Join Ryan in conversation with fellow entrepreneur, Jasmine Crowe Houston, as she reflects on how her motivation to help others has fueled her entrepreneurship journey, from her first company Black Celebrity Giving to now Goodr, a company that is leveraging technology and nationwide logistics to divert waste and get food to those who need it most and impacting families across the country.

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

Join Ryan in conversation with fellow entrepreneur, Jasmine Crowe Houston, as she reflects on how her motivation to help others has fueled her entrepreneurship journey, from her first company Black Celebrity Giving to now Goodr, a company that is leveraging technology and nationwide logistics to divert waste and get food to those who need it most and impacting families across the country.

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

Join Ryan in conversation with Hala Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center, as she reflects on the support from both the Atlanta business community and her family as she balanced raising a family and taking her career to new heights when she was first promoted to President of Church's Chicken, making her the first woman to lead an international restaurant company.

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

A first-generation college student herself, Renee Bourbeau is now the Executive Director of the MBA Programs at Kennesaw State University. She joins Ryan for a candid conversation diving into how showing up authentically, prioritizing continuous learning, and the power of mentorship can impact career trajectory.

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

Clyde Higgs is the CEO of the Atlanta Beltline, a transformative project that has reshaped the city. Now, he sits down with Ryan to share how growing up a "military kid", living in cities from North Carolina to Spain and beyond, instilled in him a deep commitment to service and authenticity which has guided his professional path ever since. 

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

Ryan is joined by Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEO of Invest Atlanta, for a conversation on how her international upbringing shaped her both personally and professionally - diving in to how working in Mexico after graduating college taught her the cultural importance of prioritizing relationships over pure business, a lesson that has shaped her approach ever since.

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

David Cummings is a serial entrepreneur who founded Atlanta Tech Village and is now setting his sites on redeveloping South Downtown Atlanta. Join Ryan as he dives into David's plans for the future and unpacks how developing software while a student at Duke University led him to his first customer in Atlanta and laid the groundwork for the journey ahead. 

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline

Ryan sits down with T. Dallas Smith, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at T. Dallas Smith & Company,  to discuss his journey from a lawn care business as a child to becoming a trailblazer in commercial real estate. Through the guidance of mentors like Herman Russell, he learned the power of building long-term relationships and investing in underserved communities, lessons he now pays forward through his community involvement.

About the Kennesaw State University MBA Program

With three MBA programs to choose from - Executive, Evening, or web, their curriculum incorporates the latest industry trends and skills that will allow you to make an immediate impact in your career.

With KSU’s MBA programs, students benefit from a flexible format that fits their schedule, including part-time options, 100% online courses, and even a unique weekend format with their Executive MBA. Graduate in as little as 19 months while building lasting connections with a cohort of peers and professionals. Plus, you can see an ROI fast with tuition starting as low as $20,000.

Ranked among the top 2% of business schools worldwide and featuring dual accreditation by AACSB International, Kennesaw State University will help you reach your full potential. Ready to start your journey? Learn more today at Kennesaw.edu/MBA

Upcoming Program Deadlines:
Summer 2025 Evening MBA: April 1st Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Evening MBA, Web MBA, and Executive MBA Programs: July 1st Application Deadline