The ExecMBA Podcast

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Tiffany Pillifant. Tiffany is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also section representative for her class. We recently sat down with Tiffany to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, how she balances school and the demands of being a mom, and her advice for women considering an MBA.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Paul Kohnstamm. Paul is an EMBA format in our Class of 2020, and he currently works on Capitol Hill. With our upcoming  MBAs and Public Policy Information Session  (18 October) on the horizon, we sat down with Paul to talk about his background, the case for an MBA for policy professionals, what he has enjoyed about the program so far, and his advice...

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Zack Golden. Zack is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently sat down to talk about his background in politics, why he decided to pursue an MBA, his upcoming global residency in India and his advice for prospective students who are wondering if now is the right time to go back to school.

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Alicia Braxton. Alicia is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we sat down to talk about her background in marketing, what led her to pursue an MBA, and how she found her voice in the classroom.

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with two members of our Class of 2020, Katie Bolton and Andrew Moore. Katie and Andrew serve as community reps for their class, and we recently sat down to talk more about their MBA journey, what led them to Darden, what attracted them to their current leadership roles and their advice for prospective students.

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Jason Starkey, a recent graduate in our Class of 2019. We sat down with Jason right before Leadership Residency 2 (LR 2), the program’s final academic activity, to talk about his MBA journey, his experience launching an VR start-up and his advice for prospective students.

In this episode, we catch up with Callie Thompson, Director of Executive Degree Programs. We recently sat down with Callie to talk more about Leadership Residency (LR1) and what she enjoys about working with executive format students. 

In this episode, we celebrate the launch of our new Executive MBA application! Targeting our Executive Class of 2022? This episode in a must-listen. Join Director of Admissions, Brett Twitty, and Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, as they review this year’s application and share tips and insights for executive format applicants.

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Morgan Oblinsky. Morgan is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and he is also one of the newly elected leaders of our Veteran Executive Students at Darden (VESD) student organization. We sat down to talk with Morgan about his decision to pursue an MBA, how he is managing his transition from the Navy to the private sector an...

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Emma Kinnucan. Emma is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is also the newly elected President of our Network of Executive Women (NEW). We sat down with Emma to talk about how she decided to pursue an MBA, how she has managed her first year in the program and what attracted her to a student leadership position.

A double feature! In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with two students in our Class of 2020, Josh Cortez and Mike Winston. We recently sat down with Mike and Josh to talk about their MBA journey, what they have enjoyed about Darden’s Executive MBA Program so far and their advice for prospective students. 

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Sarita Soldz. Sarita is one of the career advisors who support our executive format students, and she is a repeat guest on the pod. We sat down with her to talk about the recent Life Design workshop she offered for women in our Class of 2019, as well as some of the exciting discussions Executive MBA staff are having around student engagement...

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our spotlight on the military transition experience with a conversation with two veterans in our Class of 2020, Roger Wieland and Connor Lott. We talk about Roger and Connor about their paths post-military, why they decided to pursue an MBA and their advice for service members contemplating a transition to the private sector.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Emily Kelly, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. We recently sat down with Emily to talk about what led her to Darden, how she has juggled the demands of the program and starting a new job, and her advice for prospective students wondering if now is the right time to get an MBA.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Abigail Pape, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. Abigail is a doctor and she is based in Portland, Oregon, and we sat down with her to talk about why she decided to pursue an MBA, how she manages the demands of work, life and the program and her advice for doctors considering Darden’s executive formats.

They’re back! In this episode of the podcast, we continue our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel, two students in our Class of 2020. We caught up with Jonas and Bhavin during a recent weekend residency in Rosslyn to talk about their Quarters 4 and 5 classes, Bhavin’s recent China global residency and how their experience in the program is shaping their work.

In this episode of the podcast, we offer admissions tips and insights for applicants targeting our June 10 and June 25 deadlines. Admissions Committee members Brett Twitty and Katherine Alford highlight upcoming events, share admissions advice and potential next steps for candidates seeking to put their best foot forward as we wrap up our 2019 admissions cycle.

In this episode of the ExecMBA podcast, we catch up with Savannah Guernsey. Savannah is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019, and we sat down to talk about why she decided to pursue an MBA, how her career plans evolved over her time in the program and her advice for prospective students.

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Connor Lott, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020. Connor is also a veteran, and we sat down to talk with him about his MBA journey, his recent participation in Darden’s Venture Capital Bootcamp and his advice for military service members considering an MBA.

Natalie is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently caught up with her to talk with her decision, as a journalist, to pursue an MBA, what she’s enjoyed about the experience so far and her recent global residency in China.

In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with Mike Doerr. Mike is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he comes from a political and, most recently, tech start-up background. We sat down to talk about how he decided to pursue an MBA, what he’s enjoyed about his experience so far and his advice for prospective students.

In this episode, we catch up with GEMBA format student, Shristi Kauffman (Class of 2019). We sat down with Shristi to talk about her MBA journey, what led her to Darden, her role as a leader in our Executive Student Investment Fund (ESIF) student organization and how her experience as a GEMBA format student has shaped her outlook on business.

In this episode, we welcome back to the pod, Associate Director of Career Education and Advising, Jim Collins. In this conversation, Jim shares his insights for military candidates seeking to leverage an MBA to facilitate a career transition. And be sure to check out Jim’s previous episodes on  networking  and  climbing within an organization .  

In this episode, we catch up with Eiman Behzadi, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019. Eiman is also President of the Executive MBA Entrepreneurship Club (EMBEC), and we sat down with him to talk more about EMBEC, what led him to Darden and what he’s enjoyed about the program so far.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jessica Hehman. Jessica is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2019, and we sat down with her to talk more about how she decided to pursue an MBA, how she balances the time demands of school, work and a busy personal life and how her learning teams have shaped her program experience.