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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 Chicago / Booth and Imperial Business School are scheduled to release final decisions. Graham noted the 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 highlighted the remainder of Application Overview events series that will be hosted this week on Tuesday (Berkeley / Haas, UVA / Darden, Washington / Foster, UNC / Kenan Flagler, and Georgia Tech / Scheller) and Wednesday (Columbia, Stanford, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM, and Texas / Austin). Signups for those events are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Graham also mentioned an event on Thursday for London Business School's One Year MBA program. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/lbs1year Graham noted a deep-dive analysis article on MBA tech career placements for the most recent graduating classes. Not surprisingly, Big Tech placement has dropped off at most top MBA programs. Graham highlighted two Real Humans alumni spotlights, alums from Duke / Fuqua working at EY-Parthenon, and UCLA / Anderson working at Google. Finally, Graham noted the recently recorded podcast featuring the leader of career services at Georgetown / McDonough, talking about the triple jump - changing industries, functions and geographies. 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 works in investment banking and is from Ghana. They have a 325 GRE score. This week's second MBA candidate is from Argentina and appears to have a very interesting profile, but their GRE score of 309 is going to be an issue. They plan to retake. We also think they should reconsider their school targeting. The final MBA candidate is deciding between Chicago / Booth and Michigan / Ross, with scholarship. This episode was recorded in Boston, USA 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 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 week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the U.S. election, and the potential impacts of a new Trump administration. Graham highlighted the webinar series for deferred admissions candidates, which continues on Wednesday, November 13 with Berkeley / Haas, CMU / Tepper, UVA / Darden and Stanford. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/cadefermba Graham also noted the upcoming webinar series for Masters in Management programs, which begins on December 3, signups are here: https://bit.ly/camim24 Graham then shared a recently published report from Forte Foundation, which illustrates the continued efforts of the MBA industry to move to gender parity. Graham then noted three admissions tips, two focused on the MBA interview process (questions to ask your interviewer, and thank you notes), and the third focused on potential admissions mistakes to avoid. We then discussed four Real Humans stories, focused on MBA students at Yale SOM, IESE, Northwestern / Kellogg and NYU / Stern, and two MBA Class of 2026 profiles, from Columbia and Northwestern / Kellogg. We then discussed activity on MBA LiveWire; for this upcoming week, Michigan State / Broad, INSEAD, Minnesota / Carlson and Ohio State / Fisher are scheduled to release Round 1 decisions. 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 from South Asia and has a GMAT score of 720. We are worried about the impact of their low GPA. They do appear to have interesting work experience and additional activities, so we are hoping adcom can look past their GPA. This week's second MBA candidate is a military candidate with a super GPA from a military academy. We are concerned that their lower GRE score is not truly reflective of their overall profile. The final MBA candidate has a 331 GRE score and a 3.98 GPA! They also appear to have interesting work experience and several significant activities outside of work. They are aiming high with their target programs, but this makes sense. 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 week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by reviewing the latest MBA application deadlines and interview releases. We are still seeing Round 1 interview invites on MBA LiveWire continuing to roll out for Berkeley / Haas, Stanford, Cornell / Johnson, and several other programs; INSEAD is scheduled to release its Round 1 decision next week. Graham highlighted the second deferred admissions event that Clear Admit is hosting this upcoming Wednesday, which includes Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Yale SOM and CMU / Tepper. Signup for the event here: https://bit.ly/declearadmit Clear Admit is also hosting its first events for Masters in Management programs on November 29 and December 6th. Schools participating in those events include Chicago / Booth, Michigan / Ross, CMU / Tepper, Northwestern / Kellogg, Georgetown / McDonough, Emory / Goizuetta, Duke / Fuqua and Notre Dame / Mendoza. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/clearadmitmim We then had a discussion on the impact of the Forte Foundation on female enrollment in top MBA programs. New data reveals that in 58 leading MBA programs, female enrollment is now averaging 42%. We also know that at some of the very top programs, that number rises to above 50%. This is an impressive leap forward from the 30% we were seeing 20 years ago. Some great and important work has been done in this area. Graham then highlighted three Real Humans pieces, from Cambridge / Judge, Notre Dame / Mendoza and NYU / Stern. Hearing directly from students at these programs is a great way to learn more about the culture of these programs. We then discussed three recently published employment reports, from Georgetown / McDonough, Duke / Fuqua and Emory / Goizueta. Consulting still appears to be the key industry for placements, which also helps drive up the overall median salaries to record levels at these programs. Graham then mentioned our ongoing fall survey for MBA applicants, which will allow MBA programs to better understand candidates' communication preferences, interest in sustainability, and international business. You can access the survey here: https://bit.ly/clearadmitfallsurvey For this week, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries for the candidate profile review portion of the show: This week's first MBA admissions candidate has a great GPA of 3.93 and was top of their class. Their GRE score is also decent, at 326. They are a software engineer from India, so they will be potentially considered over-represented, which may present additional challenges as they target round 2. Outside of work, they have a passion for fine art, which may help differentiate their profile. This week's second MBA candidate is also from India, and has a super GMAT of 760. They have worked in digital marketing, with great success. They are also very active outside of work, with several different activities, including classical singing. They did apply in Round 1, and have interview invites for all the programs they have targeted. They are now considering their Round 2 strategy. We finished this podcast episode with a short discussion on speculating patterns for the release of interview invite decisions, for those MBA programs which release decisions over several weeks. This episode was recorded in Cornwall, England and Paris, France. It was produced and engineered in Philadelphia, USA by Dennis Crowley. Please remember to rate and review this podcast wherever you listen and to 'stay safe everybody'!

