Podcasts about Darden

On April 13th, 2011, twenty-year-old Holly Bobo, a nursing student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was abducted from her Darden, Tennessee home. She woke up early that morning to study for an 8 AM exam. Her parents were at work, but her brother was home and saw her outside with a man he thought was her boyfriend. Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the murder of Holly Bobo. There were some neighbors who gave some possible clues to police, but the case went cold for years. Then a man came forward to say he knew what had happened to Holly and implicated others. Several men were tried and convicted but many think that the authorities convicted the wrong people.   You can help support the show through Patreon. We'd love to connect with listeners on social media. We are available on the following platforms: Facebook - Facebook Discussion group - Instagram - Threads - X Formerly Twitter - Blue Sky - Twitch - Tik Tok  Criminology is an Emash Digital production hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike Morford. 

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Kendra Nealey. Kendra is a first year student in Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2027, and she is also the Section representative for Section E. We talk with Kendra about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, what attracted her to the Section rep role, what she's looking forward to in the months ahead and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Laura Bordoni. Laura is a member of the Darden faculty, and she currently leads the Experiential Learning, a 6.0 credit course sequence that gives Executive MBA students a dedicated opportunity to explore their professional and personal goals. We talk with Laura about the Experiential Learning course, what she enjoys about leading this course, why she's so passionate about helping students grow and develop, her advice for prospective students and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Newport Hospitality Group, Whitney Altizer, joins the Suite Spot in the latest episode of TMG Hospitality Trailblazers to give audiences a close look at what makes the Newport portfolio and brand unique in the hospitality industry and why social media is critical to a hotel's success in the digital age. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. Welcome to another edition of our TMG Hospitality Trailblazers series. I got a fantastic guest. We actually had an opportunity to meet with someone from the, the Newport Hospitality Group just a couple weeks ago at the Hospitality Show, but we got a brand new guest here with us today, senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, Whitney Altizer. Whitney, thank you so much for joining the Suite Spot today with me. Whitney Altizer: Hey, Ryan, thanks so much for having me. Appreciate it. Ryan Embree: We're gonna have a fun conversation today. A lot of exciting stuff and news about Newport Hospitality, but as tradition here on the Suite Spot, hospitality, as we know, is one of those things where people can come from all different places, brands, management companies, and unique journeys that led you to where you are. So let's hear about yours, Whitney. Talk to us a little bit about your hospitality journey and what led you to Chief Commercial Officer at Newport Hospitality Group. Whitney Altizer: Yeah. Well, I always joke that Newport raised me. You know, I went to Virginia Tech for business and hospitality, and then I moved to Atlanta and worked with Darden restaurants for a stint. You know, and I love the experience, but I just decided I needed a new perspective on food and beverage and the industry in general. So I ended up back in Blacksburg at a full service Holiday Inn that Newport actually owned and managed at the time. So 22 years ago, I walked into that Holiday Inn as a director of catering and sales, worked there on property, and then, moved up to the corporate director of sales, a corporate revenue manager. Then I was the director of Revenue and Digital. Then came along the Vice President of Comms Stratt, which catapulted me to where I am today which is the Chief Commercial Officer. Ryan Embree: Your story is a genuine reflection of our industry, of how many facets there are to hospitality, from everything from food and beverage to sales, to all the positions that you, that you held in, in between. You know, it's one of the reasons a lot of people love hospitality is because you can really do anything within it, right? It's almost its own ecosystem within our industry, and it's really cool to see, and I'm sure that was, you had some incredible experience, which lends you to where you are right now and knowing different people's positions. That's what we hear is sometimes the most successful hospitality people are the ones that got exposure to those different aspects of hospitality and kind of use that in their experience today. Some of those, hospitality professionals maybe even had to, you know, during that, that 2020 era had to get into some of those departments that they hadn't done in a minute, and certainly shared some experience there. But, we won't talk about that time, but doing some research for this episode, I wanna talk about Newport Hospitality and their story. Right? I always find it so fascinating when we talk about to these management companies and brands about how they first got into hospitality and fun little facts. That the origin story really dates back all the way to the 1850s. It goes back way, way far. Could you give a little background on the early days, maybe not take us that far, but a little bit early days of Newport Hospitality and how it's led to the amazing growth that you gu...

