Working for the Weekend

In this episode, our panel discusses getting involved in extracurricular activities as a part-time MBA student at Michigan Ross. Our panelists describe their rewarding experiences helping to lead clubs, growing their skills through Sanger Leadership Center activities, and much more. 

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Watch for new episodes every other week.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.

Guests: Nikhil Bhosale, Mary Reed, Bala Subramanian.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, our panel dives into the critical concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Online MBA student Regina Urrutia and Weekend MBA student Shalin Mankodi discuss some of the DEI initiatives in their programs, their own experiences, and ideas for improvement going forward -- all with additional perspective from Michigan Ross Director of Diversity and Inclusion Thomas Bell. 

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Watch for new episodes every other week.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.

Guests: Regina Urrutia, Shalin Mankodi, Thomas Bell.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Matt explores the nuts and bolts of the application process for a top part-tme MBA program. Online MBA student Jose Sanchez and Michigan Ross Associate Admissions Director Anne Schoen offer their insights into how the process works and how you can make the most of it, including tips on essay questions, interviews, our new Quant Readiness Course, and more.

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Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Matt Stone.

Guests: Jose Sanchez, Anne Schoen.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Sneha looks at the topic of networking from the perspective of those who might struggle with the concept -- introverts. Online MBA student Molly and Michigan Ross Associate Director of Part-Time MBA Career Coaching Val Adams offer their thoughts and suggestions about how to go about networking if you’re not comfortable with the concept, and how introverts might even have an edge in some ways.

We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. 

Watch for new episodes every other week.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Sneha Edupuganti.

Guests: Molly Grasso, Val Adams.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, the new season’s WFW team — Leslie, Sneha, Sampath, David, Ayush, and Matthew — get a little better acquainted by answering some randomly chosen questions about their backgrounds, their interests, and their experiences in the Michigan Ross part-time MBA programs. Find out the team’s strategies for B-school, their business heroes, and how their hometowns shaped their lives.  

We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. 

Watch for new episodes every other week.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Producer/Host: Leslie Beverley.

Panel: Sneha Edupuganti, Sampath Dangeti, David Jackiewicz, Matthew Stone, and Ayush Mundra.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Leslie Beverley and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host and executive producer Suraj chats with the rest of the regular podcast team -- Garrett, Leslie, Sneha, and Brandon -- about the highs and lows of getting their MBA and hosting a podcast during a pandemic. Hear about some of their memorable moments, advice to prospective students, and recommendations for other podcasts.  

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Watch for new episodes every other week during the school year.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Suraj Kandukuri.

Guests: Garrett White, Leslie Beverley, Sneha Edupuganti, Brandon Manson.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, Garrett welcomes guests Libby, Nived, Arianna, and Adrian to discuss their  journey through the recruiting process, which has been largely virtual this year. They share how their career plans changed over the course of their MBA education, positive and negative effects of the virtual format, tips to help make the most of the recruiting process, and much more.  

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Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Garrett White.

Guests: Libby Beck, Nived Karumatt, Arianna Leonardi, Adrian Pereira.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Suraj talks with guests Katie and Pete about their journeys from part-time MBA students to alums. They discuss their backgrounds, their Michigan Ross experience, advice to prospective students, and much more.  

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Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Suraj Kandukuri.

Guests: Katie Hoffman, Pete Reo.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Leslie speaks with professors Marcus Collins and Chantel Lenard about their unique and fascinating career journeys. Collins’ background in advertising and marketing includes a stint doing social media for Beyonce, while Lenard was the top marketing executive for Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. operations.  

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Watch for new episodes every other week.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.

Guests: Marcus Collins, Chantel Lenard.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Brandon speaks with professors Betsy Erwin, Gretchen Spreitzer, and Lindy Greer about Ross’ unique approach and perspective on leadership, leadership curriculum, and how those experiences equip Ross MBAs with the skills and knowledge to make an outsized impact on their own organizations.  

We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. 

Watch for new episodes every other week.

Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

Episode Host/Producer: Brandon Manson.

Guests: Lindy Greer, Gretchen Spreitzer, Betsy Erwin.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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