Business Beyond Usual

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Michigan Ross stands out as a business school in part for its numerous action-based learning experiences. There are seven student-led investment funds at the University of Michigan, where students source real deals, make real investment decisions, and manage real capital while still in school.

On the season 10 finale of Business Beyond Usual, our hosts sit down with 5 MBA students who are each exploring venture capital (VC) at Ross. The guests delve into what makes each of their funds unique, sharing investment theses which often focus on both financial viability and social impact. They demystify the application process, explain how the funds are structured, and take us through the investment process — from sourcing deals, to conducting due diligence, to making the final decision.

Students pursuing VC at Ross acquire a wide variety of hard and soft skills, such as financial modeling, dealing with ambiguity, and learning how to take a bet on a team of people rather than on the product or technology alone.

Student Led Venture Funds Featured in the Episode

Michigan Climate Venture (MCV)

Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF)

Michigan Social Venture Fund (SVF)

International Investment Fund (IIF)

Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund (ZLCF)

Hosts: Aishwarya Raja and Oghoghosa Igbineweka
Guests: Arsh Anand, Prithu Verma, Sunny Huang, Taku Muravu, and Ivy Lee
Executive Producers: Aishwarya Raja and Oghoghosa Igbineweka
Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke

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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 Percovich
Guests: Colleen Heaney, Elie Mutomb, Marina Balassanian, and Alyssa Daum
Executive Producer: Aishwarya Raja
Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke

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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 Club

Black Business Student Association

Michigan Marketing Club

Peridot

Sanger Leadership Crisis Challenge

Hosts: Oghoghosa Igbineweka and Jasmin Lopez
Guests: Amidat Sonekan, Kameron Akbarzadeh, and Eva Ogudu
Executive Producers: Oghoghosa Igbineweka and Jasmin Lopez
Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke

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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 Lopez
Guests: Mayank Goel, Sammy Srinivasan, Ross McQuate, Rahul Narain, Serena Ahuja
Executive Producers: Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Jasmin Lopez
Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke

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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.

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Hosts: Aishwarya Raja and Oghoghosa Igbineweka
Guests: Diane Jen, Abha Bhanu, Breezy Adams, Dominique Gill, and Janel Weatherly
Executive Producers: Sylvia Percovich, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Jasmin Lopez
Studio Producers: Jonah Brockman and Mads Henke

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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 Percovich
Guests: Vashisht Sai, Aishwarya Dhume, Mark O’Connell
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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 Sai
Guest: Dave Brandon
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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 Lopez
Guests: Vashisht Sai, Yashvi Patel, Vraj Mehta
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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 Sai
Guests: Megan Anda, M.S. Krishnan, and Will Pan
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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.

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Host and Episode Producer: Aishwarya Raja
Guests: Andrew Johnson, JT Godfrey, Chiara Lucchesi, Javier Balam
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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.

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Hosts: Aishwarya Dhume and Mark O’Connell
Guests: Grant Potts, Macey Guthery, Brian Vu, Rachel Schulingkamp, Tyler Ringler
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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.

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: Arthur Bochner and Radhika Muthukrishnan
Guests: Kevin Kubota, Vanessa Archambault, and Jerry Wang
Executive Producers: Mark O’Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashisht Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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 Sai
Guests: Deb Sarkar, Ziyi Liu, Janaki Balachander, Yuan Zhang
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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’Connell
Guests: Alex Maxwell, Drew Maloney, Diya Rambhatla, and Vraj Mehta
Executive Producers: Mark O'Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, Vashishta Sai, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
Editorial Production: Mads Henke

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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 Sharma
Guests: Mark O’Connell, Aishwarya Dhume, and Vashisht Sai
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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 Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

Host: John Brown and David Amorim
Guests: Professors Felipe Csaszar, Samantha Keppler, Lindy Greer, and John Branch
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

Host: Arpit Sharma
Guests: Christian Beckler, Brysan Porterfield, and Mark O’Connell
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

Host: Arpit Sharma
Guests: Christian Beckler, Brysan Porterfield, Mark O’Connell, and Nick Rojas
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

Hosts: David Amorim, Radhika Handa
Guests: Jillian Brown, Supreya Kesavan, Nick Rojas
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Matusik
Guest: Robert Isom
Executive Producers: JT Godfrey, Tedra White
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

Hosts: John Brown and Victoria Rudnicki
Guests: Jeff Domagala and Denny Lai
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

Hosts: Arpit Sharma and David Amorim.
Guests: Heather Byrne, Leslie Lynn, and Aishwarya Dhume
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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.

Hosts: John Brown and Chloe Bally.
Guests: Andrea McHale and Lysa Wang
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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.

Hosts: David Amorim and Arpit Sharma.
Guests: Amitoj Singh, Chloe Bally, and Omar Elsherif
Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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.

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: 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.

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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.

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: 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.

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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.

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: 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.

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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.

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: David Amorim and Landry Ndahayo

Guests: Karim Hallaba, Tony Nikolov

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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: Preston Hill and David Amorim

Guests: Vini Briganti and Kaio Faria

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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: John Brown and David Amorim

Guests: Madeleine Cuddy and Jenny Sussna

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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: 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.

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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.

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: Aanchal Gupta and Thomas De Clercq

Guests: Iryna Bocharova and Shreevar Rastogi

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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: Gopal Srinivas, Patrick Metcalf

Guests: Akbar Arsiwala, Pavel Dounaevski

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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: John Brown, Preston Hill

Guests: Geoge Okpamen, Richi Kanu, Taylor Brown

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Arpit Sharma, Thomas De Clercq

Guests: Taylor Brown and Cameron Pettigrew

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim, Aanchal Gupta

Guests: Ashley Grossman and Anna Haas

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill, Eileen Enright, Mark Stang

Guests: Rachel Juba and Mary Augusta Hill

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Aanchal Gupta, Thomas De Clercq

Guests: Ziv Zohar, Vu Nguyen, Alec Boye

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins, Claudia Aranda

Guest: Stephen Brown

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producer and Host: John Brown

Guests: Summer Abiad, Melina Kitzinger

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim and Gopal Srinivas

Guests: Iryna Bocharova, Shreevar Rastogi

Executive Producer: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: David Amorim and Gopal Srinivas

Guests: Emily Griffith, Maddie Parrish

Executive Producer: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Thomas De Clercq and Landry Ndayaho

Guests: Chisom Uche, Jake Salzman

Executive Producer: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill and David Amorim

Guests: Mikayla Terrell, Summer Abiad

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Eduardo Rejman, Alex Perez-Garcia, and Shobhit Shekhar

Guests: Victoria Heuschneider, Ryan Sharpstene

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, graduating Michigan Ross MBA students who are also members of the Business Beyond Usual team talk about what they’ll miss about Ann Arbor, how their plans did or did not change over the course of their MBA experience, highlights of the Michigan Ross MBA program, advice for incoming students, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Eugenia Collins, Mikayla Terrell.
Panelists: Christina Weiberg, Alexia Sabogal, Taylor Clark, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students talk about their experience with MAP, in which teams of first-year students work on a real-world problem for a sponsoring company. They talk about choosing a project, the value of working on site, the most valuable aspects of the program, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq, Eileen Enright.
Panelists: Kanishk Goyal, Luke Hendon, Yashesh Parajia, Elisalde Rodriguez, Rachel Sze.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students talk about pre-MBA preparation – what you need to do to get ready before starting classes. They cover pre-Ross academic resources, tips to find housing, pre-MBA internships, connecting with your future classmates, starting to plan for a career pivot, creating a “brag folder,” and much more..

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Eduardo Rejman, Ivy Kim.
Panelists: Isabelle Shanafelt, Jess Mersten.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students who have a partner – and in some cases, kids – compare notes on their experiences. They talk about choosing an MBA program with a partner, life in the Ann Arbor community, opportunities for partners at Ross and in the community, favorite date spots in Ann Arbor, available resources, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Eugenia Collins, Preston Hill.
Panelists: Evalynn Rosado, Abid Ali, Michelle , Saar Joskovitch.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 Eduardo chat with Corey Seeman, director of Kresge Library Services and a photographer who has captured more than 100,000 images of campus squirrels, earning him the nickname "Squirrel Man."

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Thomas De Clercq, Eduardo Rejman

Guests: Corey Seeman

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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, Andrew Suzuki discusses the Asian American Business Association and its activities, including the upcoming A-Pop event.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill, Eric Hopfenbeck

Guests: Andrew Suzuki

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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, a panel of students who describe themselves as introverts discuss their life in business school, including perception versus reality, how they fit in, coping strategies, and more.

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Episode Producer and Host: Mikayla Terrell.

Guests: Kevin Kou, Keith Luu, Brittney Smith, Ebuka Ufondu.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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, guest Stephan talks about his involvement with the Toigo Foundation as well as the Hispanic Business Students Association, which is sponsoring an upcoming Latin dance event.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins, Eileen Enright.

Guest: Stephan Garcia.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students from India, Peru, Brazil, Belgium, and Australia compare notes about their experiences. They talk about the educational culture in the U.S., differences in the recruiting process between the U.S. and their home countries, Visa challenges, hands-on learning opportunities, why they chose Ross, dealing with winter weather, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq, Eduardo Rejman, Kevin Kou.
Panelists: Adriana Freundt, Rishti Gambhir, Abhinav Vats.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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, guests Jake and Vaughn talk about the upcoming Michigan Sports Tech Conference and Career Expo.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill.

Guests:

Jake Salzman
Vaughn Michael

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this special episode, the team chats with John Byrne, the founder of leading B-school website Poets&Quants, as well as Soojin Kwon, director of Full-Time MBA admissions and programs at Michigan Ross. Their wide-ranging discussion covers why P&Q named Michigan Ross its MBA Program of the Year, the value and meaning of MBA rankings, advice for navigating the MBA admissions process, the outlook for diversity in MBA programs, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg.
Special Guests: John Byrne, Soojin Kwon.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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, we spotlight one of the countless student entrepreneurial ventures on campus: Plucky Comics, dedicated to showcasing Black queer stories. The founders of the company talk about how they got started, resources and support they've drawn upon at Michigan Ross and elsewhere at the University of Michigan, their plans for growth, and more.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Taylor Clark and Christina Weiberg.

Guests:

Nathan Alston
Daniella Gennaro
Evan Otero Gilmer

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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, we spotlight students involved in the Asian American Business Association and its upcoming East Meets West event.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins and Alex Abrams.

Guests:

Stella Han
Eric Chun

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, representatives from the Black Business Student Association and Out For Business talk about their involvement in these popular groups, especially focusing on two signature upcoming events — the BBSA’s Alfred L. Edwards Conference and OFB’s annual MBeGay performance.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Esther Chen and Alexia Sabogal.
Panelists: Patrice Drummond, Thomas Krouse, Krista Su, Ana Taylor.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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, we spotlight students involved in two of the most popular clubs at the school, Michigan Business Women and the Wolverine Esports and Gaming Association.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Keith Luu.

Guests:

Meredith Maimoni
Joseph Kemp

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on DEI.

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Episode Producer and Host: Taylor Clark.

Guests:

Preston Hill
Eduardo Rejman

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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, hosts Thomas and Keith talk to some of their fellow students about travel opportunities in the MBA program, including upcoming treks to Israel, Colombia, and elsewhere.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Thomas De Clercq, Keith Luu.

