Singapore-based Savita Iyer (’05) has worked in finance at the Walt Disney company for 15 years. But she’s had so many opportunities in different roles worldwide that she doesn’t feel like she’ll ever get stuck doing the same thing for long. No

Bridging Worlds

Jan 17th, 2024 26m 7s

Featuring: Jon Niermann (’95), Co-Founder and CEO, Loop Media Inc.From a pivotal leadership role at Disney to hosting a late-night show in China to co-founding Loop Media, Jon Niermann’s (’95) professional journey transcends borders and defies

Mastering the Craft

Jun 23rd, 2023 26m 9s

Featuring: Melanie Auguste (MBA/J.D. ’13), VP of Global Brand Narrative, Purpose and Athlete Marketing, NikeMelanie Auguste (MBA/J.D. ’13) harbors a deep-seated passion for sports and a gift for understanding people and trends. From aspiring

Always at the Forefront of Storytelling and Technology

Feb 28th, 2023 28m 13s

Featuring: Malik Ducard (’00), Chief Content Officer, PinterestThroughout his career, Malik Ducard (’00) has always stood at the forefront of storytelling and technology. He studied liberal arts in college and never thought he would warm to qu

We Have to Think Macro, but We Have to Act Micro

Nov 18th, 2022 25m 37s

Featuring: Blair Taylor (’90), Managing Director of Talent and Organization and North American Lead for Inclusion and Diversity, AccentureSenior executive Blair Taylor (’90) has spent his career introducing principles of community engagement

Run at the Barking Dog!

Jul 26th, 2022 16m 41s

John Carmichael (B.A. ’90, ’95) has enjoyed a 27-year career with Nestlé that is characterized by adventure and turning around struggling businesses. Working like an entrepreneur within a major corporation, Carmichael has found that attacking r

A Creative’s Career Pivot

May 25th, 2022 18m 30s

Double Bruin Ginny Chien (B.A. ’98, ’10) began her career as a print journalist covering, among other topics, fashion, style and beauty. When she decided to earn her MBA at Anderson, she made the connections and gained the confidence and wherew

What Exploring Mars Can Teach Us about Business and Ourselves

Apr 21st, 2022 18m 19s

UCLA Anderson alumnus Allen “Al” Chen (’07) is the entry, descent and landing lead for the Mars 2020 project at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In describing his fascinating job, he explains how an MBA education fits into a deeply technical r

A Problem-Solver Finds Unexpected Purpose in a Corporate Setting

Feb 4th, 2022 22m 32s

Neesha Hathi (’00), chief digital officer and managing director at Charles Schwab, felt motivated to help people create better financial futures for themselves. But she never thought that would mean working in a large corporation, leading a tea

A Fitness Entrepreneur Strengthens Her Resolve

Dec 10th, 2021 21m 15s

Despite a “burning desire” to launch in the fitness space, Felicia Alexander (’05), co-founder and president of BoxUnion and chief revenue officer at TITLE Boxing Club, needed to overcome her risk aversion.

Teamwork - In the Navy Seals and Business School

Oct 20th, 2021 29m 54s

Being Open to New Opportunities

May 21st, 2021 16m 25s

Deb Johnson ('99), Chief Learning Officer of Deloitte Consulting, tells us how a piece of advice her father gave her as a young girl has shaped her entire career and also the skills you should be developing for a career in consulting.

The path to CFO

Feb 11th, 2021 18m 30s

Katie Low Anderson, CFO at Guess? Walks us through her up and down journey to becoming the CFO of a multi-billion dollar company. How believing in herself, constantly learning and keeping good relationships were the keys to her success.

Don’t be afraid to trust your gut

Feb 2nd, 2021 21m 17s

Constance Knight, Global Head of Video Curation at Instagram, talks about how not being afraid to make big changes in your career and trusting your gut can lead to life changing outcomes. Also, why it’s so important to have specific career goal

Patience and Strategic Thinking for a Career in Analytics

Oct 15th, 2020 15m 26s

Reggie Panaligan (’10), walks us through the strategy for how he got his dream job at Google. We also discuss the role data plays in entertainment and the dichotomy between new and old media companies.

A Fortunate Coincidence to Change People’s Lives

Oct 14th, 2020 15m 32s

Hugh Chang (’90) walks us through his journey from a fast-paced tech job to the world of global health at the Gates Foundation. By focusing on innovation as a source of impact, Hugh was able to combine good luck and self-awareness to improve th

Timing is Everything

Oct 14th, 2020 11m 54s

Aaron Hirschhorn (’05), founder, CEO and chairman of the disruptive startup DogVacay, tells us how timing was the crucial factor in growing his business from nothing to $100 million in revenue. Also, we discuss how to make the best decisions wi

Impact in Business School

Sep 2nd, 2020 10m 27s

Hear how two current students teamed up to create UCLA Anderson’s Crisis Response Corps, which pairs MBA student consultants with nonprofits and businesses to help them strategically respond to the effects COVID-19 and social injustice. We expl

Incorporating passion - UCLA Anderson

Feb 5th, 2020 21m 39s

with Darren Pleasance SVP of Global Strategy at CiscoOn this episode we talk with Darren Pleasance about incorporating passion into a busy life. We lay out a framework for how to make sure your getting what you want out of life and how to cali

The Business School Experience - UCLA Anderson

Feb 5th, 2020 13m 45s

On episode 1, learn about why people come to business school – the actual reasons that drive people to make the investment. Also, what it’s like once you’re here. The paths you can take and an exercise to discover your authentic-self.

Chasing your dream job - UCLA Anderson

Jan 8th, 2020 15m 2s

with Rosie O’Neill Co-founder of SugarfinaGetting your dream job is at the core of the business school experience. In this episode we explore what it’s actually like once you achieve your dream and the risks that you have to accept along the p

MBAs and startups - UCLA Anderson

Dec 2nd, 2019 14m 41s

The entrepreneurial journey with John Tabis Co-founder & CEO of The BouqsIs an MBA helpful in starting a business or going to work for a startup? Hear from the co-founder of the disruptive flower company The Bouqs on what disruption really mea

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