Are you a woman looking for more opportunities but feeling held back by barriers of equal pay, underrepresentation, and biases? Don't feel alone — join Tiffany Grant and Elissa Sangster in this enlightening discussion as they discuss the importance of women championing for themselves in the workplace. Gain insight on building resources for yourself, set goals and create a development plan, ask superiors for support, and be proactive about successes. Plus, hear about the Forte Foundation's mission to get more women into business leadership roles with programs designed specifically to promote gender equity. Get inspired to take control of your career and fight for equal pay! About Our Guest Elissa Sangster serves as CEO of Forté Foundation and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. There she oversaw all activities related to the full-time McCombs MBA program, including marketing, admissions, student services, and alumni relations. Before McCombs, Elissa was Assistant Director of the MBA Program at Texas A&M University's Mays School of Business. Visit the website: https://www.fortefoundation.org/ Facebook: Forte Foundation Instagram: @fortefoundation LinkedIn: Forte Foundation Connect with Tiffany Visit our site: https://moneytalkwitht.com Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant

We're back this week with another episode of WireTaps, and Alex and Graham get the show started with their usual discussion of activity on LiveWire.  While the LiveWire updates have slowed down as the 2022-23 admissions season comes to its end, there was a little movement on the Chicago Booth waitlist last week. Graham then shifted gears to highlight two events Clear Admit is hosting. The first is a Real Humans event which brings students and alums together to discuss their experiences with candidates. This event includes students and alumni from UPenn / Wharton, NYU / Stern, MIT / Sloan, Michigan / Ross and Dartmouth / Tuck.  It will be held this Tuesday, June 20th and you can still signup here: https://bit.ly/realhumansmba The second is a set of events focused on MBA admissions essay insights, to be hosted on four consecutive Wednesdays beginning July 12th, where leading MBA programs will discuss each of their admissions essays. This is a very popular series, signups are here: https://bit.ly/cambaessay  Graham then shared insights from four Real Humans Alumni stories: an Indiana / Kelley grad at Deloitte, an LBS grad at Bain, a Rice / Jones grad at Goldman Sachs and a Washington / Foster grad at Amazon. Graham also mentioned two admissions tips that were recently published, one focused on understanding the campus and facilities of the different MBA programs, and the second which helps candidates select which MBA programs to target. On a more sombre note, Alex and Graham acknowledged the recent passing of Laurie Hietanen (Stewart) who had been a leading admissions professional at CMU / Tepper, and then went on to work at the Forte Foundation. Laurie was simply a great human being, and will be missed by many in the admissions industry. As with every WireTaps episode, Alex and Graham tackled three candidate profile reviews, drawn this week from recent ApplyWire entries: This week's first candidate has a very strong profile all around. While their 680 on the GMAT is below average, they took the test without any preparation, and plan to retake before applying. Alex and Graham think that with a strong score, this applicant really should be targeting the very best programs in Round 1. Stanford would be at the top of the list, for example. A lot of their work has been focused on climate issues and their one concern (that they haven't worked at an 'elite' firm) is unfounded. Up next, candidate #2 is from India, with a super GRE of 335. They work for an MBB firm, supporting their front office work. They want to use the MBA to get them to Texas, and transition to the front office within the same firm. They also want to gain some scholarship money to help defray the costs. They will need to target the first round, and spread their list of target programs over a wide spectrum of tiers. Our final candidate is from Nigeria, now working in London, with another great GRE score of 332. They have five years of experience, but are 32 years old. They are targeting the very best programs, so as an older candidate, fit will be quite an important issue to address. Alex and Graham were also puzzled at the difference between their age and years of work experience, concluding that they may well have a PhD or additional post-graduate coursework already. 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!

