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The Modern MBA

Marie Kirwan & Kristen Rossi

101 episodes

9 months ago

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we’re speaking with Lora Schellenberg. Originally from NY, she moved to London to join a start-up and for the past decade has made marketing as the common thread in her career. Today’s she is approaching the end of her executive MBA at Warwick Business School’s London Shared campus. She talks with us about her career, why she chose to do an MBA and her plans for the future.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but wh...

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Today on The Modern MBA podcast we’re speaking with Lora Schellenberg. Originally from NY, she moved to London to join a start-up and for the past decade has made marketing as the common thread in her career. Today’s she is approaching the end of her executive MBA at Warwick Business School’s London Shared campus. She talks with us about her career, why she chose to do an MBA and her plans for the future.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but wh...

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The Modern MBA

Lora Schellenberg: NY to London, Marketing and an Exec MBA at Warwick Business School

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we’re speaking with Lora Schellenberg. Originally from NY, she moved to London to join a start-up and for the past decade has made marketing as the common thread in her career. Today’s she is approaching the end of her executive MBA at Warwick Business School’s London Shared campus. She talks with us about her career, why she chose to do an MBA and her plans for the future.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but wh...

3 years ago

35 minutes

The Modern MBA

Brett Hunter: Former Director of Admissions and Recruitment at LBS. Founder of Inner Circle MBA

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we speak with Brett Hunter the former Director of Admissions and Recruitment for London Business School. He is currently the founder and principle consultant of Inner Circle MBA. We speak about his career, what makes an MBA programme great, what makes a great candidate, what candidates should be considering when choosing a programme and how to make the most of their experience. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, b...

3 years ago

40 minutes

The Modern MBA

Sustainability hackathon winners talk WBS and sustainability

Today on the Modern MBA podcast we speak with four Warwick Business School students Jianyu Yang, Thanit Dangmas, Paranee Anangosolporn and Puspita.They speak with us about their MBA experience; their motivation for joining a recent hackathon, and their passionate about sustainability. https://www.wbs.ac.uk/news/wbs-students-hackathon-win-with-supermarket-carbon-reward-tokens/About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The...

3 years ago

18 minutes

The Modern MBA

Tenzing Tashi: A career in hospitality and an MBA from Aston Business School

Today on the Modern MBA podcast we speak with Aston MBA graduate Tenzing Tashi. He shares with us his experience moving up the hospitality ladder with Oberoi; his passion as a hospitality entrepreneur setting up Barkeep India; and talks about his current role as the Operations Manager for the only two Michelin Star Chinese restaurants outside of Asia, A. Wong.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MB...

3 years ago

26 minutes

The Modern MBA

Sorana McCarron: Ethical marketing and an MBA from the University of Sheffield

On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Sorana McCarron. Originally from Romania Sorana holds an MBA from the University of Sheffield and shares with us her passion for ethical marketing.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healt...

3 years ago

31 minutes

The Modern MBA

Stefano Bettenelli: Warwick Business School MBA in Fintech

On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Stefano Bettenelli, a Warwick MBA graduate, originally from Italy and now working in the world of Fintech. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors including the arts, healthcare, not-for-profit, academia, a...

3 years ago

14 minutes

The Modern MBA

Georgie Young: An MBA at HEC and securing a post-graduation role in Paris

On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Georgie Young, Account Director at 17 Sport in Paris. George talks to us about her experience studying for an MBA at HEC Paris and securing a role in the city after her course.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sect...

3 years ago

32 minutes

The Modern MBA

Michelle Boland: How an Executive MBA accelerated my marketing career

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking to Michelle Boland, Global Marketing Services Director at Cambridge University Press and Assessment about how her Executive MBA has helped her accelerate a successful career in marketing and CX. Michelle tells us how she managed to balance her studies with a full time, intensive marketing role, which courses and learnings she still uses daily in her role, and what her advice is to MBAs considering a career in marketing.About UsMany students...

3 years ago

21 minutes

The Modern MBA

Samar Malik: Turning an MBA summer project into a role in corporate innovation

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Samar Malik, who turned her MBA summer project into her dream role, working in intrepreneurship (corporate innovation) for SAP. Samar talks us through the highs and lows of her MBA program and how she remained focused on her core career goals to secure her new position.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen ...