Guests:

Ana Burbano Lobo (CTrek)
Ellen Tomljanovic (Ski & Snowboard Trip)
Orel Haim & Ziv Zohar (ITrek)

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this special episode, we welcome a panel of MBAs from several different B-schools — NYU Stern, Northwestern Kellogg, Dartmouth Tuck, Washington Foster, and Michigan Ross — who compare and contrast their different experiences. Hear about factors that went into their choice of school, how cultures vary among schools, standout courses, experiential learning, entrepreneurial opportunities, the difference between MBA and undergrad classes, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producer: Christina Weiberg.
Panelists: Ashley Abraham, Rocio Arellano, Kevin Kou, Khalil Romain, Alicia Shiue.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 a special guest. This week, there's not much going on due to final exams, so hosts Thomas and Eduardo, both Full-Time MBA students, talk to some students in the other MBA programs at Michigan Ross -- the Online, Weekend, Global, and Executive MBA programs.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Thomas De Clercq, Eduardo Rejman.

Guests:

Jun Takasuka - Global MBA
Phakorlux Changsawang - Global MBA
Matthew Stone - Online MBA
Maya Dagher - Online MBA
Michael Atchoo - Weekend MBA
Therese Komar - Executive MBA

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, three Michigan Ross MBAs talk about what their life is like outside of class -- favorite restaurants, things they like to do in their leisure time, bars and nightclubs, and much more.

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Episode Hosts and Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Thomas DeClercq, Taylor Clark.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 a special guest. This week, Taylor and Mikayla chat with guest Isabelle about her background, her involvement with the Tech Club, and the club's popular upcoming Tech Week event.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on the inside of the admissions process.

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: Taylor Clark, Mikayla Terrell.

Guest: Isabelle Shanafelt.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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. This week, three members of the regular BBU team discuss their backgrounds, the big football game with the team from down south, and some other highlights.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on the inside of the admissions process.

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: Eric Hopfenbeck, Mikayla Terrell, Eduardo Rejman.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, five Michigan Ross MBAs talk about how they’re using their MBA education to pivot into a new career. They discuss their personal backgrounds, their reasons for wanting to change careers, the recruiting process, advice for incoming students, helpful resources at Ross, and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Alex Abrams.
Panelists: Emily Griffith, Jaume Boneta Seco, Preston Hill.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 a special guest. This week, Eugenia, Esther, and Christina chat with guest Ari about his background, his involvement with the Africa Business Club, and the club's popular upcoming Afrobeats event.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on the inside of the admissions process.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins, Esther Chen, Christina Weiberg.

Guest: Ari Arowoile.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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 a special guests. This week, Alex, Kevin, and Preston chat with guest James about his background, his position as the president of the Armed Forces Association, and the AFA's upcoming VetX event.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on the inside of the admissions process.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Alex Abrams, Kevin Kou, Preston Hill.

Guest: James Camarda.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, first-year MBA students Eugenia, Mikayla, Thomas, and Eduardo — who are all new members of the BBU podcast team — introduce themselves and discuss their view of the admissions process. They cover admissions consultants, international applications, admissions testing and waivers, recommendations, funding, and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host and Producer: Christina Weiberg.
Panelists: Eugenia Collins, Thomas DeClercq, Eduardo Rejman, Mikayla Terrell.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 a special guests. This week, Eric, Abigail, and Taylor chat with guest Whitney about her background, her position as the MBA Council president, some highlights of the first half of the term, and some things coming up in the second half.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, focusing on the inside of the admissions process.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Eric Hopfenbeck, Abigail Friedland, Taylor Clark.

Guest: Whitney Pollard.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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 a special guests. This week, Christina and Eileen chat with guests Pilar and Dimitri about their backgrounds and MBA travel opportunities, especially C-Trek, an upcoming trip to Colombia.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, featuring many different Voices of Ross.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Thomas De Clercq.

Guests: Pilar Cabezas and Dimitri Esteban Alejo Giraldo.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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 for the coming week and welcomes a special guest. This week, Eric chats with Ebuka and Keith, two new members of the BBU team, about their backgrounds, their initial impressions of Michigan Ross, and their feelings going into final exams this week.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producer and Host: Eric Hopfenbeck.

Guests: Ebuka Ufondu and Keith Luu.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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 for the coming week and welcomes a special guest. This week, Christina and Eileen chat with guests Justin about this week's UpClose event and Vaish about the Women in Leadership Conference.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, featuring many different Voices of Ross.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producer and Host: Christina Weiberg.

Guests: Justin Rufen-Blanchette and Vaish Sitarama.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this special “person on the street” episode, returning MBAs offer some advice to incoming students; new MBAs talk about what they’re looking forward to; and everyone reflects on one word to best describe the school.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Alex Abrams, Varun Joshi.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 for the coming week and welcomes a special guest. This week, Eric chats with guest Thomas Krouse about his background, his personal coming-out story, the Out For Business club, and upcoming events for Coming Out Week.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon, featuring many different Voices of Ross.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producer and Host: Eric Hopfenbeck.

Guest: Thomas Krouse.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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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 and welcome a special guest. This week, they also welcome two guests; Shreyans talks about Michigan football and "the Bus" tailgate scene, while Kateri talks about the Hispanic Business Students Association and upcoming events for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Alex Abrams.

Guest: Kateri Gutierrez.

Executive Producers: Christina Weiberg, Eric Hopfenbeck, and Bob Needham

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In this special bonus episode, Business Beyond Usual wraps up its fifth season with a panel discussion among six second-year students on the BBU team. They talk about their plans post-graduation; memories of Ross and the podcast; and advice for MBA students now and in the future on how to choose classes, which Ross events are can’t-miss, dating in B-school, and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman.
Guests: Bridget Manning, Ifueko Ogbeide, Lauren Abuouf, Robert Leupp.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this special episode, hosts Bridget and Alex welcome a panel of five first-year MBA students to talk about their recruiting experience during this unique year. Learn about resources and support available at Ross, advice for approaching a career pivot, recruiting challenges unique to the pandemic, and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Bridget Manning, Alex Abrams.
Guests: Pilar Cabezas, Jordan Enos, Gena Inbusch, Yumi Karlshoej, Shota Saito.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this special episode, hosts Jeff and Lauren welcome three key faculty members at the Ross School of Business — Hyun-Soo Ahn, Damian Beil, and Lindy Greer — to discuss their backgrounds, how they adjusted to remote teaching, and lessons learned from the past year.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Jeff Church, Lauren Abuouf.
Guests: Hyun-Soo Ahn, Damian Beil, Lindy Greer.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 and welcome a special guest. This week, they also talk to guest Meredith about her background, her involvement with Detroit R+B, and the club's upcoming Detroit Impact Conference.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” catching up with past hosts of the podcast.