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Keith McCormick. Keith is the Bodily Bicentennial Professor in Analytics at the Darden School of Business. The Bodily Bicentennial Professor in Analytics position was created to honor the contributions of Sam Bodily, the John Tyler Professor Emeritus of Business Administration to the field of decision analysis, and this visiting position allows a leader in the field of analytics to step away from their normal activities and collaborate and share insights with the Darden and broader University of Virginia community. We talk with Keith about his background, what he's enjoyed about his time at Darden, Darden's upcoming AI conference, how AI has transformed the field of analytics, and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Keith McCormick. Keith is the Bodily Bicentennial Professor in Analytics at the Darden School of Business. The Bodily Bicentennial Professor in Analytics position was created to honor the contributions of Sam Bodily, the John Tyler Professor Emeritus of Business Administration to the field of decision analysis, and this visiting position allows a leader in the field of analytics to step away from their normal activities and collaborate and share insights with the Darden and broader University of Virginia community. We talk with Keith about his background, what he's enjoyed about his time at Darden, Darden's upcoming AI conference, how AI has transformed the field of analytics, and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Alex Cowan. Cowan teaches several courses in the area of design and digital innovation, and with Darden, he also created the Coursera specialization,  'Digital Product Management', one of the top 15 specializations on Coursera.  His work on hypothesis-driven development is widely used by practitioners and instructors as a systematic approach to developing new products and businesses. We talk with Alex about his entrepreneurial background, his classes, his thoughts on essential skills for tech product managers in an AI age, where he believes AI is heading and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Alex Cowan. Cowan teaches several courses in the area of design and digital innovation, and with Darden, he also created the Coursera specialization,  'Digital Product Management', one of the top 15 specializations on Coursera.  His work on hypothesis-driven development is widely used by practitioners and instructors as a systematic approach to developing new products and businesses. We talk with Alex about his entrepreneurial background, his classes, his thoughts on essential skills for tech product managers in an AI age, where he believes AI is heading and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.  

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season, with interview invites continuing to roll out. This upcoming week, Toronto / Rotman has its Round 2 application deadline, and Georgia Tech / Scheller is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Graham highlighted the upcoming Masters in Management (MiM) webinar series. Signups for these events are here, https://www.clearadmit.com/events The next livestream AMA with us is scheduled for Tuesday, November 25; here's the link to Clear Admit's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/cayoutubelive. Graham noted a recently published article on MBA industry veteran, Dawna Clarke, who is moving to a new role at Darden. Graham also highlighted an article that showcases support for veterans applying to top MBA programs. He then covered three admissions tips recently published by Clear Admit. The first focuses on applying to MiM programs, based on interviews with some of their admissions officers. The second admissions tip focuses on the importance of post-MBA goals. The final admissions tip discusses how to address employment gaps when applying to business school. Graham highlighted a Real Humans piece spotlighting MBA students from Washington / Foster, and then we discussed the recently published class of 2027 profiles from Northwestern / Kellogg and Dartmouth / Tuck. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three ApplyWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is in the Marine Corps. They have a 3.2 GPA and a 326 GRE score. We are encouraging them to retake the GRE, to help compensate for the lower GPA. This week's second MBA applicant is from Egypt and working in London in the energy sector. They have a super GPA, but their GRE score of 320 is a little low. They may also retake the test. This week's final MBA candidate is working in human resources and is looking at the MBA to pivot to the non-profit / social impact sector. They already have 10 years of experience. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mariah McVey. Mariah a first year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA program, and she is also the Section representative for Section B. We talk with Mariah about what led her to Darden, what she enjoys about Charlottesville, what drew her to the section rep role, her advice for prospective students and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs, Zoe Mayfield Boykin. We talk with Zoe about application timing, what can slow an application down in the admissions review process, how to discuss a work disruption when applying to business school, how to choose between a working professional program and a Full-Time MBA program and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

