Business Beyond Usual

There are around 60+ student organizations at Ross, spanning professional clubs, affinity groups, and social and sports clubs. On this episode of Business Beyond Usual, hosts Aishwarya Raja and Sylvia Percovich sit down with 4 deeply involved Ross students to discuss finding community outside of the classroom.  Topics covered include navigating the club fair as first years, deepening impact and involvement as second years, and, through it all, making it to Skeeps on Thursdays. Our guests take us inside the affinity groups, covering the Black Business Student Association (BBSA), Africa Business Club (ABC), Consortium, Latin American Business Students Association (LABSA), Brazilian Business Student Association (BRASA), Indian Subcontinent Business Association (ISBA), Michigan Business Women (MBW), MoMBAs, and more. The panel then looks forward to some favorite Ross events on the horizon, from Latin Vibes to the Follies Roast/Toast. Our guests leave listeners with valuable advice: be open, show up, and get involved! A list of all Michigan Ross clubs and organizations can be found here.  Hosts: Aishwarya Raja and Sylvia PercovichGuests: Colleen Heaney, Elie Mutomb, Marina Balassanian, and Alyssa DaumExecutive Producer: Aishwarya Raja Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Business Beyond Usual, hosts Oghoghosa Igbineweka and Jasmin Lopez sit down with three full-time Michigan Ross students to talk about what it’s like to call Ann Arbor home while pursuing an MBA. Our guests talk about living in a walkable community where the student body informs the whole town’s culture. They share their day-to-day routines, tips for setting boundaries so as to make the most of their time, and some of their favorite Ann Arbor spots like Dozer Coffee, Slurping Turtle, and York. Our guests leave listeners with their invaluable advice: come to Ross with an open mind; do what scares you; and lean into the community.Mentioned in Episode:Africa Business ClubBlack Business Student AssociationMichigan Marketing ClubPeridotSanger Leadership Crisis ChallengeHosts: Oghoghosa Igbineweka and Jasmin LopezGuests: Amidat Sonekan, Kameron Akbarzadeh, and Eva OguduExecutive Producers: Oghoghosa Igbineweka and Jasmin LopezStudio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Business Beyond Usual, our Full-Time MBA students demystify recruiting by industry. The guests do individual deep dives into recruiting in the CPG, retail, healthcare, energy, tech, corporate finance, investment banking, and consulting fields, highlighting methods for navigating unstructured recruiting processes. Topics covered include differing timelines, intentional networking, various interview styles, staying on top of industry trends, as well as how to make a career pivot and land on your feet. Our guests leave us with their key pieces of advice: to set priorities, lean on community, and stay open to confusion and uncertainty. Hosts: Aishwarya Raja and Jasmin LopezGuests: Mayank Goel, Sammy Srinivasan, Ross McQuate, Rahul Narain, Serena Ahuja Executive Producers: Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Jasmin LopezStudio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Michigan Ross, international programs allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, tackle business challenges from a global perspective, and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences with their classmates while building lifelong connections around the world. On the 10th season premiere of Business Beyond Usual, our full time MBA students speak to why they went global. They discuss various programs: student-led treks through MTREK, international Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP), and study abroad through the MBA Global Semester Exchange Program. They dive into the day-to-day life of time abroad, talking about the challenges — from language barriers to unfamiliar corporate culture — and reminiscing on the highlights of their travels.The students come away from their experiences with more empathy, compassion, and confidence, not to mention new friends and a deeper understanding of global business. Subscribe to Breezy’s substack! @breezydoesitHosts: Aishwarya Raja and Oghoghosa IgbinewekaGuests: Diane Jen, Abha Bhanu, Breezy Adams, Dominique Gill, and Janel WeatherlyExecutive Producers: Sylvia Percovich, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Jasmin LopezStudio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Season 9 finale of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, next year’s BBU hosts, Jasmin Lopez, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Sylvia Percovich, join this season’s hosts, Vashisht Sai, Aishwarya Dhume, and Mark O’Connell, to pass the torch and prepare for graduation. In the first part of the episode, our graduating hosts share their excitement for post-grad life and reflect on their time at Michigan Ross, discussing their favorite moments and biggest challenges.In the second part of the episode, our incoming hosts gear up to become MBA 2s. They express their enthusiasm for settling in at Ross, strengthening friendships, being more present, and contributing to the Ross community.Thank you, Vashisht, Aishwarya, and Mark, for an incredible ninth season of BBU! Go Blue!Hosts: Jasmin Lopez, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, Sylvia PercovichGuests: Vashisht Sai, Aishwarya Dhume, Mark O’ConnellExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashisht Sai sit down with Dave Brandon, former CEO and current Executive Chairman of Domino’s. Dave takes us through his long and varied career, from attending U-M as a student athlete and aspiring teacher to working in executive leadership roles across industries. He discusses his approach to taking two different companies public, as