All in a Day's Work

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Pranali Thakkar interviews Alexandra Devin, a creative arts and drama therapist. Pranali speaks to Alexandra about her journey from the arts to therapy, what drama therapy looks like in practice, and how imagination and play intersect with deep emotional work.  Alexandra Devin is a licensed creative arts therapist...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student, Kyli Fox Soug, interviews Makena Naegele, the founder and CEO of oyster. Kyli speaks to Makena about helping job seekers find genuine career communities and engage in mentorship conversations in the changing career landscape. Makenna Naegele is an NYU Stern alum with a background in UX design, data science, and en...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Avani Advani, interviews Joshua Lewis, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business. Avani speaks to Joshua about the human side of decision-making, how “loss aversion” influences what we value, and why some people chase risk while others avoid it entirely. Professor Lewis researches cons...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Mia Xiao interviews Daniel Ketchum, a Principal Narrative Designer at Wizards of the Coast. Mia speaks to Daniel about how Gallatin’s interdisciplinary education helped him get a foot in the door at Marvel and continues to shape his approach to learning. Daniel Ketchum is a narrative and creative leader with more t...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Hodan Barreh interviews Niobe Way, a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Their conversation delves into Dr. Way’s research across cultures to better understand skills around emotional development and connection. They discuss how identity i...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Kylie Rah interviews Michelle Cortese, an XR designer and professor at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Society is in a transitional period where fields like Art and Digital Technology constantly overlap, creating new roles without clear job descriptions.  Kylie and Michelle explore the practical method of Positio...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Jonathan Pollak, an Agile Product Owner at Verizon. Sarah speaks to Jonathan about his journey from journalism into e-commerce and how AI is affecting the telecommunications landscape. Jonathan Pollak is a trusted Marketing Executive and Senior Digital Product Manager with experience in both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He creates eCommerce and D...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Yara Tarie interviews Talika Basantani, a math teacher at Energy Tech High School. So many school students dread math – a phenomenon commonly known as “math anxiety.” How can we combat this anxiety? And how can we encourage students to find meaning and support while learning math? Yara sits with Talika to talk abou...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Advait Sunil interviews Aditya Ramamurthy, Lab Manager at Movement Recovery Laboratory. Having received his MS in Biotechnology from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Aditya brought his “scientific mindset” to a new challenge: attending business school and supporting scientific ventures. Advait and Aditya speak...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Jenny Jamison interviews Dr. Becca Franks,  Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at NYU.  How can we use research to improve the lives of animals and support a healthier planet? Jenny speaks with Dr. Franks about her journey from veterinary medicine hopeful to animal welfare researcher, how her focus on fis...

All in a Day’s Work features many scientists and many entrepreneurs, but rarely does it have scientists who are also entrepreneurs. That’s where Dr. Nisha Maheshwari, co-founder and CEO of CaroRhythm, comes in. In this episode, producer Ahmed Ashour speaks with the recent NYU alum about their interest in the sciences as a child, their experience launching a medical device as a student, and their a...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Rachel Fang interviews Dr. Matthew Pellegrino, a composer, music educator, and professor at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Korean culture is everywhere, and with the recent success of Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters , K-pop’s importance in particular has taken on new heights....

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sandra Cai interviews Alexandra Debow, CEO and co-founder of swsh, a platform for shared albums of live experiences. Alexandra studied across three of NYU’s global locations and leveraged as many resources as possible during her short time in school. As a student, she began building and creating and hasn’t stopped...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sajini Kodituwakku interviews Rosanne Kennedy, a clinical assistant professor at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Sajini speaks with Rosanne about her unconventional career path and how it informed her research and teaching interests. Together, they ask questions about career paths, what career stabil...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Diamond Bradley interviews Dainelle Wellington, founder of the Wellington-White Portfolio. Dainelle is a powerhouse in the construction management industry with over 23 years of experience leading billion-dollar projects. Diamond speaks to Dainelle about her journey in this field, her approach to leadership, and th...

November 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Indigenous communities. The NYU community has many incredible Native American and Indigenous members, and in this episode, we highlight one of those members – Justice Shawn Baker. In this episode, producer Ahmed Ashour speaks with Justice Baker...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Vedika More interviews Zuleika Cuevas, CEO and founder of Global Woman Leadership and NYU Adjunct Instructor of Intercultural Business Communication at NYU School of Professional Studies. Vedika speaks with Professor Cuevas about her journey, the qualities of a good mentor, and how to best support working professio...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Emily Ding interviews realtor Daisy Cui, founder of Honest NY Realty. What does it really take to succeed in the real estate industry? Emily and Daisy tackle that question by speaking about Daisy’s career trajectory, her tips for networking and brand establishment, and how every job can be a learning opportunity. D...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Melissa Simplicio interviews Ar Ducao, NYU Tandon professor, artist, engineer, educator, organizer, and all-around multi-hyphenate. Together, they discuss Ar’s work in the intersection of arts and tech, their advice for career pivots, and how failing fast can help you find your passion and purpose.  Ar Ducao (they/...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Somya Panchal interviews Manisha Singh, Project Manager at Goldman Sachs. Together, Somya and Manisha reflect on life’s transitions, both those that are planned and those that are unexpected. They talk about switching careers, making difficult personal choices, and handling unforeseen challenges, as well as busting...

Check out this re-air of Episode 49 featuring Callie Hitchcock, a freelance writer and journalist. In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal sits down with Callie to discuss discuss the ups and downs of a freelance career, how she went about building her network, and the ways in which working in podcasting has made her a better journalist. Callie Hitchcock is a writer and graduate of the NYU journalism Mas...

Check out this re-air of Episode 2 from Season 3 featuring Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, co-director of YouthWorks at BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange and an Adjunct Faculty Member with NYU’s program in Educational Theatre. In this episode, NYU student Saya Jenks speaks with Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, Ashley works as a director, dramaturg, performer, and theater educator. Join us as Ashley shares her nonline...

Check out this re-air of our 48th episode from Season 1 featuring Robert Lee, founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. In this episode, Emily Anderson chats with Robert Lee, founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. Together, they discuss why he began his fight against food waste and hunger, how he juggled starting a new company with a full-time job at JP Morgan, and what steps he took to leverage his bu...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Aditi Jha interviews Sahil Saluja, software developer at Amazon AWS Wickr, an end-to-end encryption messaging app, and a recent master’s degree graduate of NYU Tandon’s Computer Science program. In his free time, Sahil enjoyed creating videos about NYU to give back to the community, recognizing that important infor...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Stella Adler interviews Steve Zagor, adjunct faculty member at the Nutrition and Food Studies Program at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Together, they discuss Steve’s career in the restaurant, hotel, and food consulting industries, tips for establishing a successful restaura...