The ExecMBA Podcast
An informational podcast series about the Executive MBA Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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Episodes
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catching up with Sara Conner. Sara is an alumna from our Executive MBA Class of 2018, and she changed jobs during her time in the program. We recently connected to talk with her about her background, her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, and how the program helped her grow professionally and advance her career.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
For Immediate Release! In this episode of the podcast, we highlight some of the recent updates to our Executive MBA application process in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Directors of Admissions Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner discuss the updates and share insights and tips for applicants targeting our upcoming application deadlines – 10 April, 10 May, 10 June and 25 June.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michael Long. Michael is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2021, and we recently connected to talk about his background in cyber and IT, his decision to pursue an MBA, how the program has impacted his work and his advice for prospective students. This was our first “distance” podcast interview, and we’re excited to keep the podcast on the air during this time of social distancing.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we feature interviews with two members of the same Learning Team – Rizki Ridwan and Stephanie Dhue. Rizki and Stephanie are both GEMBA format students in our Class of 2021, and we caught up with them to talk about their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden and how their Learning Team helps them manage their coursework. We recorded this episode a few months ago when Rizki and Stephanie were in their first quarter of the program. Over the next couple weeks, we’ll be clearing out our interview vault, but stay tuned for new episodes as well. We’re excited to announce that we’ve identified a remote solution that will allow us to keep the podcast going during this time of social distancing.
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we continue on our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar Ferrer and Bhavin Patel. This is the FIFTH installment in our interview series, and Jonas and Bhavin are now in Quarter 10 of the program, with the second Leadership Residency (LR2) and graduation on the horizon. We sat down with Jonas and Bhavin to talk about their recent global residency in India, the electives they are taking as well as what they hope to accomplish in the final months of the program.
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Stephen Weir. Stephen is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he also recently launched his own business, Weir Consulting. We sat down with Stephen to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, how he has juggled work, life and school and how Darden has helped him pursue an entrepreneurial path.
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Career Advisor Jim Collins to discuss the recent Executive MBA Class of 2019 Employment Report. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jim shares key takeaways from the report, as well as insights about how the program helps students advance their careers. Listen on and learn about how Darden’s Career Development Center supports climbers, switchers, entrepreneurs and more!
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Anna Christen! Anna is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is based in Texas. We talk with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her Darden, and how she has juggled the demands work, school and being a new mom. Fun fact: Anna once shared a basketball court with Candace Parker. Listen to learn more!
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Welcome to our first ever “mailbag show”! You’ve got questions – We’ve got answers. In this episode of the podcast, we invite back Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, to take on some of the questions we frequently receive from Executive MBA prospective students. Questions include “Is it a good time to apply?”, “What are the differences between EMBA and GEMBA?”, “Do students stay at the hotel during weekend residencies?”, “How do you know if an MBA is right for you?”, “What is Darden looking for in the Admissions process” and much more.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
In this episode, we catch up with EMBA format student, Corinne Bishop. We sat down with Corinne just after Quarter 1 to talk about her background in dance, how she decided to pursue an MBA, her current work for an educational technology company and how she’s adjusted to balancing work and life and school and Executive MBA student.
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Vij. Nicole is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2021, and she works as a healthcare consultant. We caught up with her to talk about her background, what led her to pursue her MBA after completing another graduate degree and why she feels an MBA is particularly helpful for healthcare professionals.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
In this episode, we are joined by two regular podcast guests, Career Advisors Jim Collins and Sarita Soldz. In this wide-ranging episode, we talk with Jim and Sarita about the phases of the career exploration process – from self-reflection and informational networking to application submission and offer negotiation – and how they coach students to navigate each of these steps. This episode is highly recommended for anyone contemplating a career change or interested in exploring career options.
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Taison Bell. Taison is a Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he is also a physician and a founder. We recently sat down with Taison to talk about his background, why he decided to pursue an MBA, why he thinks business and leadership training is important for medical professionals as well as Owl Peak Labs, the start-up he founded with his classmate and recent podcast guest Tim Harvey.
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tim Harvey. Tim is a Global Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently caught up with him to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, what attracted him to our GEMBA format as well as the start-up, Owl Peak Labs, he recently founded with his classmate, Taison Bell. Pro Tip: Keep an eye out in the next few days for our conversation with Taison!
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Olivia Zhou. Olivia is a Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and she gave birth to her son just a few weeks after the start of the program. We recently sat down to talk with her about her background, the impact of her Darden experience, as well as how she has balanced the program and the demands of being a new mom.
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tom Duffy. Tom is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he is based in New England. We recently sat down to talk more about his background, why he decided to pursue an MBA, what brought him to Darden as well as what motivated him to serve as a Section representative for his class.
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Laura Martens. Laura is Director of Washington, DC Initiatives for the Darden School of Business, and we recently sat down to talk about her background, what attracted her to her current role and some of the things she is currently working on as Darden continues to build its presence and brand in the Washington, DC metro area.
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
They’re back! We continue our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar Ferrer and Bhavin Patel. In this episode, we catch up with Jonas and Bhavin to talk about Quarters 6 and 7, including the recent Europe global residency, their elective choices as well as what they’ve enjoyed their latest slate of core courses.
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Friday Dec 13, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Read Wall. Read is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2021, and he is also an entrepreneur. We sat down to talk with Read about his men’s clothing ventures, what led him to Darden, what he has enjoyed about the program so far as well as his advice for entrepreneurs considering an MBA.
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we’re excited to feature our first conversation with a member of our Class of 2021. We recently sat down with EMBA format students, Caroline Clark, to talk about her background, why she decided to pursue an MBA, what she’s enjoyed about her first few months at Darden, as well as her advice for prospective students.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sameer Raina. Sameer is a GEMBA format in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down with him to talk about his background, what led him to Darden, his advice for doctors and healthcare professionals considering an MBA as well as why he feels ethics are a critical component of any business education.
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Audrey Hartland. Audrey is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently caught up with her to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, her recent career transition, what it’s like to plan a wedding while balancing school, work and life, as well as her advice for prospective students.
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michelle Mullany. Michelle is a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also President of our Veteran Executive Students of Darden (VESD) student organization. Michelle comes from a healthcare background, and we recently sat down with her to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, what it’s like to change jobs during the program, her advice for healthcare professionals considering an MBA and how her global residencies have shaped her MBA experience.
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Rob Wiederecht. Rob is a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down to talk about why he decided to pursue an MBA, why he choose our Global Executive MBA format as well as how his MBA experience has helped him take the next step with his start-up idea.
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