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Business Beyond Usual

Business Beyond Usual

Michigan Ross

Business Beyond Usual is a podcast from MBA students at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. In each episode, classmates tackle a burning issue in the business world or business education. There are no rules, no moderators, and no boundaries. This isn’t your typical b-school podcast. We’re taking business beyond usual. Subscribe for new episodes throughout the fall and winter.

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Business Beyond Usual - Ross Weekly 2/20/23: Brazilian Business Student Association
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02/20/23 • 18 min

Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, our hosts chat with two fellow Michigan Ross MBAs about the Brazilian Business Student Association, which sponsors a variety of professional and cultural events throughout the year.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” coming soon.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Preston Hill and David Amorim

Guests: Vini Briganti and Kaio Faria

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

Copyright 2023 - University of Michigan



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Business Beyond Usual - Episode 809 — Voices of Ross Part 3
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05/16/24 • 61 min

On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, members of the Asian, Asian American, and First at Ross communities discuss their journeys to Ross, making community on campus, and how their identities shape their experiences as Full-Time MBAs. The group explores their initial struggles of joining a new learning community, what an ideal supportive community looks like, and how they balance community building with the full-time schedule.

To learn more about the hosts, participants, and resources discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-beyond-usual.

  • Host: Arpit Sharma and Aishwarya Dhume
  • Guests: Ryan Moon, Sneha Kannan, and Sean-Michael Steele
  • Executive Producers: John Brown, David Amorim, Arpit Sharma, and JT Godfrey
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman


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Business Beyond Usual - #609 - Family Life as an MBA Student
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04/06/22 • 46 min

In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students who have a partner – and in some cases, kids – compare notes on their experiences. They talk about choosing an MBA program with a partner, life in the Ann Arbor community, opportunities for partners at Ross and in the community, favorite date spots in Ann Arbor, available resources, and much more.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Episode Hosts and Producers: Eugenia Collins, Preston Hill.
  • Panelists: Evalynn Rosado, Abid Ali, Michelle , Saar Joskovitch.
  • Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan



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Business Beyond Usual - #408: International Women’s Day - An MBA Perspective
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02/26/20 • 51 min

International Women's Day is March 8. In this episode of "Business Beyond Usual," hosts Katie and Saba talk with guests Carolina, Avani, and Eugenia about the rewards and challenges of life as an international woman MBA student. They cover building an effective support system, formal and informal resources available at Ross, staying connected to family at home, how the Ross community incorporates international experiences, challenges facing women in business, and how to find the best ethnic food in the Ann Arbor area.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Episode Hosts: Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman
  • Guests: Carolina Quinteros Flores, Avani Sharma, Eugenia Tazetdinova
  • Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
  • Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan



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Business Beyond Usual - #303 - Mental Health in Business School
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11/09/18 • 63 min

In this episode, we take a look into a common way mental health issues manifest in business school students, and some strategies for how to deal with it.

First, Business Beyond Usual Producers Marjace Miles and Adam Fasher are joined by fellow students to share stories about how they’ve approached managing their own mental health during their Ross MBA.

Then, Marjace and Adam will talk with Dr. Ariana Tart-Zelvin, a post-doctoral fellow and neuropsychology expert from the Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan; and Julie Kaplan, a counselor from Counseling and Psychological Services, dedicated to Michigan Ross. They’ll discuss the history of impostor syndrome and mental health management among high-performing/high-achieving individuals and the resources available on the University of Michigan’s campus to support students.

Read more about mental health awareness programs at Michigan Ross:

https://michiganross.umich.edu/ross-news-blog/2018/11/01/michigan-ross-mba-students-bring-awareness-mental-health-through-new

More about CAPS - https://caps.umich.edu

More about the Prechter Bipolar Research Program

Learn more about our sponsors for this episode:

Mind Matters - [email protected]

CAPS at Michigan


Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Episode Host: Marjace Miles and Adam Fasher
  • Guests: Madeleine Carnemark, Christopher Owen, Ariana Tart-Zelvin, Julie Kaplan
  • Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, Christopher Ankney, and for this episode: Adam Fasher
  • Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock, and Stephanie Simpson
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

Copyright 2018 - University of Michigan



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In this episode, hosts David, Rishika, and Rob welcome guests Daniela, Joss, and Orel to talk about their experiences as international MBA students at Michigan Ross. They discuss their backgrounds and their journeys to Ross, highlights of their experience, challenges they’ve faced, and much more.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Episode Hosts and Producers: Rishika Ramireddy, Rob O’Gara, and David Amorim.
  • Guest Panelists: Daniela Caetano, Joss Woodhead, and Orel Haim.
  • Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan



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In this episode, “Business Beyond Usual” takes an insightful look at the issue of being part of a couple while getting your MBA.

Hosts Adam and Katie, along with guest panelists (and married couple) Becca and Peter, discuss the challenges and benefits of having a partner as part of your MBA journey, whether or not they are in the program too. The panelists offer valuable tips and advice if you’re considering doing an MBA as part of a couple, including the importance of “no friends allowed” time.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Episode Hosts: Adam Fasher, Katie Coleman
  • Guests: Becca Christiani, Peter Christiani
  • Executive Producers: Adam Fasher, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, and Bob Needham
  • Producers: Jason Rock, Stephanie Simpson, Saba Alemnew, Katie Coleman, Jeffrey Church, Alexander Perrin, Patricio Rivera, and Joshua Troger
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan



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Business Beyond Usual - Ross Weekly 11/7/22: MBA Council
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11/07/22 • 18 min

Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, Eugenia and Claudia chat with Stephen about the MBA Council, the Michigan Ross student government.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about the international student experience, coming soon.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producers and Hosts: Eugenia Collins, Claudia Aranda

Guest: Stephen Brown

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan



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Business Beyond Usual - #704 - True Stories of Dual-Degree Students
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11/16/22 • 45 min

In this episode, hosts Thoma, Alex, and Vivek welcome guests Alhan, Chioma, Jack, Victoria, and David to talk about their experiences as dual-degree students at the University of Michigan — MBAs who are also working on an MD, JD, MIS, and more. They discuss their backgrounds and their journeys to Ross, highlights of their experience, challenges they’ve faced, and much more.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq, Alex Perez-Garcia, Vivek Varma Sakhineti.
  • Guest Panelists: Alhan Fakhr, Chioma Anidi, Jack Weykamp, Victoria Jenkins, David Parker.
  • Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham.
  • Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.

Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan



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Business Beyond Usual - Ross Weekly 10/31/22: Michigan Business Women
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10/31/22 • 16 min

Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and in Ann Arbor for the coming week, and they welcome special guests. This week, TJohn chat with Summer and Melina about Michigan Business Women, the largest club at Ross, and its signature event, the Women In Leadership Conference.

Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” about the international student experience, coming soon.

Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at [email protected].

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Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Episode Producer and Host: John Brown

Guests: Summer Abiad, Melina Kitzinger

Executive Producers: Eugenia Collins, Thomas De Clercq, Preston Hill, Mikayla Terrell, and Bob Needham

Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan



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How many episodes does Business Beyond Usual have?

Business Beyond Usual currently has 163 episodes available.

What topics does Business Beyond Usual cover?

The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Podcasts, Education, Business Education, Business, Careers and Mba.

What is the most popular episode on Business Beyond Usual?

The episode title '#609 - Family Life as an MBA Student' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Business Beyond Usual?

The average episode length on Business Beyond Usual is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Business Beyond Usual released?

Episodes of Business Beyond Usual are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Business Beyond Usual?

The first episode of Business Beyond Usual was released on Nov 4, 2016.

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