Another week, another Wiretaps!  As usual, this episode begins with Alex and Graham discussing activity on LiveWire (which is now slowing down as the 2022-23 admissions season gets closer to its end). Next week, Chicago / Booth will be releasing its decisions for its Booth Scholars program. Graham highlighted two events Clear Admit is hosting: The first is a 'Real Humans' event which brings students and alums together to discuss their experiences with candidates. It will be held on June 20 at 12 pm ET, and you can signup here: https://bit.ly/realhumansmba The second is a set of events focused on MBA admissions essay insights, where leading MBA programs will discuss each of their admissions essays. This is a very popular series, signups are here: https://bit.ly/cambaessay In broader industry news, Graham highlighted a piece that looks at Forte Foundation's recently published research into gender pay gaps for MBA students. It appears that the boost someone gets from the MBA is not dependent on their gender, but women still start from a lower base. Graham then noted two Real Humans Alumni Stories: a Georgetown / McDonough grad at McKinsey, and an INSEAD grad at Amazon. Graham and Alex then had two pretty interesting discussions: one on the recent announcement of the shorter form GRE, and the other on the announcement from Columbia about eliminating their Early Decision round, and moving to a more-standard three rounds of admissions. As always, this episode of WireTaps includes three reviews of candidates.  This week's applicants are drawn from three different ApplyWire entries: This week's first candidate works in asset management and has a strong GMAT (760), but will only have three years of experience upon matriculation, if they apply this upcoming season. This led to a discussion regarding whether this season makes sense, or should they wait for another year. The second candidate featured in this episode is a data scientist from India, with a very poor undergraduate record (due to ill health). Their GMAT is decent (710, 51 quant), but Alex and Graham think it might make sense to try to boost the score further. And even with a higher score, it could still be prudent to undertake some more remedial work (Business Fundamentals, MBA Math, or equivalent). Of course, Alex and Graham are assuming this candidate's work experience is strong. They also have some additional non-profit experience to share. Candidate #3 is also from India, and appears to have a strong marketing background, which includes several awards for campaigns they have developed. Their numbers are decent, but not outstanding. Their goals are in the streaming space, whether in the U.S. or in Europe. They also have two years of volunteer experience. Like the second candidate, they should target the first rounds, where they can. This episode was recorded in Cornwall, England and Paris, France. It was produced and engineered in 'always sunny' Philadelphia by Dennis Crowley. Please remember to rate and review this podcast wherever you listen and to 'stay safe everybody'!

Savita Subramanian, Head of US Equity & Quantitative Strategy at Bank of America, discusses raising her year-end price target on the S&P 500 and her bull case for stocks. Dan Ko, Senior Principal & Portfolio Manager at Eagle Point Credit Management, talks about defaults and downgrades in the leveraged loans space. Thomas Perfumo, Head of Strategy at Kraken, shares his thoughts on crypto investing and regulation. Elissa Sangster, CEO at Forte Foundation, looks at the MBA pay and promotions gap. And We Drive to the Close with Brian Frank, CIO at Frank Capital Partners. Hosts: Matt Miller and Jess Menton. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savita Subramanian, Head of US Equity & Quantitative Strategy at Bank of America, discusses raising her year-end price target on the S&P 500 and her bull case for stocks. Dan Ko, Senior Principal & Portfolio Manager at Eagle Point Credit Management, talks about defaults and downgrades in the leveraged loans space. Thomas Perfumo, Head of Strategy at Kraken, shares his thoughts on crypto investing and regulation. Elissa Sangster, CEO at Forte Foundation, looks at the MBA pay and promotions gap. And We Drive to the Close with Brian Frank, CIO at Frank Capital Partners. Hosts: Matt Miller and Jess Menton. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline, Maria and John discuss the latest Forte Foundation study on the gender gap and why it persists

Lyle Himebaugh, co-founder at Granite Group Advisors, joins the show to discuss his money management strategies as the year closes amid varying economic headwinds. Elissa Sangster, CEO at Forte Foundation, joins the show to discuss women's enrollment in MBA programs. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior E-Commerce Analyst Poonam Goyal joins to discuss Black Friday shoppers and retail strength. Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist at Quill Intelligence, discusses this week's Fed Minutes, what she expects at the next FOMC meeting and outlook for interest rate hikes. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Carol Massar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A peek into what change the Forte Foundation is implementing [Show Summary] In honor of Admissions Straight Talk's 10th anniversary episode, our first ever guest is back. Elissa Sangster is the CEO of the Forte Foundation which is at the forefront of increasing female representation in the business world - from the classroom to the workforce.  Interview with Elissa Sangster, CEO of the Forte Foundation [Show Notes] Thanks for joining me for the 463rd episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I love hosting Admissions Straight Talk because of the fascinating guests I'm privileged to talk to. But today's show is extra special. It marks Admissions Straight Talk's 10th anniversary. The first show aired on March 29th, 2012, almost exactly 10 years ago.  So, first I have to thank you, our listeners for tuning in and sharing your valuable time and attention with me and our guests. I also have to thank the guests who share their time, experience, and expertise with you and me during the interview.  And one of the people I have to give extra thanks to today is our guest Elissa Sangster. Elissa was willing to be Admissions Straight Talk's first guest when there was no track record, no stats to report, no download numbers. Today, I can talk to prospective guests about our 650,000 total downloads, but I couldn't 10 years ago when Elissa first said yes. So thank you again, Elissa. That's why this show is special to me.  This show should be special to you because of Elissa's critical role as head of the Forte Foundation, which has made enormous strides in increasing women's representation in business school and business through her profound insider's knowledge of the business school and professional world. Elissa earned her MBA at Texas A&M's Mays Business School in 1994, and immediately became the Assistant Director of its MBA program. She moved to UT Austin in 1997, where she served in different roles, including the Assistant Dean and Director of McCombs' MBA program. In 2004, she became the first Director of Forte Foundation, a consortium of business schools and companies working to increase the number of women in business leadership roles. She's been successfully running and growing Forte Foundation ever since.  Can you give a background on the Forte Foundation and its growth? [2:47] Sure, absolutely. We started back in 2001 when there was a research study being done by Catalyst. A lot of business schools and companies were looking at women's advancement into business school and into business leadership positions and corporations and there was grave concern about what was holding women back. So the research came out with a study that we then built into a business plan for an organization. That's really where the launch of Forte began. That was in about 2001, and then in 2002, we held our first event which was a series of MBA forums. We had five of them in 2002 and really continued to grow. I came on board full-time in 2004 as the first full-time employee of the organization. As you said, that's kind of been the history, and here we are today in 2022. We're really excited to see where we go from here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12wKC2JrglE Can you give an overview of the programs for women in college considering a business career at this point in time? [3:51] College has been a relatively newer part of our programming and by newer, I would say the last eight or so years. We've been developing relationships with college women and college campuses, knowing that it's important to be really thinking about how to prepare for a business career and business school early on. You really need to have those critical conversations in college because college women are thinking about their futures yet many of them are not business majors. We offer programming around that. We have a conference coming up next week, College to Business Leadership. We also have a program right before that called Candid Conversations t...

