With graduation approaching, here is an incredibly relatable episode from our very own Rachel Kim, who was in our shoes not too long ago. A Hotel & Tourism Management major and former Senator & Graphics Chair in SPS USC, Rachel transitioned from undergraduate school to working two jobs in US time from South Korea - all in 2 months! Tune in as she shares some important lessons and takeaways from her experience.

In this episode of our Alumni Series, we are joined by Aggie Dent, a recent graduate from the Tisch Institute for Global Sport and a powerhouse in the sports industry. Listen in as Aggie discusses her experience entering the sports world, her first semester of graduate school at Columbia, and her incredibly successful podcast "Adventures with Aggie." This episode is certainly one you will not want to miss!

Listen to "Adventures with Aggie" at www.adventureswithaggie.com!

We are kicking off our Alumni Live Series with star alum Mariami Lolashvili. A former SHRM President and Dean's Scholar, Mariami shares her secrets on achieving academic excellence and finding the right work-life balance. If you're looking for a source of inspiration, look no further and tune in!

Professor Mariya Breyter takes us through her journey of having a rocky start in Moscow, her "Aha!" moment and her successful career paths thereon. She enjoys interacting with young minds, and her main goal in life is to make a difference through education. Listen in and draw inspiration from her extensive life experiences!

A well-traveled finance professional and a true global citizen settling in New York after residing in 9 countries, George Benaroya believes that adaptability comes from open-mindedness, and real learning comes from tasting cultures and having authentic experiences. Tune in as he engages in an interesting and informal conversation about his life experiences, and why he believes in empathy as the key to solving problems.

For Christian Busch, an early setback in life became the inspiration to explore the world and expand his knowledge in business, politics, and sociology among other subjects in his university years. His travel and academic experience led him to create meaning even in the toughest of situations. Listen in as he shares several other personal anecdotes and events that led to him writing his critically-acclaimed book, “The Serendipity Mindset.”

This past year, we at the School of Professional Studies welcomed Dean Angie Kamath to our community. Dean Angie brings her stellar resume, incredible professional prowess, and contagious positive energy to our school and to this week's episode of the SPS Replay Podcast. Listen in as she tells the story of inspiring oneself on the journey through various walks of life and discusses the importance of leading a choice-built life, having a sector-agnostic mindset, and recruiting a diverse "Board of Directors."

Being your own biggest advocate and knowing when you need to make a change is crucial in any career, especially today. Join Professor Adrienne Garland as she shares her story of shifting from a corporate workplace to an entrepreneurial environment and discusses the importance of developing skills, networking, and not being afraid to speak your mind as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

A curiosity in socio-economic status and political identity did not only spark a career change, but it ignited a new purpose in life. Listen today to Associate Dean Billie Gastic Rosado's story about navigating the hardships of being a first-generation student, the importance of identities, and how she advocates for equal access to education and opportunities for all in her leadership role at NYU SPS.

How do we tell stories through social media? Has the demand for a digital presence impacted the marketing industry? Join Professor Joanne Tombrakos and learn about her experience in navigating social media for personal and business branding.