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: Lauren Abuouf and Jeff Church.

Guest: Meredith Chapekis.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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In this special episode, hosts Jeff and Eric welcome three former BBU producers — Sheela, Marjace, and Jerry — to discuss their Ross experiences, the early days of the podcast, and what they’re doing now.

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: Jeff Church, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Guests: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Jerry Won.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 and welcome a special guest. This week, they also talk to guest Mo about the Ross Sports Business Association and this week's Sports Tech Conference.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” catching up with past hosts of the podcast.

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: Bridget Manning and Jeff Church.

Guest: Maurice Watkins.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” interviewing Ross faculty members about leadership.

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 and Host: Robert Leupp, Alex Abrams.

Guests: Bunmi Fatodu, Gichora Githaiga.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) and Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Jeff Church, Suraj Kandukuri.
Guests: Jacob Hatke, Jen Nwuli, Linda Yang.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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. This week, they also discuss the start of MAP, an immersive, real-world experience that highlights the education of every Michigan Ross MBA student.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of which MBA format is right for you.

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 and Host: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg.

Guests: -

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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In this special bonus episode, host Katie talks with three fellow MBAs about their experiences being pet owners while going to school at Michigan Ross. They cover the pet-friendliness of Ann Arbor, the benefits of having a pet while in business school, and tips to make the most of the experience.

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producer and Host: Katie Coleman.

Guests: Jake Marples, Clarinda Soriano, Elaina Spiekermann.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.

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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 — this week, celebrate Women's History Month as guests Danielle and Nirali talk about two female-focused groups on campus, Women Who Launch and the Gender Lens Investment Fund.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of which MBA format is right for you.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producer and Host: Bridget Manning.

Guests: Danielle Durante, Nirali Desai.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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 — this week, hear guest Justin talk about his background as well as his "Breaking Bread" podcast and its special episodes for Black History Month.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.

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 and Host: Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.

Guest: Justin Rufen-Blanchette.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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 — this week, hear guests Meredith and Alex talk about their backgrounds as well as the upcoming FitXpo event.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.

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 and Host: Bridget Manning.

Guest: Alex Bozzo, Meredith Chapekis.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Brittani, Sean, and Kevin to discuss the highs and lows of maintaining a relationship (or not) while attending business school. They cover the challenges and benefits, describe their own experiences, and offer some candid 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 and Producers: Ifueko Ogbeide, Robert Leupp.
Guests: Brittani Banks, Sean Drimmel, Kevin Ojo.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Robert Leupp, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Alex Abrams, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 — this week, hear guest Whitney Pollard talk about her background as well as Diversity Week activities taking place Feb. 8-12.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.

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: Lauren Abuouf and Jeff Church.

Guest: Whitney Pollard.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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 — this week, hear guest Kalane talk about her background as well as this week's Alfred L. Edwards Conference, with the theme "The Uprising: Reclaiming Black Voices in Business & Society."

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of paying for your MBA.

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 Bridget Manning.

Guest: Kalane Abbey.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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 — this week, hear guest Carlos talk about his background as well as MAP Reveal, the highly anticipated experience when Michigan Ross MBA1s learn which real-world consulting project they will focus on for the next seven weeks.

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 Alex Abrams.

Guest: Carlos Sanchez Martinez.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Varun welcome guests Pilar and Natalia. As international students from Colombia, Russia, India, and Nigeria, the panelists discuss their biggest surprises about coming to Michigan Ross, what they love about Ann Arbor, their choices in living situations, transportation options, and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Ifueko Ogbeide, Varun Joshi.
Guests: Pilar Cabezas, Natalia Skorokhodova.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, hosts Christina and Lauren welcome guests Justin, Anna, and Marina to discuss what representation really looks like in top MBA programs; what drew them to Michigan Ross; challenges in the application process; advice for incoming students; and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Christina Weiberg, Lauren Abuouf.
Guests: Ann Marina Castro, Anna Lam, Justin Woods.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, hosts Eric and Alex welcome three special guests, Michigan Ross admissions directors Soojin Kwon, Diana Economy, and Bryan Johnson. They discuss vital topics including unique changes to the admissions process during this pandemic year; how Ross recruits a diverse MBA class; misconceptions about applying to Ross; and much more.

More information on topics from this episode:

Michigan Ross Standardized Test policy change for 2020-2021
How to Compare Business Schools

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Alex Abrams.
Guests: Soojin Kwon, Diana Economy, and Bryan Johnson.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, hosts Katie and Varun welcome a panel of their fellow Michigan Ross MBAs to discuss the ins and outs of applying to B-school. The panelists talk about answering essay questions, getting recommendations, interviewing, and much more.

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts and Producers: Katie Coleman, Varun Joshi.
Guests: Utsav Basak, Ian Comerford, Kristin Mixon, Andrew Zhang.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Gichora, Russ, and Erin to discuss how they are making the most of the admittedly unusual experience of going through an MBA program during a pandemic. The panelists discuss what it’s like to take classes in person versus remotely, their individual pandemic coping strategies, the reality of virtual recruiting, how they are staying connected with classmates, and much more.

