Talk Business With Me

After a few months of preparation and starting this project we are thrilled to finally launch our very first podcast for Portland State's School of Business.  Marinda Carlyle and Stephani Jeronimo will be our hosts and have some exciting opportunities for our School of Business (SB) students.

This week we will get to know a little bit about our hosts and what they do for the School of Business and why they decided to start this podcast.  Episodes will air every Wednesday on multiple platforms.  Stay tuned for some amazing opportunities coming your way!

Hosts: Marinda Carlyle and Stephani Jeronimo

Production: Stephen Babcock

Advisor: Nathanial Garrod

In this episode, Aki and Michael sit down with Musician and Composer Dan Wilensky to discuss his captivating music career and the dynamic music industry. Dan has played with the likes of Ray Charles, Joan Baez, Santana, Steve Winwood, and on hundreds of records. He also brings a unique perspective on what it means to be a musician and an insider view of the business side of music. In this week's small business spotlight, Aki and Michael head to Music Millennium located on the corner of 32nd & East Burnside. Music Millennium is the oldest CD and vinyl shop in the Pacific Northwest and truly has a little something for everyone.

Welcome to the much-anticipated episode 1 of our third generation. In this episode, Aki and Michael Travel to Arborbrook Vineyards to experience fine wines and learn about the fascinating world of wine-making. Many thanks to Charles Hesson for his wonderful hospitality. Information about Arborbrook Vineyards can be found at arborbrookwines.com. This week’s small business spotlight showcases the one-of-a-kind Five Stars Family Burger. A small, Korean-owned burger joint, pumping out some of the best burgers in the country. Thanks to Goldstar and his parents for welcoming us into their restaurant. They can be found at @fivestarsfamilyburger on all social media. Thank you to the PSU School of Business for supporting our adventures through Portland. And finally, thank you to our listeners for making this show possible.

Hello, and welcome to generation 3 of the Talk Business With Me podcast. I (Michael Koach) am back as your editor, joined by my good friend and co-host Aki Brisbois. Together, we are going to be your guides to the unique commercial culture of Portland Oregon.

In this episode, Jorda and Diane are joined by Christian Aniciete, the social media manager for the Port of Portland, a PSU alumnus, former PSU faculty member, and a proud Filipino. Christian talks about his experience immigrating to the US, his journey through school, how he found a home at Portland State, and the dynamic environment of running the social media for the Port of Portland.

In this episode, Diane is joined by Molly Lowe and Shelbey Colt, two representatives from the HRMA club at PSU. Our guests discuss the complexity of HR as well as some of the major issues being addressed in the field of human resources. 

In our first all-girls episode since the reboot, Jorda and Diane are joined by Kierra Wing, the student body president and a real estate development grad student. Kierra sheds light on the responsibilities of student government and the team unpack what it means to make a difference in the world.  

In this episode, Diane and Michael are joined by Ben Drew, a grad student in the Masters of Science in Finance program from Toowoomba, Australia, who is also a distance runner specializing in the steeplechase on the PSU Track & Field team. 

In this episode, Diane and Michael are joined by Jim Beriault, the CEO of RocketGlow Marketing. Jim shares stories from his 30+ year career in marketing and his journey to becoming a teacher at PSU. 

In this episode, Diane and Jorda are joined by guest Matthew Hull. A business school grad student, the president of the blockchain club, president of the FMA club, a Coast Guard veteran, and an employee of US Bank.