A new podcast about the hustle to one day hopefully enjoy a weekend. Every other week, Mawa Mustafa gathers a group of her fellow students in Part-Time MBA Programs at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business to have a discussion about a burning issue in their lives.
On this episode of the Working for the Weekend podcast, Part-Time MBA students share their backgrounds and goals for the podcast this year. Discussing their experiences, the panel explores experiential learning, networking, engaging faculty, podcasting, building community, 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/working-weekend. Hosts: Lydia Stoltzfus MillerGuests: Indhu Venugopal, Kristian Georgiev, Mouhamed Bseileh, Prasanth Muralidharan, Seth Atkinson, Peter Woodman, Ajay Baabu Muthuswamy, and Zhen Feng Executive Producers: Ajay Baabu Muthuswamy and JT GodfreyAudio Engineer: Jonah Brockman
An MBA education is expensive. In this episode, host Ajay chats with fellow students Mackenzie and Sashank about the return on that considerable investment. They discuss the meaning of ROI when it comes to higher education, how to maximize your ROI, advice on financing your MBA, and much more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Producer/Host: Ajay MuthuswamyGuests: Mackenzie Zondlak, Sashank TallapragadaEditing: Jonah BrockmanExecutive Producers: Ayush Mundra and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Ayush chats with Professor Aneel Karnani and Managing Director of Part-Time MBA Programs Patti Russo. They discuss how part-time MBA programs have grown and evolved, differences between online and in-person learning, the role of community, and much more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Producer/Host: Ayush MundraGuests: Aneel Karnani, Patti Russo.Editing: Jonah BrockmanExecutive Producers: Ayush Mundra and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2023 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Ajay chats with two fellow Michigan Ross part-time MBA students – one in the Weekend MBA Program and one in the Online MBA Program. They discuss their individual reasons for pursuing an MBA, why they chose their particular format, the differences between the formats, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Producer/Host: Ajay MuthuswamyGuests: Dan King, John RivalskyEditing: Jonah BrockmanExecutive Producers: Ayush Mundra and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Lydia chats with a fellow part-time MBA student and a recent grad about the ROI of an MBA. They discuss their individual reasons for pursuing an MBA, applying lessons from the classroom directly on the job, gaining hands-on experience, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Producer/Host: Lydia MillerPanel: Kristy Minielly, Suraj KandukuriEditing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Ayush Mundra and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, the new season's WFW team get a little better acquainted by answering some questions about their backgrounds, their interests, and their experiences in the Michigan Ross part-time MBA programs. Find out why they are getting an MBA, their favorite courses, what superhero they'd like to be, and more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Producer/Host: Soham Bakshi.Panel: Lydia Miller, Ajay Muthuswamy, Ayush Mundra.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Ayush Mundra and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Leslie chats with members of the podcast team as graduation approaches. They talk about highlights of the past year, how their perspectives have changed, and much more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.Guests: Ayush Mundra, Matt Stone, Sneha Edupuganti, Dave Jackiewicz, Sampath Dangeti.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Dave welcomes a panel of classmates to talk about one unique aspect of a part-time MBA program: being able to apply lessons from school on the job right away. The panel talks about specific new skills they've gained, finding new confidence at work, the value of Ross' emphasis on action-based learning, and more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Dave Jackiewicz.Guests: Mike Chung, Emily Litteral, David Martina, John Worth.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Sneha welcomes two recent alumni to speak about their experiences since completing the Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs – and if their voices sound familiar, it's because the guests are former Working for the Weekend hosts Mawa and Suraj. They talk about their new career paths, what they're doing with their free time, applying lessons from Michigan Ross, and much more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.Guests: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Matt chats with four current Weekend MBA and Online MBA students at Michigan Ross whose backgrounds are in medicine, politics, fashion, and entertainment – but who are attending business school part time to advance their careers and reach new goals. They talk about their backgrounds, what brought them to Ross, what they're learning, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Matt Stone.Guests: Claire Pardington, David Knezek, Jesse Pepperman, Chad Teven.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Leslie chats with two key members of the Michigan Ross faculty who are known as expert teachers and coaches in the field of leadership, Lindy Greer and Shahnaz Broucek. They share their own journeys as well as ideas and advice for students and seekers. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.Guests: Shahnaz Broucek, Lindy Greer.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Matt chats with the presidents of the Weekend MBA Council and the Online MBA Council, the student government organizations that help run the part-time MBA programs at Michigan Ross. Hear about how the councils operate, how to get involved, how they interact with the administration and the faculty, specific accomplishments they've realized, plans for future projects, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Matt Stone.Guests: Mike Atchoo, Scott Schenkelberg.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
Welcome to "Working for the Weekend," a podcast about the full-time hustle of a part-time MBA program.