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: Robert Leupp, Ifueko Ogbeide.
Guests: Gichora Githaiga, Erin Olander, and Russ Mixon.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.
Producers: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg, Varun Joshi, Alex Abrams, Lauren Abuouf, Ifueko Ogbeide, Robert Leupp, Eric Hopfenbeck.
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

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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 guests Margot and Aseem discuss their involvement in the Story Lab program as well as their MBA experiences.

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: Bridget Manning and Varun Joshi.

Guest: Margot Swank, Aseem Mahajan.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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In this special bonus episode, co-hosts Bridget and Christina interview two of their fellow MBAs with political backgrounds about their views of the recent national election J'Taime Lyons is an activist and political expert who recently participated in the University Musical Society's "A Conversation with Trevor Noah," while Elizabeth McLaughlin is a former reporter for ABC News. They discuss their backgrounds, the atmosphere around the election, and its implications.

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts: Bridget Manning, Christina Weiberg.

Guests: J'Taime Lyons and Elizabeth McLaughlin.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.

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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 Michael discuss his involvement in the Marketing Club and its upcoming Marketing Symposium.

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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Jeff Church.

Guest: Michael McMenamin.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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 Allison discuss her joint MBA/MPP dual degree and her thoughts on the importance of this week's election.

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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Christina Weiberg and Alex Abrams.

Guest: Allison Winstel.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Jeff Church and Eric Hopfenbeck.

Guest: Kaia De Bruin.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Bridget Manning, Jeff Church.

Guest: Chris Gradone and Russell Williams.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Alex Abrams and Christina Weiberg.

Guest: Elise Goodhue.

Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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 Needham

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman.
Guest: Heather Byrne.
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham.

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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 Needham

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode Producers and Hosts: Jeffrey Church and Robert Leupp
Guest: Alex Abrams
Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Jeff Church, Stephanie Simpson
Guests: John Byrne, Scott DeRue
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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Episode Producer/Host: Stephanie Simpson
Guests: Stephanie Judd, Sarah Raney, Kelley Sousa, Evan Marie Allison, Gui Ruggiero
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Stephanie Simpson, Jason Rock, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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Episode Host: Jeff Church
Guests: Nick Campbell, Cameron Charman, Bridget Manning, Carlos Perez
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeff Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Perrin
Guest: Harpreet Kalsi
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman
Guests: Carolina Quinteros Flores, Avani Sharma, Eugenia Tazetdinova
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Perrin
Guest: Mike Sessine
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Host: Jason Rock
Guests: Ben Quam, LC Staten, Cal Richards
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Perrin
Guest: Jake Corness
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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 Perrin
Guest: Caleb Idiaghe
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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 Perrin
Guest: Roy Yewah
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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 Perrin
Guests: Osborn Kwarteng Adu, Nicholas Campbell, Christina Chen, and Christine Zaccack
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Perrin
Guest: Sonja Manning
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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 Perrin
Guest: Rachel Skolnick
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Jason Rock, Jeffrey Church
Guests: Kelsey Pace, Rafael Sucre, Jacqueline Salamack
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Stephanie Simpson
Guests: Chloe Hull, Alexandra Husted, Gabriel Vanloozen
Executive Producers: Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Adam Fasher, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Katie Coleman
Guests: Becca Christiani, Peter Christiani
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Saba Alemnew
Guests: Gal Katz, Kene Onuorah, Christopher Owen
Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Fasher

Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham

Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, and Katie Coleman

Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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Episode Hosts: Marjace Miles and Sheela Lal
Guest: Kashay Sanders
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney
Producers: Leslie Chang, Adam Fasher, Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.edu

Links from this episode:

Professor John Branch and his car

More about Professor John Branch

Listen to eight talks from Professor Jerry Davis’ conference with the Aspen Institute

More about Business+Impact at Ross

More about Professor Jerry Davis

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Marjace Miles
Guests: John Branch and Jerry Davis
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney
Producers: Leslie Chang, Adam Fasher, Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.edu

Links from this episode:

Holly Keith Lingerie * Website * Instagram

DJ Mazi * Website * Instagram

Drunk Shrub * Website * Instagram

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Hosts: Marjace Miles and Sheela Lal
Guests: Holly Meyers, Chima Mbadugha
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney
Producers: Leslie Chang, Adam Fasher, Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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-partners

Business 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 Bartels, and Larissa Jones

-Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Virginia Miles

-Producers: Leslie Chang, Adam Fasher, Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson

-Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Fasher
Guests: Rajiv Khattar, Taylor Mattson
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Leslie Chang and Adam Fasher
Producers: Charlie Grant, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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: @TheSalsaDancer

Exploring Ann Arbor blog series: https://michiganross.umich.edu/student-voices-blog/exploring-ann-arbor

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Jamell Culler
Guests: Sabaina Kamara, Gaurav Dhir, Ivan Aragon
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Jamell Culler
Producers: Charlie Grant, Adam Fasher, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 episode

Market Snacks: http://www.marketsnacks.com

Listen to Market Snacks on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marketsnacks-daily/id1386234384?mt=2

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Charlie Grant
Guests: Jack Kramer
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Charlie Grant
Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Michigan

Round 2 App Tips Webinar

RossAdmissions@umich.edu

Soojin’s Blog

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Leslie Chang
Guests: Soojin Kwon, Diana Economy, Sheela Lal, Adam Fasher, Kelsey Trembath, Reema Shihadeh
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Leslie Chang
Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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-mental-health-through-new

More about CAPS - https://caps.umich.edu

More about the Prechter Bipolar Research Program

Learn more about our sponsors for this episode:

Mind Matters - Contactmindmatters@umich.edu

CAPS at Michigan

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Marjace Miles and Adam Fasher
Guests: Madeleine Carnemark, Christopher Owen, Ariana Tart-Zelvin, Julie Kaplan
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Adam Fasher
Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.

