So What Exactly Do You Do?

S2 E4 - Jack Barber, Co-Owner of Mainely Burgers, Babson UGrad '15

In this episode, I speak with Jack Barber from Mainely Burgers.

We talk about:
- What it takes to start your own business
- What a day in his life looks like
- Overview of the restaurant industry
- The Babson experience
- What's next
- Advice for students

This was a great in-depth discussion. I got to learn a lot about what goes on behind the scenes!

S2 E3- In this episode, I speak with Kenechukwu Anadu. Ken is an Assistant Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and an Adjunct Lecturer at UMass Amherst. He is a Babson alum and previously taught Corporate Finance at F.W.Olin

We speak about:

-How he got started at his current job and what a typical day at work looks like
- How many people apply for jobs like his and through what channels?
- How can someone listening to this get started with learning about his field? 
- Is there something about the Federal Reserve that the public isn't aware about? 
- Any moment at work that stands out ?
- Advice for Grad students

Season 2 Ep. 2:  In this episode, I speak with Matthew Mottola, Author of The Human Cloud & Co-Founder at Venture L.  He is also an alum of Babson College.

We talk about:
- 'So What Exactly Does He Do?'
- A typical day at work and previous experiences
- Why a growing no. of people are choosing to be freelancers and how his platform helps them
- His upcoming book
- Future plans
- Advice for students

Season 2,  #1: In this episode, I speak with Matt Smith, Executive Producer of Kraft Sports Productions and the New England Patriots. He also hosts a podcast called 'Pats from the Past'

We speak about: 

• So what exactly does he do?
• Previous roles and how we landed this job
• Day to day overview
• How social media is more relevant than ever 
• How have advertising and in game experiences changed in the past few months
• His podcast
• Advice for students

#19 - In this episode, I speak with Jane O'Neil, Vice President of Recruitment at Arnold Worldwide. 

We speak about:

- Her current role at the organization
- Previous experiences
- The recruitment process for candidates
- How to make your resume and interview stand out
- The effects of Covid and the changes it brought
- Advice for students

#18 - In this episode I speak with Reba Monica John, a leading Indian actress and model.

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reba_Monica_John
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reba_john/?hl=en

We speak about:
- How she got started in her career
- Changes in the Indian film industry and what the future is looking like
- How movies across India differ in style and content
- Advice to anyone looking to enter the film industry

#20 - In the final episode of season 1, I focus on Entrepreneurship and starting a business against all odds. I speak with Tamara DeOrio, Entrepreneur and Founder of Todaywithtamara.com.

We speak about:
- Why she chose to start a business in the middle of the pandemic
- How she converted her passion of photography into a business
- Day to day operations and client feedback
- Next steps
- Advice for students

#17- In this episode, I speak with Apurva Bose, VP of Operations and Strategy at Overtake Digital. He also runs the 'Everything Digital' podcast which brings on the best minds in digital marketing.

We talk about:
- His present role and previous experiences
- Industry outlook
- COVID Impact
- His favorite moment at work
- Advice for those looking to get into digital marketing

#16 - In this episode, I speak with Mr.Josy Joseph, Author of the bestseller 'A Feast of Vultures: The Hidden Business of Democracy in India'. He is also the founder of Confluence Media and a Global fellow at the Murrow Center at Tufts University.

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josy_Joseph
TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VelSk6gV6F4
His book is available at : https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30817292-a-feast-of-vultures

We talk about:
- His present role and previous experiences
- How he got into writing and journalism
- The current state of journalism
- Whistleblowers protection laws
- Politics and electoral bonds
- Advice to those looking at journalism or writing as a career choice

#15 - In this episode, I speak with Christine Del Regno from Pall Life Sciences.

We talk about:
- Her current role and previous experiences
- What a typical work day looks like
- Hiring practices and preparing for virtual interviews
- Impact of working from home
- Advice and tips for students