In this episode, our panel discusses what life is really like as a part-time MBA student at Michigan Ross. Our panelists describe the habits, routines, experiences, and support systems that make it all work, and they offer some advice for anyone unsure about taking that next step. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: David Jackiewicz.Guests: Bill Brady, Alexa Doerr, Samra Matin, Harsha Ravuri.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, our panel discusses getting involved in extracurricular activities as a part-time MBA student at Michigan Ross. Our panelists describe their rewarding experiences helping to lead clubs, growing their skills through Sanger Leadership Center activities, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.Guests: Mary Reed, Bala Subramanian.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan
In this episode, our panel dives into the critical concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Online MBA student Regina Urrutia and Weekend MBA student Shalin Mankodi discuss some of the DEI initiatives in their programs, their own experiences, and ideas for improvement going forward -- all with additional perspective from Michigan Ross Director of Diversity and Inclusion Thomas Bell. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.Guests: Regina Urrutia, Shalin Mankodi, Thomas Bell.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Matt explores the nuts and bolts of the application process for a top part-tme MBA program. Online MBA student Jose Sanchez and Michigan Ross Associate Admissions Director Anne Schoen offer their insights into how the process works and how you can make the most of it, including tips on essay questions, interviews, our new Quant Readiness Course, and more.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Matt Stone.Guests: Jose Sanchez, Anne Schoen.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Sneha looks at the topic of networking from the perspective of those who might struggle with the concept -- introverts. Online MBA student Molly and Michigan Ross Associate Director of Part-Time MBA Career Coaching Val Adams offer their thoughts and suggestions about how to go about networking if you're not comfortable with the concept, and how introverts might even have an edge in some ways.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.Guests: Molly Grasso, Val Adams.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, the new season's WFW team — Leslie, Sneha, Sampath, David, Ayush, and Matthew — get a little better acquainted by answering some randomly chosen questions about their backgrounds, their interests, and their experiences in the Michigan Ross part-time MBA programs. Find out the team's strategies for B-school, their business heroes, and how their hometowns shaped their lives. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Producer/Host: Leslie Beverley.Panel: Sneha Edupuganti, Sampath Dangeti, David Jackiewicz, Matthew Stone, and Ayush Mundra.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host and executive producer Suraj chats with the rest of the regular podcast team -- Garrett, Leslie, Sneha, and Brandon -- about the highs and lows of getting their MBA and hosting a podcast during a pandemic. Hear about some of their memorable moments, advice to prospective students, and recommendations for other podcasts. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week during the school year.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Suraj Kandukuri.Guests: Garrett White, Leslie Beverley, Sneha Edupuganti, Brandon Manson.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, Garrett welcomes guests Libby, Nived, Arianna, and Adrian to discuss their journey through the recruiting process, which has been largely virtual this year. They share how their career plans changed over the course of their MBA education, positive and negative effects of the virtual format, tips to help make the most of the recruiting process, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Garrett White.Guests: Libby Beck, Nived Karumatt, Arianna Leonardi, Adrian Pereira.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Suraj talks with guests Katie and Pete about their journeys from part-time MBA students to alums. They discuss their backgrounds, their Michigan Ross experience, advice to prospective students, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Suraj Kandukuri.Guests: Katie Hoffman, Pete Reo.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Leslie speaks with professors Marcus Collins and Chantel Lenard about their unique and fascinating career journeys. Collins’ background in advertising and marketing includes a stint doing social media for Beyonce, while Lenard was the top marketing executive for Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. operations. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.Guests: Marcus Collins, Chantel Lenard.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Brandon speaks with professors Betsy Erwin, Gretchen Spreitzer, and Lindy Greer about Ross’ unique approach and perspective on leadership, leadership curriculum, and how those experiences equip Ross MBAs with the skills and knowledge to make an outsized impact on their own organizations. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Brandon Manson.Guests: Lindy Greer, Gretchen Spreitzer, Betsy Erwin.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) and Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at weekendpod@umich.edu.---We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Hosts and Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Jeff Church.Guests: Jacob Hatke, Jen Nwuli, Linda Yang.