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We’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/Jm1Z3

Learn more about our sponsors for this episode:

Finance Club at Ross

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Sheela Lal
Guests: Rebecca Toth, Dana Miller
Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, and Christopher Ankney
Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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.edu

Learn more about our sponsors for this episode:

Michigan Business Women

Emerging Markets Club

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Host: Marjace Miles
Executive Producers: Marjace Miles, Sheela Lal, and Christopher Ankney
Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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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 Annamalai
Featuring: Daryl Brown
Executive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney

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In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA student Sheela Lal sits down with Ross Alum Nicaila Matthews, MBA ‘15, the founder of Side Hustle Pro, a successful podcast and entrepreneurship community.

The two have a wide-ranging discussion touching on Matthews’ successful podcast and company, the ways in which Matthews is looking to reshape the narrative of entrepreneurship, and the reality and dangers of impostor syndrome among business school students in minority communities.

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Side Hustle Pro on Facebook

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Sheela Lal
Featuring: Nicaila Matthews
Producers: Sheela Lal
Executive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney

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“Perhaps the real Open Road was the friends we made along the way.”

In this episode, Ava Damri hits the road with fellow students Ariana Almas and Chris Owen to visit Merit Goodness, a Detroit-based small business with a social mission at its heart.

They’ll chat about their experiences with Open Road, a four-week road trip across America where MBA students team up to visit with entrepreneurs and partner with them to solve complex business issues.

Hear about what it’s like to spend the summer living in a van with a group of fellow MBA students traveling the country, and why the opportunity to meet with social entrepreneurs from coast to coast was too good to pass up.

You’ll also hear from David Merritt, founder of Merit Goodness, about why he welcomed the opportunity to work with an Open Road team and how the results of the work weren’t exactly what anyone was expecting…

Learn more about Merit Goodness: https://meritgoodness.com

Follow Merit Goodness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MeritGoodness/

Learn more about Open Road: http://socialimpact.umich.edu/programs/ross-open-road/2018-open-road/

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ava Damri
Featuring: Ariana Almas, Chris Owen, David Merritt, Kuhu Saha
Producers: Ava Damri, Ariana Almas, and Chris Owen
Executive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney

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The students who manage the student-led investment funds at Michigan Ross are just like normal students, except they carry an extra burden: They are giving actual money to actual businesses, and the school has a real stake in those businesses’ success because of their decisions.

In this episode, Ramu talks with three of those leaders about what it’s like to manage actual multimillion-dollar investment funds while studying for their MBA, what deals they’ve regretted, how they approach potential investments, and what the experience will mean as they enter their post-MBA careers.

We’ll hear from:

Shailly Prasad, Managing the Wolverine Venture Fund;
Alice Raymond, Managing the Social Venture Fund, and;
Matthew Raskind, Managing the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund

Links from this episode:

Investment Fund Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHW8LFoNZus

Wolverine Venture Fund - http://wolverineventurefund.com

Social Venture Fund - http://www.umsocialventure.com

Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund - http://zlcfund.com

Ramu’s Article: https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/30/theres-an-implosion-of-early-stage-vc-funding-and-no-ones-talking-about-it/

Matt’s Article:

https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/28/kindred-capital/

Ali’s Article:

https://ssir.org/articles/entry/impact_investing_is_being_democratizedand_marginalized_communities_are_bene

Shailly’s Article:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterandrewwilkins/2017/11/07/why-healthcare-startups-are-attracting-the-most-vc-dollars-in-the-midwest/#2a0709842839

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney
Recording and Editing: Jonah Brockman

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“We know we have cinnamon rolls the size of your face, and we’re innovating around that.”

In this episode we sit down with the President and CEO of Cinnabon, Joe Guith.

Guith graduated from the Michigan Ross MBA Program in 2001 and guest host Marjace Miles talks to him about his MBA experience, how he’s successfully grown a company built around indulgence when there’s a health craze sweeping the nation, and how the infamous Cinnabon partnership with AMC’s Better Call Saul came to be.

Guith provides insight into running a successful brand while spending little to nothing on marketing and how he’s diversified the Cinnabon business to insulate itself from a retail apocalypse he says is “very real. It’s happening.”

Learn more about Joe Guith:

https://michiganross.umich.edu/stories/20-questions-joe-guith

Read his “Power of Ten” piece in SmartBrief:

https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2017/01/networking-why-you-only-need-core-group-10

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Marjace Miles
Producer: Marjace Miles
Executive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney
Editing: Jonah Brockman and Christopher Ankney

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In the first ever episode of Business Beyond Usual recorded with a live audience, Host Ramu Annamalai chats with classmates about some of the most challenging conversations happening in America right now.

How has the #MeToo movement and recent news about DACA and the dreamers impacted the world of business? How has the climate on college campuses, and among students in MBA programs, changed in recent months? Students and admissions staff from the Michigan Ross School of Business join Ramu on stage for a wide-ranging discussion focusing on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Recorded live during the Michigan Ross Diversity Week Kick-Off event on Monday, February 12, 2018.

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panel: Ariana Almas, Ivan Aragon, Bryan Johnson
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai

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In this episode, guest host Nathalie Flores explores the life and legacy of Dr. Alfred L Edwards, a prominent figure in the history of business school education. Nathalie chats with two former students who knew Dr. Edwards well and helped him usher in a new era of diversity for MBA programs.

We’ll also hear from current students working hard to keep Dr. Edwards’ legacy alive during the annual ALE Conference at the University of Michigan.

Links from this episode:

Learn more about the ALE Conference

Black Business Student Association

Hispanic Business Students Association

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Nathalie Flores
Panel: Miguel Corral, Ian Bridges, Ralph Johnson, Chekesha Kidd
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Nathalie Flores
Editing: Jonah Brockman

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Charlie Munger is an American institution –– vice chair of Berkshire Hathaway, business partner to Warren Buffett, philanthropist, author, and former University of Michigan student.

Recently, Scott DeRue, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, had the chance to sit down with Munger at an event in Los Angeles.

