Podcasts about Darden

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jennifer Hulvey. Jennifer is the Senior Director of Financial Aid at the Darden School of Business, and she joined the Darden team after 15 years at the University of Virginia School of Law. We talk with Jennifer about her background, what she enjoys about financial aid, ways students can learn more about the financial aid process, her advice for incoming 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 Annie McCormick and Sydney Stoops. Annie and Sydney are second year students in UVA Darden's Executive MBA Class of 2025, we recently connected with them to talk more about their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden, how their mothers' examples inspired them on their MBA journeys, the challenges of pursuing an MBA while balancing family responsibilities, 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.

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Gospel singer and seven-time Grammy winner Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) hardly needs introduction. His compositions--"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)," "Jesus is the Answer," "Soon and Very Soon," and others--remain staples in modern hymnals, and he is often spoken of in the same "genius" pantheon as Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey and the Rev. James Cleveland. As the definitive biography of Crouch published to date, Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press, 2025) celebrates the many ways that his legacy indelibly changed the course of gospel and popular music. 10 Songs chosen by the authors: The Blood (Will Never Lose Its Power) I've Got Confidence My Tribute (to God be the Glory) Satisfied Bless His Holy Name Take Me Back Soon and Very Soon Bless His Holy Name Jesus is the Answer Just Like He Said He Would Robert F. Darden is Emeritus Professor of Journalism at Baylor University and the founder of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Project. He is the author of more than two dozen books and former Gospel Music Editor for Billboard magazine. Stephen M. Newby holds the Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship as Professor of Music and serves as Ambassador for Black Gospel Music Preservation at Baylor University. Caleb Zakarin is editor at the New Books Network.

In this week's MBA admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 3 activity on LiveWire; interview invites and final decisions continue to roll out for this shortened application round; next week UPenn / Wharton, Northwestern / Kellogg, IESE, MIT / Sloan, Yale SOM, Minnesota / Carlson, Columbia, Washington / Foster, UCLA / Anderson and Washington / Olin are scheduled to release final decisions. Graham noted a new Clear Admit promotion, where for every new entry we receive on DecisionWire, that maps out a candidate's entire application journey, Clear Admit will donate $10 to the Forte Foundation. Graham then highlighted Clear Admit's MBA admissions fair in Boston, on Wednesday. This event includes panel discussions, one of which is focused on Consulting hiring and is led by Bain. Twenty-four of the top 25 U.S.-based MBA programs are planning to attend, along with London Business School. Signups for this event are here: https://bit.ly/mbafair2025 The remainder of Application Overview events series will then be hosted, virtually, on May 20 and 21. Signups for those events are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Graham noted two articles recently published on Clear Admit. The first covers the broad topic regarding what you can do with an MBA, looking at post MBA careers. The second article is a deep-dive research piece that examines placement statistics of the top MBA programs, for those seeking an MBA for their entrepreneurial ambitions. It's no surprise that Harvard and Stanford top the list of programs that future entrepreneurs join. Graham highlighted three Real Humans alumni spotlights, alums from HEC / Paris who established a Search Fund, Washington / Olin working at Applied Materials, and Ohio State / Fisher working at Bank of America. Finally, Graham discussed a forthcoming podcast featuring the leader of career services at Georgetown / McDonough. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries and one DecisionWire entry: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is an engineer who is now working in the renewable energy space. They have a 3.57 GPA and need to retake the GRE. This week's second MBA candidate is from Canada, and is also an engineer, working in Toronto. They have nine years of experience, and a 337 GRE. The final MBA candidate is deciding between Cornell / Johnson, UVA / Darden and Michigan / Ross, and is seeking a career in investment banking. 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 two students in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, Ben Gustafson and Alexa Bartels. Ben and Alexa were recently elected President and Executive Vice President, respectively, of the Darden Student Association (DSA), and we talk with them about their MBA journeys, what attracted them to their leadership roles, their plans for the DSA 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 episode of the podcast, Brett Twitty and Zoe Mayfield Boykin discuss the recent shift to rolling admissions for UVA Darden's Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA programs. They talk about the reason for this shift, the benefits to applicants, the decision timeline for the rolling period, their 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.