H@H: Ep 49 – Nuhamin Woldermariam ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuhamin/ ) joins host, Paulina Lee ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulinalee/ ) on this week’s episode of Here@Haas. Nuhamin, shares her journey from Ethiopia to Chicago and finally to the Bay Area. She also discusses her pivot from accounting to recruiting to consulting and finding her current career working in Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at LinkedIn. Other themes in the episode are the Black experience in America and Corporate America, corporate culture, allyship, privilege and creating boundaries for yourself. Nuhamin also shares the importance of finding a workplace that allows you to be your true self,  “I always have a really hard time not being genuine. And I remember in a longer conversation, he ended up telling me this is a really great value to have in life. But it's not going to help you be great at this company and you are not going to succeed. I just remember looking at him and I said, ‘yeah, that's not gonna work for me.’” Nuhamin on how DEI has evolved over the past year: “I've been fortunate to sit in rooms with some of our leadership to see them with my own eyes and hear them say, we want to see real change and we're willing to do whatever it takes. And it's not just for show, these conversations are happening internally. It's really cool because they're also pushing us. So we get to push ourselves even further.” Nuhamin’s advice for our newest Haasies: “Enter Haas with a blank canvas. I went in with a perspective of this is going to be a great experience, but I already have really good friends. And so I'm not really trying to make besties here. And I ended up making some of my best friends through the program and it took some time for me to become open.” *Resources* * LinkedIn’s Allyship Academy ( https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/busting-three-common-myths-allyship-stephanie-loader/ ) * Forte Foundation ( http://www.fortefoundation.org/site/PageServer ) * All About Love by Bell Hooks ( https://www.marcusbooks.com/book/9780060959470 ) * Unlocking Us by Brene Brown ( https://brenebrown.com/podcast/introducing-unlocking-us/ ) * Better Allies ( https://betterallies.com/ ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/here-at-haas/donations

Diversity and Inclusion are critical levers of business success yet too few companies are driving real impact. Today we explore tangible strategies to maximize the benefit on Customer Experience loyalty and tactics to drive diversity and inclusion in every workplace. It's more than a business imperative – it's a critical consideration to any organization's customer experience strategy. Dr. Victoria Mattingly shares some thought provoking insights from research to demonstrate the need and approaches that yield tangible business outcomes. Dr. Victoria Mattingly has been providing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and learning & development consulting services to businesses and non-profit organizations for over 10 years. She has built and implemented DEI solutions with companies such as Intel, American Eagle, Sargent & Lundy, Project Management Institute, and Forte Foundation. Dr. Mattingly is founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a woman-owned DEI consulting firm specializing in research and implementation of workplace interventions that result in happier employees, better leaders, healthier company cultures, and a more inclusive and equitable workforce. She is a subject matter expert on measuring and developing inclusive behaviors and allyship—having wrote her dissertation on the build and evaluation of an executive allyship training program and continuing her allyship work in the form of corporate training, keynotes, webinars, and her virtual course, Ally Up, which has been taken by over 3600 students. Connect with Dr. Mattingly on LinkedIn and www.mattinglysolutions.com Listen more episodes: https://thecustomer.guru/ Powered By Propulo Consulting: https://propulo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become more financially independent with powerful insights from Kathleen McQuiggan. In our conversation, Kathleen shares how women can become more empowered and financially literate, and what business vitals are essential for you to know. This podcast was recorded live for our community. If you would like to attend live recordings, please reach out to info@kahilla.com ******* Kathleen passionately advocates for women, encouraging them to take control of their financial futures. As a wealth advisor at Artemis Financial Advisors, Kathleen channels her positivity and enthusiasm for finance to motivate women around money and help them build sustainable financial plans. For the diverse women she advises, Kathleen provides a fresh and lighthearted approach to investing that is grounded in over three decades of experience. She understands that “talking money” can sometimes be uncomfortable and she strives to create a safe space where women can feel free to discuss their financial concerns, hopes, and dreams. Talking money might not be easy, but in Kathleen's eyes, it's imperative. Kathleen was named to InvestmentNews' inaugural Women to Watch list, which honors female financial advisors and industry executives, who are distinguished leaders at their firms. A longtime advocate for advancing women in leadership, Kathleen currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Forte Foundation, a non-profit on a mission to change the balance of power in the workplace. She is also Co-Chair of the Board of Directors at Women Working for Oceans.