The two discussed Munger’s life, career, and global trends. Munger, with his characteristic straightforward wisdom, did not mince words on some of the biggest issues facing the country including bitcoin and cryptocurrency, political fights in congress, and the state of the US democracy.

Rather watch this conversation? Check out the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9HgIGzOENA

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Tyler Stabile, Christopher Ankney

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Ramu has a wide-ranging discussion with some of the most powerful MBA student leaders.

In this episode, Ramu is joined by Vaish Shastry, Kristen Steagall, and Charisse Wilkins, MBA students at Michigan Ross and leaders of some of the largest student clubs on campus (Finance Club, Tech Club, Black Business Student Association). The group discusses what it means to be a female leader in the world today, but also dives deep into topics relevant in the finance industry, the tech world, and diversity issues impacting all workplaces across the country.

There’s also a five-minute debate about Beyoncé and Rihanna, so tune in for that.

Links from this episode

Meet The Incredible Women Leading Michigan Ross’ Most Influential Student Organizations

Vaish’s shared article on Maria Contreras-Sweet’s bid for the Weinstein Company

Kristen’s shared article on social media’s impact on society and democracy

Charisse’s shared article on the need for corporate diversity

Ramu’s shared article on Deloitte’s shift on affinity groups

Eli Pariser’s TedTalk: Beware Online Filter Bubbles

Newsabridged.com

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panel: Vaish Shashtry, Charisse Wilkins, Kristen Steagall
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

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If you follow any MBA students on Instagram, you know they seem to travel the world... a lot. In this episode, Ramu sits down with three Michigan Ross MBAs who recently studied abroad. He talks with them about their global experiences, as well as why they felt it was important to take advantage of some of the many global opportunities available to MBAs at Michigan Ross.

Special thanks to our guests this episode: Sam Horsel, Ryan Concienne, and Gamze Mercan.

Upcoming global programs for Michigan Ross MBA students include: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Israel; Health Care Delivery in Emerging Markets in India, Kenya, Rwanda; and semester exchange opportunities with a number of international universities.

Learn more online: http://myumi.ch/J2lVv

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

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In this episode, Ramu is joined by Soojin Kwon, managing director of full-time MBA admissions and program at the Ross School of Business. He’ll ask Soojin questions from our listeners, and get the inside scoop on what it really takes to impress an admissions committee in today’s elite business school landscape.

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

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Go behind the scenes and hear what it’s really like to be an MBA intern at some of the world’s largest companies.

In this episode, Ramu chats with MBA students who spent their summers working with Boston Consulting Group, Microsoft, 3M, and L’Oreal.

In an upcoming episode, we will interview Soojin Kwon, director of admissions at Michigan Ross, and we want to ask her your questions. Have questions for Soojin? Drop us a line at BBUPodast @umich.edu

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Editing: Jonah Brockman

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Hear three incredible stories told live by business school students. We’re bringing you some powerful clips from the finale of the Michigan Ross event “Story Lab,” which is developed by the Sanger Leadership Center and the Design + Business Club here at Ross.

After their stories, NPR’s Guy Raz, host of popular podcasts “How I Built This” and “TED Radio Hour,” will join us for a story of his own and thoughts on the power of authenticity in storytelling.

Story Lab is a semester-long event where Michigan Ross students participate in workshops and personal coaching from professional storytellers to understand how to tell powerful, emotional stories. They develop skills that will allow them to better inspire teams, motivate individuals, share their passions, and share a more authentic version of themselves with the world.

Special thanks to Guy Raz for joining us, the Sanger Leadership Center, and the student storytellers for allowing us to share this event with you.

See pictures of the storytellers: http://myumi.ch/aG59E

We’ll be back in the fall with more new episodes!

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Akta Mehta
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Editing: Christopher Ankney, Jonah Brockman

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In this episode, we’re pitting MBA students against their professor in a live, on-stage debate about a hot topic in the business world: Should U.S. companies voluntarily offer paid family leave for parents?

Paid time off for parents is mandatory in many countries, but not in the U.S. Several states, like California, have enacted separate paid leave policies, and support for a federal-level paid leave law has been gaining traction. But questions about the economic viability of the policy remain, and opposition to national regulation is also strong.

Listen as students Sathya Vijayakumar, MBA ‘17, and Lizzy Corn, MBA ‘17, take on Professor of Strategy Aneel Karnani!

The Great Debate 2017 at Michigan Ross was organized and developed by Sandy Mervak, MBA/MPP ‘17, and the Ross Student Government Association.

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Akta Mehta
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Editing: Christopher Ankney, Jonah Brockman

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This past term for first-year MBA students at the Ross School of Business was anything but typical.

They’ve spent the past seven weeks working on projects for real companies and organizations as part of the required Multidisciplinary Action Projects course at Michigan Ross. They’ve traveled all across the country and around the world to meet with executives, conduct research, and immerse themselves in the work. It’s the only class they’ve taken this term, and these projects have been their sole focus -- 400 students working with 74 different companies in 25 countries.

In this episode, we talk with five of those students as they finish up their projects.

We’ll hear from:

William Stockert, whose team is working directly with the CEO of the

luxury brand Shinola to expand into a new product line * Claire Fletcher, who is in India, helping GE Power bring affordable electricity to parts of the country; * Caroline Vidal Netto, who is working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help them expand the number of wishes granted in a given year; * Parker Caldwell, who is working with a startup to bring life-saving healthcare technology to patients in India; and * Ignacio Calvo, who is helping IBM explore business possibilities within their cloud computing enterprise.

To learn more about Ross MAP projects, visit the Michigan Ross Website:

https://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/full-time-mba/curriculum/map

See pictures from these projects and more on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rossmap/

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Akta Mehta
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Akta Mehta
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Editing: Christopher Ankney, Jonah Brockman

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Three teams of MBA students, each representing a different cohort of business school social life – a team of single students, a team of married students, and a team of students in long distance relationships – face off against each other in the first ever edition of the Business Beyond Usual Quiz Show!

