The Montvale Muse

Montvale office legend Ken Martelli returns to campus to talk about the surprising aspect of his job that he misses, his passion for supporting our veterans, and how he's been spending his retirement.

Haritha Indugula joins the show to discuss her cancer diagnosis, the physical and mental toll of her battle, and how her support system helped carry her through it.

Montvale OMP Arun Rajappa for a lively, candid talk to discuss what makes Montvale different, the keys to building your career, and much more.

Joe and Gail are joined by guest Marlyne Bennett to share their professional horror stories and the tactics they employed to finally get comfortable in front of a room.

Host Joe DeProspero and brand new cohost Gail Smith-McCarthy talk about how mentoring relationships - both formal and informal - have impacted their careers.

Montvale's Gail Smith-McCarthy, Brandon Murray, and Patty Petrula talk about facing their biggest challenges.

Montvale OMP joins us to talk about Flex with Purpose and figuring out our new hybrid working culture.

Chris Zelenka joins the podcast to talk about his ever-present passion for helping others - starting on 9/11 as a 10-year-old.

Gail Smith-McCarthy joins the podcast to discuss the chance encounter on a yoga mat that landed her at KPMG and the benefits of becoming comfortable in uncomfortable situations.

Nick Caviello discusses what inspired him to hop on his bike to travel and connect with colleagues for socially distant visits during COVID-19.

Howard Eisenstadter tells the story of how he survived a brain aneurysm, then decided to donate a kidney to a complete stranger.

Members of the Montvale AIM network join the podcast to speak candidly about how they are managing their mental health and addressing their well-being while quarantined at home.

Talent Development Director Jill Spikereit discusses the tragic reason she decided to take up road biking, and the importance of relentless determination.

Michele Meyer-Shipp discusses her vision for the firm from a diversity perspective, how small gestures can lead to great things, and the importance of being our true full selves.

Rudy Favard discusses what being an ally means to him, and why he lives a life of inclusion both in the office and out.

Peter Lu discusses the grueling demands of National Guard training, how he juggles two careers, and how his parents taught him the meaning of altruism.

Lisa DeFabbi discusses the suicide of her brother and how losing him inspired her to help others by starting more conversations about mental health.

Anthony Brucale discusses being an Emmy award-winning video producer, strategies for feeling comfortable on camera, and how the firm inspired him to "lean in" to his goals.

Patty Petrula discusses the harrowing day that nearly took her life, the challenge of returning to the office, and her determination to finish what she started.

Risk Management Associate Director Joseph Kwon discusses his groundbreaking involvement with the KNOW network, how he employs martial arts in the office, and more.

Audit Manager Elaine Santiago discusses life as a single working mother to an adopted son, her cancer battle, and how the firm played a role in her balancing act.

KBS Senior Director Michael Orth discusses how he leverages theater techniques at the firm, how to approach building a personal brand, and more.