well as the challenges he faced throughout his career. The conversation is a masterclass in creative problem-solving and how leaders persevere.Hosts: Aishwarya Dhume and Vashisht SaiGuest: Dave BrandonExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Jasmin Lopez sit down with Ross Full-Time MBA students Vashisht Sai, Yashvi Patel, and Vraj Mehta to discuss how they financed their MBAs. The guests shed light on their individual journeys and share tips on de-mystifying student loans, campus jobs, internships, and scholarships. They touch on the role that expenses play in the recruitment process and their experiences in budgeting. One important tip? Buy the Michigan football pass!Hosts: Aishwarya Dhume and Jasmin LopezGuests: Vashisht Sai, Yashvi Patel, Vraj MehtaExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashishta Sai sit down with Megan Anda, Managing Director of the Office of Action Based Learning, Professor M.S. Krishnan, and Will Pan, MBA ’25, to discuss the Multi-disciplinary Action Project, or MAP, at Ross. Topics covered include MAP’s history, how it has changed over the past 30 years, how the 100+ projects are sourced each year, the role of MAP faculty, and the student experience. We learn how this foundational part of the Michigan Ross education serves as a window to the ever-evolving business world and how it prepares students for their internships while imparting skills that will be used for their whole careers. Host: Aishwarya Dhume and Vashishta SaiGuests: Megan Anda, M.S. Krishnan, and Will Pan Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, host Aishwarya Raja sits down with guests Andrew Johnson, JT Godfrey, Chiara Lucchesi, and Javier Balam to discuss the experience of being a partner at Ross.With full calendars and a welcoming environment, partners of Ross MBAs aren’t just plus ones; they become members of the community themselves with a myriad of involvement opportunities. In this episode, the four partners discuss making the move to Ann Arbor and all of the opportunities and hidden gems the city has to offer, from proximity to the arts and sports teams to the best spots for sushi and burgers. The guests also share how they’ve gotten involved at Ross, including events through the Partners Club, becoming members of student clubs and affiliate groups, and employment opportunities with U-M. They conclude the conversation by discussing the challenges of supporting a partner through MBA recruitment and leave listeners with a few pieces of advice. Host and Episode Producer: Aishwarya Raja Guests: Andrew Johnson, JT Godfrey, Chiara Lucchesi, Javier BalamExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Mark O’Connell sit down with Grant Potts, Macey Guthery, and Rachel Schulingkamp from The Bus – the unofficial business school tailgate committee dedicated to stirring up school spirit, Brian Vu from Risky Business – Michigan Ross’s MBA student led band, and Tyler Ringler from Michigan Business Social Association (MBSA) – the organization behind Winter Formal, Disorientation, and Thursdays at Skeeps, to discuss each of the uniquely Ross groups with which they are involved.The panel focuses on how these groups form community and deep friendships while marveling at the fun they bring to the Michigan Ross experience. They touch on balancing extracurriculars with the workload of an MBA and the qualities they each look for in selecting new members. They promise you don’t have to be an extrovert to enjoy the countless events each group offers.  Hosts: Aishwarya Dhume and Mark O’ConnellGuests: Grant Potts, Macey Guthery, Brian Vu, Rachel Schulingkamp, Tyler RinglerExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, guest hosts Arthur Bochner and Radhika Muthukrishnan sit down with three fellow Executive MBA students to discuss their journeys to Michigan Ross and their experiences in the program so far. The group explores ways they have applied the program’s action-based learning approach directly to their workplaces, how they manage to balance an EMBA program with their careers and personal lives, and the supportive culture they found in the Los Angeles and Ann Arbor cohorts. In the discussion, we learn about the options and tools EMBA programs provide to seasoned executives while allowing the flexibility executives need to balance academic and professional success. Host: Arthur Bochner and Radhika MuthukrishnanGuests: Kevin Kubota, Vanessa Archambault, and Jerry WangExecutive Producers: Mark O’Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashishta Sai sit down with four Full-Time MBA students to discuss their recruitment journeys. The panel explores the differences in recruiting processes for the marketing, consulting, technology, and investment banking fields. They discuss preparing for case interviews, the coffee chat system, and the biggest challenges of recruitment – time management, prioritization, and self-care. We learn about the importance of trusting the process over focusing on a certain outcome, having a backup plan, and leaning on your community through the whole recruiting season. Hosts: Aishwarya Dhume and Vashishta SaiGuests: Deb Sarkar, Ziyi Liu, Janaki Balachander, Yuan ZhangExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the premiere episode of season nine of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, we sit down with the Full-Time MBA Council. The group shares their favorite memories from their first year at the Ross School of Business and what they’re most looking forward to experiencing as second-year MBAs. The panel also explores the role of the FTMBA Council and its goals for this year. We learn about the MBA Council’s three main pillars: cross-collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prioritizing well-being. Our guests share their commitment to supporting