What turns bold ideas into unstoppable brand growth? This episode shares real-world lessons from global giants on building strategies that scale, mastering craveable brands, and leading teams through real growth.And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.==Let's Break It Down==04:10 From Grounded Strategy to Spanx07:43 "Darden's Rigorous Hiring Process"11:11 "Sticking to Your Mission"15:22 Navigating Big O Tires' Evolution17:37 "Adapting in Marketing Leadership"20:48 Leadership Growth Through Team Building25:19 "Listening Leads to Leadership Success"29:08 Hub-and-Spoke Market Strategy31:47 "Start by Serving Others"33:44 "Better AT: Year-End Insights"==Where You Can Find Us==Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast==Leave a Review==Hey there, StrategyCast fans!If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Ashley Gartland. Ashley is a first year student in Darden's Full-Time MBA program, and she is also the Section Representative for Section A. We talk with Ashley about her background, what led her to Darden, what she's enjoyed about her first year, her advice for prospective students and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with David Carver and Shafile Rashid. David and Shafile are second year students in UVA Darden's Executive MBA Class of 2026, and they are also leaders in the Executive MBA Student Association (ESA). We talk with David and Shafile about their respective backgrounds, what attracted them to the Executive MBA program, what the ESA is all about, what the ESA has planned for the months ahead and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Michael Albert. Albert's research focuses on combining machine learning and algorithmic techniques to automate the design of markets. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with him about his background, what led him to Darden, his Machine Learning and AI for Business elective, whether we are on course for an AI bubble, how businesses should be thinking about AI and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Michael Albert. Albert's research focuses on combining machine learning and algorithmic techniques to automate the design of markets. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with him about his background, what led him to Darden, his Machine Learning and AI for Business elective, whether we are on course for an AI bubble, how businesses should be thinking about AI and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tillman Drew. Tillman is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, how he spent his first year summer, why he's so passionate about Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Joel Flesher. Joel is a second year student in UVA Darden's Executive MBA Class of 2026, and he is also one of the leaders of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club, Professional Degree Programs. We chat with Joel about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, how he's balanced work, life and school, what he's looking forward to in his second year and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jack Collins. Jack is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, how he spent his first year summer, what he's looking forward to in his second year and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In episode of the podcast, we catch up with Gavin Aydelotte and Mike McHugh. Gavin and Mike are second year students in UVA Darden's Executive MBA Class of 2026, and they are also leaders of the Darden Military Association (DMA) Professional Formats student organization. We talk with Gavin and Mike about their decisions to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden, what they've enjoyed about the program so far, how the DMA Professional Formats provides a community within a community and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mike Gaynor. Mike is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we chat with him about his background, his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, how he spent his first year summer, what he's looking forward to in his second year and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Cedric Thomas and D'Auria Henry Brown. Cedric and D'Auria are students in UVA Darden's Part-Time MBA program, and they are also leaders of the Black Professional MBA (BPMBA) student organization, a club open to all Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA students at Darden. We talk with Cedric and D'Auria about their respective backgrounds, their decision to pursue an MBA, what they've enjoyed about Darden, BPMBA's plans for the year ahead and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Andrew Schoka. Andrew is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, his AI-focused data security start-up, how the iLab summer incubator helped him develop his venture and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with two leaders of the Part-Time MBA Student Association (PSA), Samantha Karp (Class of 2026) and Christine Mehr (Class of 2027). We talk with Sam and Christine about their decision to pursue an MBA, the impact of their time at Darden, how they got involved with the PSA, the PSA's plans for the year ahead and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with friend of the podcast, Whitney Kestner. Whitney is co-Interim Executive Director of Admissions and a longtime member of Darden's Admissions Committee. With Full-Time MBA Round 1 right around the corner, we talk with her about Darden's fee waiver opportunities, Darden's new test waiver diagnostic, what she enjoys about this time of year, her advice for applicants and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.   

