Business Beyond Usual

In this episode, hosts Katie and Christina welcome guests Marissa, Varun, and Vivian to discuss their MBA lives in Ann Arbor. Coming from a big coastal city, what’s it like to live in a college town? Hear about what the panelists like about Ann Arbor, their favorite things to do, and advice for prospective students.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, Christina Weiberg.Guests: Marissa Cooper, Varun Joshi, Vivian Lai.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Perrin, Eric Hopfenbeck.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 Kaia discuss her involvement in the Marketing Club and its upcoming Maize and Boo celebration.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 Eric Hopfenbeck.Guest: Kaia De Bruin.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, co-hosts Bridget and Jeff interview two of their fellow MBAs, Chris Gradone and Russell Williams, who happen to be former college football players. They discuss the experience of game day, and the legendary appeal of Michigan football. And for more about life in our town, check out our next full episode, taking on the subject all things Ann Arbor.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Bridget Manning, Jeff Church.Guest: Chris Gradone and Russell Williams.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Jeff and Robert discuss the finer points of career pivots with a panel of their MBA peers. Hear about different approaches to making a big change, feeling uncertain about what you want to do, and how B-school can help you figure it all out.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: Jeff Church, Robert Leupp.Guests: Joshua Ahrens, Kaitlyn Lo, Sapna Patel.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Perrin.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 Elise discuss her background and plans to help Ross MBAs make the most of the start of the Big 10 football season this weekend in a safe and responsible manner.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of career pivots.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: Alex Abrams and Christina Weiberg.Guest: Elise Goodhue.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hos

Welcome 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 Anna discuss her background and her role as VP of wellness on MBA Council.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of career pivots.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: Jeffrey Church and Lauren Abuouf.Guest: Anna Eaton.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the job outlook like this year for MBAs? How has the pandemic changed the market? What's recruiting like in the virtual world? In this special bonus episode, co-hosts Katie and Jeff interview Heather Byrne, executive director of the Career Development Office at Michigan Ross, on these topics and much more. And for more on careers and Ross, check out our next full episode, taking on the subject of career pivots.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman.Guest: Heather Byrne.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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  Lauren Abuouf discuss her background, her involvement with Michigan Business Women and the group's upcoming Women in Leadership Conference, and the Ross Consortium community.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for a bonus episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” discussing career outlooks, later this week.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: Jeffrey Church and Robert Leupp.Guest: Lauren Abuouf.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Mich

In this episode, hosts Jeff and Katie introduce themselves along with some of the rest of this year’s BBU team, a mix of first- and second-year MBA students at Michigan Ross. The wide-ranging discussion covers how they’re dealing with the pandemic, tips for answering MBA application essay questions, and where to get the best chicken tenders 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 Hosts: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman.Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.Producers: Bridget Manning, Robert Leupp, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams. Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 from Alex Abrams discuss his first weeks as a Ross MBA student, his baseball career, and his interest in becoming part of the "BBU" team this year.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” introducing this year's podcast team, later this week.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: Jeffrey Church and Robert LeuppGuest: Alex AbramsExecutive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan  Hosted on

In this episode — recorded in person in February, before the COVID-19 pandemic took widespread hold — hosts Jeff and Stephanie talk with special guests John Byrne, founder of the B-school website Poets&Quants, and Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. The wide-ranging discussion on the long-term outlook for MBA programs covers such topics as the impact of technology on business education, the importance of experiential learning, and the role of STEM programs. The episode is part of the 2020 MBA Summit sponsored by Poets&Quants and Michigan Ross.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: Jeff Church, Stephanie SimpsonGuests: John Byrne, Scott DeRueExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Sa

In this special episode, produced in conjunction with the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross, we explore the power of storytelling. What can a good story accomplish, and how do we go about crafting one? We hear from a storytelling expert from Wolf & Heron as well as two student storytellers at Michigan Ross involved in Sanger’s Story Lab program, one of whom shares a compelling story of her own developed during the program.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/Host: Stephanie SimpsonGuests: Stephanie Judd, Sarah Raney, Kelley Sousa, Evan Marie Allison, Gui RuggieroExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Stephanie Simpson, Jason Rock, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyri

In this episode, host Jeff talks with guests Nick, Cameron, Bridget, and Carlos about their background, their goals, and their experiences navigating the recruiting process. They cover resources available for recruiting at Ross, working with the Career Development Office, the value of Ross’ FACT career support groups, the power of the University of Michigan network, and lots of tips to make the recruiting process a success.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 Host: Jeff ChurchGuests: Nick Campbell, Cameron Charman, Bridget Manning, Carlos PerezExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2020 - University of Michigan Hosted

Welcome to a new 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 from BBA senior Harpreet Kalsi about the upcoming Michigan Tech Expo.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” covering career-related treks available through Ross.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: Jeffrey Church and Alex PerrinGuest: Harpreet KalsiExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International Women's Day is March 8. In this episode of "Business Beyond Usual," hosts Katie and Saba talk with guests Carolina, Avani, and Eugenia about the rewards and challenges of life as an international woman MBA student. They cover building an effective support system, formal and informal resources available at Ross, staying connected to family at home, how the Ross community incorporates international experiences, challenges facing women in business, and how to find the best ethnic food in the Ann Arbor area.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: Saba Alemnew, Katie ColemanGuests: Carolina Quinteros Flores, Avani Sharma, Eugenia TazetdinovaExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Per

Welcome to a new 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 from Mike Sessine about life as a dual-degree student getting his medical degree along with his MBA.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” covering career-related treks available through Ross.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: Jeffrey Church and Alex PerrinGuest: Mike SessineExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor

The opening days of the Michigan Ross experience often includes MTrek — a memorable trip and a great opportunity to start bonding with your classmates before the start of classes. But that’s just the beginning. Ross also offers opportunities for treks throughout the U.S. and overseas to help expand your horizons and take the next step in your career. Listen to hear about the amazing opportunities these Ross students have taken advantage of.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 Host: Jason RockGuests: Ben Quam, LC Staten, Cal RichardsExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast

Welcome to a new 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 and a Ross club they’re involved with — this week, hear from Jake Corness about this weekend's Boyne ski trip.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” covering career-related treks available through Ross.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: Jeffrey Church and Alex PerrinGuest: Jake CornessExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new 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 and a Ross club they’re involved with — this week, hear from Caleb Idiaghe of the Africa Business Club and its upcoming event AfroBeats.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” covering career-related treks available through Ross.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: Jeffrey Church and Alex PerrinGuest: Caleb IdiagheExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri

Welcome to a new expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team will 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 and a Ross club they’re involved with — this week, hear from Roy Yewah of the Black Business Students Association about the group's upcoming Alfred L. Edwards Conference, focused on the issues, challenges, and opportunities encountered by underrepresented minorities in the business world.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” covering what to do after you've been admitted to an MBA program.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: Jeffrey Church and Alex Per