Working for the Weekend

In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) and Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) welcome guests Jacob, Jen, and Linda to discuss what they were looking for in an MBA program; the differing structures of the Full-Time, Weekend, and Online programs at Michigan Ross; the recruiting experience in each program; 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 Hosts and Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Jeff Church.

Guests: Jacob Hatke, Jen Nwuli, Linda Yang.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Sneha sits down with the winning team from this year’s Crisis Challenge, who are all part-time MBA students at Ross. They discuss their approach to the event, the value they found in it, and lasting lessons that they’ll carry with them in their careers.  

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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: Elizabeth Fu, WMBA ’22; Natalie Juronoc, WMBA ’21; Gamal Elbialy, WMBA ’22; Juan Souchon, Evening MBA ’21; and Dennis Emmatty, Evening MBA ’21.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Sneha sits down with a panel of women students in the Michigan Ross Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs. They discuss challenges they’ve faced at work, what led them to pursue a Ross MBA, how they find support, advice on creating a more inclusive environment, 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: Marissa Bialecki, Anna Kendall, Annie Haley, Nora Sennett.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Suraj sits down for virtual one-on-one interviews with John Branch, clinical assistant professor of business administration and co-director of Yaffe Digital Media Initiative; and Heather Byrne, director of the Career Development Office at the Ross School of Business. They discuss how the shift to a virtual environment has changed business school, and what’s likely to happen in the future -- including after the pandemic ultimately ends.  

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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: John Branch, Heather Byrne.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Brandon welcomes several of his fellow OMBA students along with Wally Hopp, associate dean for part-time MBA programs, to discuss the experience of a Michigan Ross Online MBA. They cover what led up to the program, reasons for applying, how the reality matches expectations, and how the student balance school, work, and the rest of their lives.  

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

Episode Host/Producer: Brandon Manson.

Guests: Wally Hopp, Jessie Vanderveen, Christopher Dye, Andrew Green.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, host Leslie gets the perspective of four fellow part-time MBA students at Michigan Ross. They talk about ideas and tips for the various facets of wellness, coping with the added challenges of pursuing wellness during a pandemic, and resources available to students.  

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

Episode Host/Producer: Leslie Beverley.

Guests: Baaju Bharadwaj, Caroline Chung, Elizabeth Fu, Leslie Patch.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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Last time, we heard from some part-time MBA students about their experiences during the pandemic. In this episode, host Sneha gets the perspective of Jeff Domagala, the acting director of the Sanger Leadership Center at Ross, and faculty member Ari Shwayder. They talk about the challenges they’ve faced, “blessings in disguise,” and missing those valuable, informal interactions in between classes.  

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: Jeff Domagala, Ari Shwayder.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, this week’s host, Garrett, interviews students in the Weekend MBA and Online MBA programs at Michigan Ross on their experiences during the pandemic. They talk about the decision whether to go back to class in person, dealing with a shift to online learning, and what it’s like to hear “Go Blue!” on the streets of Belgium.  

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: Garrett White.

Guests: Natalie Juronoc, Libby Beck, Shalin Mankodi.

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Executive Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In this episode, the new season’s WFW team — Suraj, Leslie, Garrett, Sneha, and Brandon — 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 keeping up with business news, their most effective resources for B-school, and their favorite go-to movies and TV shows.  

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.

Host: Suraj Kandukuri.

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

Editing: Jonah Brockman.

Producers: Suraj Kandukuri and Bob Needham.

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In today’s episode, host Mawa — who’s preparing to graduate from the program — talks with two 2019 alumni, Emma and Ben, along with her co-host Suraj, who’s transitioning from his first to second year in the program. 

They discuss some of the most important lessons they’ve learned, including the importance of relational vs. operational knowledge, the value of staying in touch with classmates post-graduation, and their best advice for current students. Also, Mawa offers a few parting thoughts as she transitions out of the program and out of her role as founding host of “Working for the Weekend.”

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 additional new episodes starting in late summer.

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

Host: Mawa Mustafa.

Panel: Emma Barrasso, Ben Battaglia, Suraj Kandukuri.

Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.

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