All in a Day's Work

In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Caitlyn Lubas, the product manager at Inkitt. Caitlyn shares her experiences of traveling to 70 countries across 7 continents during her time at NYU, as well as how she navigated challenging career decisions and uncertainty in the years after graduation. Since graduating from NYU Stern in 2020, Caitlyn Lubas has followed her passions and refused to settle for a...

In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz, the founder and managing principal at ASPIRE Intelligence and she is also a professional public speaking coach. They discuss cross-cultural communication strategies, and how to effectively identify and embrace cultural and personal differences in work.  Natsuyo is a Japanese-English bilingual keynote speaker, and she works with globa...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Shaurya Sethi, a product manager at Boostr. They talk about figuring out what excited him at work, identifying transferable skills, and his strategy for identifying employers who could sponsor his visa. Shaurya Sethi works as product manager at an adtech startup in New York. He pur...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Justin Lee speaks with Hedieh Fakhriyazadi, the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP. They discuss the panel that opened the doors to corporate philanthropy, how our values show up in our careers and at work, and the challenge of gaining stakeholder buy-in. Hedieh Fakhriyazadi is the chief diversity...

In this episode, Shaan Merchant speaks with Elliot F. Kaye, former Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about protecting the vulnerable, balancing family and work, and feeling the impact of elections on long-term projects. Elliot F. Kaye (Law ’04) has spent most of his career serving in senior positions in the US Government, including in all three federal branches. In 2014, he wa...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Erin Seepersad speaks with Jenny Jiang, a Business Analyst at Babbel. They talk about Jenny’s experience learning from both success and failure, developing transferable skills, and the value of making connections. Jenny Jiang graduated from New York University in 2020 with a B.S. in Business and a concent...

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 more accessible to all. Arnaud Kurze is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an Associate Professor at...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Eleni Parpounas speaks with Eric Brettschneider, the former Commissioner for the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). They discuss his illustrious career, the importance of serving and giving voice to all, and how to learn about the needs of your community no matter where you work. Eric B...

In this episode, Shaan Merchant speak with Matthew Cole Weiss from TMZ about working in the entertainment field, developing his creative vision, and exploring his interests in both writing and directing. Matthew Cole Weiss graduated from NYU in 2001 after studying film and television production.  His vast career has been split between entertainment journalism where he's written for publication...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Maria Pérez speaks with Elisa Llop Cardenal, a lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights. They talk about Elisa’s experience as an international student, getting more comfortable with networking, and what skills are important for working in human rights. Elisa Llop Cardenal (NYU Law LLM in International Leg...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Darsen Hover speaks with James Clements, co-founder of What Will the Neighbours Say? Theater Company. Darsen and James discuss the importance of accessibility in the arts and its social impact. James Clements (he/him) is an immigrant actor, writer, theatermaker and arts educator based between New York and Scot...

In this episode, Emily Anderson speaks with Natan Edelsburg, Chief Partnerships Officer of MuckRack, about the importance of mentorship, how he forged his 13+ year career at MuckRack and what the future of PR and marketing looks like. Natan Edelsburg is the Chief Partnerships Officer at Muck Rack, the software platform that enables thousands of organizations including Google, International Rescue...

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 of networking and learning from people. Russell Isaacson has 20+ years of experience driving change through...

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 based on the timelines of others. Simone Barros creates films, plays, soundscapes and installations. MONO XVI C...

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergrad Adja Thiam speaks with Bill Arnone,  CEO of the National Academy of Social Insurance. They speak about Arnone’s impressive career, planning for retirement, and what’s needed from future economists. William J. (Bill) Arnone is Chief Executive Officer of the National Academy of Social Insurance, a nonpartisan organizat...

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In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal sits down with Callie Hitchcock, a freelance writer and Associate Producer for Campside Media. Together, they 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 Master’s degree for Cultu...

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 business degree into a career that was meaningful to him. With a Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting fro...

In this episode, Danielle Cristal chats with Loredana Andargachew, a Drama Development Assistant for Hulu. Together, they discuss topics such as freelancing, diversity in media, and how to make your voice heard in a large company. Loredana Andargachew (she/her) is a Hulu Originals Drama Development Assistant and New York University Steinhardt 2020 graduate with a BS in Media, Culture, and Communic...

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with Logan Jacobs, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UNC Chapel Hill. Together, they discuss her experience as Native American Recruitment Coordinator at NYU, the issues facing Native American undergraduates today, and how all of this has impacted her varied and successful career. Logan Jacobs is a Haliwa-Saponi & Coharie scholar and advoc...

In this episode, Joseph Mercadante talks to activist and associate professor at NYU, Erica Foldy. Together, they discuss her career in activism, the challenges she faces today as a professor and organizer, and how she started NYU’s Democracy Project. Professor Erica Foldy is an Associate Professor at NYU Wagner and a scholar, teacher, consultant and organizer. Her research explores what enables an...

Not too long ago, we took to our Instagram story and asked our listeners what kind of career advice they wanted to hear on our show the most. The overwhelming majority of you said that you wanted to learn more about how to interview. So we asked some of our past guests to come back on the show and give their advice on how job applicants can make the most out of their interviews. These guests are R...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks to Jessica Swartz , the Launch Lead for Pfizer’s next generation adult pneumococcal vaccine. They discuss her winding path from getting her bachelor’s in Germanic language and literature to becoming a power player in the world of biotechnology. Along the way, they touch on the topics such as networking, imposter’s syndrome, and how to take meaningful risks in...

In this episode, Kyle Deveza speaks with Christopher Griffin, Assistant Director of the NYU LGBTQ+ Center and creator of Plant Kween. Together, they speak about the importance of queer spaces, how to grow your personal brand, and the importance of striking balance between your career goals and your personal goals. Christopher Griffin (they/she/he) has spent their career in education working with u...

In this episode, Emily Anderson speaks with Emmanuel Moses, Associate Director of College Guidance & Transition at The Opportunity Network. Together, they talk about the many different career paths in education, how to get creative with your networking, and what it takes to be an effective manager. As Associate Director of College Guidance and Transition, Emmanuel leads the College Guidance &a...