those who have made real sacrifices to pursue MBAs and emphasize how important it is to lean on each other. Being supported by others gives us the power to pay it forward. Host: Mark O’ConnellGuests: Alex Maxwell, Drew Maloney, Diya Rambhatla, and Vraj MehtaExecutive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah BrockmanEditorial Production: Mads Henke  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, this year's full-time MBA executive producers welcome the incoming group of student hosts. The MBA ’24 producers — John Brown, David Amorim, and Arpit Sharma — explore their advice for second-year MBAs, their favorite Ann Arbor memories, and the key lessons they learned from their time at Michigan Ross. The incoming MBA ’25 producers — Mark O’Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, and Vashisht Sai — share how they stayed motivated during their first year of the Full-Time MBA Program, their goals for next year’s season of Business Beyond Usual, and what their plans are for the summer. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit SharmaGuests: Mark O’Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, and Vashisht SaiExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, members of the Asian, Asian American, and First at Ross communities discuss their journeys to Ross, making community on campus, and how their identities shape their experiences as Full-Time MBAs. The group explores their initial struggles of joining a new learning community, what an ideal supportive community looks like, and how they balance community building with the full-time schedule. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: Arpit Sharma and Aishwarya Dhume Guests: Ryan Moon, Sneha Kannan, and Sean-Michael Steele Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, four academic core professors discuss their courses, research, and academic passions. The group explores how the academic core supports Full-Time MBA students to receive a robust and rigorous business education in the program's first year. In the discussion, the professors share what motivates them to teach in the Full-Time MBA Program and how Michigan Ross differentiates itself from other business schools through the academic core curriculum. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: John Brown and David AmorimGuests: Professors Felipe Csaszar, Samantha Keppler, Lindy Greer, and John BranchExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX and Story Lab return to continue the discussion about their experiences at these storytelling events. The group explores their journeys to Michigan Ross and how the moments of adversity they shared in their stories shaped their experience as prospective and current students. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: Arpit SharmaGuests: Christian Beckler, Brysan Porterfield, and Mark O’ConnellExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX, OutX, and Story Lab review their experiences at these storytelling events. The group shares their stories and how their time at Michigan Ross has been influenced by their identities and backgrounds. Most importantly, they discuss what it means to build community and find self-fulfillment at Ross. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Host: Arpit SharmaGuests: Christian Beckler, Brysan Porterfield, Mark O’Connell, and Nick RojasExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA and dual-degree students from the Erb Institute connect to discuss their experiences with sustainability at the Ross School of Business. The group discusses the dual degree MS/MBA program – a collaboration between Michigan Ross and the School for Environment and Sustainability – ClimateCAP, and how MBAs can participate in the move towards sustainable business. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Hosts: David Amorim, Radhika HandaGuests: Jillian Brown, Supreya Kesavan, Nick RojasExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new podcast, Sharon Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Ross School of Business, invites alums in the C-Suite to discuss their path to business leadership. Listen to the first episode with Robert Isom, MBA ’91, CEO and President of American Airlines: https://myumi.ch/GkmEp.Host: Sharon MatusikGuest: Robert IsomExecutive Producers: JT Godfrey, Tedra WhiteAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students sit down with Jeff Domagala, Managing Director of the Sanger Leadership Center at the Ross School of Business, to discuss leadership. Exploring their own experiences learning how to lead at Michigan Ross, the panel dives into leadership philosophies, the resources available to MBA students, and more. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Hosts: John Brown and Victoria RudnickiGuests: Jeff Domagala and Denny Lai Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students sit down with  Heather Byrne and Leslie Lynn from the Career Development Office at the Ross School of Business. Discussing their personal recruiting journeys and CDO resources, the panel dives into career path philosophies, the MBA recruiting process, and steps students can take to enhance their career planning experiences.  To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual.  