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Sneha sits down with the winning team from this year’s Crisis Challenge, who are all part-time MBA students at Ross. They discuss their approach to the event, the value they found in it, and lasting lessons that they’ll carry with them in their careers. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.Guests: Elizabeth Fu, WMBA ’22; Natalie Juronoc, WMBA ’21; Gamal Elbialy, WMBA ’22; Juan Souchon, Evening MBA ’21; and Dennis Emmatty, Evening MBA ’21.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Sneha sits down with a panel of women students in the Michigan Ross Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs. They discuss challenges they’ve faced at work, what led them to pursue a Ross MBA, how they find support, advice on creating a more inclusive environment, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.Guests: Marissa Bialecki, Anna Kendall, Annie Haley, Nora Sennett.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2021 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Suraj sits down for virtual one-on-one interviews with John Branch, clinical assistant professor of business administration and co-director of Yaffe Digital Media Initiative; and Heather Byrne, director of the Career Development Office at the Ross School of Business. They discuss how the shift to a virtual environment has changed business school, and what’s likely to happen in the future -- including after the pandemic ultimately ends. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Suraj Kandukuri.Guests: John Branch, Heather Byrne.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Brandon welcomes several of his fellow OMBA students along with Wally Hopp, associate dean for part-time MBA programs, to discuss the experience of a Michigan Ross Online MBA. They cover what led up to the program, reasons for applying, how the reality matches expectations, and how the student balance school, work, and the rest of their lives. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show.Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Brandon Manson.Guests: Wally Hopp, Jessie Vanderveen, Christopher Dye, Andrew Green.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Leslie gets the perspective of four fellow part-time MBA students at Michigan Ross. They talk about ideas and tips for the various facets of wellness, coping with the added challenges of pursuing wellness during a pandemic, and resources available to students. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.Guests: Baaju Bharadwaj, Caroline Chung, Elizabeth Fu, Leslie Patch.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
Last time, we heard from some part-time MBA students about their experiences during the pandemic. In this episode, host Sneha gets the perspective of Jeff Domagala, the acting director of the Sanger Leadership Center at Ross, and faculty member Ari Shwayder. They talk about the challenges they’ve faced, “blessings in disguise,” and missing those valuable, informal interactions in between classes. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.Guests: Jeff Domagala, Ari Shwayder.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode, this week’s host, Garrett, interviews students in the Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs at Michigan Ross on their experiences during the pandemic. They talk about the decision whether to go back to class in person, dealing with a shift to online learning, and what it’s like to hear “Go Blue!” on the streets of Belgium. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Episode Host/Producer: Garrett White.Guests: Natalie Juronoc, Libby Beck, Shalin Mankodi.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode, the new season’s WFW team — Suraj, Leslie, Garrett, Sneha, and Brandon — get a little better acquainted by answering some randomly chosen questions about their backgrounds, their interests, and their experiences in the Michigan Ross part-time MBA programs. Find out the team’s strategies for keeping up with business news, their most effective resources for B-school, and their favorite go-to movies and TV shows. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Suraj Kandukuri.Panel: Leslie Beverley, Sneha Edupuganti, Brandon Manson, Garrett White.Editing: Jonah Brockman.Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In today’s episode, host Mawa — who’s preparing to graduate from the program — talks with two 2019 alumni, Emma and Ben, along with her co-host Suraj, who’s transitioning from his first to second year in the program. They discuss some of the most important lessons they’ve learned, including the importance of relational vs. operational knowledge, the value of staying in touch with classmates post-graduation, and their best advice for current students. Also, Mawa offers a few parting thoughts as she transitions out of the program and out of her role as founding host of “Working for the Weekend.”We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for additional new episodes starting in late summer.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Emma Barrasso, Ben Battaglia, Suraj Kandukuri.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Suraj talks with some Weekend and Evening MBA students at Michigan Ross — Shivani, Chelsea, Prateek, and Jason — with varying degrees of entrepreneurial experience. Hear about their businesses, their sources of inspiration, their advice for those considering similar ventures, and the Ross resources they’ve drawn on for help.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Suraj Kandukuri.Panel: Prateek Khare, Shivani Kothari, Chelsea Pan, Jason Versical.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
