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Lora Schellenberg: NY to London, Marketing and an Exec MBA at Warwick Business School
13 Sep 2022
00:35:34
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we’re speaking with Lora Schellenberg. Originally from NY, she moved to London to join a start-up and for the past decade has made marketing as the common thread in her career. Today’s she is approaching the end of her executive MBA at Warwick Business School’s London Shared campus. She talks with us about her career, why she chose to do an MBA and her plans for the future.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Brett Hunter: Former Director of Admissions and Recruitment at LBS. Founder of Inner Circle MBA
06 Sep 2022
00:40:14
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we speak with Brett Hunter the former Director of Admissions and Recruitment for London Business School. He is currently the founder and principle consultant of Inner Circle MBA. We speak about his career, what makes an MBA programme great, what makes a great candidate, what candidates should be considering when choosing a programme and how to make the most of their experience.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Ilona Brannen: Consultant, Innovator and Business Strategist
08 Mar 2022
00:32:57
Today on the podcast we are speaking to Ilona Brannen, Consultant, Innovator and Business Strategist. She is the founder of Slate Digital and presenter of Still Loading, a podcast dedicated to exploring leadership for the digital age.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
How to Tell Your Story to Make the Change: Hotelier Michael Todd, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
24 Apr 2020
00:28:35
How to Tell Your Story to Make the Change Series When making a career transition one of the hardest parts is articulating transferable skills and experiences in a way that communicates and reassures the potential employer that you can do the job. In our pod-cast launch series: How to Tell Your Story to Make the Change, we speak to 4 different MBA graduates to hear their stories, tips and advice for making a career change.
Today's Episode We sat down with Michael Todd, previously a hotelier from South Africa, he now works with JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group in the UK. Having made the coveted "triple jump", he talks about his approach to connecting with individuals and companies, and the importance of authenticity when telling one's story.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Podcast Music Credit: Limit 70, courtesy of Kevin Macleod
Taha Mashhadi: From Banking to Tech with an MBA from Esade Business School
01 Mar 2022
00:30:46
Today on the podcast we are speaking to Taha Mashhadi. Originally from Pakistan, with a background in banking he studied at Esade in Spain and soon after moved into the tech space. He shares with us his journey into the start-up world; about seizing opportunities; what the Amazon recruitment process is like and what his entrepreneurial future holds.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Marla Woodward: From the USA to Oxford Saïd Business School to UK Tech start-up
22 Feb 2022
00:33:58
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Marla Woodward , currently The Head of Product Marketing at Attest, a UK tech start-up. She shares with us her international journey from the USA to the UK; details of her career path; and about her experience doing an MBA at Oxford Saïd Business School.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Sahil Chopra: From MBA to starting his own VC Fund Simsan Ventures
15 Feb 2022
00:34:59
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Sahil Chopra who after a career in accounting did an MBA at Warwick Business School. At the age of 31 he has started his own venture capital firm, Simsan Ventures. He talks about his journey, what the day to day of running a VC firm is like and what his vision is for the future of venture capital in the UK.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Carla Vazquez Ramos: Neuroscience to an MBA at IE Business School
08 Feb 2022
00:28:19
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Carla Vazquez Ramos. With a background in neuroscience she recently completed her MBA at IE Business School in Madrid. Carla shares with us her journey into the MBA, what it was like studying during COVID, and what's next for her career.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Jessica Penberthy: Moving into consulting - and exiting to the tech industry
01 Feb 2022
00:25:51
Today on The Modern MBA we are speaking to Jessica Penberthy, Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations at Mambu. Jessica talks to us about breaking into consulting after her MBA, securing sponsorship to work in the UK, and then transitioning into an industry role in technology.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Alanna Rasbach: Breaking into tech marketing after an international move
25 Jan 2022
00:23:25
Today on the The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking to Alanna Rasbach, Senior Manager Product Marketing as Salesforce. Alanna relocated from Canada to the UK before doing her MBA at University of Edinburgh Business School. Alanna talks to us about her MBA experience, finding a job in the UK following her international move, and what it takes to succeed in product marketing in the tech sector.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Joshua Perry. With a passion for combating food waste and championing sustainability he recently completed an MBA from Warwick Business School and just before the start of 2022 he landed a role as a Net Zero Transformation Consultant with Deloitte.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Denise Underwood: From Romania, Myanmar, Thailand, Warwick Business School and back to APAC again
