All in a Day's Work

In this episode, Carrie Pennoni speaks with Monefa Anderson — an alumna of the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the Rory Meyers College of Nursing — about returning to school, leaning on your professional network, the importance of mission-driven work, and finding focus and clarity after a job loss. Monefa Anderson is a graduate of the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the R...

In this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Ruzmyn Vilcassim about being an international student at NYU, the differences between industry jobs and faculty positions at universities, tips for landing your first role on a research team, and how to improve your chances of receiving grant funding. Ruzmyn Vilcassim (PhD, MS) is an assistant professor at the Department of Environmental Health Sciences....

In this episode, Lily Smith speaks with NYU alum, Allison Emanuel, about teaching high school during the coronavirus pandemic, the process of building confidence as a teacher, and the inspiring perseverance she witnesses every day from her colleagues and her students. Allison Emanuel is a New York City based high school Social Studies teacher. She currently teaches at Herbert H Lehman High School,...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU Journalism School alum, Lisa Setyon, about her experience as an international student, the challenges of full-time freelancing, using social media as a professional tool, and the importance of bringing more diversity into the newsroom.  Lisa Setyon is a journalist who works as a producer for FRANCE TELEVISIONS in Washington D.C. She has previou...

In this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with NYU alumnus, Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin, about the paths that are available in the field of psychology, navigating difficult conversations with parents and loved ones around changing your career path, and what it takes to launch a private practice. You can read more about his work in executive coaching and consulting at https://www.dynamictransitionsllp.com...

In this episode, Carrie Penoni speaks with Michael Hengerer about staying organized while applying to law school, building and maintaining a professional network, and identifying the early signs of imposter syndrome. Michael Hengerer is a J.D. candidate at Fordham University School of Law. He worked at Goldman Sachs from 2017 to 2020 after briefly working in advertising sales. Michael earned his B...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks with Tanya Gupta about dealing with professional rejection, creating your own website, and the exciting intersection between STEM and the arts. Tanya Gupta is an Indian-American artist, engineer, and entrepreneur. During her undergraduate tenure, Tanya co-founded a female-led startup company, completed 2 co-op rotations with NASA resulting in a patent, and sp...

In this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with CUNY professor, Kristina Verade, about publishing articles in the competitive world of academia, tools for time management, and keeping sane when you’re managing a hectic schedule. Kristina Varade is an Associate Professor of Modern Languages at BMCC, CUNY and is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at University College, Dublin's Humanities Institute. S...

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 inclusion, diversity, and equity strategist and NYU GSAS alumna. She currently serves as the Global...

In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with the co-founders of Luminoustudios, Reema Dutt and Sania Jhankar, about turning your creative passions into a business, the importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship, and building and maintaining authentic professional relationships. Sania Jhankar is the Co-Founder & Head of Production at the  Luminoustudios. Sania received a BFA in Film &am...

In this episode, Diana Mendez speaks with Tiffany Nelson about the importance of mentorship, networking during COVID-19, and returning to college after a decade in the professional world. Tiffany works at Tiffany & Co.  in New York City, where she works with the Customer Services department, is a co-lead in the African Brilliance Collective employee resource group, and also supports teams...

In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks with Broadway producer, Catherine Markowitz, about using informational interviews to help with a career change, advocating for yourself in a new workplace, and the state of Broadway and New York theater in the time of COVID-19. Catherine has always been passionate about theatre. After working in nonprofits for almost ten years, she decided to transition in 20...

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 other media outlets. From 2009-2012 he served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia. Befor...

In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Iynna Halilou about the influence her cultural heritage has had on her work, how to bring authenticity to the workplace, and the importance of crafting an “energy budget.” Iynna Halilou is currently the Global Programs Manager at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, New York’s largest early-stage tech startup accelerator and seed investment fund. After ac...

In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Samantha Levy about her transition from working in theater to working in politics, bringing your authentic self to the workplace, and translating skills during a career change. Samantha is a New York University alumna, holding a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch and MA in Food Studies from NYU Steinhardt. She is currently a New York Policy Manager for American F...

In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with episode guest, Echo Ma, about moving to Silicon Valley, how to network and ask for referrals, and establishing work-life balance during the quarantine. Echo Ma graduated with an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from NYU in 2018. Prior to that, she double majored in Psychology and Employment Relations and received a B.Sc. from the University of...

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. Upon graduating from college with a degree in Government, Kyleigh taught at a charter sch...

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