CU Collective

Our podcast kicks off with self-introductions from our team representing Colorado, California, Florida, and Ohio. We shared personal stories like Meilin speaking five languages and Angus traveling to states for sports like golf and skiing, including everyone’s favorite places/mountain slopes to go ski. We also dived into current events, including today’s rocket launching and explained its purpose, how it works, and even touching on Katy Perry going to space. To transition to personal experience, we discussed adrenaline-filled topics like the fear of skydiving and a shocking story about Eleanor’s mom’s parachute failing. The conversation then turns to entertainment, where we debate which shows deserve a reboot or continuation, especially calling out the disappointing ending of Game of Thrones, along with favorites like Adventure Time and Modern Family. We then wrapped things up by brainstorming brand partnerships we would want to advertise on our podcast and the benefits they bring for viewers like us.

Our podcast highlights a ton of things, as our group learned a lot about each other and their favorite things. Ranging from our highlights at CU, to where we want to live in the future, as well as how we would describe ourselves and the people around us, to even our favorite TV shows and movies! It's a great listening experience.

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Today, we explored various topics, ranging from morals to theories. We discussed our favorite tv-shows, movies, and memories. We got to know each other by learning about where we grew up and what our favorite days look like in our towns. We briefly talked about colleges and CU culture. After struggling, we decided on Chic fil a as our brand we would advertise.

Childhood, trauma dump, crossover with life philosophies???...And other tangets. 

In this episode, we step back from the noise of short-form content and talk about what it actually means to live intentionally. From debating whether to transfer colleges to breaking down the real pros and cons of Denver, we explore the decisions shaping our next chapter. We also get into our bigger life goals and what we want beyond the typical college path. It’s an honest, conversational look at life at CU Boulder and the pressure to figure things out while still enjoying the moment.

In this podcast episode, four college students discuss college life and the excitement of CU football in the Prime era. They also talk about Denver sports and scholastic experiences.

Join Natalie, Brekken, Declan, and Simone as we talk about all things ranging from justice to the real housewives. From our plans for the future to our favorite CU Boulder memories, this podcast is sure to have you hooked from start to finish.

After some technical difficulties in the first episode, our group comes back with a relaxed conversation where we explore a mix of personal experiences, opinions, and fun stories. From lighthearted moments to deeper reflections, we focus on getting to know each other and sharing perspectives that reflect who we are beyond Meg's classroom. Tune in for a great episode that captures the lovely and real dynamic of our team.

Today our group did our podcast and spoke about spring break plans. The conversation eventually moved to traveling and job searches. It was super interesting to hear everyone's different takes on why they choose business as well as their plans post graduation. We also talked a little bit about our desires to move to different cities, also touching on politics and culture.

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In this episode, we start off with a dive into a fun, imagination-filled conversation about which century we’d travel back to and how our favorite TV shows shaped those choices. We also explore which movie or TV characters or even mythical creatures we’d become, along with our dream jobs and a few spontaneous “what if” questions along the way. To wrap things up, we reflect on our favorite memories at CU and the experiences that have defined our time there. Inspired by our love of great storytelling, we spotlight HBO Max as the perfect platform for its wide variety of shows that cater to every kind of viewer.

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Join Edwin, Taylor, Ian and Kaurys as we dive into weird stories about our lives. What game shows would we all win? And who would kill a deer with their bare hands? Find out on this episode of KITE.

Quotes that we resonate with, skiing, study abroad, internships & majors (gone-wrong), as well as a mini performance/sharing passions for the arts

Listen along as we recap our spring breaks, our experiences here at Leeds, and share fun stories about our lives! We dive into our opinions on education, tattoos, and so much more!

Here we go through a fun conversation spanning many different topics with group podcast members Ryder, Kaitlin, Ty Lee, and Walter. We'll explore the roots behind names, deep emotional conversations, and outlooks on life. Hope you enjoy!

This episode of The 8 AM Debrief: From Breckenridge to Barcelona, offers a glimpse into each team member's personality, with diverse questions ranging from our personal role models to our pet peeves. We share our journeys into CU Boulder as well as Leeds, bonding over our transitions from high school to college and soon beyond. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking!

In this episode, we interview Steve Silva, VP of Commercialization at Grass Fed Foods, to explore the realities of building and scaling premium protein brands in today’s CPG landscape. Steve shares insights from his 20+ year career across companies like Frito-Lay, WhiteWave, Walmart, and now Grass Fed Foods, highlighting the strategic differences between large corporations and lean growth platforms. The conversation covers category growth in grass-fed beef, retail strategy, brand integration, and career advice for MBA students interested in CPG.

During this episode, Lewis explains how his role has evolved from account manager to U.S. sales director, walking through how he structures his weeks in four-week cycles, collaborates internally with the VP of Digital Commerce, and balances long-term brand strategy with short-term commercial pressures in a privately held company. Lewis dives into how he uses data and forecasting to make decisions, mainly prioritizing availability as the top growth lever, and how he uses market share and retailer “sales out” to guide choices. He shares a key story of defending price increases during the cocoa supply crisis and removing a top-selling SKU when the long-term metrics support it. Throughout the conversation, he shares leadership and career lessons for emerging professionals, emphasizing the importance of being comfortable with discomfort and rejection, relying on team and data over ego, and always starting from the consumer and working backward in negotiations and sales strategy.  

In this episode, we sit down with Alden Zeff, Global Connected Commerce Associate Manager at Champion Petfoods, to explore how premium pet brands develop and display their identity in an increasingly digital and marketplace-driven world. We discuss the challenges of maintaining brand consistency across ecommerce, retail media, and brick-and-mortar channels, while balancing personalization, performance marketing, and long-term brand equity. The conversation highlights how pet humanization, sustainability, and data-driven commerce are shaping how premium pet brands show up for today’s pet parents.

In this podcast, we interviewed Jessica Hamel, founder of PlantChi, a nutrient-dense seasoning brand built around simple, plant-based nourishment. We explored the company’s founding story, mission-driven values, real food ingredient positioning, and target consumer. We also covered the strategic trade-offs behind certain natural and organic certifications/claims, packaging decisions, conscious capitalism, consumer education, and DTC versus retail comparison as the brand continues to grow. Jessica offered thoughtful insights into build