Beyond High Street
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsBi-weekly conversations with top-notch Miami University alumni exploring the common traits that bring people to Oxford, Ohio and how that helped them with their professional successes.
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Kenneth Ali, managing director, Rock Gate Partners
July 15, 2024 13:02 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch and 1990 marketing alum Ken Ali talk about the history of starting businesses in his family, how learning is different as you get older, and what he thinks makes Miami standout as a university experience.
Lance Theobald, CEO, Miami Nation Enterprises
June 24, 2024 12:03 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2010 accountancy alum Lance Theobald about his early years as an entrepreneur, his work on behalf of the Myaamia people as a member of the tribe, and what happened to the car he had during a trip to New Zealand.
Gopa Dobson, Chief Revenue Officer at MJ REIT
May 13, 2024 13:15 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch's guest is Gopa Dobson, a 1990 marketing alumna, with whom she talks about being industry agnostic, the importance of customer service, and advice for someone just starting their career in marketing.
Jillian Griffiths, Chief Financial Officer at Clayton Dubilier & Rice
April 29, 2024 12:41 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Jillian Griffiths, a 1992 FSB accountancy alumna, about the importance of giving feedback, what Jillian did during a sabbatical from work in 2000, and why Sunday night was her favorite night of the week while she was at Miami.
Mary van Praag, Global Chief Executive Officer at Milani Cosmetics
March 11, 2024 15:05 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBMary van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being named "Brand Builder of the Year," and why the Western Campus is her favorite place at Miami
Mike Smerklo, Co Founder & Managing Director, Next Coast Ventures
February 26, 2024 13:31 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBMike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about being first in his family to go to college, being a fan of morning classes, and how he spent his Sundays during the Bengals' seasons.
Kia Nalls, Work-based Learning Solutions Creator at Sinclair Community College
February 12, 2024 13:07 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her to Miami, the importance of proper etiquette, and how she transitioned to working in higher education.
Roger Howe, U.S. Precision Lens (retired)
January 29, 2024 13:17 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBFarmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with Roger Howe, retired owner of U.S. Precision Lens and philanthropist, about his time in Oxford, his 60 years of friendship with Dick Farmer, and how he and his wife helped create the Howe Center for Writing Excellence
Amy Armstrong, Co-Parent Coach, Coach Trainer, Mediator at The Center for Family Resolution
January 15, 2024 16:03 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 Miami University secondary education graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot to adult education, her interest in how we learn, and the importance of allowing ourselves to be comfortable in being uncomfortable.
John Altman, serial entrepreneur and business leader
December 18, 2023 13:48 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1960 grad John Altman about the reason he came to Miami instead of joining the Navy, why he feels he didn't thrive in big companies, and his longtime passion for flying.
George Heath, Board of Directors of Sea-Land Chemical Company, former group president at Sherwin-Williams
November 13, 2023 13:21 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBGeorge Heath, 1990 Farmer School MBA graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about his pivot from graphic design to business, the impact of former dean James Robeson on him, selflessness vs. selfishness, and the sport he dreamed of going into as a pro.
Francie Henry, Regional President at Fifth Third Bank
April 10, 2023 13:03 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, 1986 Farmer School graduate Francie Henry talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about meeting clients where they are, relationship building, and the class she wishes she'd have taken while at Miami.
Steve Katzfey, Chief Procurement Officer at Stanley Black & Decker
January 30, 2023 13:04 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB2002 grad Steve Katzfey talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how his college interests moved from paper science to marketing, the impact of his time in Luxembourg, and his Upham Hall deck memories.
Michael Moses, Executive Managing Director, GBX Group
January 02, 2023 19:38 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIn our first episode of 2023, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1989 accountancy graduate Michael Moses about his path into real estate finance, the advantages of early morning classes, and why Sunday night -- not Thursday -- was his favorite day of the week at Miami.
Shawn Manns-Collins, SVP Consumer Bank CFO, Fifth Third Bank
December 19, 2022 15:58 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1998 accountancy and finance graduate Shawn Manns-Collins about life as a student-athlete at Miami, the unexpected conversation that led her to get her MBA at Miami, and her thoughts on managing the family-work balance.
Will Grant, Associate Wealth Planner at Kovitz
October 24, 2022 12:40 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB2017 Farmer School finance grad Will Grant talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about how caddying helped him get to Miami, being a morning person (sort of), and the opportunity students should search for during the winter term.
Suraj Maraboyina, Executive Producer/EVP of Investor Relations, Creative Wealth Media
October 10, 2022 16:04 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBSuraj Maraboyina, 2001 Miami University graduate, talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he almost double majored in finance, the Miami students he's mentored who now work with him, and what's big in streaming movies these days.
