All in a Day's Work

In this episode, Danielle Cristal speaks with Rita Bearden, a dance educator for the Department of Education. Together, they discuss how she transitioned from a performer to a teacher, and touch on issues that have permeated the worlds of education and dance, such as body image and the pandemic. Rita Bearden began dancing in Portugal, her home country, and trained in ballet, modern and jazz with t...

Check out this re-air of our ninth episode featuring Gabby Royal from Abercrombie & Fitch! In this episode, Diana Mendez talks with Gabby Royal about finding companies that celebrate your identity and align with your values, balancing full-time corporate work with owning a consulting business, and turning a passion for diversity and inclusion into a career. Gabrielle Royal (she/her) is an incl...

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with Quemuel Arroyo, the Chief Accessibility Officer for the MTA. Together, they discuss his winding career path and how he came about creating a brand new role for the MTA. Quemuel Arroyo, Chief Accessibility Officer and Special Advisor to the Chairman at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Arroyo joined the MTA from Charge, a micromobility dock...

Check out this re-air of our fifth episode featuring Chris Edling from New York University! In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with NYU lecturer and writing professor, Chris Edling, about his time in the Peace Corps, the Fulbright program, and the United Nations. Christopher Edling's career began in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Improv, National Lampoon, CBS Radio, The Hollywood Reporter, and oth...

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with NYU alum, Olivia Domba about her time at AmeriCorps. Along the way, they discuss her time at NYU, her passion for food studies, and the ups and downs of being a part of an intensive program like AmeriCorps. Olivia Domba is a recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt's Food Studies MA program, where her coursework focused on food security, systems, and culture. O...

Check out this re-air of our first ever episode featuring Kyleigh Russ from Govern for America! In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Govern for America founder and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kyleigh Russ, about imposter syndrome, being a young entrepreneur, and how to get involved in the public sector during the COVID-19 crisis. Kyleigh Russ is Co-Founder and COO of Govern for America. Upo...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Alan Denton, Head Writer of CoComelon, to discuss his successful and varied career in television writing. Along the way, they touch on topics like networking, managing a creative portfolio, and how the television industry has evolved since he first started working. Alan Denton (NYU Class of 2007) is the Story Editor / Head Writer on CoComelon - the numb...

In this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Matt Schulte, Senior Manager of Client Services at the Kansas City Royals. Together, they speak about how to maintain a philanthropic life with a full-time job, LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace, and the challenges of achieving upward mobility in your company. Matthew Schulte has worked in the Kansas City Royals front office for 11 years. While he st...

In this episode, Diana Mendez speaks with Sonia Navarro-Giraldo, a digital marketing specialist at the United Nations. Together, they touch on topics including networking, acclimating to an American workplace as an immigrant, and what it’s like working at an organization as globally-minded as the UN. Sonia P. Navarro-Giraldo is a digital marketing professional with a diverse background from differ...

In this episode of All in a Day’s Work, Miriam Miller speaks with Lilian Aluri, the REV UP Voting Campaign Coordinator at the American Association of People with Disabilities. Over the course of their conversation, they talk about getting into advocacy work, voting rights, and how her experience as an NYU VOTE 2020 Fellow impacted her career. In her current role as the REV UP Voting Campaign Coord...

In this episode of All in a Day’s Work, Ben Barzilai speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winner Ian Duncan about how he became interested in journalism, his experience coming the NYU from the UK, and learning to trust his own voice as a reporter. Ian Duncan is a transportation reporter at the Washington Post, covering Pete Buttigieg’s leadership of the US Department of Transportation and the nation’s infra...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld about her career in voice acting, networking as an actor, how the pandemic has affected her work, and much more. Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld is a voice actor best known for her roles in Pokémon , Promare , Strawberry Shortcake , Polly Pocket , Yu-Gi-Oh! and Nella the Princess Knight . She can also be seen performing theater in New York...

In this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Khalid Latif about his religious journey, his development into a servant-leader, and how his role as NYU’s Islamic Chaplain inspired his philanthropic work. Imam Khalid Latif is the University Chaplain for New York University and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU. He was appointed the first Muslim chaplain at NYU in 2005 and the first Muslim...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU alumnus, Ron Rapatalo, about finding work that you’re passionate about, deciding if and when to monetize hobbies, recovering after an unexpected career setback, and leveraging your social media presence. Ron Rapatalo’s career vision is coaching, connecting, and inspiring others to find their best selves through healthier living, increased mindfulnes...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU alumna, Susan Jurevics, about working for global brands, balancing family life with work-related travel, the importance of building and maintaining a network, and finding ways to monetize your creative passions. Susan Jurevics joined Audible as VP and General Manager in 2019 and became Head of International in 2020. She is a veteran media and consum...

In this episode, Danielle Cristal speaks with NYU alumna, Jhanelle Dennis, about what it means to be on either side of the hiring process, what to say and do at networking events, finding a company that is willing to sponsor non-US citizens, and what it’s like to return to school after several years in the professional world. Jhanelle Dennis is an alum of the M.S. in Human Resources Management &am...

In this episode, Lily Smith speaks with Anna Nathanson about how her career goals have shifted over the years, how she approaches working with clients with whom she doesn’t share a common identity, and how she adapted skills she learned in the Peace Corps to the work she does now. Anna Nathanson is a social worker based in New York City. She works as a therapist at the Safe Way Forward program at...

In this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with NYU senior Carolyn Vaca about professional opportunities for Spanish-speakers, how to secure funding as a student, applying for on-campus jobs, and finding a community at NYU. Carolyn Vaca is a senior in the Global Liberal Studies and Social Cultural Analysis programs with a focus on Latine Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies pursuing a pre-law tr...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU alumna, Sumeera Rasul, about finding and being a mentor, coping with sex discrimination in the workplace, and what it’s like to work in the startup world. Sumeera Rasul is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in digital product management, service design and operations within startups, tech companies and management consulting. She has la...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU senior (Class of 2022) Shelby Engdall about how to create and maintain a professional network, political organizing in a virtual space, qualities to look for in a great supervisor, and tips for overcoming imposter syndrome. Shelby Engdall is a senior (Class of 2022) in CAS studying public policy and history. Originally from Sacramento, California, s...

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with NYU alumnus, Hector Pardo-Hernandez, about balancing work with family and personal responsibilities, searching for jobs abroad, thinking outside the box during a career search, and what being an international student meant for his career trajectory. Hector Pardo-Hernandez is a guideline methodologist and consultant for the World Health Organization’s Cro...

In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with PwC Deals Director and NYU alumna, Claudia Perez Pellicer about creating a more diverse workspace, the challenges of being a working parent, connecting with colleagues in the virtual workspace, and the importance of protecting your personal time. Claudia Perez Pellicer is a Director in PwC’s Financial Services Advisory Deals practice. She has run numerous...

In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Joshua Krug about finishing a PhD program during the pandemic, using social media to broaden your platform, and learning to create not only a career but a vocation. Joshua Krug earned a B.A. with Honors and Distinction from Yale, an MDiv from Harvard, and a PhD from NYU. He sits at the intersection of vision and implementation in education, with experience...

In this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Sarah Edelman about developing a good relationship with your supervisor, knowing when it’s time to change roles, the benefits and challenges of remote work, and creating a schedule that is conducive to mental and emotional wellbeing. Sarah Edelman is a 2012 graduate of NYU's Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness Master’s program. She has worked at New...

In this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with NYU alum and freelance writer Candice Lola about knowing what you’re worth on the freelance market, cultivating an authentic presence on social media, building a team of people who support you, and the changes Candice has noticed since the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020. Candice Lola is a freelance politics and culture wr...