The maysmastercast's Podcast

Join Brontee Khatemi, Ben Wiggins, and Shannon Deer for this bonus installment and new series "Beyond Mays." For this bonus episode, our team will discuss "The Choice Not to Have Children," and some personal experiences revolving around that choice as well as expectations partners fill in the household and workplace. Enjoy!

Today’s installment features an impressive MBA Candidate that specializes in positivity and helping those that have served. Anthony Obi joins the conversation! Anthony and Ben discuss the importance of positivity and staying humble, the contrasts of Anthony’s experience in America and Africa and Anthony’s personal history of his selfless service. If you would like to join Anthony in his effort of helping many veterans, please visit: https://combinedarms.us/. Also please visit: https://mercyproject.net/ to learn more about assisting others with opportunities in Africa. Thank you for tuning in and enjoy!

In this special 12th installment both Ben and Shannon sit down with one the shows integral members upon release, Brontee Khatemi! Today, the crew discuss a bit about Brontee's MBA experience at Mays, her current work responsibilities and some of the important lessons learned along the way. This podcast has been broken into 3 parts, so be sure to look forward for the bonus episodes with Brontee and the MasterCast crew. Enjoy!

Coming in as the Vice President of Finance of LGI Homes and College Station native; David Wiggins joins the conversation! Ben and David (yes, ladies and gentlemen these two are brothers) dive into the hectic work environment of auditors, describe the idea of locus of control, the importance of “window-mirror maturity” and the skill set any individual in finance should have. And if you need a builder please visit www.LGIHomes.com! We hope you enjoy the episode!

Mike Kinney, the beloved and former Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs joins Ben for our 10th installment! 28 years serving as Assistant Dean, Mike gets to reflect on some of his best moments through the years and will continue to instruct students at Mays Business School. Hard to believe Mike is a Semi-Retiree as he will not only continue to teach but also tend to his massive ranch with help from Mrs. Kinney. Enjoy!

Blake Parrish, one of Mays' valuable minds behind the creative effort for Texas A&M. An extensive history with some of the biggest names including NASCAR, General Mills and Pizza Hut. In Fall 2017 he became the Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations at Mays Business School and influences content creation and marketing thought leadership for one of the top business schools in the country. Join Ben and Blake in their talks of "advancing the world's prosperity," crucial lessons learned towards self growth, and the birth of a friendship. Enjoy!

Here at Mays Business School, we do our best to push the envelope and equip our students with real leadership skills to tackle complex problems in the business world. No one personifies leadership quite like Chris Field. Chris has never played by the rules and continues "Disrupting for Good," driving others to do the impossible. We are pleased to welcome a dear friend of Mays and someone who aims to not only help but inspire many with his relentless charity work to help those in need. Chris continues his fight to end child slavery and speaks to thousands to go out and make an impact on their communities. You can find Chris' charity, Mercy Project at: mercyproject.net. And if you would like to learn more about Chris please visit: meetchrisfield.com The acclaimed author, avid runner, founder, and lecturer at Mays Business School. Chris Field!

Currently active in 4 successful businesses, 8 charity organizations, class of 76 at Texas A&M and class of 82 of the Mays MBA Program, we present: Michael Thompson! Michael talks about the early beginnings as student of Texas A&M, working 3 jobs to pay his way through school, and stayed flexible through the years of some significant career changes. Working 7 days a week and giving the illusion its all fun and games, you can find Michael and his wife Val personally hosting guests and sorting the grapes for their wine and vineyard.  We hope you enjoy a dear friend of Mays Business School and urge you to keep up with Michael on Instagram @thompson31fiftywines

Enjoy!

Currently active in 4 successful businesses, 8 charity organizations, class of 76 at Texas A&M and class of 82 of the Mays MBA Program, we present: Michael Thompson! Michael talks about the early beginnings as student of Texas A&M, working 3 jobs to pay his way through school, and stayed flexible through the years of some significant career changes. Working 7 days a week and giving the illusion its all fun and games, you can find Michael and his wife Val personally hosting guests and sorting the grapes for their wine and vineyard.  We hope you enjoy a dear friend of Mays Business School and urge you to keep up with Michael on Instagram @thompson31fiftywines

Enjoy!

Alex Bardeguez recently completed his MBA at Texas A&M University. Now in the world of consulting, Alex gives his honest perspective of his past experiences in the field. Alex explains his most important lessons from growing up in a full house to playing professional baseball for 5 years. Please join our Executive Producer, Shannon Deer and Alex Bardeguez for our 6th installment! Enjoy!