Katie Binns, Director of Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Indexes, Morningstar
September 26, 2022 13:37 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB2009 accountancy graduate Katie Binns talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about her time in Hong Kong, the impact of accountancy professor Brian Ballou, and the side effect of wearing a Miami sweatshirt to a coffee shop years ago.
Michelle Herrick, Head of Real Estate Banking, JP Morgan Chase
September 12, 2022 18:04 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, 2003 finance graduate Michelle Herrick talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about the importance of personal support networks, the key to work-life balance, and a summer class at the Middletown campus that changed her career path.
Neal Restivo, Chief Executive Officer at Oatey Company
June 27, 2022 16:47 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch and 1982 Farmer School of Business accounting graduate Neal Restivo discuss the importance of diverse teams, giving back, and the family tradition he started at Miami University.
Vijay Talwar, CEO of Wish
June 06, 2022 12:48 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with Wish CEO Vijay Talwar, a 1993 FSB masters of accountancy graduate, about coming to America, his work with Wish, and believing in second chances.
Charlie Dauch, Service Manager at Cintas
May 16, 2022 13:10 - 42 minutes - 59 MB2018 Miami University graduate Charlie Dauch talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he ended up at Miami, what playing sports can teach you off the field, and the workings of the Cintas Management Training Program.
Michelle Girard, Head of US, NatWest Markets & CEO of NatWest Markets Securities Inc.
April 25, 2022 13:08 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1987 economics graduate (and 1998 master of economics graduate) Michelle Girard about what her lengthy job title actually means, using business as a force for good, and what she thinks will happen with inflation in the coming months.
Alan Goldfarb, Founder & Managing Partner at Orangewood Partners
March 28, 2022 19:19 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB2001 accountancy and finance graduate Alan Goldfarb talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how a chance trip led him into investment banking, why he came to Miami, and the impact two professors had on his life.
Lindsay Carlson, Managing Director at William Blair
February 28, 2022 13:54 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2004 graduate Lindsay Carlson about how she took an accountancy degree into investment banking, the importance of giving back, and being an early bird.
Laurie Schalow, Chief Corporate Affairs and Food Safety Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill
January 24, 2022 16:34 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB1989 Farmer School management alumni Laurie Schalow talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about navigating a food-borne illness crisis, how Chipotle's existing digital plan has helped it through the pandemic, and something she regrets not doing while at Miami.
Mark Rappaport, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Red Bull North America
January 10, 2022 13:38 - 38 minutes - 35 MB2004 Farmer School graduate Mark Rappaport tells FSB dean Jenny Darroch about the reasons he seeks "hills to run up," the importance of self awareness, and why you probably shouldn't schedule 8am meetings with him.
Mackenzie Powlette, Senior Data Analyst at Tombras
December 06, 2021 18:18 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, 2017 marketing graduate Mackenzie Powlette talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about her time in Oxford, the reason students should seek out certifications, and the classes she wished she would have taken at FSB.
Whitt Butler, EY US-Central Region Consulting Managing Partner
November 15, 2021 17:49 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 1998 Farmer School graduate Whitt Butler about how he found a path to information systems through accountancy at FSB, the importance of culture in a company, and how he convinced his son to go to Miami after failing to convince his daughter.
Mark Wagenbrenner, President, Wagenbrenner Development
November 01, 2021 14:10 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBFarmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Wagenbrenner about how he ended up at Miami, the path he took into real estate, and the stunt his father pulled at a Miami football game back when Xavier came to Oxford.
Dawn Mullican, Principal Consultant, BrightOrg Services
September 14, 2021 13:11 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBDawn Mullican (Finance, 1986) talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about finding out the hard way that banking wasn't for her, the impact that playing club sports at Miami has had, and how growing up in the South gave her trouble in Russian class.
Carly Gerlach, Strategy & Business Development | Gap, Inc. Franchise Division
August 18, 2021 17:59 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBCarly, a 2014 marketing graduate, talks about what she does on road trips to Oxford, working in sales, studying Chinese, and her experiences in cattle herding.
Trish Lukasik, Operating Partner, Atlantic Street Capital Advisors
July 19, 2021 02:21 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFSB dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1992 graduate Trish Lukasik about her list of "I will never" statements that didn't stick, why she moved from finance to economics at Miami, and the nostalgia she feels when she returns to Oxford.
Lori Kaiser, Founder and CEO, Kaiser Consulting
July 05, 2021 15:32 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB1985 accountancy graduate Lori Kaiser joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about how Kaiser Consulting was born, how to handle employees in a post-COVID working world, and the early days of Skippers.
