MBA: Mature By Accident

After almost four years of MBA: Mature By Accident, Gina and Shashwat are putting a pin in the podcast. With all of the other priorities in their lives right now, they have made the decision to step away from recording. It is unclear if they will pick this back up again in the future, but never say never. Thanks to everyone who has supported even one episode of this journey! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Philip Maddalena who shares his story on becoming an attorney and what his career has been like. He talks about law school, getting into criminal defense, making way less money than he had initially expected, and ending up in personal injury law. Phil dispels some myths on attorneys and gives some very good advice for anyone who may be considering a career in law! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about some of the most challenging aspects of adulthood, especially now in their mid-30's. They discuss prioritizing numerous schedules, financial responsibilities, managing their parents, being educated about an array of necessary topics, and being tied to their jobs. Anyone who couldn't wait to grow up and become an adult may have gotten way more than they bargained for... 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Matthew Markie, who recounts how he got addicted to drugs and what the journey has been fighting off that addiction. He recounts what drove him to pills, how he transitioned to hard drugs, and what the rehab process was like for him after many years of using. While Matt's success story may be uncommon and unfinished, he's a shining example how how someone put their mind to changing their lifestyle and did just that. ~Parental guidance suggested for content~ 

Gina and Shashwat talk about how social media has changed since it began and focus on some of the notable negative impacts that it has had on them, their children, and other people around them. They talk about cyberbullying, depression, anxiety, and other such adverse effects of the rise of social media. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to former Jefferson County DA and now Advocate for Children in New York, Christina Curri, about her career tackling crimes against children. Christina has been focusing on prosecuting offenders in child sex crime cases for most of her career before now representing children in their own well-being cases. Listen in as Christina talks about some of her most memorable cases and also gives tips to parents when protecting their own children against online and local predators. *Warning that some of this content is mature and sensitive* 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what it's like dealing with "mom guilt" and how that concept also plays out for fathers or other parents. They talk about when it begins, how it's been fueled by social media, and what can potentially be done when finding yourself dealing with it. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Korey Gonzalez to talk about what it's like being in a polyamorous relationship with her boyfriend and her boyfriend's wife. She talks about how they juggle living together, co-parenting, tackle jealousy, and have made a life for themselves as the 3 adults in a new age relationship and living situation. As you'd imagine, like any relationship, communication turns out to be a key factor for them! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined again by Eva Massimino to recount how the last year has been going for her, since her son had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Listeners will remember her previous episode as she discussed the emotion of learning of Alex's diagnosis. She returns to the podcast to give an update on Alex's health, discuss how things have been going for her family, and share the prognosis for the coming months. You don't want to miss this! 

After a few months away, Gina and Shashwat are back for another season of MBA: Mature by Accident. Listen to them talk about what they have been doing over the last few months and also hear about an amazing milestone that they have hit during the downtime! Season 7 kicks off with this episode and many great guests and topics to come! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the transition from one child to two children after the recent birthday of Shashwat's second child. They talk about some of the major changes that happen once you become a parent of two and what that's like as they get older. Additionally, the pair wrap up another successful season of the podcast. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Britt Lynch about her experiences leaving the workforce to stay at home with her children and then heading back into the professional workspace after six years. She talks about the drive to be home with her son, the preparation she did with her husband beforehand, and the impact on her children when going back to work. For anyone who has or is considering this journey, this is a great listen. 

Gina and Shashwat are once again joined by Divya Baxi, Shashwat's wife, to talk about the field of genetic counseling. Divya recounts her educational experience, what genetic counseling is like, why it's important, and what her current experiences are in the field and with her patients. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what their experiences have been going through labor and delivery, from the expectant mother's perspective and the support person's perspective. They talk about what it was like before going to the hospital, during the labor and delivery process, and then what the post-delivery period looked like. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Alyse Donovan who has changed her area of clinical focus since the last time she was on the show. Dr. Donovan talks about seeing patients who are considering bariatric surgery and her process of clearing them or denying their ability to proceed with the surgery. Everyone knows someone who has or is considering bariatric surgery, but what you may not know is how much mental health consideration is involved in it! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Alicia Mucha, PhD to talk about her journey in becoming a single mother and where and how it lead to her completing her PhD program. Alicia talks about the decision to have her son right out of college, the struggles with her family and faith as a single mother, and how she's handled it all while completing a Master's Degree and a PhD! 