On this week’s episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Dawn E. Christian. Dawn E. Christian is a Belonging Speaker +Thought Leader who is unapologetically committed to her leadership as an IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Consciousness) Champion + Practitioner. Dawn leads belonging, inclusion, and diversity initiatives by counseling and coaching senior-level executives on how to nurture and develop a culture of inclusion by way of building a sense of belonging. Dawn is a sought-after speaker, podcast contributor, and IDEAS advisor. She has been a recurring speaker, keynote, and panelist at The Global Fluency Summit, Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management Diversity Summit, The ZeroGap.co, Global Leadership Summit, featured podcast guest on the Power Banking Podcast, In Other Words, Global Fluency Podcast. Dawn is a recurring Belonging, Diversity, and Inclusion thought leadership columnist on FairPlayTalks.com. Inspired by two decades of corporate experience-often being the “only one in the room”—her methodology is anchored on a simple concept: I belong where I am. As am... This is her personal mantra which also serves as the charter for the birth of her social consciousness brand, I Belong Here. I Belong Here is meant to both inspire and empower members of marginalized groups to evade the grasp of "the imposter syndrome". At the same time, the apparel brand is meant to be a conversation starter poised to ignite a visceral discussion that will evoke storytelling. Dawn believes that sharing your personal story creates human connections that eventually build trust across margins, identities, and backgrounds. She believes that every story embodies the gift of a lesson. Ultimately, her mission is to drive the idea that everyone belongs right where they are... As they are. I Belong Here is both a statement and a cause for empowerment. Dawn is a wife and mother who holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, an MBA from The Johnson School of Management, and a Leadership Certification in Diversity + Inclusion from The International Labor Relations School at Cornell University. Her civic and community engagements include Ellevate, FORTE Foundation, INROADS, Management Leaders for Tomorrow, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. We chat about: How the practice of diversity and inclusion is changing What companies to do as they begin to examine policies that may be discriminating How people can start to get to know others' stories --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alissa-carpenter/message

On this episode of The Internship Show, we speak to Najeen Riazi from IBM. Najeen leads internship programs for IBM Marketing and Communications. She is a champion of diversity and inclusion and is a member of the Consortium and Forte Foundation. She has the pleasure of working with undergraduate and graduate students from elite programs across the country. She shares the inside details about their internship program, how to stand out during an IBM internship and what to expect while interning for such a large company. This episode was brought to you by Scholars. Scholars matches college students and employers for internships, virtual events and entry-level jobs based on skills, experiences, and interests. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Google Podcasts Listen to past episodes here! Want to be a guest on the show? Click here to contact Parker about why you should be featured on The Internship Show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Summer Love is in the air and we are turning UP THE HEAT in this episode. We’re talking Hookups, dating apps, one night stands, how to spot a fuckboy AND how to move that summer fling into something more. And if there are two people who know a thing or two about Summer Love, it’s my two guests Today from Bravo TV’s Summer House - Paige Desordo and Danielle Olivera. Grab your rose lets go!  Want more from our guests?  Paige Desorbo Instagram: @paige_desorbo Website: (https://linktr.ee/Paige_desorbo) Danielle Olivera Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/danielleolivera/?hl=en) Find more at (http://www.thebigkidproblems.com/) !  Stay Connected! (https://www.instagram.com/Bigkidproblems/?hl=en) Sarah’s personal IG (https://www.instagram.com/sarahamerrill_/?hl=en) _ Big thank you to our episode sponsors! (http://fortefounation.org/bigkidproblems)   Can you imagine just how powerful it is to be part of a community of over 100,000 motivated career women? At Forté, we’re working to change the balance of power in the workplace. Forte Foundation offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, and networking opportunities for women at all stages of their careers. The best part: it’s free!  Go to (http://fortefounation.org/bigkidproblems)  and sign up for your free membership.  (https://strongcoffeecompany.com/) !  If you like coffee and getting Sh*t done, try Strong Coffee! Note just you average cup of joe, Strong Coffee is packed with extra good stuff like Collagen Protein, MCT Oil, Hyaluronic Acid and more! Buy 1 Bag, Get 1 Free (that’s a $45 Value!!) with this link and code “BIGKID” at checkout: (https://strongcoffeecompany.com/pages/bigkid) pages/bigkid (http://www.morelabs.com/bigkid)   Morning Recovery is the drink before you drink, that will have you feeling better after a night of too much booze. Morning Recovery’s secret is D-H-M, a plant-derived superhero ingredient that helps speed up the breakdown of alcohol-induced toxins so you wake up feeling refreshed & not regretting your entire life- that’s a plus!  For 20% off your first order, go to (http://www.morelabs.com/bigkid) and use code “BIGKID” at checkout!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigkidproblems/support (https://anchor.fm/bigkidproblems/support)

