Walton Biz Talk

In part 1 of our international company culture episode, Gracie and Savannah interview Rogelio Garcia Contreras, the Director of Social Innovation from the University of Arkansas to discuss parallels and differences in how business is done across the world. Tune in to hear his experiences in the private and public sectors of the United States and Mexico, what he's learned from working with global entrepreneurs, and his advice for students looking for a career abroad.

To close out spooky season, Sungmin and Savannah interview Jack Moyer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of America's most haunted hotel, the Crescent Hotel. Tune in to hear the grim history of the hotel, how Jack and his staff commit to preserving the irreplaceable, and what ghostly characters might accompany you upon your visit.

In Part I of Walton BizTalk's Halloween special, Gracie and Savannah chat with Kara Cullins, a former mortician. They ask her all the questions you've been dying to know about working in mortuary services, including what you learn in mortuary school and what a day in the life looks like. Tune in to hear what drew Kara to the funeral industry, which characteristics make a good mortician, and the mortician myths we can all put to rest.

In this episode, Gracie and Savannah interview Katie Pope, one of the Walton Honors advisors at the University of Arkansas, about her experiences as a participant in the Disney College Program. Listen to hear some park secrets, what Disney Speak is, and an internal debate about whether Kim Kardashian, Jesus, or Mickey Mouse comes out on top as the most internationally recognized figure.

In this episode, Gracie and Savannah speak to Christy Davis, a former professor that recently entered a tech role. Listen to hear how her expectations for the workplace have changed as she moved from an academic setting to one centered around change, how she uses Twitter as a support channel, and how to leverage your communication skills as a young professional regardless of industry.

Welcome to Season 11 of Walton BizTalk! This season, we're tackling company culture and the many hats it wears across different industries. In this episode, our host Savannah and co-host Gracie introduce the season together by discussing company culture trends, the numbers behind them, and how TikTok has been a catalyst for change in the corporate environment.

In the season finale of Walton BizTalk, Savannah and Jackie form the dream team with former sports anchor, GM of #TeamMusselman, and fellow Hog fan Danyelle Musselman to explore the empathy gap in sports. Tune in to hear about Danyelle's brief stint on Comedy Central, what business culture can learn from team culture, and how she's building community on and off the court.

On this episode, Savannah and Gracie sit down with Madison DesMaisons of CVS Health to discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility. Tune in to hear about how CVS has become a pioneer in both the retail and healthcare industries, which CVS health zone may be coming to you, and what their General Management Corporate Internship program (GMCIP) can offer college students looking for a summer internship!

In this in-house episode, Gracie and Savannah investigate how generational differences shape our experience in the workplace. Tune in to hear what a Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z consider cultural defining moments, whether a buzzfeed quiz can predict your age, and to settle the greatest debate of our time: the millennial side part vs. the Gen Z middle part.

In this episode, Savannah, Sungmin and Billy Admire continue the conversation around the bounds of the metaverse, this time delving into the digital currencies and networks that support it. Tune in as they define popular crypto jargon, examine the pros and cons, and forecast the future of digital monetary systems.