Gina and Shashwat are again joined by Ashley Rouleau as she recounts her current custody battles with her ex-husband for their teenage daughter. Ashley talks about the situation that led to joint-custody and why she's battling for sole or revised custody now that things have changed. Listen to her give her side of this incredibly long and difficult process so far and what happens next. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the concept of blind loyalty and how they have handled it over their lives. They talk about the difference between loyalty and blind loyalty, how to approach the concept with certain individuals, who might deserve it, and how to actually handle this in your life. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Trevor Charpentier to talk about his battles with mental health issues and how they have impacted his most important relationship. As Trevor tackles his own priorities, he reflects on how it has negatively affected his marriage. Trevor hopes that sharing his recent and past experiences will help others not fall into the same situation as he currently finds him self. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about 5 different milestone forks that came about in their respective journeys. They discuss what the big event was, how it ended up going, and look back on some of the decisions they didn't take to consider what may have happened or how things could have ended up. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Marques and Angelica Crosby to talk about their non-profit organization, Medway Marches, and how they got started engaging in community activism. Both Marques and Angelica recount how they got involved in the creation of this organization, what types of events they participate in, the backlash of being community activist, and what it means to them as parents and community members. 

Gina and Shashwat commemorate their 100th episode of the podcast by talking about their journey over the last 3 years. They highlight their top 5 most downloaded episodes, some major milestone events along the way, and how things have changed for them since the podcast began! 

Gina and Shashwat discuss the concept of Imposter Syndrome in their professional lives. They talk about the five kinds of Imposter Syndrome and where they most relate to those areas. They go on to discuss how this comes about and what they can do about it going forward in their careers. 

Gina and Shashwat talk kick-off the 6th season of their podcast in this episode. They talk about some of the major events that have occurred in the time that passed since the end of the Season 5. Most importantly, they had to take a moment to fondly remember their Season 5 Guest, Alecia Maringola, who passed away in late 2022. On a lighter note, things are looking good for both co-hosts and Season 6 should shape up to be another fun, educational ride. 

Gina and Shashwat review another tremendous season of their joint podcast. They talk about some of their most memorable and educational shows and guests across the last 6 months. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the new concept of "quiet quitting" that is seemingly polarizing the corporate workplace in the Autumn of 2022. They talk about what quiet quitting is and isn't, how they view the concept, how they would handle it, and what the impacts of it are on them and their work environments. This is a topic that many people can relate to, regardless of your industry and work setting. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about evolving friendships as they get older and more mature. They discuss an incident of platonic heartbreak, how their outlook on friendships has evolved over time, and what friendships are for them in the current stages of their lives. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Elizabeth Ewen to recount her journey getting her PhD from Boston University.  Liz talks about her educational path, what the experience was like deciding on a program, and how her 7 year journey went in completing her doctorate. Listen to her recount her thesis process, some of her lab work, and what years of her life were like as a doctoral student! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Jim Hayes to talk about his experience being recently laid off from his previous employer. He talks about the experiencing of finding out that he no longer had a position, how he handled it, and how he soon he jumped into the job market for finding a new role. Jim also gives some excellent advice for anyone who may be dealing with organizational restructuring or downsizing. If you're in the corporate world, in any position, this is an episode for you! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Abby Ozbun to talk about her side hustle. Even while being a fulltime employee, Abby generates additional income by reselling clothes online. Hear all about how she finds bargains at the thrift store and can earn upwards of 10,000% profit on her purchases! You'll definitely want to hear this episode and learn about how you may be able to follow in her footsteps! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Eva Massimino to talk about her recent experience finding out that her 3-year old son, Alex, as leukemia. After what has been an incredibly nightmarish last few weeks for the family, Eva joins the podcast to talk about the experience of her son being diagnosed, what the situation has been like since then, and what people can do to help support others and educate themselves. This is an episode that you won't want to miss. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Matt Bernaiche, who talks about his experiences living with cerebral palsy. Matt talks about his childhood, the multiple surgeries he had to have, getting through high school, and various life events that have come up along the way. With an incredible outlook on life, Matt is definitely someone that you will want to hear more about! 