Holly from Healthy Living with Holly was on the podcast for the second time. We chat all about her recent engagement, staying fit for the wedding and even staying fit while traveling as she recently went to Hawaii. You can follow Holly’s blog here | instagram | podcast. This podcast episode is sponsored by Forte Foundation. Maybe you’re looking for your first job out of college. Maybe you’re considering going to business school. Maybe you have lots of experience under your belt and want to take your career to the next level. Maybe you’re a CEO. No matter where you are in your career, Forté has resources for you. Forté’s a nonprofit that supports the advancement of women in business, and our community is changing the balance of power in the workplace. The Forté network of leading companies, top business schools, and powerful women can open doors you’ve never imagined. Forté offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, networking opportunities, and access to new positions throughout your career. Plus, membership is free! To get access to everything Forté has to offer, go to fortefoundation.org/kombucha and sign up for your free membership. That’s fortefoundation.org/kombucha.

Summer is a time for fun in the Sun but it comes at a cost at my friends! Ever feel like you’ve aged 5 years after a long night of partying? Yea, your skin feels it too. I had heard whispers of a magical Skin Haven called “Skin Worship” in Los Angeles, and sat down with owner Leslie Kritzer and Andrea Amez to learn their HIGHLY sought after skincare tips and tricks. But what we got was sooo much more than that. We talk Summer’s biggest skin concerns, and how to beautify from the inside out. We also get innnn to it and talk alcohol, molly, mushrooms, coke, juuls, caffeine , adderall ETC, how to come back from come downs, help your hangovers, and how this all effects your mental health. THEN the ladies answer your biggest skin #bigkidproblems, share their favorite products, give us some home remedies and affordable tips, and SO much more.  This is WAY more than a skincare episode and I have never heard an interview quite like this. Buckle up!  Leslie Kritzer Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/leslie.skinworship/) Andrea Amez Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/amez.skinworship/) Skin Worship! Website: (https://skinworship.com/) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/skinworshipofficial/) Shop their products! (https://skinworship.com/product) Products mentioned!  There were a ton of products mentioned in this episode! To keep it easy, they can all be found on the BKP Amazon List: (https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigkidproblems?listId=3GDGNHUFSUO80&ref=idea_share_inf) ! Find more at (http://www.thebigkidproblems.com/) ! (https://www.instagram.com/Bigkidproblems/?hl=en) Sarah’s personal IG (https://www.instagram.com/sarahamerrill_/?hl=en) _ Pssst: Pics from the surprise Engagement (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx_FwvUglyG/) Big thank you to our episode sponsors! (http://betterhelp.com/BigKid) Betterhelp wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. And I’m pretty excited to have a special offer for our listeners – to get 10% off your first month of therapy go to betterhelp.com/BigKid (http://betterhelp.com/BigKid) and join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health today (https://strongcoffeecompany.com/) !  If you like coffee and getting Sh*t done, try Strong Coffee! Note just you average cup of joe, Strong Coffee is packed with extra good stuff like Collagen Protein, MCT Oil, Hyaluronic Acid and more! Buy 1 Bag, Get 1 Free (that’s a $45 Value!!) with this link and code “BIGKID” at checkout: (https://strongcoffeecompany.com/pages/bigkid) (http://fortefounation.org/bigkidproblems)   Can you imagine just how powerful it is to be part of a community of over 100,000 motivated career women?  At Forté, we’re working to change the balance of power in the workplace. Forte Foundation offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, and networking opportunities for women at all stages of their careers. The best part: it’s free!  Go to (http://fortefounation.org/bigkidproblems)  and sign up for your free membership.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigkidproblems/support (https://anchor.fm/bigkidproblems/support)

I feel super fortunate to have connected with Maharri, a beautiful soul. She is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Wellness Lifestyle Strategist who is committed to helping people create lifestyle changes in the area of health and wellness. She works passionately with her clients to create what she calls a rebirth; working on the mind, body, and spirit. I am passionate about the lifestyle of yoga, holistic nutrition, sustaining good health, and working with clients to completely revitalize good eating habits. To listen to this episode, head here. Check out Maharri on instagram and her website. This podcast episode is sponsored by Forte Foundation. Maybe you’re looking for your first job out of college. Maybe you’re considering going to business school. Maybe you have lots of experience under your belt and want to take your career to the next level. Maybe you’re a CEO. No matter where you are in your career, Forté has resources for you. Forté’s a nonprofit that supports the advancement of women in business, and our community is changing the balance of power in the workplace. The Forté network of leading companies, top business schools, and powerful women can open doors you’ve never imagined. Forté offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, networking opportunities, and access to new positions throughout your career. Plus, membership is free! To get access to everything Forté has to offer, go to fortefoundation.org/kombucha and sign up for your free membership. That’s fortefoundation.org/kombucha.

