The ExecMBA Podcast

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 95: An Interview with Laura Bordoni of Darden's Executive MBA Student Affairs Team

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Laura Bordoni. Laura works closely with our Class of 2021 as a Student Affairs resource, and we recently sat down to talk about her background, what she enjoys about working with executive format students, her tips for balancing the demands of work, life and school, as well as the extracurricular opportunities and support available to students in our Executive MBA Program.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 94: An Interview with Ron Cook, GEMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Ron Cook. Ron is a two-time guest on the podcast, and we recently sat down to talk with him about his leadership roles with our Executive MBA Entrepreneurship Club and Black Executive MBA student organization, what he hopes to accomplish with these organizations this year, as well as his start-up in Kenya that will be the basis of a Global Consulting Project this year.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 93: An Interview with Connie Dunlop, Executive Director for Professional Advancement

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Connie Dunlop. Connie is a repeat guest on the podcast, and we recently sat down to discuss the decision to move the Professional Advancement Course (PAC) to Quarter 1 as well as the work she and Darden faculty have been doing to update the program’s experiential learning curriculum.
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The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 92: An Interview with Ladi Carr, Director for Global Executive Programs

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Ladi Carr. Ladi is a repeat guest on the ExecMBA Podcast, and we invited her back to talk about our recent global innovations. Students in our Executive MBA Program now have as many as 12 global residencies from which to choose, and during this episode we discuss the new locations, the inspiration for the updates and the role the global residencies play in our curricular design.
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The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 91: An Interview with Allison Price and Jarrod Tibbs on Supporting Our Executive Format Students

A double feature! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two of the staff members who support our executive format students – Allison Price and Jarrod Tibbs. Allison is a member of our Executive MBA Program team and Jarrod leads the Distance Learning team that facilitates our online classes. We recently sat down with Allison and Jarrod to talk about their roles and what they enjoy about working with executive format students.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 90: An Interview with Ashley Keating, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode, we catch up with Ashley Keating. Ashley is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down with her to talk about her MBA journey: Why she decided to pursue an MBA, what brought her to Darden, and how she balances the demands of work, school and being a mom. Ashley is also in the process of launching her own venture, and during this conversation she also highlights VC Bootcamp, the Cav Angels group and some of the other resources that have allowed her to explore her entrepreneurial interests.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 89: An Interview with Tiffany Pillifant, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Tiffany Pillifant. Tiffany is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also section representative for her class. We recently sat down with Tiffany to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, how she balances school and the demands of being a mom, and her advice for women considering an MBA.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 88: An Interview with Paul Kohnstamm, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Paul Kohnstamm. Paul is an EMBA format in our Class of 2020, and he currently works on Capitol Hill. With our upcoming MBAs and Public Policy Information Session (18 October) on the horizon, we sat down with Paul to talk about his background, the case for an MBA for policy professionals, what he has enjoyed about the program so far, and his advice for prospective students. Pro Tip: Catch up on our earlier interviews with our program’s current and former politicos – Zack Golden, Julie Lassiter and Freddy Barnes/Steve Gilleland.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 87: An Interview with Zack Golden, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Zack Golden. Zack is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down to talk about his background in politics, why he decided to pursue an MBA, his upcoming global residency in India and his advice for prospective students who are wondering if now is the right time to go back to school.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 86: An Interview with Alicia Braxton, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Alicia Braxton. Alicia is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we sat down to talk about her background in marketing, what led her to pursue an MBA, and how she found her voice in the classroom.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 85: The Class of 2020 Community Reps

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with two members of our Class of 2020, Katie Bolton and Andrew Moore. Katie and Andrew serve as community reps for their class, and we recently sat down to talk more about their MBA journey, what led them to Darden, what attracted them to their current leadership roles and their advice for prospective students.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 84: An Interview with recent graduate Jason Starkey (MBA '19)

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Jason Starkey, a recent graduate in our Class of 2019. We sat down with Jason right before Leadership Residency 2 (LR 2), the program’s final academic activity, to talk about his MBA journey, his experience launching an VR start-up and his advice for prospective students.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 83: An Interview with Callie Thompson, Director of Executive Degree Programs

In this episode, we catch up with Callie Thompson, Director of Executive Degree Programs. We recently sat down with Callie to talk more about Leadership Residency (LR1) and what she enjoys about working with executive format students. 

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 82: Our New Executive MBA Application

In this episode, we celebrate the launch of our new Executive MBA application! Targeting our Executive Class of 2022? This episode in a must-listen. Join Director of Admissions, Brett Twitty, and Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, as they review this year’s application and share tips and insights for executive format applicants.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 81: An Interview with Morgan Oblinsky, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Morgan Oblinsky. Morgan is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and he is also one of the newly elected leaders of our Veteran Executive Students at Darden (VESD) student organization. We sat down to talk with Morgan about his decision to pursue an MBA, how he is managing his transition from the Navy to the private sector and his advice for prospective students.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 79: An Interview with Emma Kinnucan, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Emma Kinnucan. Emma is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also the newly elected President of our Network of Executive Women (NEW). We sat down with Emma to talk about how she decided to pursue an MBA, how she has managed her first year in the program and what attracted her to a student leadership position.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 78: An Interview with Josh Cortez and Mike Winston, EMBA Class of 2020

A double feature! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two students in our Class of 2020, Josh Cortez and Mike Winston. We recently sat down with Mike and Josh to talk about their MBA journey, what they have enjoyed about Darden’s Executive MBA Program so far and their advice for prospective students. 

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 77: An Interview with Sarita Soldz, EMBA Career Advisor

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Sarita Soldz. Sarita is one of the career advisors who support our executive format students, and she is a repeat guest on the pod. We sat down with her to talk about the recent Life Design workshop she offered for women in our Class of 2019, as well as some of the exciting discussions Executive MBA staff are having around student engagement and support. Bonus coverage: Listen to Sarita's earlier podcast episodes https://dardenmba.podbean.com/?s=soldz). 

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 76: An Interview with Roger Wieland and Connor Lott, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our spotlight on the military transition experience with a conversation with two veterans in our Class of 2020, Roger Wieland and Connor Lott. We talk about Roger and Connor about their paths post-military, why they decided to pursue an MBA and their advice for service members contemplating a transition to the private sector.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 75: An Interview with Emily Kelly, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Emily Kelly, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. We recently sat down with Emily to talk about what led her to Darden, how she has juggled the demands of the program and starting a new job, and her advice for prospective students wondering if now is the right time to get an MBA.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 74: An Interview with Abigail Pape, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Abigail Pape, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. Abigail is a doctor and she is based in Portland, Oregon, and we sat down with her to talk about why she decided to pursue an MBA, how she manages the demands of work, life and the program and her advice for doctors considering Darden’s executive formats.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 73: A Return Interview with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel, EMBA Class of 2020

They’re back! In this episode of the podcast, we continue our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel, two students in our Class of 2020. We caught up with Jonas and Bhavin during a recent weekend residency in Rosslyn to talk about their Quarters 4 and 5 classes, Bhavin’s recent China global residency and how their experience in the program is shaping their work.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 72: Admissions Tips and Insights for EMBA Applicants

In this episode of the podcast, we offer admissions tips and insights for applicants targeting our June 10 and June 25 deadlines. Admissions Committee members Brett Twitty and Katherine Alford highlight upcoming events, share admissions advice and potential next steps for candidates seeking to put their best foot forward as we wrap up our 2019 admissions cycle.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 71: An Interview with Savannah Guernsey, EMBA Class of 2019

In this episode of the ExecMBA podcast, we catch up with Savannah Guernsey. Savannah is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019, and we sat down to talk about why she decided to pursue an MBA, how her career plans evolved over her time in the program and her advice for prospective students.

The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 70: An Interview with Connor Lott, EMBA Class of 2020

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Connor Lott, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. Connor is also a veteran, and we sat down to talk with him about his MBA journey, his recent participation in Darden’s Venture Capital Bootcamp and his advice for military service members considering an MBA.