Business Beyond Usual

The time between being accepted into an MBA program and the start of orientation will fly by. You’ll want to line up housing, consider waiving out of core courses, figure out how and when to quit your job, start getting to know your future classmates, start exploring Ann Arbor, and possibly deal with visas and other international concerns. It’s a lot, but our veteran panel is here to help you navigate this time with tons of firsthand 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: Adam Fasher, Alex PerrinGuests: Osborn Kwarteng Adu, Nicholas Campbell, Christina Chen, and Christine ZaccackExecutive 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 Bro

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 Sonja Manning of FitX, a new club focused on companies in the mental or physical fitness space that are changing how consumers access and/or track their health or wellness.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 PerrinGuest: Sonja ManningExecutive Producers: Andres Fuent

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 Rachel Skolnick of Women Who Launch. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” going live the week of Jan. 27.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: Rachel SkolnickExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most intensive, immersive experience of its kind, MAP essentially puts first-year MBA students to work on a real-world consulting project full time for seven weeks. Learn how the process works, the multifaceted value of the experience, and tips to make the most of your MAP. Also, Adam conducts a one-on-one interview with Chris Tarnacki from the Office of Action-Based Learning for some background on how projects are sourced and developed.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: Adam Fasher, Jason Rock, Jeffrey ChurchGuests: Kelsey Pace, Rafael Sucre, Jacqueline SalamackExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua TrogerAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2

So getting a top MBA isn’t enough of a challenge? In this episode, “Business Beyond Usual” tackles the subject of dual degrees, featuring those hardy souls who are pursuing a graduate degree in law, information, or another field in addition to their MBA.Hosts Andres and Stephanie (who is herself a dual-degree student) welcome guest panelists Chloe, Alex, and Gabe to discuss why they decided to pursue a dual degree, the application process, challenges they’ve faced along the way, and tips to help meet those challenges. One common theme: It may not be easy, but you can do it.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: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Stephanie SimpsonGuests: Chloe Hull, Alexandra Husted, Gabriel VanloozenExecutive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson,

In this episode, “Business Beyond Usual” takes an insightful look at the issue of being part of a couple while getting your MBA.Hosts Adam and Katie, along with guest panelists (and married couple) Becca and Peter, discuss the challenges and benefits of having a partner as part of your MBA journey, whether or not they are in the program too. The panelists offer valuable tips and advice if you’re considering doing an MBA as part of a couple, including the importance of “no friends allowed” time.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: Adam Fasher, Katie ColemanGuests: Becca Christiani, Peter ChristianiExecutive 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 Engine

In this episode, the “Business Beyond Usual” team looks at how to use an MBA education to pivot into a new industry or career function. A wide-ranging discussion with first- and second-year students, as well as one recent graduate, covers the reasons you may want to pivot in your career, common hurdles you might face, and insider tips on how to go about actually making the change.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: Adam Fasher, Saba AlemnewGuests: Gal Katz, Kene Onuorah, Christopher OwenExecutive 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. See acast.com/privacy for more infor

The group takes turns answering some burning questions on topics like whether their career ambitions changed since starting B-school, what most surprised them about coming to Michigan Ross, and what is their most-used emoji. They also chat about what they’re looking forward to covering in the upcoming season of the show.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: Adam FasherExecutive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob NeedhamProducers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, and Katie ColemanAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Marjace and Sheela sign off from Business Beyond Usual with an exit interview featuring fellow recent MBA grad Kashay Sanders, who has been described as “one of the most quotable people at Michigan Ross.” We agree!The group reflects on their MBA education, what they’ve learned about being leaders, the battle between intuition and the ‘should’, and what they’re excited about moving forward.Business Beyond Usual will return in the fall with new episodes, and fresh crew of new and returning hosts and producers. Thank you for listening to season three! Stay tuned for more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover in season four 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: Marjace Miles and Sheela LalGuest: Kashay SandersExecutive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher AnkneyProducers: Leslie Chang, Adam Fasher, Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Affl