Eva Pilgrim joins the squad to tell us all about her brand new podcast, "What Happened To Holly Bobo?" Now available on all major podcast platforms!Holly Bobo went missing on April 13, 2011 from her home in Darden, TN. Her community came out in force to help find her, but very little was known about her disappearance at the time. Unfortunately her remains were located 3 years later. Her death was ruled a homicide when a gunshot to the back of her head was discovered. Dylan Adams, Zach Adams and Jason Autry were charged with kidnapping, rape and murder. This case is complicated and has had many twists and turns. Jason Autry has recanted his testimony implicating Zach Adams, which may call into his conviction into question. Eva Pilgrim joins the squad to tell us all about her brand new podcast, "What Happened To Holly Bobo?" Now available on all major podcast platforms!Audio credit: ABC Audio and 20/20What Happened To Holly Bobo? on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/208NN92WyN2ORdBwO1l8gT?si=668ead5e50df4847Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get extra perks?https://buymeacoffee.com/truecrimesquadLooking for extra content?https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesquad*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

During this episode, we catch up with three UVA Darden Full-Time MBA students – Catie Nolan (Class of 2026), Matt Cunningham (Class of 2025), and Tom Alappat (Class of 2025) – to talk about their recent experience competing in private market case competitions. Catie competed in the Venture Capital Investment Competition with 5 other Darden students and placed 2nd at regionals. Matt and Tom competed in the Cornell Case Competition for Family Ownership with 2 other Darden students and placed 3rd overall. 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.

On this episode of the podcast, we are excited to share a recent webinar about the second year, and more specifically, the elective experience, of the Executive MBA program. During the first 10 minutes of the episode, Managing Director of Admissions Brett Twitty shares insights about how electives fit into the program's overall structure and design. Then current students from the Executive MBA Class of 2025 join to discuss highlights from the second year, how they choose their electives, their favorite elective, their advice for incoming 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 Carissa Sanchez. Carissa is a graduate in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2020 and currently works as an Investment Associate for Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, an impact-driven venture capital firm focused on investing in Indigenous and Native American businesses. We talk with Carissa about her journey to Darden, how her career has progressed since graduation, what led her to the venture capital industry 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.

