Out of Office

Happy Friday!⭐️

In this special episode of Out of Office, we are thrilled to welcome Barbara Hayes, the Executive Director of The Boston Club. Barbara shares her inspiring career journey, beginning with her time at Hampshire College, and offers invaluable advice on the power of networking. She emphasizes how building authentic connections can open doors to new professional opportunities.

We dive deep into the wide array of resources The Boston Club provides for women advancing in their careers, from peer mentorship programs to networking events and executive board placements. These opportunities closely align with what Isenberg Women in Business offers, fostering growth for women at various career stages. 

Barbara also provides tips on crafting a resume that tells your unique story and discusses the importance of forming genuine relationships in professional settings. Tune in to gain insights from an inspiring leader and discover how The Boston Club empowers women in their careers while creating a strong community for personal and professional growth.

Season 2 is here!💟

Welcome back to Out of Office after a well-deserved, yet eventful summer break! We're thrilled to kick off the second season of the podcast, co-hosted by Megan and our newest addition, Callie, for the fall semester.

Callie is a junior BDIC major with a concentration in visual communications and commerce from Holden, MA. This will be her second year in WiB and her first semester as a part of the E-board! Megan is a junior marketing major from Harvard, MA, and this is her second semester on the WiB E-Board and co-hosting Out of Office! Megan and Callie are both so excited to dive into a season packed with engaging conversations.

In this episode, we catch up on Megan and Callie’s summer, including their internship experiences, vacation highlights, and their return to campus life. Listen in for stories from Callie’s time at Her Conference, Megan’s off-campus adventures, and the invaluable lessons they both gained during their summer work experiences.

Happy almost summer!!☀️

Today, Megan and Lisa reflected on some fun end-of-semester activities and divulged their team building takeaways. They also exchanged a few past summer highlights and shared their plans for this upcoming summer. From beaches to lakes, internships to getaways, there is so much to look forward to! Lastly, Lisa said goodbye to the podcast, with a pinky promise to come back next year and share all she’s learned since graduating. 🥰

Happy first day of May!🌷

This week, we had the honor of hosting two Women in Business legacies, former Co-Presidents Tyler Spellman and Alyssa Biscotti! Tyler, an insurance senior at EY living in Quincy, shared some tips for moving back home after graduation, and discussed her experience adjusting to the demands of a fast-paced 9-5. Alyssa, an audit & assurance senior at Deloitte living in South Boston, candidly spoke about her struggles acclimating to new environments, and the similarities between navigating your freshman year in college and your first year post-grad. Tune in for some wholesome advice from two of WiB’s finest! 💜

Happy Monday!🪩

In this episode of OOO, Lisa, Megan, and Ryo got real candid about navigating external pressure in college. Whether the source of that pressure is school, family, social media (*cough* LinkedIn), or self-inflicted, we all feel it. Ryo walked us through her experience choosing the right school for her, deciding on a major, and following the career path that best fits her passions. The three of us then exchanged some advice for exploring your interests early on in your college journey, and chatted openly about overcoming rejection, Isenbro stereotypes, and the strange, alternate universe that exists only on LinkedIn. Tune in for a heartfelt, slightly unhinged episode!🧚‍♀️

Happy Monday!💚

Today, we sat down with Jan Goodman, President of Boston Cityscapes, who broke down the story of how she worked her way from the ground up, beginning as a small flower shop and flourishing into a plant empire, trailblazing industry trends in Boston. Throughout Jan’s inspiring career, she has truly followed her passion, tuning out the noise from what others were doing and staying true to her own unique journey. Jan had a vision for her future, and she lived up to that dream by advocating for herself, trusting her colleagues, and prioritizing a strong, supportive team culture. She taught us a lot about the power of plants and how they can transform your mindset, and provided some clarity as we navigate our long-term career paths. If you’re in need of some inspiration and career guidance, this one’s a must-listen! 🌿

Happy Thursday!🫶

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Laura Balinski and Abbie Stevenson, last year's Co-Presidents, back for a much needed advice session. With graduation right around the corner for our co-host Lisa and the rest of our WiB seniors, recording this episode was crucial! Abbie and Laura discussed the importance of taking time to recharge after a busy senior year, moving into their first city apartments, starting their first "big girl" jobs, and maintaining a sense of community after moving beyond the friendship factory that is college. We also got the inside scoop on some of Boston's trendiest restaurants that we have already added to our city bucket lists! Whether you're just beginning your college journey or approaching the finish line, we strongly advise you to give this one a listen!🎧

Happy winter break!❄️

Hannah Berry is junior marketing and journalism student who keeps herself booked and busy with her on-campus involvement and personal endeavors. She writes about self care habits, organization tips, and personal growth advice on her blog, and runs a killer instagram page (@hannahlaneblogs). In this week's episode, we dive into Hannah's motivation for starting the blog, how she maintains her crazy schedule, and some of her aspirations for the future. This episode inspired me to start journaling again, so tune in!📓

Happy Friday!🍟

I sat down with Isenberg Chase Career Center's very own Anha Mehta to dive into a world of topics. Embracing our similar roles as mentors to freshmen, we shared our experiences with guiding others while still growing and evolving ourselves. We discussed everything from the influence of AI in the workplace to trusting your path and overcoming that annoying little voice in your head otherwise known as imposter syndrome. If you enjoy deep, theoretical conversations, this one's for you!🤝

Happy Monday!💕

Megan Hoggins, a sophomore marketing major and active member of WiB's marketing and community service committees, has all things organization down to a tee. In this episode of OOO, Megan walks us through her complete guide for mastering organization and time management in college. We cover numerous strategies for finding structure in the chaos, and share our personal journeys with building healthy habits that last. Everyone can benefit from a bit more order in their lives, so you won't want to miss this episode!✨