Strap in, this is a wild one. In this episode, Marjace visits the offices of two Michigan Ross professors to talk about everything from marketing research and rebuilding old cars from scratch to algorithmically finding lead pipes in Flint, Michigan, and fronting a band with the craziest name you’ve ever heard.You hear from a lot of students on this show about their experience and what it’s like to be in an MBA program. But you don’t hear a lot from the professors who make the educational part of the MBA experience so dynamic.There are a lot of talented, respected, world-renowned professors at Michigan Ross. But what do they do in their free time? Turns out, quite a bit.Questions or comments? Email us at bbupodcast@umich.eduLinks from this episode:Professor John Branch and his carMore about Professor John BranchListen to eight talks from Professor Jerry Davis’ conference with the Aspen InstituteMore about Business+Impact at RossMore about Professor Jerry DavisBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross

The entrepreneurial spirit is strong in top MBA programs, with a fair number of MBA students entering business school each year with the intention of starting a business of their own — but what is that experience really like?In this episode, hear entrepreneurs and MBA students Holly Meyers, Chima Mbadugha, and Sheela Lal as they take you through their respective entrepreneurial journeys and why business school is both the best time (free to fail!) and the worst time (stress is high!) to start a business.Questions or comments? Email us at bbupodcast@umich.eduLinks from this episode:Holly Keith LingerieWebsiteInstagramDJ MaziWebsiteInstagramDrunk ShrubWebsiteInstagramBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Marjace Miles and Sheela LalGuests: Holly Meyers, Chima MbadughaExecutive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher AnkneyProducers: Leslie Chang, Adam Fasher, Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, an

It’s our first partners-only episode! We’ve kicked out (most of) our regular crew and have asked the partners of current MBA students to come together and dish on what it’s like to move across the world to be with your significant other while they pursue their MBA.Pursuing an MBA can mean big changes for students -- and partners. As a partner of an MBA student, it’s natural to wonder what lies ahead as you prepare for this new chapter. Is it hard to make friends? Will you miss your ‘home’? Can you still hang out and have date nights?Virginia Miles joins her husband and BBU producer Marjace, for an in-depth and candid discussion about the lives of MBA partners.Plus, there’s a Newlywed-style game with buzzers and prizes and it’s just good fun.Read more from MBA Partners: https://michiganross.umich.edu/student-voices-blog/mba-partnersBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.- Episode Hosts: Virginia Miles and Marjace Miles- Guests: Alessandra Chen, Eric

Blockchain. Brand Management. Machine Learning. Marketing. AI. Supply Chain. Predictive Analytics. Finance. Growth Strategy.With so many business functions mixed with industry crossovers, it’s hard to nail down exactly what a career in tech for MBA graduates looks like. If you think about it hard enough, it begs the question: “Does Tech Even Know What Tech Is?”In this episode, we break it down. Leslie Chang and Adam Fasher gather a few tech-focused classmates to discuss how to identify which tech career might be right for you, how to prepare for interviews at various tech companies, and just what the heck is a “tech” career anyway.Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts: Leslie Chang and Adam FasherGuests: Rajiv Khattar, Taylor MattsonExecutive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Leslie Chang and Adam FasherProducers: Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephan

For the majority of students, choosing to pursue an MBA at Michigan Ross means leaving home and moving to Ann Arbor for at least two years. But, what is that really like? Are there even any fun things to do in Michigan?Jamell Culler is joined by fellow Ross MBA students Ivan Aragon, Sabaina Kamara, and Gaurav Dhir to discuss their experiences in Ann Arbor. They came to Ross from different parts of the U.S. (and the world), but can all agree on one thing: Ann Arbor is a great city.Ok, two things. 1) Ann Arbor is a great city and 2) the cold isn’t that bad!Links from this episode:Ivan, the Salsa Dancer, on Insta: @TheSalsaDancerExploring Ann Arbor blog series: https://michiganross.umich.edu/student-voices-blog/exploring-ann-arborBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Host: Jamell CullerGuests: Sabaina Kamara, Gaurav Dhir, Ivan AragonExecutive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Jamell CullerProducer

