As we finish Season 8, we reflect on what innovation means to our local start-up community and the tremendous impact it makes. For this final episode, we sit down with John Harmon, founder of ObiiGo, as he explains to us how the auto repair app was developed, how the company's mission is supported, and the company's overall involvement with both the University and the NWA area. Make sure to subscribe as we will be back next semester!

This week, we have guest Julia Nall, ASG President, give us insight on how the pandemic has impacted the student body. ASG has managed to find new way of connecting with the community over this past year through innovation and adaptability. From hosting virtual events, actively promoting mental health, and advocating there is no surprise when we say... ASG puts students first!

In this weeks episode, we had Andrew Lipson, Vice President of Operations at Chartwells, talk to us about innovation in the food industry, Covid-19 impact on combating food waste/insecurity on campus, and update us on new developments within Chartwells. We also discussed the importance of student feedback in the development of these projects. Listen now to hear a sneak peak on what is coming soon to campus dinning!

In this week's episode we are joined by Diana Brown, Director of Production at the Walton Arts Center along with Joanna Bell, Director of Marketing and Communications at TheatreSquared to talk more about innovation in the performance arts business. In addition, we also covered the effects of Covid-19 in the industry and what innovative measures they have taken to keep the theatre's open and the audience engaged. Innovation has always been a constant factor in the industry that is highly embraced!

Join past and current BCL staff members and Walton College students for a career panel discussion on how the internship experience and job searching process has changed due to the pandemic. Panelist include Mia Norton (Audit & Assurance Assistant at Deloitte), Ryan Decker (Senior, interned at Walmart), and Sam Lipson (Senior, interned at Texas Instrument). Listened for tips and advice on how to make the most out of your remote work experience!

In this new episode, we talk to Permjot Valia, Fund Manager, Entrepreneur, and Mentor in Residence, about the importance of investing in your network, cultivating valuable relationships, and the true meaning of being a mentor. He shares with us many personal stories and offers our listeners tips on how to cultivate their innovative ideas and become a more knowledgeable individual.

Join us for Season 8, as we unfold the importance of cultivating innovation in a world facing many new challenges. We start off this season's first episode talking to senior, Gabi Gifford, and junior, Lara Wyatt, on their experiences as student leaders, innovators, and members of entrepreneurial organizations. They share insights on the significance of innovative change through creativity and collaboration. Tune in to learn more about innovation and its role in students professional development.

We finish up Season 7 and say goodbye to Ryan Decker and Jessi Brewer as they wrap up their time with Walton Biz Talk. We reminisce on the last few years and discuss the importance of adaptability in our personal and professional lives. More importantly, we discuss our plans for the future. As for the future of Walton Biz Talk, we will see you in 2021 with Kiara Lozano as our new host!

P.S. If you want to learn more about how Ryan visualizes music, check out @keyofsee.art on Instagram.

We talk to siblings Collin and Alyssa Macias about their experience as college students during COVID-19. As a Walton College senior, Collin shares how his college experience has changed and what he has learned to value most. Alyssa gives us her take on college life as a Walton College freshman, how her expectations have changed, and what she hopes to experience in the coming years. Listen to find out more about how COVID-19 has changed the college experience.

Are you down for whatever (DFW)? We talk to Savannah Baber, Senior Corporate Trainer at Peek Consulting Firm, about the importance of saying yes, taking opportunities, and learning to adapt to any situation. She shares her personal and professional journey through stories of adaptability and the important takeaways she’s learned every step of the way.