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jesse Kirk and Lara Myers. Jesse and Lara are second years students in the Executive MBA Class of 2026, and they are also leaders of the Healthcare Alliance student organization. We talk with Jesse and Lara about their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden, the impact of their program so far, their plans for the Healthcare Alliance in the year ahead and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba. 

In this DCF Trends-Nomads at the Summit Podcast episode, the hosts of Data Center Frontier and Nomad Futurist sit down with UVA Darden MBA candidates Tosin Fashola and Albert Odum for an energizing conversation about next-generation data infrastructure—and why they believe Africa is poised to be its future epicenter. With professional backgrounds spanning data center strategy at KPMG and government-led implementations in Ghana, Tosin and Albert bring fresh, globally-minded perspectives on AI infrastructure, regional power strategy, and the role of connectivity in economic transformation. Expect a wide-ranging dialogue on the untapped potential of African markets, the roadmap to building sovereign cloud capacity and IXPs, and how a new generation of leaders is preparing to close the global digital divide—one hyperscale project at a time.

TIQUE'S BIRTHDAY SALE IS LIVE! Sept. 22nd-26th | Get 15% Off! One hacked email could cost your business six figures (seriously!). Kacie Darden of Blue Pineapple Travel joins this episode to talk about cybersecurity in a way that actually makes sense for advisors. She explains why PCI compliance is a must, why investing in a paid VPN is worth every penny, and how cybersecurity insurance could be the thing that saves your business from a financial nightmare. She also shares tips on building stronger passwords, spotting phishing scams, and putting simple processes in place to protect your clients and your reputation. If the word “cybersecurity” usually makes your eyes glaze over, don't worry, this conversation will change that. Tune in for relatable advice and easy steps you can put into action right away! About Kacie Darden: Kacie is an avid traveler and the passionate owner of her Marietta-based travel agency. With journeys to more than 60 countries across six continents (and Australia next on the list!), her love of exploration fuels everything she does. Whether she's discovering a brand-new destination or finding fresh perspectives in a familiar place, Kacie brings that same curiosity and expertise to the experiences she curates for her clients. She loves sharing the world with her husband, identical twin boys, and extended family and friends — proving that travel is as much about connection as it is about adventure. With her blend of industry experience, personal passion, and sharp business insight, Kacie transforms travel dreams into memories that last a lifetime. bluepineappletravel.com Today we will cover: (02:30) Meet Kacie: from ecologist to travel agency owner (05:20) Blue Pineapple Travel's 2.0 brick-and-mortar office (08:00) Why cybersecurity matters for every advisor (15:30) Understanding PCI compliance and VPNs (21:45) Cybersecurity insurance (32:00) Creating strong passwords; password manager recommendations (37:00) How to recognize phishing scams before it's too late Download the Sales Call Quide: http://tiquehq.com/sales-call?utm_source=Podcast+Episode+148&utm_medium=Podcast+Episode+148&utm_campaign=Sales+Call+Scripts JOIN THE NICHE COMMUNITY VISIT THE TEMPLATE SHOP EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM @TiqueHQ Thanks to Our Tique Talks Sponsors: Moxie & Fourth - Grab The DIY Demo Bundle HERE!