Hosts: Arpit Sharma and David Amorim.Guests: Heather Byrne, Leslie Lynn, and Aishwarya DhumeExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-time MBA students sit down with two members of the admissions team at Michigan Ross. Discussing their backgrounds and expertise, the panel dives into authentic applications, the class-building process, admissions events, and the people behind the admissions process. To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Hosts: John Brown and Chloe Bally.Guests: Andrea McHale and Lysa WangExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students share advice for a successful first-year and second-year at Michigan Ross. Discussing their experiences and lessons learned, the panel dives into recruiting, networking, coursework, goal-setting, life in Ann Arbor, and more.To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. Hosts: David Amorim and Arpit Sharma.Guests: Amitoj Singh, Chloe Bally, and Omar ElsherifExecutive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts John and David chat with Sharon Matusik, Dean of the Ross School of Business. Our panel discusses what makes “the Michigan Ross difference,” and Sharon shares her background, her vision for Ross, challenges she’s facing, her hopes for students, and much more.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Johnathan Brown and David Amorim.Guest Panelist: Sharon Matusik.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, and Mikayla Terrell.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2023 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Thomas and David welcome BBU alums Christina, Eric, Marjace, Jeff, Jerry, and Ramu back to the podcast to reflect on the show’s past and present. They discuss favorite moments during their time working on the podcast, challenges they faced, the power of storytelling, and more.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq and David Amorim.Guest Panelists: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, Marjace Miles, Jeff Church, Jerry Won, and Ramu Annamalai.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2023 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Alex and Claudia welcome guests Maria, Tony, and Daniela to discuss what life is really like in Ann Arbor as an MBA student or partner of a student. They discuss various living options (house, dorm, or apartment), resources to help in your housing search, favorite things about living in Ann Arbor, dealing with winter weather, and much more.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Alex Perez-Garcia and Claudia Aranda.Guest Panelist: Maria Fernanda Guerrero, Tony Nikolov, Daniela Perez.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about the Soccer Club, its activities, their favorite teams, and more. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim and Landry NdahayoGuests: Karim Hallaba, Tony NikolovExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about the Brazilian Business Student Association, which sponsors a variety of professional and cultural events throughout the year. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill and David AmorimGuests: Vini Briganti and Kaio FariaExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about the Entertainment and Media Club, the student club that focuses on industries like music, film and TV, gaming, and more. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: John Brown and David AmorimGuests: Madeleine Cuddy and Jenny SussnaExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Arpit, Vivek, and Thomas welcome guests Anna and Alexis to talk about making a social impact as an MBA student. They discuss just a few of the more than 100 ways to make a social impact at Ross, including involvement with clubs, centers and institutes, course, MAP, and much more.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Arpit Sharma, Thomas De Clercq, Vivek Varma.Guest Panelists: Alexis Cooper, Anna Lam.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about Tech Club, the student club that sponsors career treks to New York and other tech centers, Tech Week at Michigan Ross, and a variety of social events. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Aanchal Gupta and Thomas De ClercqGuests: Iryna Bocharova and Shreevar RastogiExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about FitX, the student club focusing on the health and fitness business, about its activities and events. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Gopal Srinivas, Patrick MetcalfGuests: Akbar Arsiwala, Pavel DounaevskiExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with three fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about the Entrepreneurship and Venture Club and all things entrepreneurship. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: John Brown, Preston HillGuests: Geoge Okpamen, Richi Kanu, Taylor BrownExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two Michigan Ross MBAs about the annual Ross ski trip. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Arpit Sharma, Thomas De ClercqGuests: Taylor Brown and Cameron PettigrewExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Eugenia, Cheryl, and Landry welcome guest Kris, founder of the Business Leaders for Diverse Abilities club at Michigan Ross, to talk about life as an MBA student with a disability. They discuss finding a supportive community, how to be a better ally, role models in the public sphere, and much more.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Eugenia Collins, Cheryl Li, Landry Ndahayo.Guest Panelist: Kris Lopes.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2023 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two Michigan Ross MBAs about the Consulting Club, the largest MBA student organization at Michigan Ross, and case competitions. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim, Aanchal GuptaGuests: Ashley Grossman and Anna HaasExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two Michigan Ross MBAs who are co-presidents of the Partners Club At Ross about their organization and life as an MBA partner. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about the international student experience, coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill, Eileen Enright, Mark StangGuests: Rachel Juba and Mary Augusta Hill Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Thoma, Alex, and Vivek welcome guests Alhan, Chioma, Jack, Victoria, and David to talk about their experiences as dual-degree students at the University of Michigan — MBAs who are also working on an MD, JD, MIS, and more. They discuss their backgrounds and their journeys to Ross, highlights of their experience, challenges they’ve faced, and much more.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq, Alex Perez-Garcia, Vivek Varma Sakhineti.Guest Panelists: Alhan Fakhr, Chioma Anidi, Jack Weykamp, Victoria Jenkins, David Parker.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Aanchal and Thomas chat with three Michigan Ross MBAs who are military veterans and members of the Armed Forces Association about their backgrounds, the AFA, and Veterans Week activities. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about the international student experience, coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Aanchal Gupta, Thomas De ClercqGuests: Ziv Zohar, Vu Nguyen, Alec BoyeExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Eugenia and Claudia chat with Stephen about the MBA Council, the Michigan Ross student government. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about the international student experience, coming soon.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins, Claudia ArandaGuest: Stephen BrownExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts David, Rishika, and Rob welcome guests Daniela, Joss, and Orel to talk about their experiences as international MBA students at Michigan Ross. They discuss their backgrounds and their journeys to Ross, highlights of their experience, challenges they’ve faced, and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Rishika Ramireddy, Rob O’Gara, and David Amorim.Guest Panelists: Daniela Caetano, Joss Woodhead, and Orel Haim.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, TJohn chat with Summer and Melina about  Michigan Business Women, the largest club at Ross, and its signature event, the Women In Leadership Conference. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about the international student experience, coming soon.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: John BrownGuests: Summer Abiad, Melina KitzingerExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Thomas and Esther chat with Iryna and Shreevar about the Ross Tech Club and its recent Tech Trek to explore opportunities in New York City. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about time management, coming soon.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim and Gopal SrinivasGuests: Iryna Bocharova, Shreevar RastogiExecutive Producer: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our panelists — Preston, Eileen, David, and Joi — discuss all the challenges and strategies they experience to successfully manage their time as MBA students. They cover how to prioritize time; integrating school, recruiting, a social life, and even outside employment; strategies to manage your Google calendar; and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Preston Hill, Eileen Enright, David Amorim.Guest Panelist: Joi James.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, David and Gopal chat with Emily and Maddie about Risky Business, the legendary MBA band at Michigan Ross. They talk about the sense of community in the band, how they choose their songs, what goes into putting on a show, and much more. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about time management, coming soon.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim and Gopal SrinivasGuests: Emily Griffith, Maddie ParrishExecutive Producer: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Thomas and Landry chat with Chisom and Jake, co-presidents of the Sports Business Association, about the organization and some of its upcoming events. Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Thomas De Clercq and Landry NdayahoGuests: Chisom Uche, Jake SalzmanExecutive Producer: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special “person on the street” episode, returning MBAs offer some advice to incoming students; new MBAs talk about their hopes, dreams, and advice for the new MBA year.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Mikayla Terrell, David Amorim.Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode SummaryHosts Preston and David talk with guests Mikayla and Summer about Give-A-Day, an effort to encourage MBA students to explore social-impact internships.Episode NotesWelcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Eduardo, Alex, and Shobhit chat with MTrek board members Victoria and Ryan about the unique travel and team-building experience that kicks off the MBA year at Michigan Ross. Hear about the 20 different MTreks that took place all around the world this year, and what the participants gained from the experience.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill and David AmorimGuests: Mikayla Terrell, Summer AbiadExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - 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, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Eduardo, Alex, and Shobhit chat with MTrek board members Victoria and Ryan about the unique travel and team-building experience that kicks off the MBA year at Michigan Ross. Hear about the 20 different MTreks that took place all around the world this year, and what the participants gained from the experience.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected] Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producers and Hosts: Eduardo Rejman, Alex Perez-Garcia, and Shobhit ShekharGuests: Victoria Heuschneider, Ryan SharpsteneExecutive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.