Careers: Charting Your Course

In today's episode, we answer the question, "What did you want to be when you were little?" Thank you so much to everyone who participated! Support the show

My guest today is Mr. Chris Spahr, Squash Director at the University Club of Boston. Chris is a nationally recognized player; he is a doubles champion and longtime competitor in the Can-Am Cup, and was instrumental in bringing his college team at Franklin & Marshall to a no.2 national ranking. Chris was also the recipient of the Robert W. Callahan Sportsmanship Award. Resources: University Clu...

In today’s episode, I am delighted to speak with the Dean of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Nadeem Karimbux. Dr. Karimbux received his DMD and Master of Medical Sciences from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. As well as serving as Dean, Dr. Karimbux is a professor in the Department of Periodontology at Tufts. He has held several editorial positions in journals like the Journa...

Today, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Matt Denning. Matt has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He was a Head Body Coach at TB12, the health, wellness, and lifestyle brand co-founded by NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his body coach Alex Guerrero. Matt is also the founder of MDP Recovery Solutions. Resources: Matt Denning Be...

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Carl Sagan. It introduces the mystery of science and the unlimited possibility of discovery. Today, I am lucky to have the opportunity to speak with one such detective: Dr. Michael Starnbach. Dr. Starnbach has been a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunobiology at Harvard Medical Schoo...

Today, we are going to travel 6000 miles and 13 hours forward to the land of anime, sushi, maid cafes, all things kawaii, and my personal favorite, the world’s largest stationery store. Please welcome the wonderful Mac from Maction Planet, physicist/mathematician/investment banker turned tour guide of the Land of the Rising Sun. Resources: Maction Planet Kanpai Planet (Website) Kanpai Planet (YouT...

**THIS EPISODE IS IN FRENCH** Dans cet épisode, découvrez les secrets de la vie et de la peau : Veuillez accueillir Madame Joëlle Ciocco, cosmétologue et créatrice de l'Épidermologie. Fondatrice de Joëlle Ciocco Paris, Madame Ciocco a travaillé avec plusieurs clients célèbres et a sa propre gamme de produits de soins de la peau (vous pouvez accéder à ses produits en utilisant le lien en descr...

Today, I am delighted to have Mr. Michael Chamblain as my guest. Mr. Chamblain has been an entrepreneur in a variety of industries for more than ten years. He was the sports agent for Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka and is currently a co-owner of the Israeli pro basketball club Bnei Herzliya. Resources: Michael Chamblain The Resort - book recommended by Mr. Chamblain Shoe Dog: A Me...

Ms. Lemle's debut novel Artifacts is available now ! My guest today is Ms. Natalie Lemle. Author, art advisor, and entrepreneur, Ms. Lemle is the founder of art_works, a Montreal- and Boston-based art advisory, a trustee of the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, a co-chair of the Boston Public Art Triennial’s Board of Directors, and a board member of the Associates of the Boston Public...

Today, I am joined by Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, structural biologist, former President of the Royal Society, 2009 laureate of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribosomes, and author of Gene Machine: The Race to Decipher the Secrets of the Ribosome and Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality . Dr. Ramakrishnan was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 for h...

Today, we are going to be stepping into the athletic wear industry with the co-founder of NOBULL. Please join me in welcoming a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, our guest today, Mr. Marcus Wilson! This is the last episode of 2025; stay tuned for new exciting episodes and content coming soon in 2026! Resources: NOBULL - NOBULL official website Marcus...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Careers: Charting Your Course ! In today’s episode, I interview a graduate of Northwestern University and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, endodontist Dr. Ali Nasseh! Resources: Tufts University Pre-College Programs - programs available for almost everyone (including high school students and undergraduate/graduate students); several areas of interest, like He...

A graduate of Harvard University and Princeton University, Dr. Bharat Anand is the dean of New York University's Stern School of Business. Dr. Anand joined Harvard Business School as a member of the faculty in 1997. In 2006, he was named the Henry R. Byers Professor of Business Administration. In 2014, Dr. Anand helped launch Harvard Business School Online and played an instrumental role in t...

After a temporary hiatus, I am delighted to welcome everyone back with an exciting new episode. My guest today is the Executive Vice President and CFO of MFS Investment Management, Mr. Amrit Kanwal. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Southern California, Mr. Kanwal has also served as the Head of Corporate Strategy and Development at Miller Brewing Company and the...

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“Filmmaking is the ultimate team sport,” in the words of Michael Keaton. In today’s episode, we will be exploring both film and sports with entrepreneur and film producer Gotham Chopra. Mr. Chopra is a sports documentarian, media entrepreneur, producer, podcast host, director, journalist, and author. He is the co-founder of Religion of Sports and has produced several acclaimed films and documentar...

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Adrian Wilkins. A former professor at New York University, Mr. Wilkins is a practicing business, executive, and personal coach in the Boston area. He is also a motivational speaker and has presented internationally to audiences of over 700 people. Mr. Wilkins is one of the founders of WHM Dental Consulting, LLC, and he is the author of The Way of the...

My guest today is extra special: from being my Science teacher for three years in middle school and a Biology and Computer Science teacher for over a decade, she has since been elected to represent District 32 in the South Dakota House of Representatives! A graduate of Bethel University and Black Hills State University, Ms. Nicole Uhre-Balk won a seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives t...

In honor of the twentieth episode of Careers: Charting Your Course , I am so excited to introduce our new special, “What Would AI Say?”. We have now heard from people in a large variety of fields and an array of professions, from Olympians to doctors to musicians (and with more to come). It's time to hear from a slightly different type of guest. Today, we are going to get career advice from C...

My guest today is oncologist and hematologist and cancer researcher Dr. Lowell Schnipper. Former Clinical Director of the Cancer Center and Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the Beth Israel Deaconess, Dr. Schnipper has over 55 years of experience in medicine. He is the Theodore W. and Evelyn G. Berenson Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of...

My guest today is oncologist and hematologist and cancer researcher Dr. Lowell Schnipper. Former Clinical Director of the Cancer Center and Chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the Beth Israel Deaconess, Dr. Schnipper has over 55 years of experience in medicine. He is the Theodore W. and Evelyn G. Berenson Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of...

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with fashion designer Daniela Corte. Ms. Corte, a graduate of the Boston School of Fashion Design, founded her own contemporary boutique in October of 2000. Resources: Daniela Corte - Ms. Corte’s official website The School of Fashion Design Programs - pre-college programs for students interested in fashion Fashion Internships - fashion internships and progra...

My guest today is emergency care physician Dr. Eman Ansari. A graduate of the King Abdul-Aziz University Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Dr. Ansari is an associate physician in pediatrics in the Division of Emergency Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She has been practicing for over twenty years. Resources: Letter...

My guest today is Mr. Gabriel T. Ruz, Jr., entrepreneur and founder and co-CEO of Magaya, a logistics software company. A graduate of Miami Dade College and Purdue University Global, Mr. Ruz co-founded Magaya in 2001. Resources: Good to Great - book on business and companies recommended by Mr. Ruz The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - book recounting the story of a lawyer and his tale confronting his ou...

My guest today is Mr. Clint Valladares. Originally from Mumbai, India, Mr. Valladares is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and the Senior Director of Global Engagement for the Middle East and India. Mr. Valladares played a key role in the expansion of the Berklee City Music Network since joining Berklee as part of the staff in 2009, building a network of organizations across the United States...