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Cracker Barrel's sales results from its eventful quarter, Olive Garden's big bet on small portions, and Starbucks employees' lawsuit against the company. First up is Cracker Barrel, which reported a sales increase in its most recent quarter — but also a drastic traffic decrease. All of this was against the backdrop of the company's rebrand and new logo, which were met with such disdain from customers that the company reverted to its old logo and store design. Sam and Alicia discuss what could be next for Cracker Barrel and what other companies should learn from the company's rebranding moves. They also touch on another casual brand that had a tough quarter: Dave & Buster's. The company's new CEO is pinning the blame on the former regime, but could something bigger be at play in the eatertainment category? Next they talk about Darden, which reported impressive sales growth across its portfolio, including over 5% growth for its two flagship brands: Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Sam and Alicia consider what Darden is doing right when compared with other casual chains like Cracker Barrel and Dave & Buster's. They also drill down on Olive Garden, which announced a new value play that includes smaller portions for a lower price point. Then they shift the conversation to Starbucks, which is being sued by some of its employees for the new dress code instituted by CEO Brian Niccol. What's at stake for Starbucks in the new policy — and restaurant employees more broadly? Finally, Sam and Alicia talk about recent restaurant closures, including from Salad & Go and Maple Street Biscuit Company. For more on these stories: Cracker Barrel says traffic is down, but loyalty signups are up since rebranding controversyOlive Garden tests smaller portions and pricesStarbucks employees sue the company over new dress code

What drove Intel's best day since 1987? And why is the owner of Olive Garden struggling? Plus, how are tariffs impacting FedEx? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drove Intel's best day since 1987? And why is the owner of Olive Garden struggling? Plus, how are tariffs impacting FedEx? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Whitney Kestner and Catie Yeilding, share advice for choosing a recommender, including who makes a good recommender, what the recommendation adds to the application and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba. 

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Whitney Kestner and Catie Yeilding, share advice for choosing a recommender, including who makes a good recommender, what the recommendation adds to the application and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.  

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss yesterday's rate cut, BOE meeting, Darden earnings, and Nvidia investing $5B in Intel. Song: You Never Even Called Me by My Name - David Allan CoeFor information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner, share advice for navigating the Darden admissions interview, including insights about the structure of the interview, how to prepare for the interview and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.  

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner, share advice for navigating the Darden admissions interview, including insights about the structure of the interview, how to prepare for the interview and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.  

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner, discuss the role standardized tests can play in the admissions process, including how to build your academic readiness case, when a test waiver request can make sense for a Full-Time MBA applicant and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner, discuss the role standardized tests can play in the admissions process, including how to build your academic readiness case, when a test waiver request can make sense for a Full-Time MBA applicant and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Christian West, share advice for crafting your best short answer responses, including what makes a great short answer response, the importance of authenticity and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Christian West, share advice for crafting your best short answer responses, including what makes a great short answer response, the importance of authenticity and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Whitney Kestner and Catie Yeilding, share advice for sharpening your resume for the Darden application process, including how the resume fits into the overall application, tips for bringing a more personal element into the resume and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Whitney Kestner and Catie Yeilding, share advice for sharpening your resume for the Darden application process, including how the resume fits into the overall application, tips for bringing a more personal element into the resume and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Whitney Kestner and Catie Yeidling, share advice for approaching the Darden application process, including when to apply, tips for getting organized and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, Admissions Committee members, Brett Twitty and Zoe Mayfield Boykin, share advice for approaching Darden's Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA application processes, including when to apply, tips for getting organized and more. For more insights, tips and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this podcast, we catch up with Britt Terrell. Britt is a second year student in Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, the benefits of applying Early Action, how she spent her summer, what she's looking forward to in her second year, her involvement with Darden Stories and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs, Zoe Mayfield Boykin to the podcast to talk about ways to learn more about our Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA programs. Zoe shares her thoughts on where to begin your research, how an application process can reveal a school and its values, upcoming events of potential interest and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Rick Cardenas, the CEO of Darden Restaurants. This is the fourth edition in our Signature Series — in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company — which are conversations with some of the biggest CEOs in the restaurant industry. Rick started as a bus boy at Red Lobster when he was 16 years old, and over the course of four decades he climbed the entire ladder of the company that would become Darden, rising to the chief executive role in May of 2022. He joined the podcast to talk not only about Darden's growth strategy and the role the company plays in the lives of its loyal customers, but also about his remarkable career and the lessons that restaurant employees of all types can pull from it. In this conversation, you'll find out why:Every restaurant has employees who have the ability to grow and developThe broader your experience, the better a leader you becomeAs a leader, you either play not to lose or you play to winIf you're not getting passed over for jobs, then you're not dreaming big enough As you scale, you should lean into what you knowYou don't have to sacrifice your values in order to innovateYour employees create your culture, so invest in them accordingly Register for CREATE, our event for emerging restaurateurs, by clicking here. Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.