11 Jan 2022
00:29:37
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Denise Underwood. Originally from Romania her career has taken her to Myanmar, Thailand and most recently Singapore. She shares with us details about her exciting career journey, why she chose to do an MBA at Warwick Business School and more about her new role in Singapore.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Said Muhtadi: From Project Management to Consulting with PwC in Saudi Arabia
04 Jan 2022
00:18:20
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Said Muhtadi, originally from Jordan he studied Engineering in Canada before pursuing an MBA at Warwick Business School. Today is a consultant with PwC in Saudi Arabia. He talks with us about his experience prior to the MBA; how he persevered in the job hunt during Covid; a glimpse into life as a consultant; and what it is like working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Sustainability hackathon winners talk WBS and sustainability
28 Jun 2022
00:18:29
Today on the Modern MBA podcast we speak with four Warwick Business School students Jianyu Yang, Thanit Dangmas, Paranee Anangosolporn and Puspita.They speak with us about their MBA experience; their motivation for joining a recent hackathon, and their passionate about sustainability.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Grace Farías: From the Airline Industry in Latin America to Tech Start-up in Ireland
30 Nov 2021
00:17:40
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Grace Farías. Originally from Peru, she worked in operations in the airline industry before coming to study an MBA at Warwick Business School in the UK. Today she is a project management for a tech-startup in Ireland. We talk to her about her career journey and how she landed a job in another country during COVID.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Gerisha Nadaraju: Oxford Saïd Business School to Fintech start-up
23 Nov 2021
00:32:54
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Gerisha Nadaraju a chartered accountant who made a switch from financial services to Fintech after her MBA at Oxford Said. She talks with us her journey from accounting with PwC to a Fintech start-up; how she found a technology visa that has allowed her to live and work in the UK post-MBA; and she she has her own podcast too! Product Ops Podcast
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Carla Priddon: A CEO in the Charity Sector and Distance Learning MBA
16 Nov 2021
00:30:04
On today's episode of The Modern MBA we speak with Carla Priddon, the CEO of a youth charity in the West Midlands, UK. She talks with us about her career in the sector; the benefits of doing an MBA and how others from outside of the sector can use their skills to get involved.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Madeline Carey: A joint MFA and MBA program at Yale
09 Nov 2021
00:18:55
On today's episode of The Modern MBA we speak to Madeline Carey, who is pursuing a joint MFA and MBA at Yale, about her experience in the arts and how she plans to use her MBA in the sector.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Shivani Saxena: From TV presenter to Consultant, via London Business School
02 Nov 2021
00:21:30
On today's episode we speak to Shivani Saxena, a Senior Strategy Consultant, about how she transitioned into the notoriously competitive world of consulting from a career in TV presenting, via an MBA at London Business School.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Shane Vigil: MBA and Leaders for Global Operations, MIT Sloan School of Management
25 Oct 2021
00:26:36
Today on the podcast we’re speaking with Marine and MBA graduate from the MIT Sloan School of management, Shane Vigil. He talks with us about his career history; his time at MIT doing both an MBA and MIT's Leaders for Global Operations programme; and how he landed a role as Senior Principal Systems Engineer with Northrup Grumman.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Mohamed Rahouma: MBA intern at TikTok and founder of That Muslim Tourist
18 Oct 2021
00:22:44
Mohamed Rahouma recently completed his MBA at Alliance Manchester Business School. After initially studying architecture, Mohamed built a career in marketing and branding, later founding That Muslim Tourist, an online media platform with over 25,000 followers. Today Mohamed shares why he decided to do an MBA and how he secured a spot on TikTok's competitive MBA Internship program as an account manager.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Adam Mapani MBE: Nurse Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Executive MBA at Warwick Business School
12 Oct 2021
00:26:57
Today we're speaking with Adam Mapani MBE and first nurse consultant in the area of Opthamology. He has spent most of his career at Moorfields Eye Hospital championing therapies that save eyesight. He talks to us about his journey, the impact of his work and why he is doing an executive MBA at Warwick Business School.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Rebecca & Simon: Married and pursuing Executive MBAs, together!
04 Oct 2021
00:18:40
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with spouses Rebecca and Simon who took the plunge and did an Executive MBA at the same time, whilst working ...and pregnant! They truly exemplify work-life balance.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Georg Singer: From R&D to Sustainability, a collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com
28 Sep 2021
00:23:03
Today on the podcast in collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com we’re speaking with Georg Singer. Originally from Austria he recently finished his MBA at St. Gallen Business School in Switzerland and used his degree to make a double jump moving out of R&D and into the world of carbon intelligence and sustainability.
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Auro Shashwat
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Tenzing Tashi: A career in hospitality and an MBA from Aston Business School
21 Jun 2022
00:26:33
Today on the Modern MBA podcast we speak with Aston MBA graduate Tenzing Tashi. He shares with us his experience moving up the hospitality ladder with Oberoi; his passion as a hospitality entrepreneur setting up Barkeep India; and talks about his current role as the Operations Manager for the only two Michelin Star Chinese restaurants outside of Asia, A. Wong.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Alex VanOeveren: From Social Work to Sales to an MBA at IE in Spain
21 Sep 2021
00:28:20
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Alex VanOeveren. Originally from Seattle, he talks about his dynamic career moving from Social Work to Sales and ultimately pursing an MBA; why he chose to study abroad at IE in Madrid; and the benefits of choosing an international programme.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Jenni Chance: A Marketing and Communications Career in Professional Services
13 Sep 2021
00:22:35
Today we're speaking with Jenni Chance, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at PwC and Executive MBA graduate from Warwick Business School. Jenni talks to us about how the marketing field is developing and what this means for the skills needed to stay ahead, incorporating her interest in start-ups and entrepreneurship into her career path, and why a post-MBA sideways move into marketing is tougher than consulting.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Alissa Warne: From an MBA at IE in Spain to Digital Marketing with Microsoft
06 Sep 2021
00:22:16
Today we're speaking with Alissa Warne who after a career in marketing decided to pursue an MBA at IE in Spain and today is working in digital marketing for a company that needs little introduction: Microsoft.
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Marco.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Sandra Sidlauskaite: Oil & Gas to Digital Transformation Consulting with Infosys
30 Aug 2021
00:19:56
Today we're speaking with Warwick MBA graduate Sandra Sidlauskaite who after working in oil and gas used her MBA to transition into digital consulting with Infosys.
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Eduardo.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Lucy Chang Evans: Engineer to Secret Service Agent to MBA
24 Aug 2021
00:23:29
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Engineer turned Secret Service Agent turned MBA student, Lucy Chang Evans. We chat about her career trajectory, what it is like doing an online MBA and how she has leveraged her unique skill set in the classroom.
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Naman Kumar.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Alison McMurtrie: From oil rigs to founding a consultancy
16 Aug 2021
00:28:42
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Alison . She shares with us her experience from working on oil rigs in far off places to; doing a Distance Learning MBA at Warwick Business School; and owning her own consultancy (Idunn) where she looks at sustainable growth, business recovery and helping CEOs spend their time wiser.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Bola Grace: An Executive MBA at Cambridge and a Career in Medtech
10 Aug 2021
00:20:14
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Bola Grace about her Executive MBA at Cambridge. Bola talks us through her experiences including her project working to improve Diversity and Inclusion in business schools and how you can pursue a career in medtech/healthtech without a scientific background
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Jealemy Galindo
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Auro Shashwat: An MBA in Green Energy & Sustainability
02 Aug 2021
00:20:33
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with we are speaking with Auro Shashwat. Who with passion for biodiversity, wild life conservation and renewable energy is studying an MBA at Bologna Business School with a specialism in Green Energy & Sustainability. We speak to him about his fascinating professional background; his work that helps to solve human and wildlife conflict; and his hopes for the future.
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Andrew Lucchesi.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Deanna Galati: From Theatre to an MBA, a collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com
26 Jul 2021
00:19:07
Today on The Modern MBA podcast, a sponsored collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com, we're speaking with Deanna Galati, an MBA candidate at Schulich School of Business in Canada. With a background in Theatre and arts programming she talks about leveraging her theatrical skills; why she chose to do an MBA; and using her MBA to drive funding for arts and culture.
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Leah Petr, from TV to FinTech.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Julia Sanjuan: An MBA at IE and a Career in the Hotel Industry
19 Jul 2021
00:16:42
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Julia Sanjuan, currently doing her MBA remotely with IE whilst working as a Development Planning & Feasibility Manager in the hotel industry. She shares with us her motivations for doing an MBA; her experience of doing an MBA online, part-time and during Covid; where the industry is going; and tips for transitioning into hospitality!
From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Darren Darwin!
