Natalia. As international students from Colombia, Russia, India, and Nigeria, the panelists discuss their biggest surprises about coming to Michigan Ross, what they love about Ann Arbor, their choices in living situations, transportation options, and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Ifueko Ogbeide, Varun Joshi.Guests: Pilar Cabezas, Natalia Skorokhodova.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#507 - Diverse Voices at Michigan Ross
05/01/2021 Duration: 57minIn this episode, hosts Christina and Lauren welcome guests Justin, Anna, and Marina to discuss what representation really looks like in top MBA programs; what drew them to Michigan Ross; challenges in the application process; advice for incoming students; and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Christina Weiberg, Lauren Abuouf.Guests: Ann Marina Castro, Anna Lam, Justin Woods.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#506 - Inside MBA Admissions, Part 2: Insights from Michigan Ross Admissions Directors
09/12/2020 Duration: 41minIn this episode, hosts Eric and Alex welcome three special guests, Michigan Ross admissions directors Soojin Kwon, Diana Economy, and Bryan Johnson. They discuss vital topics including unique changes to the admissions process during this pandemic year; how Ross recruits a diverse MBA class; misconceptions about applying to Ross; and much more.More information on topics from this episode:Michigan Ross Standardized Test policy change for 2020-2021How to Compare Business SchoolsHave thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Alex Abrams.Guests: Soojin Kwon, Diana Economy, and Bryan Johnson.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockm
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#505 - Inside Admissions, Part 1: Tips & Tricks from Current MBAs
01/12/2020 Duration: 45minIn this episode, hosts Katie and Varun welcome a panel of their fellow Michigan Ross MBAs to discuss the ins and outs of applying to B-school. The panelists talk about answering essay questions, getting recommendations, interviewing, and much more. Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Katie Coleman, Varun Joshi.Guests: Utsav Basak, Ian Comerford, Kristin Mixon, Andrew Zhang.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#504: Getting an MBA During a Pandemic
19/11/2020 Duration: 01h08minIn this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Gichora, Russ, and Erin to discuss how they are making the most of the admittedly unusual experience of going through an MBA program during a pandemic. The panelists discuss what it’s like to take classes in person versus remotely, their individual pandemic coping strategies, the reality of virtual recruiting, how they are staying connected with classmates, and much more. Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Robert Leupp, Ifueko Ogbeide.Guests: Gichora Githaiga, Erin Olander, and Russ Mixon.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Robert Leupp, Eric Hopfenbeck. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of
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BBU Ross Weekly for Nov. 16, 2020
16/11/2020 Duration: 31minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student talking about their interests — this week, hear guests Margot and Aseem discuss their involvement in the Story Lab program as well as their MBA experiences.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of life in Ann Arbor.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Bridget Manning and Varun Joshi.Guest: Margot Swank, Aseem Mahajan.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
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Election Season at Michigan Ross
12/11/2020 Duration: 37minIn this special bonus episode, co-hosts Bridget and Christina interview two of their fellow MBAs with political backgrounds about their views of the recent national election J'Taime Lyons is an activist and political expert who recently participated in the University Musical Society's "A Conversation with Trevor Noah," while Elizabeth McLaughlin is a former reporter for ABC News. They discuss their backgrounds, the atmosphere around the election, and its implications.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg.Guests: J'Taime Lyons and Elizabeth McLaughlin. Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BBU Ross Weekly for Nov. 9, 2020
09/11/2020 Duration: 26minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student talking about their interests — this week, hear guest Michael discuss his involvement in the Marketing Club and its upcoming Marketing Symposium.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of life in Ann Arbor.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Jeff Church.Guest: Michael McMenamin.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BBU Ross Weekly for Nov. 2, 2020
02/11/2020 Duration: 24minWelcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. They’ll also feature a spotlight interview with a current student talking about their interests — this week, hear guest Allison discuss her joint MBA/MPP dual degree and her thoughts on the importance of this week's election.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of life in Ann Arbor.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Alex Abrams.Guest: Allison Winstel.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info