Stern Chats

Latest Episodes:

Follies Takeover Apr 24, 2025

Show notes

In what is probably the biggest recession indicator of 2025, this Stern Chats episode belongs entirely to Stern Follies. Current Follies members Lipika Sadaram and JC Arenas burn Stern Chats resources to sit down with Co-Presidents Claire Hotvedt and Aastha Girotra. Claire and Aastha talk about how they got involved in Follies and the journey to club leadership, the unique challenges of running a small and scrappy club, and tee up the Follies End of Year Show on May 3rd at the NYU Skirball Center. This episode will answer questions you didn't even know you had like how long did Aastha stay at her first job? How many languages can Claire say the word "platypus" in? And what the heck is a "folly"? Hosts: Lipika Sadaram & JC Arenas Produced by: Lipika Sadaram & JC Arenas Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

Sweat Equity | How Stern MBAs Conquer Marathons & Life Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

Join Ishana Nigam and Daulat Mahadik as they chat with fellow Stern MBAs and passionate runners, Maggie Kuenzi and Ricky Faillace. From qualifying for Boston on her first marathon to a 1,000-day running streak, Maggie shares what fuels her drive. Ricky opens up about running across Europe and his casual weekend half-marathons. Together, they reflect on balancing MBA life with marathon training, the mindset overlap between business and endurance, and offer tips for aspiring runners. Hosts: Ishana Nigam & Daulat Mahadik Produced by: Ishana Nigam & Daulat Mahadik Edited by: Daulat Mahadik Music by: Jesse Han

Suzy Welch | Becoming You: Finding Your Purpose in Life Apr 10, 2025

Show notes

Just a month before the release of her upcoming book Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, Professor Suzy Welch returns to Stern Chats to discuss the Becoming You methodology, which she teaches at NYU. Professor Welch talks to hosts (and former Becoming You students) Arthur Paquet and Becky Davino about what motivated her to write her framework into a book, how to reconcile when our deepest values conflict and evolve, and the challenges of widening our aperture when it comes to finding the right role and industry for us. Hosts: Arthur Paquet & Becky Davino Produced by: Arthur Paquet & Becky Davino Edited by: Alexander Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

MBA1 Pulse Check Redux : Justin Shalap & Arjun Swaminathan Apr 02, 2025

Show notes

Six months to the day after their first Stern Chats appearance, MBA1s Justin Shalap and Arjun Swaminathan return to Stern Chats with hosts Brian Berry and Bhaskar Vadlamudi for a follow-up pulse check. Justin and Arjun reflect on the first year of the MBA program and look ahead to summer internships and becoming MBA2s. Along the way they share how the first year measured up to their expectations, what they hope to accomplish as incoming leaders of two of the largest organizations at Stern, and their favorite MBA1 memory. Hosts: Brian Berry & Bhaskar Vadlamudi Produced by: Brian Berry & Bhaskar Vadlamudi Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

Stern Chats x MENA: A Conversation with MENA’s Current & Future Leadership Mar 26, 2025

Show notes

Rita Bachkhanji and Omar Fahmy join host Mridula Rajagopal to discuss Stern’s MENA (Middle East and North Africa) club. Rita, a co-founder, shares what inspired her to establish MENA in 2024 as both a professional and cultural hub for students of MENA backgrounds and an educational space for allies. Omar, the incoming co-president for 2025-26, outlines the club’s future vision, key programs, and ways for members and allies to get involved. They also discuss MENA’s collaboration with other clubs on campus to foster cross-cultural connections, engagement, and education. Host: Mridula Rajagopal Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

Michael North : Coming Together In An Aging And Multigenerational Workforce Mar 19, 2025

Show notes

Hosts Smriti Ahuja and Gauri Misra welcome back esteemed Associate Professor of Management and Organizations, Michael North, to explore his research on the aging and multigenerational workforce and its impact on the workplace, the current political climate, perceptions of gender norms, and our lives as MBA students and beyond. Professor North also delves into how he has evolved his teaching approach over the years and what drives his passion for education. As Stern MBAs contemplate life after the MBA, this conversation offers crucial insights into what the future holds for us and our co-participants in the workforce. Hosts: Smriti Ahuja & Gauri Misra Produced by: Smriti Ahuja Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

Jennifer Wynn | A Women's Day Special Mar 14, 2025

Show notes

In collaboration with Stern Women in Business and in honor of International Women's Day, Stern Chats sits down with Jennifer Wynn, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern who teaches courses including Difficult Conversations and Reparative Conversations. In this Women's Day Special, hosts Radhini Sridhara and Nikita Garg chat with Professor Wynn about the women who inspired her, the importance of mentors and sponsors (both female and male), and navigating the challenges and barriers faced by women in the workplace. Hosts: Radhini Sridhara & Nikita Garg Produced by: Radhini Sridhara & Nikita Garg Edited by: Daulat Mahadik Music by: Jesse Han

Alison Taylor : Sustainability, Higher Ground, and Life Outside Work Mar 04, 2025

Show notes

As businesses increasingly deal with navigating the gray area between right and wrong, Stern Chats brings you insights from Alison Taylor, Professor of Sustainability for Competitive Advantage and Professional Responsibility at Stern! Professor Taylor joins hosts Nikhita Ramakrishnan and Kovin Sachdev as the trio navigates the winding decision journeys of corporations as they tide the tumultuous ethical waters to reach their "Higher Ground." Their conversation touches upon company ownership, Professor Taylor's new book "Higher Ground," and Zen outside of work. Be sure to catch this gem for some food for thought! Hosts: Nikhita Ramakrishnan & Kovin Sachdev Produced by: Nikhita Ramakrishnan & Kovin Sachdev Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

Admissions Insights with Matthew Moll, Director of MBA Admissions Feb 26, 2025

Show notes

As MBA application season continues, Stern Chats brings you some insider insights from Stern Admissions! Director of MBA Admissions, Matthew Moll, joins hosts Mridula Rajagopal and Radhini Sridhara to share his tips for Stern MBA applicants and to discuss the wealth of courses and experiential opportunities that future Sternies can look forward to. All the while, Mridula and Radhini share anecdotes from their own admissions experiences before playing a game of Application Dos and Don'ts with Matthew! Hosts: Mridula Rajagopal & Radhini Sridhara Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal, Radhini Sridhara, Surya Ravipati Edited by: Mridula Rajagopal Music by: Jesse Han

Michael Posner | Conscience Incorporated Feb 20, 2025

Show notes

"What do global businesses owe to the faraway workers and partners that make their products?" Professor Michael Posner, the Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance and the Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at the NYU Stern School of Business, asks this question at the start of his new book Conscience Incorporated: Pursue Profits While Protecting Human Rights. In this episode, Professor Posner and host Gauri Misra pull from Conscience Incorporated and Professor Posner's personal experiences to have a wide ranging discussion on business and human rights including the lead the E.U. has taken in human rights regulations, how to parse between tangible efforts to improve human rights and "window dressing," and how much responsibility lies with the consumer. Host: Gauri Misra Produced by: Gauri Misra & Smriti Ahuja Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected