Out of Office

Tune into this amazing episode with 3 iconic freshman, Helen, Mairead, and Varsha. A conversation that started on the golf course and finished in the studio, these freshman generously join this weeks podcast episode to give us some insight into their freshman year and tell some stories!

Tune in for an exciting episode featuring our fabulous Vice President, Elise! We hear about all of the cool ways Elise is involved in UMass, and learn more about how she got where she is today! Elise shares insight on navigating her college experience and her internship process! From interview prep, to all things ice cream, you won't want to miss as we get a sneak peak of life with Elise!

Happy Wednesday! We hope you all had an amazing spring break but it's time to lock in now, the grind don't stop here as business women. In this episode it's just me (Rebecca), and I'm joined by my sister Lauren, who works at Google in San Francisco, CA! She travels the world and is the coolest big sister everyone wants. She has a thing or two to share about her career path, fun fac...

Tune in to Season 3 Episode 6 of Out Of Office, featuring our very special guest from E-Board, Noalani! This episode we learn more about Noalani's story, and talk about our experiences being in college. There are a lot of lessons we've learned along the way, and a list of things we wish we could've told our freshmen year selves. As we reflect on this time, we uncover the ins and outs of balancing...

Any New Year's Resolutions? It seems we are full of them in this episode and we have a LOT to say about our mental health after reflecting over our infamously long UMass winter break. This episode, we welcome Tina! She is one of the Co-Directors of Professional Events on the WiB executive board. We loved discussing what we did over break, some habits we picked up (and dropped), and what we are loo...

Hi everyone! Tune into our last episode of the semester, as we wrap up finals and transition into winter break! Learn about our takes on the finals grind, all things holidays, and our UMass betrayal list! Hear our stories, hot takes, and debates as we wrap up 2025 and welcome in the New Year. See you next semester!

We hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving and scored BIG on those Black Friday deals! 🦃🛍️ Now that the holiday chaos is over… finals season is officially here. So while you’re studying, procrastinating, or heading home from a long week, enjoy this week’s episode and good luck on your finals! You’ve got this. 📚✨ In this episode, Rebecca and Victoria dive into all things internships . Victoria...

Tune in for an exciting episode with our very special Co Presidents! Get to know a little more about Grace & Ainsley as they share about their lives as presidents and OOO. We hear great insight on how they navigated their college journey and balance their busy schedules. Learn about what they would have done differently looking back on their time here, as well as things they did to make the mo...

You're in for a wild ride for the 3rd season of Out of Office with Rebecca and Victoria! 💜 We’re talking all things us, who we are, how we got here, and passionately debating corporate swag. Come for the chaos, the oversharing way too soon, and stay for the hot takes on pens, and stress balls. In all seriousness, we are so grateful to be able to do this. It has been quite the learning experience...

Happy last week of classes!🏖 This week, Megan is joined by Maya Ding, a freshman OIM major and member of WiB’s Marketing Committee, for a fun and fashion-focused conversation. United by their childhood dreams of becoming fashion designers, Megan and Maya share how their passion for style continues to influence them even as business students. From timeless shoes like AF1s, adidas Sambas, and platfo...

Happy Saturday!🐣 In this episode of OOO, Megan is joined by her former co-host Callie and E-Board member Emily, who’s a junior accounting major and Co-Fundraising Director. This time, they’re catching up virtually from Florence, Italy, where Callie and Emily are studying abroad! If you're thinking about studying abroad in Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Academic Year 2025–2026, or anytime soon, this epis...

Happy Sunday!☕️ This week, Megan sits down with her two older sisters, Lindsey and Julia. Lindsey, who studied Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, went on to earn her Master’s in Management concentrating in Accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant. She began her career through various accounting internships, started in public accounting, and eventually transitio...

Happy Spring Break!🧘‍♀️ This episode features our current co-presidents, Ava and Bella! As three creative minds, we dive into the importance of nurturing hobbies that bring joy and fulfillment—without the pressure of comparison or meeting others' expectations. We explore how to redefine what it means to have a “hobby” and why it's all about doing what fills your cup. Being music lovers, w...

