Bama Means Business

On this episode of Bama Means Business, we sit down with Andrew Ashur, a Fortune 30 under 30 CEO and founder of Lucid Drone Technologies. We delve into his journey from playing baseball in college to starting his own company while still playing sports. Andrew shares valuable insights on what it takes to balance entrepreneurship and athletics, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way. Tu...

In the second part of our episode with Jake Eigner, we dive into what it's like living in the heart of American politics - Washington D.C. Jake shares his experience navigating the political landscape as a professional in both business and law. We explore how the balance of politics affects his field of work, and how he stays up-to-date on the constantly changing legal and business landscapes. Tun...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, we sit down with Jake Eigner to discuss his fascinating journey from working at Fisher Investments to pursuing a law degree at Georgetown University. We'll explore the decisions and motivations that led him to combine his interests in both business and law and how he has successfully navigated the intersection of these two fields. Jake shares valuable insigh...

In the second half of our conversation with Ryan Coleman, we dive into his future goals and the current state of the workplace. Ryan shares his vision for the future of Salesforce and how he plans to contribute to its growth. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise in today's fast-paced business environment and provides valuable insights on how to navigate them. Whether you'r...

In this episode of Bama Means Business, we sit down with Ryan Coleman, a senior manager at Salesforce. Ryan takes us through his journey from the MBA program at Manderson to his current role at Salesforce. Along the way, he shares insights on how he balanced his academic and athletic pursuits as a track athlete for the University of Alabama. Whether you're interested in pursuing an MBA or curious...

In part two of our conversation with Mary Groninger, president of the National Retail Federation Student Association. In this episode, Mary provides a deep dive into the challenges facing retailers in the digital age and how they're adapting to new consumer behaviors. She also shares her thoughts on emerging technologies that are shaping the future of retail and what it takes for businesses to sta...

In this episode of the Bama Means Business podcast, we sit down with Mary Groninger, president of the National Retail Federation Student Association. Mary shares her insights on why she chose a career in marketing and fashion retail. Throughout the conversation, Mary delves into the current state of the retail industry and trends she has observed over the past few years. Tune in to hear from one o...

In this episode of Bama Means Business, Esther Workman shares her daily life at Kroenke Sports and offers advice for the future of sports. She discusses how to land a job in a competitive market and what it's like to be part of an organization that wins a Stanley Cup. Tune in to hear Esther's insights on the exciting world of sports and learn from her experience in the industry. For more informati...

Esther Workman, a guest on the latest episode of Bama Means Business, shares her journey from Tuscaloosa to landing a job in the sports industry at Kroenke Sports. She talks about transitioning from performing arts to sports while at Alabama and how she used her connections within the industry to give back to students. Tune in to hear Esther's inspiring story and insights into the sports world. Fo...

Season 3 of the Bama Means Business podcast is here and we're bringing more guests than ever before. This season, we'll be featuring students, professors, and alumni to share their unique perspectives on the world of business. We appreciate all of your support thus far, and can't wait to bring you even more insightful and engaging content. Stay tuned for another exciting season!

Lisa McKinney is an accounting lecturer at The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Business. As the founder/director of Culverhouse LIFT, an outreach program designed to provide business skills to the community, Lisa organizes hundreds of student volunteers around the state of Alabama. In this episode, we explore her life story, teaching philosophy, and how to be successful while still...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Nathan Yamaguchi shares his experience learning the art of music performance, diving into some of his childhood aspirations and how they translate to activities today. Nathan also shares his perspective on the artificial intelligence revolution and how music production and performance will be shaped. For more information about the Culverhouse College of Busi...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Nathan Yamaguchi shares his journey to Tuscaloosa, graduating in engineering, and talks about his decision to attend Manderson. Throughout the episode, Nathan shares his experience at Alabama and the variety of roles on campus. For more information about the Culverhouse College of Business visit our website https://culverhouse.ua.edu . Stay up to date with t...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Rashmee Sharif sits down for the second part of the podcast as she shares how she went from Tuscaloosa to working abroad, and eventually ended up at Cigna. During the episode, Rashmee discusses what her journey looked like growing up to becoming a Manderson alum. Including some of the most memorable moments, she looks back upon. For more information about th...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Rashmee Sharif sits down on the podcast as she shares how she went from Tuscaloosa to working abroad, and eventually ended up at Cigna. During the episode, Rashmee discusses what her journey looked like growing up to becoming an Manderson alum. Including how the connections she made will keep her involved and giving back to the school that gave so many oppor...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dennis Schuler sits down on the podcast as he shares his journey from working at Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years to eventually becoming Chief Human Resource Officer at Walt Disney. During the final episode of our five-part series with Dennis, we reflect on his time at Alabama and how he continues to give back to future generations of students at Alabama...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dennis Schuler sits down on the podcast as he shares his journey from working at Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years to eventually becoming Chief Human Resource Officer at Walt Disney. During the fourth episode of our five-part series with Dennis, we discuss future plans and what goals he has going forward. For more information about the Culverhouse College...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dennis Schuler sits down on the podcast as he shares his journey from working at Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years to eventually becoming Chief Human Resource Officer at Walt Disney. During the third episode of our five-part series with Dennis, we discuss how he found his way to Walt Disney as Chief Human Resource Officer. For more information about the C...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dennis Schuler sits down on the podcast as he shares his journey from working at Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years to eventually becoming Chief Human Resource Officer at Walt Disney. During the first episode of our five-part series with Dennis we unpack his time at Alabama and the philosophies instilled from the beginning.   For more information about the...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dennis Schuler sits down on the podcast as he shares his journey from working at Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years to eventually becoming Chief Human Resource Officer at Walt Disney. During the first episode of our five-part series with Dennis we unpack his time at Alabama and the philosophies instilled from the beginning.   For more information about the...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Kenneth Kelly sits down on the podcast as he returns to Tuscaloosa, sharing his insights in business and life. Throughout the episode, Kenneth shares his experience at Alabama Power and the journey to Chairman and CEO of a bank. Kenneth also shares life lessons as we discuass his book, Prepared Before I let go. For more information about the Culverhouse Coll...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Ti Keshia Smith sits down on the podcast as she returns to Tuscaloosa, attending the first Women in Business Conference, and talking about her career. Throughout the episode, Ti Keshia shares her experience in Alabama and the journey to Citi Group. Ti Keshia also discusses her support of women in business and her goals for the future. For more information ab...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Josh Smith sits down on the podcast as he shares how he went from engineering to business, and eventually ended up at CapitalOne. During the episode, Josh discusses what his journey looked like coming to Alabama and how the connections he made will keep him involved and giving back to the school that gave him so many opportunities.    For more information ab...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dana Duckworth sits down on the podcast as she shares her journey from national champion gymnast to becoming the head coach of the University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics team. During the final episode of our three-part series with Dana we talk about the transition from coaching back into the corporate leadership world. Dana also reflects on her time in Ala...

On this episode of Bama Means Business, Dana Duckworth sits down on the podcast as she shares her journey from national champion gymnast to becoming the head coach of the University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics team. During the second episode of our three-part series with Dana we dive into the world of coach and her own experience coming back to her alma mater as an assistant coach. Eventually be...