Summer 2019 has been crowned HOT GIRL SUMMER and yes I had to look up what that means. Hot girl Summer is all about living your best life with confidence and it couldn’t be more fitting to have on Style & Empowerment Coach Melissa Chataigne to show us how to dip into our power. She is a style expert and a speaker who leads empowerment workshops to help people cultivate confidence at ANY body type,  and we talk some REAL talk about gaining confidence, learning to love your body  at any size and tips to emphasize your assets to help you feel your best.  Because EVERY BODY IS A BEACH BODY  Want more from our guests?  Melissa Chataigne Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/chataignestyle/) Website: (https://www.melissachataigne.com/) Join the FREE 21-Day Style Confidence Challenge (https://pages.convertkit.com/3e7ef0c551/028f64bd90) Obviously had to include the song that launched HOT GIRL SUMMER: (https://open.spotify.com/track/2rMAtCaTj16NptyVfEIeAC?si=FAoax7JURHGSl4Xk_66ukQ)   Find more at (http://www.thebigkidproblems.com/) !  Stay Connected! (https://www.instagram.com/Bigkidproblems/?hl=en) Sarah’s personal IG (https://www.instagram.com/sarahamerrill_/?hl=en) _ Big thank you to our episode sponsors! (http://betterhelp.com/BigKid) Tap into the world's largest network of licensed, accredited, and experienced counselors who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and more. With our counselors, you get the same professionalism and quality you would expect from an in-office counselor, but with the ability to communicate when and how you want. Betterhelp wants you to start living a happier life TODAY. And I’m pretty excited to have a special offer for our listeners – to  get 10% off your first month of therapy go to  betterhelp.com/BigKid (http://betterhelp.com/BigKid) and join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health today (http://fortefounation.org/bigkidproblems)   Can you imagine just how powerful it is to be part of a community of over 100,000 motivated career women?  At Forté, we’re working to change the balance of power in the workplace. Forte Foundation offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, and networking opportunities for women at all stages of their careers. The best part: it’s free!  Go to (http://fortefounation.org/bigkidproblems)  and sign up for your free membership.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigkidproblems/support (https://anchor.fm/bigkidproblems/support)

This episode features a coversation with Blueland co-founder, Sarah Paiji Yoo. We chat ALOT about being a conscious consumer, especially from the mom angle. Her company, Blueland, has a genius concept and I can't wait for y'all to hear more about it. Basically, it has reimagined conventional personal care and household cleaning products to eliminate the need for single-use plastic packaging. The Company’s products will eliminate the need for over 100 billion plastic bottles in the US alone. Blueland is starting with household cleaners in the format of tablets that can be dissolved with water in reusable Forever Bottles. GENUIS! This podcast episode is sponsored by Forte Foundation.

Conscious Parenting. Have you heard of it? I think I read about it somewhere on a #momblog once before but I had NO IDEA what it actually meant until I sat down to chat with Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest. Tamara has created a conscious parenting coaching program, helping her clients nurture their children by healing themselves first. Setting children up for healthy connections, relationships and coping methods, her approach has helped hundreds of families. Her own struggle made her want to change the way we raise our children, and she is doing so every day. With a RIE certification and Health Coaching background, Tamara has years of experience creating healthy, sustainable family environments. This conversation goes DEEP. And I even ask Tamara a few of my own personal questions. To listen to this episode, head here. This podcast episode is sponsored by Forte Foundation.

Veronica Karas has ALL the money tips for millennials. She is the author of MONEY MATTERS (available on amazon), a financial advisor and just launched a new podcast herself. We chat about everything a millennial needs to know and do when it comes to finances! This podcast episode is sponsored by Forte Foundation. Maybe you’re looking for your first job out of college. Maybe you’re considering going to business school. Maybe you have lots of experience under your belt and want to take your career to the next level. Maybe you’re a CEO. No matter where you are in your career, Forté has resources for you. Forté’s a nonprofit that supports the advancement of women in business, and our community is changing the balance of power in the workplace. The Forté network of leading companies, top business schools, and powerful women can open doors you’ve never imagined. Forté offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, networking opportunities, and access to new positions throughout your career. Plus, membership is free! To get access to everything Forté has to offer, go to fortefoundation.org/kombucha and sign up for your free membership. That’s fortefoundation.org/kombucha.

