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The ExecMBA Podcast

UVA Darden School of Business

An informational podcast series about the Executive MBA Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #126: Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and...

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2020/05/15

Can it really be the end? The final installment in our ongoing podcast interview series with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel has arrived. We recently connected with Jonas and Bhavin via Zoom to discuss Quarter 10, Leadership Residency 2, how they’ve have changed and grown over the course of the program, their advice for prospective students and more. Pro Tip: If you’re new to the series, be sure to check out our earlier episodes. We followed Jonas and Bhavin from the start of the program to the

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The ExecMBA Podcast #125: Jaime Falquez (MBA '18)

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2020/05/08

In this episode of The ExecMBA Podcast we catch up with Jaime Falquez. Jaime is a member of our Executive MBA Class of 2018, and we recently connected via Zoom to discuss what he’s been up to since graduation and how his Darden experience helped him grow both his confidence and career.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #124: Tiffany Pillifant and...

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2020/05/04

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up Tiffany Pillifant and Andrew Harris. Tiffany and Andrew are both in our Executive MBA Class of 2020, and they are based in the Charlottesville area. Along with their classmate Taison Bell, Tiffany and Andrew have been working with a group called Masks for Cville that is focused on helping coordinate the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) manufacturing effort in the area.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #123: Scott Beardsley, Dean of...

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2020/05/01

In this very special edition of both the Experience Darden podcast and The ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with the Dean of the Darden School of Business, Scott Beardsley. During this wide-ranging conversation, Scott shares insights about his life and background, how his long tenure at McKinsey helps guide his work as Dean, how he and the leadership team at Darden are navigating the coronavirus pandemic, why he’s optimistic about the future and more!

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The ExecMBA Podcast #122: Hunter Hopcroft, EMBA Class...

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2020/04/24

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Hunter Hopcroft. Hunter is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently connected via Zoom to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, his experience as an entrepreneur, his passion for agribusiness, the potential for stakeholder theory in our present moment and more. Pro Tips Be sure to also check out Hunter’s 2019 interview for NPR’s Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #121: Associate Dean Jim Detert...

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2020/04/17

In this episode of the podcast we welcome back two previous podcast guests, Associate Dean Jim Detert and Director of Student Affairs Laura Bordoni. Jim and Laura are leaders of our Executive MBA Program, and we recently connected with them via Zoom to talk about how the program has responded to the coronavirus pandemic, what the program team is doing to support our Classes of 2020 and 20201, the current plans for our Class of 2022 and more.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #120: Erin Tollini, EMBA Class of...

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2020/04/10

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Erin Tollini! Erin is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently connected with her to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, the impact of her Darden experience and her start-up venture, Expand My Tribe. This episode is part of an ongoing podcast series focused on entrepreneurs in our Executive MBA Program.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #119: Sara Conner, Alumna,...

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2020/04/03

In this episode of the podcast, we catching up with Sara Conner. Sara is an alumna from our Executive MBA Class of 2018, and she changed jobs during her time in the program. We recently connected to talk with her about her background, her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, and how the program helped her grow professionally and advance her career.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #118: SPECIAL - Updates and...

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2020/03/31

For Immediate Release! In this episode of the podcast, we highlight some of the recent updates to our Executive MBA application process in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Directors of Admissions Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner discuss the updates and share insights and tips for applicants targeting our upcoming application deadlines – 10 April, 10 May, 10 June and 25 June.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #117: Michael Long, EMBA Class of...

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2020/03/27

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michael Long. Michael is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2021, and we recently connected to talk about his background in cyber and IT, his decision to pursue an MBA, how the program has impacted his work and his advice for prospective students. This was our first “distance” podcast interview, and we’re excited to keep the podcast on the air during this time of social distancing.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #116: Rizki Ridwan and Stephanie...

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2020/03/20

In this episode of the podcast, we feature interviews with two members of the same Learning Team – Rizki Ridwan and Stephanie Dhue. Rizki and Stephanie are both GEMBA format students in our Class of 2021, and we caught up with them to talk about their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden and how their Learning Team helps them manage their coursework. We recorded this episode a few months ago when Rizki and Stephanie were in their first quarter of the program. Over the next couple

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The ExecMBA Podcast #115: Part 5 of our ongoing...

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2020/03/12

In this episode of the podcast, we continue on our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar Ferrer and Bhavin Patel. This is the FIFTH installment in our interview series, and Jonas and Bhavin are now in Quarter 10 of the program, with the second Leadership Residency (LR2) and graduation on the horizon. We sat down with Jonas and Bhavin to talk about their recent global residency in India, the electives they are taking as well as what they hope to accomplish in the final months of the program.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #114: Stephen Weir, EMBA Class of...

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2020/03/06

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Stephen Weir. Stephen is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he also recently launched his own business, Weir Consulting. We sat down with Stephen to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, how he has juggled work, life and school and how Darden has helped him pursue an entrepreneurial path.

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A Special Message to Our Subscribers

The ExecMBA Podcast ·

2020/02/28

We have moved! Welcome to the new feed home for the Darden ExecMBA Podcast here on Podbean! You may also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn and iHeartRadio. And as always... THANKS FOR LISTENING!

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The ExecMBA Podcast #113: Takeaways and Insights from...

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2020/02/26

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Career Advisor Jim Collins to discuss the recent Executive MBA Class of 2019 Employment Report. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jim shares key takeaways from the report, as well as insights about how the program helps students advance their careers. Listen on and learn about how Darden’s Career Development Center supports climbers, switchers, entrepreneurs and more!

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The ExecMBA Podcast #112: Anna Christen, EMBA Class...

The ExecMBA Podcast ·

2020/02/21

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Anna Christen! Anna is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is based in Texas. We talk with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her Darden, and how she has juggled the demands work, school and being a new mom. Fun fact: Anna once shared a basketball court with Candace Parker. Listen to learn more!

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The ExecMBA Podcast #111: A Mailbag Special with...

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2020/02/15

Welcome to our first ever “mailbag show”! You’ve got questions – We’ve got answers. In this episode of the podcast, we invite back Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, to take on some of the questions we frequently receive from Executive MBA prospective students. Questions include “Is it a good time to apply?”, “What are the differences between EMBA and GEMBA?”, “Do students stay at the hotel during weekend residencies?”, “How do you know if an MBA is right for you?”, “What is

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The ExecMBA Podcast #110: Corinne Bishop, EMBA Class...

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2020/02/13

In this episode, we catch up with EMBA format student, Corinne Bishop. We sat down with Corinne just after Quarter 1 to talk about her background in dance, how she decided to pursue an MBA, her current work for an educational technology company and how she’s adjusted to balancing work and life and school and Executive MBA student.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #109: Nicole Vij, EMBA Class of 2021

The ExecMBA Podcast ·

2020/02/07

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Vij. Nicole is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2021, and she works as a healthcare consultant. We caught up with her to talk about her background, what led her to pursue her MBA after completing another graduate degree and why she feels an MBA is particularly helpful for healthcare professionals.

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The ExecMBA Podcast #108: Career Advisors Jim Collins...

The ExecMBA Podcast ·

2020/01/29

In this episode, we are joined by two regular podcast guests, Career Advisors Jim Collins and Sarita Soldz. In this wide-ranging episode, we talk with Jim and Sarita about the phases of the career exploration process – from self-reflection and informational networking to application submission and offer negotiation – and how they coach students to navigate each of these steps. This episode is highly recommended for anyone contemplating a career change or interested in exploring career options.

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