On the line: Glory! Respect from classmates! And also actual prizes!

What’s it really like to experience an MBA with a partner? If you come into a program single, what’s the dating world like? Is the long-distance thing even possible with busy schedules?

All this and more on the BBU Quiz Show!

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review on iTunes 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Akta Mehta
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Panelists: Chris Feasby, Andrew Kelley, Caroline Larose, Jonathan Lorentzen, Mariel Montuori, Brian Weber
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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Women are incredibly impactful leaders, but there is still a lot of work left to do to open the doors of opportunity for women throughout the business world. Today, women make up less than 5 percent of CEO jobs at fortune 500 companies – despite mountains of research and evidence showing that having more women in leadership roles leads to better business performance.

In this episode, we'll hear from an expert on why it's important to have women in these roles and what has been holding that progress back, we'll hear a bit about how men and allies can help, and we'll hear from two students working hard to empower future women leaders while they’re pursuing their MBAs.

Freakonomics Podcast - "The True Story of the Gender Pay Gap"

Lean In from Sheryl Sandberg

Research from Professor Cindy Schipani

More about Michigan Business Women

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Akta Mehta
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Panelists: Molly Hope, Alexandra Espinoza De Franco
Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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We received an email from a listener who had some questions about how to prepare himself for two years of business school. So Ramu went on a quest to find some answers.

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Akta Mehta
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Editing: Christopher Ankney

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As we heard in the first part of this episode, the role businesses should play in society is a topic of much debate in the world today – and there’s no question that MBA students and the leaders of tomorrow will play a big role in shaping the outcome of those discussions.

So, how are business school students preparing themselves for working at the intersection of business and society? In Part Two of our episode exploring this issue, Ramu and guests talk with leaders working in the social impact space, and discuss some of the unique ways they’re able to make a difference while still in school.

100+ Ways To Get Involved In Social Impact: http://myumi.ch/Lq2OK

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panelists: Blake van Fleteren, Brianna Brazell
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Audio Engineering / Editing: Jonah Brockman

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It's said that the world's largest corporations have more money and more power than most countries on Earth - but does that mean they are obligated to be good stewards? Are the economic incentives of socially conscious business strong enough to make it an imperative? Or - should the bottom line and shareholder value be the only measure by which we evaluate business success?

These are big questions being played out in the press and the business world every day. Today, we talk with two professors at Michigan Ross School of Business who have some differing views on what role businesses should play in society.

This is our first two-part episode. Part two will focus on ways MBA students can get involved in socially conscious work while students and dissect the ways MBAs can make an impact in the work force after graduation. We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panelists: Blake van Fleteren, Brianna Brazell
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Audio Engineering / Editing: Jonah Brockman

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Technology is the fastest growing industry in terms of hiring MBAs, and more than 20% of the Michigan Ross Class of 2016 took a post-Ross job in Technology. What’s behind the boom? And what does it mean to pursue a technology career during an MBA?

In this episode Ramu is joined by two guests who can help him answer those questions. We’ll also hear from someone on the ground in Silicon Valley, making connections with fast-growing tech companies looking to hire MBA graduates.

Learn more about Technology jobs for MBA graduates:

http://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/full-time-mba/careers/high-tech

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panelists: Noah Granieri, Akta Mehta
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Audio Engineering / Editing: Jonah Brockman

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MBA students are surrounded by experts on business and the economy, so for this episode, Host Ramu Annamalai talks to several of them at Michigan Ross to get their reflections on the U.S. presidential election and the future of the global economy.

Guests include:

Ambassador Ron Weiser, former president of the Michigan Republican Party;
Senator John Dingell, 30-term US Senator and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom;
Michigan Ross Professor Marina Von Whitman, the first female to serve on the President’s Council of Economic Advisors and former director of the Council on Foreign Relations;
Michigan Ross Professor Kyle Handley, professor of Business Economics and Public Policy with a focus on global trade;
John Keig, MBA ‘17, spent his career prior to Ross working for various political campaigns and politicians, including President Barack Obama.

Special Thanks to the Ford School of Public Policy.

Check out their Post Election Analysis Panel: http://fordschool.umich.edu/video/2016/2016-decided-post-election-analysis-panel

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai

Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai

Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel

Editing: Christopher Ankney

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Professor Michael Jensen at the Ross School of Business is an international research fellow with the Oxford University Center for Corporate Reputation. His research into the role of identity, reputation, and status in markets and social networks has been influential in helping companies large and small understand corporate strategy and strategic alliances.

Host Ramu Annamalai sat down with Professor Jensen to discuss how his research connects to the world of business school rankings, and whether or not we’re actually making worse decisions when we take status and rankings into account. We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

- Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai

- Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai

- Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel

- Editing: Christopher Ankney

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On today’s show, a deep dive into business school rankings.

From Businessweek and Poets & Quants, to the Financial Times and the Economist – there’s no shortage of organizations fighting to have the most definitive ranking of the world’s best MBA programs, but which one is actually on top? How do rankings impact a student’s education and career outcomes? Is there a better way to evaluate schools?

Listen to our entire interview with Dean Scott DeRue: http://myumi.ch/L4MOX

We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panelists: Matt Weiss, Arjit Mehta
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Audio Engineering / Editing: Jonah Brockman

Recorded Nov 10, 2016

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When coming into business school, it’s natural to have 100 ideas in your head about what the experience will be like. In this episode, host Ramu Annamalai will be joined by two fellow students to talk about their perceptions before coming to school and how reality has completely shattered with they thought they knew. We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, 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 and the Michigan Ross Student Government Association.

Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai
Panelists: Holly Price, Ashlyee Freeman
Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai
Executive Producers: Jerry Won, Heather Byrne, Maria Karpiel
Audio Engineering / Editing: Jonah Brockman

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New voices, fresh perspectives, and nothing is off the table.

Get ready for Business Beyond Usual: a new podcast from MBA students at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

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