#707 - MBA Life in Ann Arbor

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX, OutX, and Story Lab review their experiences at these storytelling events. The group shares their stories and how their time at Michigan Ross has been influenced by their identities and backgrounds. Most importantly, they discuss what it means to build community and find self-fulfillment at Ross. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. 

• Host: Arpit 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

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA and dual-degree students from the Erb Institute connect to discuss their experiences with sustainability at the Ross School of Business. The group discusses the dual degree MS/MBA program – a collaboration between Michigan Ross and the School for Environment and Sustainability – ClimateCAP, and how MBAs can participate in the move towards sustainable business. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. 

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

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

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students sit down with Jeff Domagala, Managing Director of the Sanger Leadership Center at the Ross School of Business, to discuss leadership. Exploring their own experiences learning how to lead at Michigan Ross, the panel dives into leadership philosophies, the resources available to MBA students, and more. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. 

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

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students sit down with  Heather Byrne and Leslie Lynn from the Career Development Office at the Ross School of Business. Discussing their personal recruiting journeys and CDO resources, the panel dives into career path philosophies, the MBA recruiting process, and steps students can take to enhance their career planning experiences.  

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual.  

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

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-time MBA students sit down with two members of the admissions team at Michigan Ross. Discussing their backgrounds and expertise, the panel dives into authentic applications, the class-building process, admissions events, and the people behind the admissions process. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. 

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

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students share advice for a successful first-year and second-year at Michigan Ross. Discussing their experiences and lessons learned, the panel dives into recruiting, networking, coursework, goal-setting, life in Ann Arbor, and more.

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual. 

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

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.

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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: 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.

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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: 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.

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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: 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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