3 years ago

17 minutes

The Modern MBA

Adam Taylor: CEO Gwent Wildlife Trust and Distance Learning MBA

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Adam Taylor, CEO of Gwent Wildlife Trust. He shares with us his journey into the wildlife charity sector, why he chose to do an MBA and how it has helped him in his role as CEO. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA sectors includ...

3 years ago

31 minutes

The Modern MBA

Ilona Brannen: Consultant, Innovator and Business Strategist

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Ilona Brannen, Consultant, Innovator and Business Strategist. She is the founder of Slate Digital and presenter of Still Loading, a podcast dedicated to exploring leadership for the digital age. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning from or using their MBAs in unorthodox MBA se...

3 years ago

32 minutes

The Modern MBA

Taha Mashhadi: From Banking to Tech with an MBA from Esade Business School

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Taha Mashhadi. Originally from Pakistan, with a background in banking he studied at Esade in Spain and soon after moved into the tech space. He shares with us his journey into the start-up world; about seizing opportunities; what the Amazon recruitment process is like and what his entrepreneurial future holds. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with M...

3 years ago

30 minutes

The Modern MBA

Marla Woodward: From the USA to Oxford Saïd Business School to UK Tech start-up

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Marla Woodward , currently The Head of Product Marketing at Attest, a UK tech start-up. She shares with us her international journey from the USA to the UK; details of her career path; and about her experience doing an MBA at Oxford Saïd Business School. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stor...

3 years ago

33 minutes

The Modern MBA

Sahil Chopra: From MBA to starting his own VC Fund Simsan Ventures

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Sahil Chopra who after a career in accounting did an MBA at Warwick Business School. At the age of 31 he has started his own venture capital firm, Simsan Ventures. He talks about his journey, what the day to day of running a VC firm is like and what his vision is for the future of venture capital in the UK.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Moder...

3 years ago

34 minutes

The Modern MBA

Carla Vazquez Ramos: Neuroscience to an MBA at IE Business School

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Carla Vazquez Ramos. With a background in neuroscience she recently completed her MBA at IE Business School in Madrid. Carla shares with us her journey into the MBA, what it was like studying during COVID, and what's next for her career.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those...

3 years ago

28 minutes

The Modern MBA

Jessica Penberthy: Moving into consulting - and exiting to the tech industry

Today on The Modern MBA we are speaking to Jessica Penberthy, Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations at Mambu. Jessica talks to us about breaking into consulting after her MBA, securing sponsorship to work in the UK, and then transitioning into an industry role in technology.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the stories of those transitioning fro...

3 years ago

25 minutes

The Modern MBA

Alanna Rasbach: Breaking into tech marketing after an international move

Today on the The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking to Alanna Rasbach, Senior Manager Product Marketing as Salesforce. Alanna relocated from Canada to the UK before doing her MBA at University of Edinburgh Business School. Alanna talks to us about her MBA experience, finding a job in the UK following her international move, and what it takes to succeed in product marketing in the tech sector.About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about thos...

3 years ago

23 minutes

The Modern MBA

Joshua Perry: Net Zero Transformation Consultant

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Joshua Perry. With a passion for combating food waste and championing sustainability he recently completed an MBA from Warwick Business School and just before the start of 2022 he landed a role as a Net Zero Transformation Consultant with Deloitte. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the sto...

3 years ago

23 minutes

The Modern MBA

Denise Underwood: From Romania, Myanmar, Thailand, Warwick Business School and back to APAC again

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Denise Underwood. Originally from Romania her career has taken her to Myanmar, Thailand and most recently Singapore. She shares with us details about her exciting career journey, why she chose to do an MBA at Warwick Business School and more about her new role in Singapore. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen ...

3 years ago

29 minutes

The Modern MBA

Said Muhtadi: From Project Management to Consulting with PwC in Saudi Arabia

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Said Muhtadi, originally from Jordan he studied Engineering in Canada before pursuing an MBA at Warwick Business School. Today is a consultant with PwC in Saudi Arabia. He talks with us about his experience prior to the MBA; how he persevered in the job hunt during Covid; a glimpse into life as a consultant; and what it is like working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. About UsMany students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC...

3 years ago

18 minutes