Happy first day of March!🍀 In this episode of OOO, Megan reunites with her former co-host, Lisa Freeley, to discuss the many hurdles of job hunting during the spring semester of senior year. Having graduated just last spring, Lisa opens up about the challenges she encountered while searching for her dream job and shares the strategies that ultimately led her to a position she loves. If you're...

Happy Saturday!🎀 Welcome back to the Out of Office podcast after a much-needed winter break! This semester, the podcast will be hosted solely by Megan because our co-host Callie has gone abroad to Florence for the spring semester. We are so excited for Callie and will be catching up with her later in the semester! In this episode, our very special guest is Kathleen Scott, who is Megan’s roommate...

Happy December!☃️ On this episode of Out of Office, we’re catching up with Rachael and Caroline, last year’s co-presidents of Isenberg Women in Business! They take us behind the scenes of life after graduation, sharing what it’s been like starting their full-time careers, finding new communities, and discovering who they are outside of college. We also dive into their strategies for maintaining a...

Happy Monday!💃 In this quick episode, we dive into the drama surrounding Brianna Chickenfry and Zach Bryan’s recent breakup, exploring the larger lessons about standing up for yourself and knowing your worth.  Recently, their split has sparked conversations about boundaries, self-respect, and the importance of not letting anyone silence you when it comes to your truth– both publicly and personall...

Happy Monday!🦋 In this episode, we sat down with Patricia Bibeau, a junior Marketing major in the Commonwealth Honors College and the Vice President of Operations & Event Management for the Women of Isenberg Conference. Patricia shared invaluable insights on resources and opportunities within UMass and Isenberg that every student, especially underclassmen, should know about. From Career Fairs...

Happy Thursday! 🍁 This past week, we had the pleasure of meeting with Marina Jube, founder and CEO of Marina Morgan Marketing. In this episode, Marina reflects on her college experience at the University of New Haven, sharing how her leadership roles in various on-campus clubs shaped her entrepreneurial path. Her inspiring story is one you won’t want to miss! We explore the highs and lows of busi...

Happy Friday!⭐️ In this special episode of Out of Office, we are thrilled to welcome Barbara Hayes, the Executive Director of The Boston Club. Barbara shares her inspiring career journey, beginning with her time at Hampshire College, and offers invaluable advice on the power of networking. She emphasizes how building authentic connections can open doors to new professional opportunities. We dive...

Season 2 is here!💟 Welcome back to Out of Office after a well-deserved, yet eventful summer break! We're thrilled to kick off the second season of the podcast, co-hosted by Megan and our newest addition, Callie, for the fall semester. Callie is a junior BDIC major with a concentration in visual communications and commerce from Holden, MA. This will be her second year in WiB and her first seme...

Happy almost summer!!☀️ Today, Megan and Lisa reflected on some fun end-of-semester activities and divulged their team building takeaways. They also exchanged a few past summer highlights and shared their plans for this upcoming summer. From beaches to lakes, internships to getaways, there is so much to look forward to! Lastly, Lisa said goodbye to the podcast, with a pinky promise to come back ne...

Happy first day of May!🌷 This week, we had the honor of hosting two Women in Business legacies, former Co-Presidents Tyler Spellman and Alyssa Biscotti! Tyler, an insurance senior at EY living in Quincy, shared some tips for moving back home after graduation, and discussed her experience adjusting to the demands of a fast-paced 9-5. Alyssa, an audit & assurance senior at Deloitte living in So...

Happy Monday!🪩 In this episode of OOO, Lisa, Megan, and Ryo got real candid about navigating external pressure in college. Whether the source of that pressure is school, family, social media (*cough* LinkedIn), or self-inflicted, we all feel it. Ryo walked us through her experience choosing the right school for her, deciding on a major, and following the career path that best fits her passions. T...

Happy Monday!💚 Today, we sat down with Jan Goodman, President of Boston Cityscapes, who broke down the story of how she worked her way from the ground up, beginning as a small flower shop and flourishing into a plant empire, trailblazing industry trends in Boston. Throughout Jan’s inspiring career, she has truly followed her passion, tuning out the noise from what others were doing and staying tr...