CASE Underground

CASE marketing interns Christian McDonald and Royce Griffin continue the Faces of CASE series by speaking with senior Keara Shannon who has been with the marketing team since her freshman year and just recently spent a semester working for ABC News in our nation’s capital.

CASE Underground is now the official flagship podcast for CASE!

Marketing interns Christian McDonald and Royce Griffin kick off the semester with a new series called "Faces of CASE". The first episode features CASE marketing intern and MU j-school student, Janae Taylor. Find out the impact CASE and Marketing Director Fallon Smith has had on her college journey and which global retail company offered Janae a full-time marketing job when she graduates in the spring. That and much more!

Janae and DuVonte’ discuss the importance of diversity during upbringing, in the business world, and in society. They also sit down with KC Scholar and Diverse Student Association Recruitment Chair, Ogechi Idika. As an executive member of DSA, he explains how they emphasize finding a fit in the workforce. He also describes how the organization works to provide a sense of belonging for its members.

Plus, if you had to choose only one fast food restaurant to eat from, what would it be?

On this episode of On the CASE, marketing interns Janae Taylor and DuVonte’ Beard sit down with Women in STEM President, Puja Halder. As a woman and person of color in STEM, she explains how she's been able to successfully pursue a career in the field and discusses the impact the organization has had on her and many others.

That and much more!

On this episode of CASE Underground, CASE marketing interns Christian McDonald and Braiden Wade sit down with Diversity Scholar and MU Senior Brendan Ball. Brendan is a St. Louis native studying Biological Sciences & Psychology at MU. Brendan was a recent recipient of the Mizzou 39 Award and tells us about that experience. He also opens up about a personal health condition he's been battling since childhood and how that's sparked his interest in research and guided his career path.

That and much more!

Janae and DuVonte’ sit down Braids By Ve CEO Veronica Holton. They discuss the importance of having a hustle and providing for themselves financially while being college students. Holton explains the ups and downs of running a six-figure business while being a student, and the importance of mental health as a business owner.

What do you have planned for Spring Break? Find out what Janae & DuVonte’ have planned.

That and more!

On episode 4 of CASE Underground, CASE Marketing Intern Christian McDonald sits down with KC Scholar and entrepreneur, Christian Ricketts. Christian is a junior at Mizzou majoring in accounting and sports management who has created a successful fitness platform called SwoleRicketts. Christian discusses his personal fitness journey, how his upbringing prepared him for entrepreneurship and how CASE has impacted his journey as well. That and much more!

On episode 3 of CASE Underground, CASE Marketing interns Braiden Wade and Christian McDonald speak with CASE Scholar and ZouSoul President, Gabriella Salinas.

Salinas discusses the importance of having ZouSoul as an outlet for Black creatives, her involvement as president, the footprint

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, Janae and DuVonté discuss the importance of Black voices being heard, especially those of the next generation. They also sit down with the Legion of Black Collegians (LBC) President, Caleb Sewell. As the only Black student government in the country, he breaks down the impact LBC has made in the lives of Black students at MU and what he's learned about himself as a leader.

Plus, how has social media changed society and our lives? Find out what Janae and DuVonté think in our LowerCASE segment.

That and much more!

On episode 2 of CASE Underground, CASE Marketing Interns Braiden Wade and Christian McDonald discuss the theme of this year’s Black History Month, Black Health and Wellness. Plus, they speak with the president of MU’s National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Janell Mason. Mason tells us about the importance of having NSBE on MU’s campus and what her role is as the president.