Gina and Shashwat have finally come back from their hiatus, having been through a number of ups and downs these last 6 weeks. They talk about some of the things that had them preoccupied during the second half of the summer, keeping them from being able to record. Have no fear everyone, they are doing okay and back at it! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Alecia Maringola to talk about her experiences with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Alecia educates them on what SMA is, when it become a part of her daily life, how it impacts her as an adult, and how she overcomes her obstacles to enjoy her hobbies. This is a must listen for anyone who is curious about anyone interested in learning more about the rare disease community. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Kayla Baral on her experiences with network marketing. Kayla talks about how she got involved with Arbonne products and how that quickly turned into a major part of her life. She discusses the opportunities in network marketing, how it actually works, and what that opportunity has meant for her life. 

Gina and Shashwat recount the story of when Shashwat was arrested in New York City. He reminisces, not overly fondly, about what led to the arrest and everything that unfolded after that. You wouldn't believe this story if someone told it to you, but trust the fact that it is 100% accurate and factual! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Paul Sasso, Gina's husband, to talk about his recent decision to leave his trade. After almost 18 years in the electrical trade, Paul has made the decision to become a stay at home father. Listen to him talk about the experience of owning his own electrical services company, making the decision to leave the industry, and what life may be like as a stat-at-home father for the foreseeable future. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about growing up in different environments, where their parents viewed dating and relationships so differently. They talk about their parents' views on dating and what that meant for them in supporting the concept of dating, as Gina and Shashwat were growing up. They also talk about what this means for their own children, in the future, coming from the environments that each did. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what the first year of parenting is like, as Shashwat just completed this milestone. They talk about the journey, the different landmark moments, and what the experience was like for them. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Gina's fellow STEPS members, Attorney Paul Bedard and Deputy Police Chief Bill Palmieri, to talk about social host laws in Connecticut. Paul and Bill discuss how the social host laws can impact families with teenagers celebrating proms, graduations, and other annual social events as the school years comes to a close. They also discuss strategies on how parents can keep their children from being put in tough situations as the academic year winds down. This is an educational episode you won't want to miss! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Gina's mother, Rose, to discuss her experience in emigrating from Spain in 1960 to move to the United States. Hear her talk about the voyage, coming to Ellis Island, and getting acclimated to life in a new country. Rose can vividly remember so many details of her experience, which she's happy to share with the audience. This is an episode that you'll not want to miss. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Shashwat's mother, Kalyani, to talk about her experience in having an arranged marriage. She provides great detail on how she and her husband got connected, what the timeline was, and how she went about agreeing to marry her groom! This is an incredible story and a can't miss episode! 

Gina and Shashwat commemorate their 2 year anniversary of Mature by Accident this week by discussing some of the big things that have changed in their lives since this podcast began. They talk about the personal and professional changes, what they have been doing over the break, and also highlight what the listeners can expect coming up in Season 5! 

Gina and Shashwat wrap-up another season of their podcast with a review of how the season went and all of the things in their lives that have happened during this season! Hear them highlight their favorite guests and talk about some of their favorite episodes over the last 4+ months. 

Gina and Shashwat follow a list of various items and memories that people would remember from the 1990's. They talk about their experiences with those memories on this walk through numerous discussion points over the decade! If you're older than 25... this is a good episode for you! :-) 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Parker Porter about his career in the world of mixed martial arts. Parker talks about his journey to getting picked up by the UFC, what his training is like, his family support, and numerous other topics. Listen to Parker give an inside look into the life of a MMA fighter on the international stage and then watch him fight on 2/19 in Las Vegas! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about parenting as a concept and all of the various dynamics that go into it. They discuss how quickly it changes, advice from others, and how different it is now versus a few years ago. 

World Champion Arm Wrestler, Ron Erimini, joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about the sport of arm wrestling. He discusses how he get started in the sport and how his career has taken off since his start back in 1988. Ron also talks about how his career has peaked, at the young age of 52, when he recently won the World Championship in 2021! 

Coming back from the holiday break, Gina and Shashwat talk about New Year's resolutions. Do they have them? Have any actually made it all the way through the year in the past? What are they going to be focusing on in 2022? 

Gina and Shashwat reflect on the year that was 2021 in their personal and professional lives. They discuss some of the highlights from their individual lives and also some of the great episodes that the podcast had seen in the last calendar year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners and supporters! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Alyse Donovan to talk about her experiences as clinical psychologist. Alyse talks about her role as a psychologist, how she got into this field, and what it means for her professional and personal life. She talks about how her job impacts her relationships and dating life, amongst a host of other interesting topical areas.