This week's episode is with Dr. Daniel Meltzer. He received his master's and Ph.D. in I/O psychology from Hofstra University. During this episode, he shares insights into the unexpected twists that shaped his I/O journey and the work that he does at Mercer. He also highlights the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. This is a great episode to listen to as it shows an unconventional path into a very successful career in I/O, and you definitely do not want to miss it!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielpmeltzer/

This week's episode with Richard Rosenow marks a full year of the Brando and Joe podcast. We are so grateful to have Richard Rosenow as our esteemed guest to discuss all things people analytics. Richard received his M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University in Human Resource Analytics, Marketing, Strategy and works at One Model as a VP in People Analytics Strategy. Richard talks about how he started his career in people analytics and how he stays current on the best information in the field. This is definitely an episode that you want to experience!

This week's guest is Jim Desautels. He currently works at Lockton as a NY Employee Benefits Leader, is also the Team Leader for DisruptHR NYC, and is the Founder of DisruptHR Long Island. We got to sit down with Jim and discuss all of the amazing aspects that DisruptHR has to offer. Join us as he goes in-depth on what to expect at an event and the benefits that can come from attending at any of the DisruptHR locations. This episode is definitely one that you do not want to miss. Make sure to check him out on LinkedIn and also go find more information on DisruptHR below. Hope you all enjoy!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-desautels-63960245/

DisruptHRWebsite: https://disrupthr.co/city/newyork/DisruptHR

NYC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/disrupthrnyc/

This week's guest is Dr. Vicki Walia. She received her Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from Alliant International University - San Diego Campus. She has an illustrious career at many notable companies and currently works at Prudential Financial as the Head of HR Business Partners - US Insurance/Retirement and PGIM. We get to discuss how she utilized her I/O degree to break into the financial world and how she utilizes that degree daily. We learn so much about the financial industry and how motivation, engagement, and overall research differ and are similar. This is definitely an episode that you do not want to miss!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiwalia/

For our first episode of the new year, our guest this week is Rory O'Gallagher! He received his Master's in I/O Psychology from Baruch and works as a Behavioral Scientist at GE HealthCare. With Rory's experience, we get to discuss the work that he does and also some things he has learned throughout his career. This episode has so many great pieces of advice, and it is definitely one to listen to!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-o-gallagher-821a6556/

This week's episode is with Amar Bhatia. He is currently a Ph.D. student at Hofstra University and has received two Master's in Management and I/O Psychology. He also has experience working at NBC in HR. We get to discuss Amar's early career path and the differences between getting a Master's in Management and a Master's in I/O Psychology. This is a fascinating episode with a lot of early career advice. You definitely don't want to miss it!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amar-bhatia/

This week's guest is Dr. Michael Bazigos. He has had an illustrious career in the world of consulting and has also taught adjunct at Columbia University. Receiving his Master's in Industrial Psychology from NYU and his Ph.D. in Organization Psychology from Columbia, Michael has had the luxury of using his I/O degrees to work at many fantastic consulting firms. Some of those firms include Accenture, McKinsey, and KPMG. We get to discuss the work he has done and the ways that he was able to build up his career by leveraging his education. This is a great episode for anyone, no matter what area of I/O you are interested in!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bazigos/

This week's guest is Ari Hymowitz. He is currently a PhD student in the Hofstra I/O program and received his Master's in I/O Psychology from Hofstra University. He is in the process of finishing his dissertation in the third year of his program and works full-time as an Associate Management Consultant at Latchmere Consulting. We get to discuss the dissertation process and some of the work that Ari has done in his consulting role. This is definitely an informational episode, and Ari provides a great deal of knowledge and experience in the work he does on a daily basis, both scholastically and professionally.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arihymowitz/

This week, our guest is Dr. Brent Stevenor. He received his masters in I/O Psychology from Cleveland State University and his Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University. We get to discuss his transition from a Ph.D. to working in a career in Psychometrics. Brent does a fantastic job teaching us about psychometrics and the different career paths in this field. He is definitely someone who has a lot of valuable advice to offer! You want to make sure to catch this episode!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-stevenor-530534256/

This week, we have Emanuel Elkass on the Brando and Joe Podcast. Emanuel recently graduated from Hofstra University, receiving his Master's Degree in I/O Psychology. He is now working at the New York Economic Development Corporation in HR. We get to discuss the transition from graduate school to into the working world and tips that he has for students who are looking for internships and jobs. This is going to be a great episode for students to hear about work you get to do right out of graduate school, and some great real advice on how to apply to jobs.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-elkass-m-a-239519227/