Ann talks with Stephen Newby, professor of Music, Inaugural Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and Ambassador for The Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor University, and Robert Darden, Emeritus Professor of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media at Baylor University, Authors of the book Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch. We get some great music and Act Locally Live from Elizabeth Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mercy Ogbleba. Mercy is a second year student in Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with Mercy about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, what she's enjoyed about her first year, her advice for prospective students and more. Mercy is also VP of Admissions for the Darden African Business Organization (DABO), VP of Conference for Graduate Women in Business (GWIB), and VP of Careers for the FinTech club. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, about her journey in technology and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Brenda shares her inspiring story of entering computer science by accident, overcoming societal perceptions, and her impactful work advancing tech education in Chicago Public Schools. Together, Scott and Brenda explore pivotal topics such as access to technology, unconscious bias, the transformative power of exposure, and the role of AI in the modern era. They also discuss the significance of the Grace Hopper Celebration and its global influence on women technologists.Key Topics with TimestampsBrenda's Journey into Tech (00:49)How Brenda accidentally discovered computer science and the systemic barriers she overcame.Access, Exposure, and Opportunity (02:55)The impact of access and exposure in shaping careers and creating pathways for innovation.Breaking Gender Norms in STEM (06:40)The historical assumptions around computers being "for boys" and dispelling these myths.The Role of Luck and Preparedness (08:19)How preparedness and access create opportunities for success in technology.AI's Impact on Creativity and Knowledge (10:35)Brenda's perspective on AI as a tool, not a replacement for human ingenuity.Diversity in Tech and Creating Curricula (14:11)Encouraging creativity, diverse backgrounds, and inclusive thinking in tech education.The Ripple Effect of Representation (19:29)Representation's impact on individuals and their broader communities.Grace Hopper Celebration: Breaking Myths and Building Networks (21:33)How the conference fosters inclusivity and dispels misconceptions in tech spaces.Community and Collaboration Beyond Events (28:03)The power of year-round networks and online platforms for fostering innovation and connection.Main TakeawaysAccess and exposure are key catalysts for innovation. Brenda's journey highlights how transformative opportunities spark enduring passion and remarkable careers.Representation dispels myths. The Grace Hopper Celebration is a powerful example of visibility's impact on inspiring and sustaining individuals in tech.Diverse perspectives lead to impactful solutions. We need cross-disciplinary individuals who bring unique expertise and creativity to solve complex problems.AI should complement human creativity, not replace it. Maintaining foundational knowledge and critical thinking is essential in the age of AI.Building inclusive systems helps everyone succeed. Systemic change, such as inclusive curricula and diverse pipelines, is essential for sustainable equity in tech.Notable Quotes“The assumption was that computers were for boys. That creates the myths we have to dispel.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson“Luck is being prepared plus opportunity. How can we create luck for others?” – Scott Hanselman“If you don't take time to research reality, you perpetuate the images presented to you.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson“The highest and best use of tech is at service of people.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson“More than one thing can be true at the same time.” – Brenda Darden WilkersonResources MentionedAnitaB.org (Organization advancing women in tech): AnitaB.orgGrace Hopper Celebration (Women in tech conference): GHC.AnitaB.orgTED Talk: Sir Ken Robinson – Do Schools Kill Creativity?Grace Hopper Celebration Dates:November 4-7: Chicago, U.S.December 2-4: Bangalore, IndiaCall to ActionInterested in advancing diversity in tech or making connections with like-minded individuals?Join the AnitaB.org membership community for discussions, resources, and collaboration opportunities.Check out the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration in person or engage with their network online.These show notes were automatically generated based on the podcast transcript.