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[Rebroadcast] Patrick Vardaro: Patriotism, Responsibility, and the Courage to Lead Nov 04, 2021

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As we get ready for season 10 of Stern Chats, enjoy one of the most popular episodes from our archives. - [Rebroadcast] Patrick Vardaro, current MBA student and veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, joins us in the studio to discuss his time as an officer in the Army. In a story about leadership and sacrifice, Patrick shares details of the transformation and growth he experienced on his personal and professional journey. - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

[Rebroadcast] Susan Jurevics: Cultural Touchstones, Delighting Fans & Marketing in a Digital World Oct 28, 2021

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As we get ready for season 10 of Stern Chats, enjoy one of the most popular episodes from our archives. - [Rebroadcast] Susan Jurevics (Langone '96) is the former CEO of Pottermore and was at Sony for over a decade as SVP of Global Retail CRM and Brand Marketing. She has spent her career connecting fans to beloved characters and universes such as Harry Potter, Spiderman, James Bond, and Barbie. In this episode of Stern Chats, Susan unveils her work at the intersection of culture and commerce and how she builds a business for the next generation of fans. - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

[Rebroadcast] Rich Hendler: Practicing Law, Super Skills, and Learning to Ride the Wave Oct 21, 2021

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As we get ready for season 10 of Stern Chats, enjoy one of the most popular episodes from our archives. - [Rebroadcast] Professor Richard Hendler tells us about his experience studying the law, transitioning into teaching and finding the love of his life. In a story about riding the wave, Professor Hendler proves that finding and leaning on your "super skills" will yield a more than fulfilling life. - Intro by: Bar Tenenbaum & Jennifer Evensen Intro music by: Jesse Han Intro editing by: Andrew Kim Directed by: Naisham Jamshidi & Andrew Slotnick Produced by: Naisham Jamshidi Technical by: Bob Kerr & Daniel Thoennesson - Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats

Host Farewell: Highlights, Reflections, and Goodbyes May 04, 2021

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We say goodbye to this year's hosts and introduce the new Stern Chats logo and sound design. Daniel, Tiffany, Mahum, Lauren, Kathleen, and Melanie look back on a full year of Stern Chats, talk about the show's impact on their Stern experience, share advice for next year's hosts, and extrapolate the lessons learned from being on the show to life more broadly. Thank you for another great year of Stern Chats! We'll be back soon with more amazing stories from the NYU Stern Community. Hosted by: Daniel Yellin, Tiffany Lin, Mahum Jamal, Lauren Marinaro, Kathleen Dillon, and Melanie Gonzalez Produced by: Daniel Yellin Edited by: PJ Wyderka Music by: Jesse Han

Lisa Leslie: The Realities of Bias and Workplace Diversity Apr 27, 2021

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This week, Kathleen and Melanie had a chance to talk with NYU Stern Associate Professor Lisa Leslie. They spoke about her research on diversity in the workplace and how to implement diversity initiatives in the most effective and impactful way possible, including how to deliver an effective message to your organization. Professor Leslie also suggests a surprising place where the money on diversity initiatives may be best spent. Hosted by: Melanie Gonzalez and Kathleen Dillon Produced by: Hayley Wilcox, Bar Tenenbaum, and Daniel Yellin Edited by: PJ Wyderka and Marcin Skok

Maria Velissaris: Venture Capital and Women's Healthcare Apr 20, 2021

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Maria Velissaris is the founder and managing partner at SteelSky Ventures, which focuses on access, care, and outcomes for women's healthcare. This week, Lauren and Melanie got the chance to speak with Maria to learn more about how she went from selling her first business to U-Haul to starting her own venture capital fund and the years of purposeful skill-building that came in between. Maria also talks about how the power of the Stern network helped her get where she is today. Hosted by: Lauren Marinaro and Melanie Gonzalez Produced by: Daniel Yellin Edited by: Su Hawn Chung

Amanda Villarreal: The Long Journey to the MBA Apr 13, 2021

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Amanda Villarreal is a first year in the Langone part-time MBA program at NYU Stern. This week, Tiffany and Melanie talked with Amanda about the long and winding path she took to discover that NYU was the right place to continue her education. We at Stern Chats hope that Amanda's non-traditional route, which included stints in politics, non-profit work, admissions consulting, human-centered design, and more, will show that there's no one correct way to get into business school. Hosted by: Tiffany Lin and Melanie Gonzalez Produced by: Daniel Yellin Edited by: PJ Wyderka

Nyagaka Ongeri: Sustainable Finance, Emerging Markets, and Marathons Apr 06, 2021

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This week, Melanie and Daniel spoke with Nyagaka Ongeri, founder and CEO of Ubora Advisors. Nyagaka talked about his passion for sustainable finance, his work delivering innovative financial solutions to companies in Africa and the Americas, as well as his philosophy on career trajectory, mentorship, and hiring. It was a wonderful conversation that will take listeners around the world, from Israel to New York to Kenya to South Africa. They also talked about Nyagaka's partnership with NYU Stern, including developing a Stern Signature Project as an experiential learning opportunity for current Sternies and hiring Sternies to work at Ubora. Hosted by: Melanie Gonzalez and Daniel Yellin Produced by: Bar Tenenbaum and Daniel Yellin Edited by: PJ Wyderka

Caroline O'Connor: COO of the Miami Marlins Mar 30, 2021

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Caroline O'Connor has what many MBA graduates would say is a dream job. She's the Chief Operating Officer of an MLB team, working to grow an organization alongside some of the biggest, most exciting names in baseball. This week, Kathleen and Daniel sat down with Caroline to talk about her journey from investment banking to the Marlins, why she chose to pursue her MBA part-time at Stern, and how the Marlins have been helping the Miami community throughout the pandemic. We also find out Caroline's answer to the always important baseball question: what would your walk-up song be? Hosted by: Kathleen Dillon and Daniel Yellin Produced by: Daniel Yellin Edited by: PJ Wyderka

Behind the Scenes: The MBA Podcast Experience Mar 23, 2021

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work on Stern Chats? In our first ever "Behind the Scenes" episode, Daniel had a chance to sit down with the first-year MBAs on the Stern Chats marketing team, Ariana Dial, Jenny Evensen, and Allison Bradley. Ariana, Jenny, and Allison talked about what drew them to working on the show, the awesome things their team has planned, as well as their vision for what Stern Chats can become. We hope this conversation reveals more about what it's like to work on an MBA podcast and highlights the passion all the people on the team have for the show (we're much more than just the people you hear each week!). Plus, you'll get to hear how many different podcasts are on soon-to-be Stern Chats President Jenny's list for 2021 (hint: your best guess is too low). Hosted by: Daniel Yellin Produced by: Daniel Yellin Edited by: Su Hawn Chung

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