All in a Day's Work

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Antonella Rodio interviews Dr. Marlene Brito, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the NYU Wasserman Center, and Kenya Farley, Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Development also at the NYU Wasserman Center. They both play a key role in the First-Generation Professional Developme...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sean Hu interviews Faye Oyang, Senior Manager in International Touring and Licensing at Broadway Asia. They discuss Faye’s journey working in theatre, how her background informed her passion, and what the American and Asian theatre industries can learn from each other. Based in New York City, Faye specializes in Ea...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Yug Thakkar interviews Dr. Pavlos Mourdoukoutas, an Industry Professor and Director of the Management of Technology Program at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. They discuss the future of technology, how AI might change the learning experience, and tips for students looking to join the evergreen field of tech m...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ella Sullivan speaks with Fina Strazza, an actor and NYU student in Tisch’s Collaborative Arts program. Together, they discuss Fina’s experience as a child actor, her approach to acting, advice for aspiring performers, and what her experience at NYU has been like. A native New Yorker, Fina Strazza made her Broadway...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sixuan Chen speaks with Kayla Xiong, an NYU graduate with a background in UX design and marketing. They discuss Kayla’s experiences before, during, and after NYU. Why was she drawn to social media as a way to connect with audiences? How did she find herself in the worlds of music production and DJing? And how can y...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ari Lin speaks with Widodo, a Master's Student in Educational Leadership, Politics and Advocacy. He is deeply committed to non-profit organizations that champion education and gender equity. In this episode, Widodo explores why he began working in the non-profit sector, the impact he has observed through his work,...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Khushboo speaks with Gary Zamchick, an innovation strategist who has worked in technology environments like AT&T labs Research and world-class design boutiques like Rockwell Group. In this episode, Gary talks into the intersection of art and technology, exploring new possibilities for their integration. He also...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Vedant Jain speaks with Project Management master's student, Tien Nguyen. In this episode, Tien generously shares how he reevaluated his career path after facing challenges, developed a mindset to navigate obstacles, and turned setbacks into new perspectives—all while navigating life as a new immigrant in this coun...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sandro Schwyzer speaks with neuroscientist Joseph Ledoux, a former NYU professor and the band leader of The Amygdaloids. They discuss how he came to study neuroscience and the journey music has taken him on, revealing secrets about emotions through his creative process. Joseph LeDoux is an American neuroscientist k...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Arash Dabestani sits down with actress Kristen Vaganos, currently a series regular on ABC’s General Hospital . Kristen, also an accomplished producer behind several critically acclaimed shows, shares her experiences navigating the entertainment industry. She offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards...

In today’s special episode, we’ve invited a few of the Fall 2024 Podcast Fellows from the Wasserman Center to take part in a mini-interview exercise with each other. They’ll share their journeys to NYU, discuss the challenges and insights they’ve encountered in exploring their careers, and talk about their dreams for the future. We hope you enjoy! For a full transcript of this episode, please emai...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Pushpavalli Annamalai speaks with Shripriya Mahesh, who is the General Partner of Spero Ventures. Shripriya shares her fascinating and diverse journey from photography to entrepreneurship. She also shares her insights from what makes a good product design.  Shripriya Mahesh is the General Partner of Spero Ventures,...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Carina Christo speaks with Ariana Teng, who is a client Coordinator at the Center for Family Representation’s Community Advocacy Project. Ariana shared how she became interested in the public legal system and how this career gives her a unique perspective on society. She also discussed how she maintains a good work...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Rose Clarke speaks with Professor Peter Nickowitz, who is a liberal Studies professor at NYU. Peter shares his fascinating journey from starting to write poetry to getting involved in writing movie scripts. He also discussed the importance of time management and the attitude needed to overcome challenges as a creat...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, 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 nonlinear yet incredibly fitting journey to becoming a theater educator. She opens up about her creative new perspectives and insights on work, life, and career after...

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Jamie Dehouck speaks with Sabrina Van Savage, who works as an Associate Director within the PFS division at the Millennium Challenge Corporate. Sabrina offers insights into the challenges and rewards of working in development, as she explores how perseverance and networking can open doors to impactful careers in th...

Check out this re-air of our ninth episode from Season 2 featuring Arnaud Kurze from Montclair State University. In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Haining Gao speaks with Arnaud Kurze, an Associate Professor in International Relations at NYU. They explore social justice work, how to create global change, and the value of making complex data mo...

Check out this re-air of our third episode from Season 2 featuring Russell Isaacson from Boost Insurance. In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Russell Isaacson, the VP of Embedded Insurance Channel at Boost Insurance. They discuss how his career trajectory evolved, the transferable skills he developed, and the value o...

Check out this re-air of our second episode from Season 2 featuring Simone Barros, Film & Audio Editor. In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Muskan Nagpal speaks with Simone Barros, a freelance film and audio editor. They reflect on what drew Simone to creative roles along with the financial challenges and the pressure to hit career goals bas...

Weijie(Jack) Tang graduated from NYU with honors in May 2021. He is now working at Zurich North America as an Underwriting Account Service Analyst.  In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ziyi Xu speaks with Weijie Tang, who shares his remarkable journey from a non-English speaking immigrant to a successful underwriting accounts service analyst at Zuric...

In this special episode, made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU graduate student Aubrey Williams speaks with Dr. Kim Tran, a seasoned DEI consultant, author, and community organizer. They discuss Kim’s transition from academia to the field of diversity and inclusion. Kim also shares insights on how individuals can actively address these important issues in their daily lives. Kim Tran is a...

In this special episode, made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU undergraduate student Max Majak speaks with Dr. Erin Blake, Senior Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. They talk about Erin’s journey of exploring the world of academia, the harsh realities of competitive environments, and realizing her passion lies not in climbing the academic ladder but in the joy...

In this special episode of "All in a Day's Work," we collected questions and concerns from NYU students about job hunting. And we invited professional Career Coaches from Wasserman Center to provide answers, hoping to give you some useful insights. If you would like to share similar concerns or questions about finding a job, please feel free to contact us at career.development@nyu.ed...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Daria Zlobina, Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K.  Daria shared her reasons for choosing different career paths at each stage, her experiences living in different countries, and offered some valuable advice on networking with seasoned professionals in the industry. Daria Zlobina is the Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy...

In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Al Chen, the Solution Architect at Coda. Al shares his journey from Stern to landing his first job as a financial analyst at Google. He talks about how he started learning and mastering Excel in that role, eventually becoming an Excel consultant. Al also delves into the relationship between office products and productivity. Tune in to gain insights into Al'...