Ep 50. Matthew LoLordo - Kellogg: Filling Professional Gaps... and Food

Today’s guest is Matt LoLordo, an Evening and Weekend MBA student at Kellogg, and someone who brings a refreshingly practical perspective on how to make the most of business school without burning out. I’m joined by Doug Michalak as a co-host for this conversation, which made for a fun and dynamic discussion. Matt shares how he thinks about getting involved at Kellogg in an efficient, intentional way so that school adds energy rather than draining it. He reflects on his background in the food industry, why it was a great foundation for business school, and where he’s intentionally using the MBA to fill in gaps and broaden his toolkit. In this episode, we cover: 🔹 How to get involved in b school without overcommitting 🔹 Choosing activities that compound learning rather than create stress 🔹 Using an MBA to strategically fill gaps from your pre MBA career 🔹 What the Evening and Weekend experience at Kellogg is really like If you’re trying to balance work, school, and life, or wondering how to engage deeply without doing everything, this episode is a great listen. Helpful resources mentioned: 🔗 Leland MBA page: https://www.joinleland.com/search/school/mba/traditional-full-time-mba?via=67a30d 🔗 Leland free MBA events: https://www.joinleland.com/school/mba/events?via=67a30d This one is especially relevant for anyone navigating a part time or evening MBA and trying to do it sustainably.