Episode 20 features my very very very good friend, Stella, the founder, Designer, Creative Director and Corsetiere behind the brand Champagne Corsets & Designs, LLC. She studied Intimate Apparel and Corsetry at the Fashion Institute of Technology in the heart of New York City’s garment district. After graduating, Stella spent years designing lingerie for many well known labels and companies such as Kohls, Target, JCPenney, Wal-Mart, Victoria’s Secret, Bloomingdale’s, Lane Bryant, etc., just to name a few. Her work has been displayed twice in the Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology. Stella has made custom a corsets for Dakota Johnson, the actress from the Fifty Shades of Grey movies and other celebrities alike. She is the first Corsetiere from Connecticut to have attended the Oxford Conference of Corsetry in Oxford, England. SHE HAS QUITE THE RESUME! And this episode is jam packed with information on entrepreneurial life to why she is on a mission to help her clients create one-of-a-kind, unique bespoke corsets of their dreams, while also helping alleviate the discomfort of poor posture, back, neck and/or shoulder pain that so many of us suffer from. This podcast episode is sponsored by Forte Foundation. Maybe you’re looking for your first job out of college. Maybe you’re considering going to business school. Maybe you have lots of experience under your belt and want to take your career to the next level. Maybe you’re a CEO. No matter where you are in your career, Forté has resources for you. Forté’s a nonprofit that supports the advancement of women in business, and our community is changing the balance of power in the workplace. The Forté network of leading companies, top business schools, and powerful women can open doors you’ve never imagined. Forté offers workshops, leadership conferences, professional development, networking opportunities, and access to new positions throughout your career. Plus, membership is free! To get access to everything Forté has to offer, go to fortefoundation.org/kombucha and sign up for your free membership.

The Admissions team sat down this week with female MBA candidates to discuss the MBA experience for women at Vanderbilt, offer advice for applicants, and chat about the Forte Foundation.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBmUFCYp2V4 :08 - Thoughts on Supporting Brandon Marshall at a Project 375 ping pong tournament. :19 - Matt Forte's What's your Forte Foundation :39 - Forte breaks down the intense ping pong battles in the Jets locker room 1:05 - What is it like to reunite with Brandon Marshall in NY after playing with him in Chicago? 1:18 - What is it going to take for the Jets to get back on track this season? 1:31 - How does your presence affect the opposing defense? 1:57 - Is he worried about "overuse"? 2:11 - Is Darrelle Revis still "elite"?

My interview with entrepreneur Kristine Pachuta, the CEO and Co-Founder of CortexMD. Kristine discusses the process of building a software startup.   CortexMD is a clinical decision support tool aimed at reducing unnecessary radiology costs. Kristine previously worked as a Product and UX Director for health care, finance and government data products. She has also worked as an analyst for the U.S. Congress and in the Pentagon. Kristine holds an MBA from Georgetown University and in her spare time can be found running, surfing, making music and walking her dog around Brooklyn. She also volunteers as a program leader for the Startup Leadership Program as an advisor for the Forte Foundation.   Follow Kristine and CortexMD online at:   cortexmd.io @cortexmd @kristinepachuta  

Happy New Year! We're launching 2016 with the 12th episode of the Black Female Leaders podcast. In this episode, we chat with Nikita Mitchell, Senior Manager, Strategy and Planning for Americas Sales* at Cisco, about what it takes to be an authentic leader in the corporate world. Nikita earned her MBA from UC Berkley's Haas School of Business and was the 2015 recipient of the Edie Hunt Award for inspirational leadership from the Forte Foundation. *Nikita's title has recently been updated since the recording of this podcast. We're excited about her leadership in this role! Nuggets of wisdom from Nikita: 1. "When I show up as my full self, I do my best work" - @nikitatmitchell 2. "Do, everyday, the best version of this that you can." - @nikitatmitchell 3. The difference between a mentor and a sponsor, and why it's important to have both types of people on your support team. How to gain the confidence to make hard decisions despite having a desire to please everyone. You can learn more about Nikita and her career in the private sector at: www.nikitatmitchell.com www.twitter.com/nikitatmitchell

Kim Whittemore, Managing Director Kim founded GUIDE ISLAND LLC in 2008 after building a successful career as a C-level strategic marketing, business development and product development executive in both early-stage companies and Fortune 50 environments. Her track record includes successes in start-ups, turnarounds, joint ventures and strategic alliances.Kim has over 10 years of international experience including 3 years living and working in Europe. Kim also serves as Managing Director of Miller Communications Group in San Francisco,with emphasis on life sciences and healthcare technology clients. She is one of 13 Experts for Forbes “America's Most Promising Companies” program and a designated Expert in strategy, marketing, product development and general management for Michael Milken's Bizmore.com venture. Kim is personally committed to women's health and in particular,women's sexual health. Kim serves on the Board of Directors of the Institute for Sexual Medicine, has participated in San Diego Sexual Medicine's quarterly patient panel as part of its “Sex in our City”series. She recently appeared on Discovery Health TV and in EmpowHER women's health website videos dealing with women's sexual health. Kim is also active in the American Red Cross Aphaeresis donor program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, attended graduate courses in Computer Science at MIT. Kim is a member of the Advisory Board for the Master of Science in Organization Leadership Program at Cabrini College, a member of the MIT Enterprise Forum (San Diego), Forte Foundation and an Advisory Board member for two of her privately-held clients as well as a co-founder of the Schmincke Research Alliance in Baltimore, MD.