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Sorana McCarron: Ethical marketing and an MBA from the University of Sheffield
12 Jun 2022
00:31:31
On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Sorana McCarron. Originally from Romania Sorana holds an MBA from the University of Sheffield and shares with us her passion for ethical marketing.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Justin Rufen-Blanchette: Sports, Media & Tech with a vision for VC
13 Jul 2021
00:32:32
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Justin Rufen-Blanchette who is currently doing his MBA at Michigan Ross and interning with Nike. He talked with us about growing up in the inner city of New York, landing a scholarship to go to a boarding school in Georgia, working in sports media and tech, and his long term vision of working in venture capital.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Darren Darwin: A Career in Luxury Hospitality and a Glion MBA
05 Jul 2021
00:23:38
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Anantara Hotel General Manager Darren Darwin. Originally from Manchester, England, he joined the hospitality sector just after leaving the army and just before joining the police force. We speak to him about his career experience, doing an MBA at Glion, the impacts of COVID on the industry and the skills it takes to successfully lead the opening of iconic properties across the globe.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Alex Rosário: From Mechanical Engineering to McKinsey
29 Jun 2021
00:24:19
On today's Modern MBA podcast, a sponsored collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com, we are speaking with Alex Rosário. With a background in mechanical engineering, Alex worked his way up into senior management at Bomix in Brazil before heading off to Europe to pursue an MBA at INSEAD. Post-MBA, he has joined McKinsey and shares with us the impact the MBA has had on his personal and professional growth; the importance of a long-term mindset; and tips for managing the recruitment process.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
An entrepreneurial journey: Stacy Blackman, President of Stacy Blackman Consulting and CEO of Strike Club
21 Jun 2021
00:21:03
On today's episode of The Modern MBA, we speak to Stacy Blackman. Stacy founded Stacy Blackman Consulting, one of the best known MBA admissions consultancies following her MBA at Kellogg School of Management. She has now launched a new venture, Stryke Club and joins us today to share stories and advice from her time as an entrepreneur.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Al Dea: From Deloitte to Salesforce and leveraging an MBA to pursue what you love
15 Jun 2021
00:25:55
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with the founder of MBASchooled.com, Al Dea. After working as a consultant with Deloitte Al decided to pursue an MBA and pivoted into Tech as a product manager with Salesforce. He talks about the skills he gained as a consultant, why he did an MBA and a bit about his entrepreneurial venture MBASchooled.com. Al shares his inspiration for launching MBASchooled.com which helps MBAs navigate the MBA process and transitions; a peek inside his book MBA Insider; the need for patience when building an audience, and the challenges of being an entrepreneur alongside a 9 to 5.
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Kirra Moser: Combining an MBA with a career in nursing and bereavement care
01 Jun 2021
00:15:58
Today on The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Kirra Moser, a registered nurse and clinical educator who is an expert in death, bereavement and dying. Kirra has recently completed a distance learning MBA with Warwick Business School and talks to us about her experience balancing this with family life, a healthcare career, and a number of other roles and side projects!
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Anita Ehui: Luxury Brand Management at ESSEC Business School, a collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com
24 May 2021
00:23:25
On today's Modern MBA podcast, a sponsored collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com, we are speaking with Anita Ehui, an entrepreneur, giving African designers a luxury platform through her magazine Zhuri. Anita is currently pursuing a Global MBA in Luxury Brand Management at ESSEC Business School in France. She shares with us her experience working in luxury retail in Canada, how she is enjoying her MBA course at ESSEC in France, and her plans for the future.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Lorna Ow: From Architecture to a Career in Events and Marketing
17 May 2021
00:19:14
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Claire Horton, CBE: Leadership roles in the third sector
10 May 2021
00:28:30
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Jie Gao: From luxury retail to opening the UK's first Huawei retail store
04 May 2021
00:21:36
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Stefano Bettenelli: Warwick Business School MBA in Fintech
07 Jun 2022
00:14:35
On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Stefano Bettenelli, a Warwick MBA graduate, originally from Italy and now working in the world of Fintech.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Gry Glenne: From Luxury Weddings to PhD applicant, a collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com.
26 Apr 2021
00:22:30
Today, in collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com we're speaking with Gry Glenne. Who after founding a luxury wedding business decided to pursue an MBA at the International University of Monaco. Today she's in a new role, but also looking at combining her passion for learning and entrepreneurship to research how to increase venture capital funding for female owned startups.
About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Naman Kumar: From Tackling Pirates on the High Seas to an MBA in Dublin
19 Apr 2021
00:16:53
Naman Kumar always knew that he wanted to have an international career. After graduating from university, he found himself working as an engineer for A.P Moller - Maersk, living and working on some of the largest ships in the world and managing teams of crew from all across the globe. After sailing around the world, fighting off pirate attacks, and thriving in an intense and challenging environment, Naman decided to take the next step in his career and enrol in the full time MBA program at UCD Smurfit in Ireland. He joins us today to talk about his experience with the course, transitioning from engineering to business, and career options for MBAs in Ireland.
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.
Tribeni Chougule: Change Management in Financial Services
12 Apr 2021
00:23:51
Change management roles are becoming more and more common, and there is certainly no shortage of change in the world at the moment! But what exactly do careers in change management involve? And how can you break into the sector?
We join Executive MBA student at Warwick Business School, Tribeni Chougule, who heads up change management for a major payments provider. Tribeni talks to us about how she came to be working in change management, what skills you need to succeed, and how her MBA is helping her take her career to new heights.
Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, and more.