Measuring Success Right

On this episode of MSR Bytes, Grant and Spencer dive into the  the Marriott Student Review article "Financial Literacy" by AJ Bollinger. Grant and Spencer share their own experiences (the good and the bad) of becoming more financially literate and how it is an essential skill to have in life. 

Join Grant and BYU professor of sociology Kevin Shafer for a discussion about fatherhood, paternal depression, and the way fathers are often left out of the cultural discussion surrounding parenting.   

Join Jackie Miller and Spencer McWilliams as they discuss cross-cultural communication! Jackie Miller is a current student at BYU studying Arabic and Geography. In this episode, we listen to her experiences in Germany and Japan and how they have influenced her perspective on communicating with different cultures and how that can be applied to the workplace. 

Join Spencer and Grant for a conversation about BYU alumna Esther Peterson, who worked alongside multiple presidents, helped pass the Equal Pay Act, and fought for women's labor rights across the United States. 

[Reupload from June 2020] Join Evelyn Harper and Kofi Aidoo as they have an honest conversation regarding unconscious bias and attitudes at Brigham Young University. Evelyn and Kofi discuss what led them to attend BYU, their experiences in their major/program, and what sparked the idea to create  Project Blindspot.  They share what success means to them and what they look forward to in their lives...

Join Grant and Spencer as they discuss the Marriott Student Review article "Experience Design: What Is It and How Can It Benefit You?" by Melissa Brown. Grant and Spencer delve into the world of experience design as they talk about Disney, Grant's first professional haircut and Spencer's favorite fictional store. Also a big shout out to Melissa Brown as well for her narration of her article throug...

On this week's episode, join Spencer and Grant as they talk to BYU students about their internship process, the internships they got, and the ones they didn't. From having to calculate how many golf balls fit in an airplane, to making a viral TikTok — every student has a different journey to their dream internship. 

Join Carrie Moore, an adjunct professor and newsroom manager for the Daily Universe, and Spencer McWilliams as they discuss Carrie's experience in the interfaith community and her non-profit organization "The Bradley Center for Grieving Children and Families."  For more information about the Bradley Center, please visit: https://bradleycentergrief.org/

Join Shelli Spotts, a writing instructor at BYU, and Grant Frazier as they discuss how creativity is involved in all aspects of life. Professor Spotts shares her experience with writing creative nonfiction and how we can find our own creative voice in the life that we live.

Join Grant Frazier and Spencer McWilliams, the new co-hosts of Measuring Success Right, as they get to know each other and lay out some of the exciting projects in store for the podcast's future. 

Noelani Kamalu is a crew member of the Hokule'a. Kamalu sailed across the ocean with a trusted crew and shares some life lessons that were learned on this legendary voyage.  Noelani also mentions a TED talk that she presented at BYU that talks more about the Hawaiian culture. You can view that TED talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyUj4gogY0o [Originally Released August 2019]

Join Robert Smith, co-host of NPR's  Planet Money podcast, and Grant Frazier for a wide-ranging discussion about Smith's life. Smith shares his expertise in making economics interesting, explains Planet Money 's creative process, and discusses the current state of the world of podcasting.  If you want to check out  Planet Money (we would strongly recommend it), you can find it here, or wherever yo...

Join Diego Calderon and Spencer McWilliams as they discuss Diego's journey to BYU from Peru, his passion for journalism and his experience as an international student. Diego is also the team lead for the Spanish podcast "Las Caras del Exito" at BYU. He explains the purpose of the podcast and where he sees it going in the future. 

Join Dan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst, and Hunter Muse as they discuss some of the insights Dan has developed during his career. 

Interested in starting a podcast? Join Dianna Douglas and Grant Frazier as they discuss Dianna's incredible career and her recent ventures in podcasting. 

Join Simon Cantarero, an attorney and adjunct professor at the J. Ruben Clark Law School, and Grant Frazier as they discuss Simon's background and his journey to law. Simon also touches on some legal pitfalls for start up companies and his nonprofit organization "and Justice for All."

Join Dr. Marianna Richardson and Jake Conlin as they discuss how people of all backgrounds can foster an environment of inclusion, how universities can promote experiential learning, how individuals can balance secular and spiritual pursuits, and how we can better motivate ourselves and those around us. 

Interested in information systems or curious about what it is? Join Dr. Mark Keith, an associate professor of Information Systems at BYU, and Abbie Anderson as they discuss the basics of the major as well as Dr. Keith's decision to study information systems and pursue a career in academia. Dr. Keith also shares his thoughts on student motivation and success.

Interested in universal respect and equality? Join Andrea Cabrera and Susan Madsen as they discuss empowering women voices and developing community and workplace leadership.  [Originally Released January 2019]

Ever considered law school? Join Professor Matthew Jennejohn of the J. Rueben Clark Law School and Jake Conlin as they discuss the importance of developing laws and regulations that allow and encourage creativity. 

Interested in starting a business with a friend? Join Tanner Holle and Sam Sherman as they share their story of starting Amber Candles . They share how they manage their time as masters students and business owners as well as how they balance their friendship and business partnership. 

Needing some tips on negotiations? Join Dr. Bruce Money, the BYU Fred Meyer Professor of Marketing and International Business and Executive Director, and Spencer McWilliams as they discuss the skill of negotiations as well as marketing and how it is constantly changing. Dr. Money also shares some insights on students and careers and how they can be empowered through negotiations.

Dr. Shaun McAlmont and Andrew Allen discuss some of the rapid changes in education and how students can help shape the future by sharing how they want to learn. Both the older generation and the younger generation can learn from each other and build a better future. Original Release: November 2019

Interested in international business? Join Dr. Corry Cropper (Professor of French at Brigham Young University) and Ryan Pinkney as they discuss the value of establishing trust and understanding cultures while interacting internationally. 

Join Kylan Rutherford and John Bingham (BYU Professor and Department Chair of Management) as they discuss management techniques to foster ethical workplace environments. John shares his experience of transitioning into academia.