Before the Come Up

The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)

In episode 28 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Anika Islam. She's highly driven with a unique background. Born in Bangladesh, Anika moved to New York City when she was six. Throughout our discussion, Anika shares her journey as an immigrant in the United States, the importance of mental health, how she found her path in finance, and how she managed to thrive in a highly competitive industry. Anika's story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and dreaming big. Tune in to hear Anika's remarkable story and discover how she is making an impact in finance and beyond.

The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)

In episode 27 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Sophia Göppinger. From Munich, Germany, she is the first exchange student on the podcast. Sophia reflects on her journey to CBS and whats next for her after she graduates.

The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)

In episode 26 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Frank Toth. Born and raised in New Jersey, Frank reflects on his formative upbringing and long-held desire to help others and make a difference. He also discusses his wide-ranging passions, from fitness to making people laugh, and what led him to Columbia Business School

In episode 25 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Daniella Levitan. In this episode, we dive into her passion for family, baking, and much more!

The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)

In episode 24 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Isabella Luna. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Isabella reflects on her journey to CBS and discusses her passions for reading, learning, and retail which led her to work for industry giants Walmart and Amazon. 

The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)

In episode 23 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Levi Palmer. Over the course of our chat, he tries to sell us all on Ohio, argues there is no free will, and discusses his passion for playing live music. 

This episode was recorded on October 12th, 2022.

We are back for our final season in our final semester! You don't want to miss this episode with the amazing Yen-Chu (Jack) Tu. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take some notes as we dive into the story of one of the most interesting individuals in our class. Don't miss this one, folks!

In episode 21 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Martavius Leonard. Before CBS, Martavius worked in finance at Goldman Sachs for 7 years. Over this time, he championed diversity, serving as a lead ambassador for the firm’s HBCU alliance initiative, which aims to recruit and retain top-tier candidates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He is also the co-President of the CBS Black Business Students Association. In this episode, we learn about his passion for music and how that weaves into his career pivot and future goals.

Episode 20!!