On this episode of the podcast, we are excited to share a recent webinar about the first year of the Executive MBA program. During the first 15 minutes of the episode, Managing Director of Admissions Brett Twitty shares insights about the structure and design of the program. Then current students from both the Executive MBA Classes of 2025 and 2026 join to discuss highlights from the first year, their favorite class, how they juggle work, life and school, their advice for incoming 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 week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 3 activity on LiveWire; interview invites are now starting to roll out for this shortened application round. Next week Harvard and UPenn / Wharton have deadlines for their deferred admissions programs. Graham noted Clear Admit's Application Overview May series of events. These online events will be hosted on May 6 and 7, and May 20 and 21. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Sandwiched in the middle of these events is Clear Admit's MBA admissions fair in Boston, on May 14th. This event includes panel discussions, one of which is focused on Consulting hiring and is led by Bain. Twenty-four of the top 25 U.S.-based MBA programs are planning to attend, along with London Business School. Signups for this event are here: https://bit.ly/mbafair2025 Graham noted a recently published article on Clear Admit that focuses on three alumni from Dartmouth / Tuck who are focusing on areas of social impact. This does help illustrate the broad relevance and impact of a top tier MBA. Graham highlighted three Real Humans alumni spotlights, alums from Maryland / Smith working at JPMorgan Chase, Harvard working at Disney+, and Yale SOM working at Microsoft. Finally, we discussed two late-arriving 2024 career reports, from UCLA / Anderson and USC / Marshall. Both programs are showing similar trends that we have seen from other top programs this season. This includes a slight dip in the percentage of those who have offers, that were seeking jobs. Both programs do show some very similar statistics, overall. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected one ApplyWire entry and two DecisionWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate has an undergraduate degree in accounting, a master's in accounting, and is now pursuing a master's in finance, part-time, while looking at MBA programs. This led to a discussion on the dangers of being considered a degree-collector. This week's second MBA candidate is choosing between UVA / Darden or waiting a year to reapply. They are seeking a career in consulting. The final MBA candidate is choosing between INSEAD and NYU / Stern's one-year Tech MBA. 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 special edition of the podcast, we are excited to share another installment from our ongoing Women@Darden event series featuring Carolyn Miles (MBA '88). Career-wise, Carolyn Miles (MBA '88) has seemingly done it all. She's worked in corporate America for a Fortune 500 company, been an entrepreneur overseas, taught in higher education, and served as CEO for a global NGO. Now, she's back in Charlottesville, having completed a term as the Interim President of the Darden School Foundation, and continuing to serve as the John Alden Purinton Jr. Professor of Practice and senior adviser to the dean helping the school implement its ambitious 2030 sustainability goals. The Women@Darden event series is hosted by Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions Dawna Clarke. 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 podcast, we are excited to share another installment from our ongoing Women@Darden event series featuring Carolyn Miles (MBA '88). Career-wise, Carolyn Miles (MBA '88) has seemingly done it all. She's worked in corporate America for a Fortune 500 company, been an entrepreneur overseas, taught in higher education, and served as CEO for a global NGO. Now, she's back in Charlottesville, having completed a term as the Interim President of the Darden School Foundation, and continuing to serve as the John Alden Purinton Jr. Professor of Practice and senior adviser to the dean helping the school implement its ambitious 2030 sustainability goals. The Women@Darden event series is hosted by Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions Dawna Clarke. 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, we will discuss "A Peculiar Legacy" with novelist Rashid Darden. A Peculiar Legacy is part contemporary fiction and historical fiction. It's the story of a Black community in the District of Columbia called Slope that gathers in silence every Sunday, without the presence of a Pastor, in silent prayer, with occasional vocal ministry from among themselves. Rashid Darden is an award-winning, best-selling novelist of the urban LGBT experience, a seasoned leader of Black fraternal movements and nonprofit organizations, and a professional educator in alternative schools. He is local to the District of Columbia and Conway, North Carolina.

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 3 activity on LiveWire; interview invites are now starting to roll out for this shortened application round. Graham then announced the recent partnership Clear Admit has now established with Leland, which will now become our partner for MBA admissions coaching, test prep, and career counseling. Graham noted Clear Admit's Application Overview May series of events. These online events will be hosted on May 6 and 7, and May 20 and 21. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Sandwiched in the middle of these events is Clear Admit's MBA admissions fair in Boston, on May 14th. Twenty-four of the top 25 U.S.-based MBA programs are planning to attend, along with London Business School. Signups for this event are here: https://bit.ly/mbafair2025 Graham noted a Clear Admit admissions tip focused on what candidates need to do, if they were not able to secure admissions at the targeted MBA programs. Graham then highlighted two recent articles from Clear Admit that focus on NYU / Stern's new dean, and UPenn / Wharton's new AI major. We then discussed the recent publication of 2025 US News's rankings, which led to a discussion on their overall methodology. Graham highlighted four Real Humans alumni spotlights, alums from IMD working at Johnson & Johnson, Cornell / Johnson working at Elephant Energy, Vanderbilt / Owen working at Amazon, and London Business School working as an entrepreneur. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected one ApplyWire entry and two DecisionWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is clearly non-traditional; for that reason, we discussed some of the approaches that non-traditional candidates need to pursue, including a strong focus on “why MBA” and their goals. This week's second MBA candidate is choosing between Berkeley / Haas and Northwestern / Kellogg's MBAi. They want to do product management in tech, in Texas. The final MBA candidate is choosing between UVA / Darden and NYU / Stern. They have a full-ride scholarship at both and want to purse MBB consulting. This episode was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia 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 Alys Herbert. Alys is a first year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and she is the new VP, Academics for the Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) student organization, VP, Careers for the Darden Technology Club, as well as a Forte Ambassador. We talk with Alys about her decision to pursue an MBA, what she has enjoyed about her first year, her work as a Gender Equity Rep for Section A, her plans for her summer internship 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 Aman Dar. Aman recently completed Darden's Part-Time MBA program, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, how his career goals evolved during the program, his favorite memory from the 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.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Ben and Paige Foote. Ben is a second year student in Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2025, and he and his wife Paige, a registered dietitian and athlete, have a venture called Noogs, whose signature product is a gummy sports chew with a sour coating, loaded with electrolytes and nutrients needed by endurance athletes on the go. We talk with Ben and Paige about the inspiration for their venture, how Darden has helped them grow Noogs, their participation in Darden's Venture Capital Investment Competition and the UVA Venture Capital Conference, what's next for Noogs 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.

During this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Laura Bordoni. Laura is a member of the Darden faculty, and she leads the Experiential Learning course, a six-credit course that takes place during the second half of the first year and the first half of the second year of the Executive MBA program. We talk with Laura about her background, what she enjoys about the Experiential Learning course, her goals for the course, some of the highlights from this year's course 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 Lucy Alexander. Lucy is a graduate in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2001, and she currently works for Astra Zeneca as Executive Director, Head of Lean Digital Intelligence, Global Supply Chain & Strategy. We talk with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, how her career has unfolded and developed, her favorite memory from her time at Darden 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 Ramy Stephanos. Ramy is a second year student in UVA Darden's Executive MBA Class of 2025, and we talk with him about his decision pursue an MBA, what attracted him to Darden's Executive MBA program, how his global residencies have enhanced his program experience, his thoughts on the best time to start your MBA 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.

Episode Overview In this episode, John is joined by Gene Darden, a seasoned real estate leader navigating the ups and downs of a shifting market. Gene opens up about his journey of reinvention—from nearly going bankrupt to rebuilding a leaner, smarter business model. Together, they dive deep into economic indicators, real estate strategy, consumer trends, and the critical role of leadership and adaptability in uncertain times. Whether you're a seasoned agent or navigating your first downturn, this conversation delivers invaluable insight into what it takes to survive—and thrive—in today's market. Key Topics Covered Reinvention Through Market Shifts Why scaling up in a boom is easy—but scaling down quickly is critical. Lessons learned from holding on too long to past opportunities. The importance of agility and understanding when to pivot. Understanding Economic Indicators How bond markets, labor trends, and buyer behaviors impact real estate decisions. The role of adjustable-rate mortgages in Florida's inventory spike. Real examples of price corrections in waterfront markets. Strategy Over Sales The death of the CMA: Why agents must go beyond comps to win listings. How to build pricing conversations around current realities, not past highs. Understanding seller psychology and motivating based on financial strategy. The New Era of Real Estate Agents Why agents must shift from glam and social to substance and strategy. Understanding 20%, 1%, and 0.1% level advice and how it applies to sellers. The gap between knowledge and execution—and how to collapse time through better preparation. Multi-Market Mastery How Gene is building business in both Alabama and Florida by leveraging team support. The difference in conversations between local buyers and investment-minded clients. Using data and AI to understand where the money is moving from and to. Consumer Behavior and AI's Impact How tools like ChatGPT are informing today's buyers and sellers. What agents must do to stay ahead of increasingly educated clients. The irreplaceable value of personalized strategy and relationship-building. Building for the Future with PLACE Gene's five-year plan to scale with PLACE and eventually exit. Why bringing in a strategic partner helps with growth, systems, and team leadership. How ancillary services like mortgage align with long-term scalability. Resources Mentioned PLACE – A platform for top-producing teams to scale and sell. ListTrac – For tracking listing views and market interest by location. Area Pro / LandVoice – Tools for prospecting, data gathering, and lead generation. Dan Heath – “Upstream” & “Reset” – Books on problem-solving and aligning with real goals. Valuetainment / PBD Podcast – Gene's go-to for economic and business insights. Grok / ChatGPT – AI tools to boost research, prep, and agent productivity. “You've got to be able to tell people what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear.” – Gene Darden   Connect with Us: Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 2 activity on LiveWire; UNC / Kenan Flagler, Yale SOM and Georgetown / McDonough were among the top MBA programs scheduled to release Round 2 decisions last week. For this upcoming week, IESE, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Columbia, Chicago / Booth, Berkeley / Haas, UCLA / Anderson, Texas / McCombs, Washington / Foster, Boston College / Carroll, Michigan State / Broad, Imperial College and London Business School are releasing their final decisions. Graham highlighted the Spring Survey that Clear Admit conducts each season. These surveys are important to understand the decisions of each applicant cohort. Here is the link for this season's survey: https://bit.ly/casurvey25 Graham noted that we have now nearly finalized the line-up for our Application Overview series of virtual events in May. These events will be hosted on May 6 and 7, and May 20 and 21. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Sandwiched in the middle of these events is Clear Admit's MBA admissions fair in Boston, on May 14th. Twenty-four of the top 25 U.S.-based MBA programs are planning to attend. Signups for this event are here: https://bit.ly/mbafair2025 May truly kicks off the new season of MBA admissions at Clear Admit! Graham mentioned a recently published admissions tip that offers a primer on the Executive Assessment test. This article is a result of the queries we are seeing on the Ask Clear Admit AI bot tool. Graham then highlighted a Real Humans alumni spotlight, an alum from NYU / Stern working at PepsiCo. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three DecisionWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate is choosing between Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, and UVA / Darden. They want to work in consulting on the west coast after business school. This week's second MBA candidate is choosing between Chicago / Booth's EMBA program and Cambridge / Judge's full-time program. They are from Japan and wish to begin a career in the United States. The final MBA candidate is deciding between Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, and Michigan / Ross. They want to work in tech in New York City. They have a $100k scholarship offer from Ross, and a $30k offer from Johnson. 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!

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso start by talking about Alicia's recent trip to Atlanta, where she visited Zaxby's headquarters and learned about how the fast-casual chain is preparing for a big growth push; stay tuned for Alicia's story in the coming weeks. Then they discuss Yum's partnership with Nvidia, which will fuel the restaurant company's push into artificial intelligence. They also talk about plummeting consumer sentiment and what it could mean for restaurant chains in 2025. And in this week's extra serving, managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister joins to talk about Darden's most recent earnings report, where the full-service giant is expressing optimism even as most casual-dining chains struggle. For more on these stories: Yum Brands partners with Nvidia to accelerate AI technologies across its global systemDarden tests Uber Direct delivery at Cheddar's Scratch KitchenMore consumers are trimming their restaurant budgets than they were last year

Erin F. Darden is a former attorney turned relationship coach and emotional intelligence expert, dedicated to helping women transform their relationships by first transforming themselves. With a background in law and conflict resolution, Erin deeply understands the complexities of communication, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics. She now uses her expertise to empower women with the tools they need to cultivate healthy, fulfilling, and emotionally intelligent relationships—whether they are single, dating, or in long-term partnerships. Through her coaching programs, workshops, and community initiatives, Erin helps women develop self-awareness, master communication skills, and break free from toxic relationship patterns. Her approach is rooted in emotional intelligence, helping women set boundaries, communicate their needs effectively, and build deeper connections based on mutual understanding and respect. Erin is the founder of The Perfect Partnership Membership Community, a supportive space where women can embark on a journey of personal growth and relationship transformation. She also hosts live coaching sessions, interactive Q&As, and curated workshops to guide women in becoming the best version of themselves—so they can attract, maintain, and thrive in healthy relationships. https://www.erinfdarden.com https://www.instagram.com/erinfdarden https://www.tiktok.com/@erinfdarden      

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Emily Anthony. Emily is a graduate in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2023, and she currently works for Dick's Sporting Goods in their Real Estate Strategy & Operations area. We talk with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, how her career goals evolved during her time in Charlottesville, how time at Darden has been helpful to her at Dick's, 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 Hieu Le. Hieu recently completed Darden's Part-Time MBA program, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, the impact of his time at Darden, how his career goals evolved during the program, his 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.

Silicon Valley is all about innovation, but for some, it's the heart of the Iranian diaspora. Today, keeping the traditions of Persian music. Then, we visit a local theatre company that incubates plays from under-represented artists. And, our very own Jeneé Darden is launching a new arts program! Keeping Persian music alive, one note at a time 3Girls Theatre showcases emerging women+ playwrights over the age of 40 Introducing "The Sights + Sounds Show with Jeneé Darden"

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Sterling Dixon and Alberto Ramirez. Sterling and Alberto are first year students in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and they are also members of the Student Admissions Committee. We talk with Sterling and Alberto about their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden, what attracted them to serving on the Student Admissions Committee, what they enjoy about connecting with 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 Evan Artley. Evan recently completed UVA Darden's Part-Time MBA program, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what attracted him to being in Darden's first class of Part-Time MBA students, how he determined how fast he wanted to complete the program, his favorite memory from the 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.

“Crosscurrents” Host Hana Baba interviews "Sights + Sounds" Host Jenee Darden about her journalism career and plans for her new one-hour art show.

During this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Mel Phillips. Mel is a first year student in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2026, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, highlights from his first 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.

During this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Matt Bartles. Matt is a second year student in our Executive MBA Class of 2025, and we talk with him about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, how the program has helped him as he launched his business, his 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.

Since 2001, Gregory Fairchild has taught strategic management, entrepreneurship, and ethics in Darden's MBA and Executive Education programs. He has received several awards for teaching excellence at the Darden School and serves as the Dean and CEO of UVA Northern Virginia. He joins us today to talk about his leadership in expanding UVA's presence in Northern Virginia and to celebrate the grand opening of UVA Northern Virginia.

On this episode of Todd Talks, Todd Still sits down with Robert Darden and Stephen Newby to discuss the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor, their upcoming work Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch, and much more!

In this special edition of the podcast, we are excited to share another installment from our ongoing Women@Darden event series featuring Mandy Lozano (MBA '09). Lozano is a Darden Foundation Board of Trustees member, and, in this wide-ranging conversation, she offers insights about her experience at Darden as well as lessons learned from her over 15 years working in large manufacturing, consumer goods, and retail industries. The Women@Darden event series is hosted by Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke. 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 podcast, we are excited to share another installment from our ongoing Women@Darden event series featuring Mandy Lozano (MBA '09). Lozano is a Darden Foundation Board of Trustees member, and, in this wide-ranging conversation, she offers insights about her experience at Darden as well as lessons learned from her over 15 years working in large manufacturing, consumer goods, and retail industries. The Women@Darden event series is hosted by Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke. 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 Adair Maynard. Adair a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2025. Adair is the President of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club, and she also has a venture – Memorial Tribute Legacy LLC. We talk with Adair about her background, her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, how her time at Darden has helped her develop her start-up, her advice for prospective students and more.

How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway's bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley 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

How are discounts boosting Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants? And how did an activist investor lift government contractor KBR? Plus, why did Berkshire Hathaway's bets boost three companies? Host Karen Langley 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

Episode 479: Neal and Toby break down the teamsters going on strike against Amazon, impacting facilities in seven states less than a week before Christmas. Next up, MrBeast's competition show comes to Amazon Prime Video that reportedly costs $100 million to make. Then, Darden restaraunts are making money and why is NBA viewership down? Finally headlines you need to know on this fine Friday. Build your Range Rover Sport at landroverusa.com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices