The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)
In episode 28 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Anika Islam. She's highly driven with a unique background. Born in Bangladesh, Anika moved to New York City when she was six. Throughout our discussion, Anika shares her journey as an immigrant in the United States, the importance of mental health, how she found her path in finance, and how she managed to thrive in a highly competitive industry. Anika's story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and dreaming big. Tune in to hear Anika's remarkable story and discover how she is making an impact in finance and beyond.
The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)
In episode 27 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Sophia Göppinger. From Munich, Germany, she is the first exchange student on the podcast. Sophia reflects on her journey to CBS and whats next for her after she graduates.
The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)
In episode 25 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Daniella Levitan. In this episode, we dive into her passion for family, baking, and much more!
The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)
In episode 24 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Isabella Luna. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Isabella reflects on her journey to CBS and discusses her passions for reading, learning, and retail which led her to work for industry giants Walmart and Amazon.
The music in this episode is by my sister Sofie. Here is a link to the music video: Sofie - We Dey ft. Sister Deborah (Official Music Video)
In episode 23 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Levi Palmer. Over the course of our chat, he tries to sell us all on Ohio, argues there is no free will, and discusses his passion for playing live music.
This episode was recorded on October 12th, 2022.
We are back for our final season in our final semester! You don't want to miss this episode with the amazing Yen-Chu (Jack) Tu. So sit back, relax, and get ready to take some notes as we dive into the story of one of the most interesting individuals in our class. Don't miss this one, folks!
In episode 21 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Martavius Leonard. Before CBS, Martavius worked in finance at Goldman Sachs for 7 years. Over this time, he championed diversity, serving as a lead ambassador for the firm’s HBCU alliance initiative, which aims to recruit and retain top-tier candidates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He is also the co-President of the CBS Black Business Students Association. In this episode, we learn about his passion for music and how that weaves into his career pivot and future goals.
In episode 19 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Colin Rodgers. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Colin reflects on his family's formative impact on him and discusses his experience pushing himself to his physical and mental limits through his incredible career in the US Army. He also talks about his wide-ranging passions, from sports to travel, and what led him to Columbia.
In episode 18 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Samantha Shapses. She is a student affairs professional committed to engaging students, faculty, and administrators in the practice of exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion within all aspects of higher education. Currently, Dr. Shapses serves as Associate Dean and Dean of Student Affairs, Full-Time MBA Programs at Columbia Business School, where she draws upon 20 years of professional experience working in the field of higher education as a student affairs professional. Dr. Shapses has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at SIPA, New York University, and Teacher’s College, Columbia University where she teaches courses on social justice education and higher education administration. Dr. Shapses has presented at numerous national conferences on this topic and has published articles featured in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, Education and Whiteness, and the Journal of South African Higher Education.
In episode 16 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Yvoire Whittaker. Prior to attending CBS, Yvoire worked at Deloitte Consulting, LLP as a Human Capital Senior Consultant. At Deloitte, Yvoire gained experience in start-up accelerators, branding, marketing, data and analytics, change management, training, project management, human-centered design, customer engagement strategies, and workforce development.
As a first-generation Ghanaian-American, Yvoire is passionate about stimulating the Ghanaian economy, influencing job creation, and increasing wealth in Ghana. She is passionate about enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and promoting anti-racism in her communities, using innovation, design, and dialogue to implement relevant and reliable DEI strategies.
In episode 15 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Wilburt Carpenter. Originally from Virginia, Wilburt reflects on his family's formative impact on him and discusses his experience in media, retail, technology, and diversity and how he seeks new ways to use marketing and technology for positive change. He also discusses his wide-ranging passions from fashion to food and what led him to Columbia.
In episode 14 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Ijeoma Chimezie. She was born in Nigeria but moved to New Jersey in her youth with her family. Before CBS, she got her Doctor of Pharmacy from Rutgers University and worked as a registered pharmacist before pivoting into brand communication strategy at varying capacities within healthcare. In this episode, we learn how she has fused her passions for beauty, marketing, and medicine as she seeks to leverage industry knowledge and her entrepreneurial drive to advance access to healthcare and science globally.
In episode 13 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Spencer Borison. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Spencer paints a vivid picture of his upbringing and reflects on his family's formative impact on him. He also discusses his wide-ranging passions and what led him to Columbia.
In episode 12 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Mélanie D'Mello Genin from Reims, France. We've all heard there's a professional harpist in the class of '23 - now we finally get to listen to her story! In this candid exchange, she shares her musical career journey and discusses how she defied social and professional expectations throughout her life. We also hear about what made her decide to get an MBA and her post-CBS career goals.
Check out her website: http://melaniegenin.com
In episode 9 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Dalisu Jwara from South Africa. In this deeply moving & inspiring episode, we learn about his upbringing in Johannesburg, love for South African music, and diverse global career experiences that have brought him to where he is today.