Paying for your part-time MBA education probably won’t be easy. But you can do it. In this episode, host Mawa and her fellow student panelists talk about the successful approaches they’ve taken to fund their education and still have a life outside of school and work, from saving ahead to making tax rules work for you.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Parmeshwar Barve, Andrew Campbell, Brittany Robbins, Symone KumarProducers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2020 - University of Michigan
The Michigan Ross Online MBA Program offers a unique experience in top-ranked business education. Most learning takes place at a distance, through a combination of self-guided modules and live, interactive class sessions. But the program also includes three multi-day residencies, when the student cohort comes together in person for focused, hands-on learning opportunities. With the inaugural Online MBA cohort together in Ann Arbor for the first time, regular “Working for the Weekend” host Mawa sat down for dinner and a chat with three members of the first Online MBA class from around the country — Chris, Sam, and Marissa — as well as Professor Greg Miller, who taught the first online class. They discussed how they’re bonding as a cohort, what the live class sessions are really like, and their in-person experiences in the Leadership Crisis Challenge. Meanwhile, Professor Miller shared his thoughts on the unique opportunities offered by the online format, the caliber of the students, and more. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Marissa Bialecki, Chris Li, Sam, and Professor Greg Miller.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
In this episode, host Mawa welcomes four student panelists who all have one thing in common: They have immigrated to the U.S. from overseas (Argentina, England, Albania, and India). They reflect on the challenges and rewards of their experiences in the Ross Weekend and Evening MBA programs, and they offer some advice for prospective students -- and for visitors to their home countries.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show.Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Reinald Deda, James McAdam, Agustin Metz, Kaustubha Pachkhede.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
In this episode, first-year Weekend MBA student Suraj leads a discussion with Mawa and two of her second-year classmates as they reflect on what the future holds, what they’ll miss most about Ross, and what advice they have for incoming students. Offering some valuable insight from a different perspective is a very special guest, Professor of Marketing John Branch. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. Watch for new episodes every other week.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Suraj Kandukuri.Panel: Mawa Mustafa, Alex Santini, Nadir Ijaz, and Professor John Branch.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Join guest host (and past panelist) Suraj as he talks to Wally Hopp about the special value of working and getting an MBA at the same time, the power of the Michigan Ross network, and the thinking behind the new Online MBA Program. You’ll also learn about the associate dean’s remarkable life outside the classroom, which includes owning a successful bakery and keeping bees as a hobby.We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show.Watch for more new episodes every other week starting in January.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Suraj Kandukuri.Guest: Wally Hopp.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
In this episode, our panelists talk about how they find a way to keep going while juggling work, a home life, and an MBA education. Of course, money is a big motivator — but does it go deeper than that? Listen to hear a variety of tips and perspectives from students who are currently finding ways to get it all done. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Kate Hippensteel, Shrikant Mandapaka, and Jeff Wegehaupt.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss taking a somewhat “nontraditional” path to a part-time MBA program.In this episode, our panelists — including a physician, a trained actor, and a school administrator — talk about how they got to where they are today, why they think an MBA makes sense for their future, and the special value created when a humanities background is enriched by a world-class MBA education. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Kapil Melkote, Greg Paczkowski, Katherine Thompson, and Kevin Vermeesch.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the challenges -- and the hidden rewards -- of attending an MBA program somewhere other than where you live.In this episode, our panelists share their experiences commuting to Ross for the Weekend MBA Program from in state and out of state, including tips and strategies for making it all work seamlessly. Also, Mawa poses some questions to a student in the new Online MBA Program, who’s getting a world-class Michigan Ross MBA education from his home base in California. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Alok Akolkar, Steve Grove, Sriram Pakkam, and Mara Wittmann.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the signature example of hands-on learning at Michigan Ross, MAP.MAP puts student teams to work on an intensive, long-term consulting project for a sponsor company to solve a real-world business challenge. In this episode, first-year Weekend MBA students discuss what they expect out of MAP, while second-year students share their experiences and advice. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Laav Anandan, Andrew Fulan, Suraj Kandukuri, and Akshat Jain.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the personal growth opportunities available to Michigan Ross part-time MBA students through the school’s Sanger Leadership Center.They’ll discuss how Sanger’s hands-on leadership development programs — like the Leadership Crisis Challenge, Innovation Jam, and Ross Leaders Academy — have impacted their schoolwork and their professional lives. They also take a brief look at the meaning of the colors in the Michigan Model of Leadership. Featuring a special guest, Sanger Leadership Center Marketing Manager Michelle Austin We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa MustafaPanel: Elliott Schwab, Sneha Miglani, Katelin Davis, Michelle Austin.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Christopher Ankney, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the challenges of balancing work, an MBA program — and parenthood.They’ll discuss the importance of a support system, the fear of missing out on developmental milestones, advice for new parents, and the value of “lady baby time.”We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show.New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa MustafaPanel: Steve Grove, Jennifer Johnson, Craig Migliori, Marcus AlexanderProducers: Mawa Mustafa and Christopher AnkneyCopyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow female MBA students to discuss the experience of being a woman in a leadership role in business while also pursuing an MBA. They’ll discuss the state of gender parity in their current workplace and the classroom, what obstacles they face along the way up the corporate ladder, and the role men can play by becoming allies fighting for equality. Also: There’s some gushing about Oprah. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November. Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Host: Mawa Mustafa Panel: Sneha Miglani, Katie Hoffman, Nicole Allen, Divyanka Dave Producers: Mawa Mustafa and Christopher Ankney Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Mawa is joined by fellow MBA students to discuss how they’re approaching the job hunt during their part-time MBA experience. How do you recruit for new positions while working full-time, taking a full course load, and balancing family life? You’ll hear everyone’s personal journey as they search for new opportunities, and they’ll offer their best tips for how to get the most out of the career resources available to MBA students. And, perhaps the most important topic: Should you tell your current boss you’re looking for jobs? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November. Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Host: Mawa Mustafa Panel: Joe Jiang, Torre Palermino, Kelli Wetherhold Producers: Mawa Mustafa and Christopher Ankney Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Every other week, Mawa Mustafa gathers a group of her fellow Part-Time MBA students at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business to have a discussion about a burning issue in their lives. Today's episode features four students discussing their experiences managing the stresses and mental health concerns of balancing school, work, home life, and more. Hear about their tips for keeping sane when the homework starts piling up, but the work work won’t stop, and the dishes need done, and the laundry needs folded, and the dog needs walked, and the kids, oh god - has anyone checked on the kids?? Follow Junyan’s cats on Instagram: http://instagram.com/hankdean We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November. Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Host: Mawa Mustafa Panel: Shrikant Mandapaka, Junyan Crandell, Adam Grisdale, Jason Versical Producers: Mawa Mustafa and Christopher Ankney Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Every other week, Mawa Mustafa gathers a group of her fellow Part-Time MBA students at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business to have a discussion about a burning issue in their lives. Today's episode features four married students discussing how their marriages have been impacted by their MBA course load, and how they balance the needs of school, work, and relationships. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November. Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Host: Mawa Mustafa Panel: Katie Hoffman, Scott Hoffman, Ben Harrington, Nick Hadjicharalambous Producers: Mawa Mustafa and Christopher Ankney Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
Every other week, Mawa Mustafa gathers a group of her fellow Part-Time MBA students at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business to have a discussion about a burning issue in their lives. Today's episode features four students talking about how their first year in a rigorous MBA program has changed their lives, how they approach balancing new priorities with existing pressures, and why being cold called by Professor Karnani is much scarier than presenting to company leadership. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November. Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Host: Mawa Mustafa Panel: Divyanka Dave, Natalie Graves, Brian Howell, Joe Papiro Producers: Mawa Mustafa and Christopher Ankney Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan
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