Former Michigan Ross Student Jack Kramer started the popular daily email newsletter MarketSnacks while he was still working in the corporate world, and before starting his MBA at Michigan.Since then, together with his co-founding partner Nick Martell, Jack has been featured on CBS, CNN, Fortune, Fox Business, Fast Company — and they were both selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list this past year for their work on MarketSnacks.This incredible recognition led to a podcast deal, the podcast led to company growth, and company growth led to us calling up Jack to say “Hey man, let’s have a chat about all this.” So that’s what this episode is.Also: There’s a lot of talk about Vermont.Links from this episodeMarket Snacks: http://www.marketsnacks.comListen to Market Snacks on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marketsnacks-daily/id1386234384?mt=2Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Host: Charlie GrantGuests: Jack KramerExecutive Producer

From resumés and admissions essays to recommendation letters and interviews, the application process for MBA programs is a gauntlet. There’s a lot of advice out there about how to navigate it and put your best foot forward, but the real experts are the ones making the final decisions. So in this episode, we ask those very experts the questions that really matter.Leslie Chang sits down with the leaders of the MBA admissions committee at Michigan Ross to take a deep dive into the MBA application. They have an open and honest discussion about what stands out in applications (the good and the bad), and how the best thing you can do in your app materials is perhaps the most controversial thing of all: Be vulnerable and tell the truth.Links from this episode:Connect with a student ambassador at MichiganRound 2 App Tips WebinarRossAdmissions@umich.eduSoojin’s BlogBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Host: Leslie ChangGuests: Soojin Kwon, Diana E

In this episode, we take a look into a common way mental health issues manifest in business school students, and some strategies for how to deal with it.First, Business Beyond Usual Producers Marjace Miles and Adam Fasher are joined by fellow students to share stories about how they’ve approached managing their own mental health during their Ross MBA.Then, Marjace and Adam will talk with Dr. Ariana Tart-Zelvin, a post-doctoral fellow and neuropsychology expert from the Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan; and Julie Kaplan, a counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services, dedicated to Michigan Ross. They’ll discuss the history of impostor syndrome and mental health management among high-performing/high-achieving individuals and the resources available on the University of Michigan’s campus to support students.Read more about mental health awareness programs at Michigan Ross:https://michiganross.umich.edu/ross-news-blog/2018/11/01/michigan-ross-mba-students-bring-awareness-men

Business Beyond Usual Producer Sheela Lal has some questions about what it’s like to study and recruit for finance jobs while in business school. Luckily, she’s surrounded by people who know a lot about that.Sheela is joined by Michigan Ross MBA students Dana Miller and Rebecca Toth to talk about what “finance” really means, how recruiting for finance jobs varies wildly depending on the field you’re interested in, and why you shouldn’t be eating the food at networking events.NEXT EPISODE SURVEYWe’re bringing in experts to discuss mental health during business school, and want to help get answers to your questions. You can email us at BBUPodcast@umich.edu or fill out this anonymous survey:http://myumi.ch/Jm1Z3Learn more about our sponsors for this episode:Finance Club at RossOut For BusinessHave thoughts on what you’d like to hear discussed on BBU? Send us an email at BBUPodcast@umich.eduBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Host: Sheela La

It’s a fresh start for Business Beyond Usual as a new team of producers takes the reins and offers thoughts on what’s in-store for the podcast this season. There’s a lot on deck this year, including episodes focusing on mental health, career switching, industry-specific recruiting panels, interviews with alumni doing interesting things, and a few surprises along the way.Have thoughts on what you’d like to hear discussed on BBU this year? Send us an email at BBUPodcast@umich.eduLearn more about our sponsors for this episode:Michigan Business WomenEmerging Markets ClubBusiness Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Host: Marjace MilesExecutive Producers: Marjace Miles, Sheela Lal, and Christopher AnkneyProducers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason RockAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanCopyright 2018 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ramu signs off from Business Beyond Usual with an exit interview featuring fellow recent MBA grad Daryl Brown. They met earlier this summer at one of Daryl’s local haunts, The Beaver Trap, to have a chat about their time at Michigan Ross.The two reflect on their MBA education, how an era of social and political change impacted life on campus, and how those experiences will stay with them throughout their careers.Business Beyond Usual will return in the fall with new episodes, and new crew of hosts and producers. Stay tuned!We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at BBUPodcast@umich.edu.Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Host: Ramaswamy AnnamalaiFeaturing: Daryl BrownExecutive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.