Brandon Starkoff, CEO/Managing Partner, Transparent Partners
June 06, 2021 15:24 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Brandon talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he didn't want to go to Miami when he was in high school, memories of Ultimate Frisbee, and why he's found that the "Miami network" is very real and very useful.
Stephanie Ferris, Chief Financial Officer, Worldpay
May 23, 2021 14:08 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWorldpay Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Ferris discusses the impact of the coronavirus on business, coming back from her sabbatical, and her favorite order at Bagel and Deli.
Justin Sheperd, investment manager and board member
May 09, 2021 12:02 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJustin Sheperd, 1994 accountancy and finance graduate, talks with Jenny about his time at the Farmer School, the thing he regrets not doing while at Miami, and what he likes to do when he returns to Oxford.
Greg Roche, Global President - Robotics and Technology at Zimmer Biomet
April 25, 2021 15:43 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBGreg Roche, global president of robotics and technology at Zimmer Biomet talks about his career, his favorite class, and his very-loaded morning schedule when he started at Miami.
Mary Tehrani, Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Planning at Newell Brands
April 11, 2021 14:45 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMary Tehrani talks about her career so far, her time at the Farmer School and Miami University, and how she learned that Smart Cars and Oxford winters don't mix very well.
David Schwab, Beyond High Street creator, EVP, Octagon
March 28, 2021 16:07 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBAs Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch takes the helm of Beyond High Street, she talks with the man who made it all possible: David Schwab, who created 97 episodes with a variety of Farmer School and Miami University alumni over the last three years. Jenny and David talk about his time at Miami and his experiences since graduating. The Farmer School and Jenny thank David for his work, and look forward to continuing his legacy.
David Schwab, Beyond High Street Founder
March 25, 2021 17:45 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBBig news ahead for Beyond High Street but before I share, please let me reminisce for a moment. When I started Beyond High Street three years ago, I set forth to find the commonality for Miamians and all of us that ventured through the cornfields into Oxford, beautiful Oxford. But I learned and gained so much more. I built new and deep friendships, created mentor and mentee experiences and even personally invested with a few of my guests. I’ve had the pleasure of talking to wrestlers, CEOs, ...
Adam Bain & Ryan Graves
November 30, 2020 16:44 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBRyan Graves (former Uber CEO) and Adam Bain (former Twitter COO) join the Beyond High Street together as the first-ever guest duo. A brilliant conversation on how their careers have compared and contrasted, scaling businesses and the power of operational success, feeling comfortable being uncomfortable and a big stroll down memory lane in Oxford, OH and Miami University. Stay for the tips they provide to incoming college freshman and those early in their professional careers. Make sure to ch...
Chris Wittine: Gaming/Esports Agent, CAA
November 02, 2020 16:38 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBChris Wittine is an agent in CAA’s digital media business representing some of the world’s best gamers, esports athletes and streamers. It’s a thoughtful discussion for students as Chris like many of his peers joined the workforce in a digital-first era. He gives tips to the students in Oxford about how to process what is next and steps to take forward. Hint: relationships are key. The gaming industry – play and competitive – is thriving yet still in the first inning. It’s worth watching Chr...
Mike Whan: Commissioner, LPGA
September 10, 2020 16:28 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBMike Whan, the Commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), was a wonderful guest as we make our return to Beyond High Street after a hiatus. The conversation starts with a question I have been asking many – “what have you learned the most about yourself the past six months during COVID-19?” The conversation goes deeper into the value of mentorship (and who he still calls on weekly for guidance), balances comfort and challenge and how to embrace the undecided. He also cre...
Andrea Saia: Board Member, LivaNova PLC
March 18, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBAndrea Saia is a Miami University alum, member of the school’s Business Advisory Council and a must-listen. She has had a wealth of business success yet she credits the most important decision and job to her first at Proctor & Gamble – learning the consumer and satisfying the customer need. It’s this statement that has guided much of her career. We jump from business challenges (like a product recall as a company CEO) to the power of mentorship and paying forward. Andrea shares plenty of tip...
Megan Fischer: Founder & CEO, Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank
March 04, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMegan Fischer is the CEO and Founder at Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, a non-profit donating more than 175,000 diapers to needy families monthly (serving more than 3,500 babies). We have a great discussion about filtering out areas of “no-interest” to ultimately get you to the passions that drive your every day. From her Pre-Med major to Journalism and from textbook publishing work to non-profit, each of these paths had a reason for Megan, and that windy road narrowed especially during her second...
Eric Lange: Actor
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBEric Lange is a Critics Choice nominee (Escape at Dannemora), 20-year+ professional actor and he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Miami. He has appeared in dozens (and dozens) of television shows, feature films, Broadway and brand ads; most notably as villain Stuart Radzinksy in LOST and Erwin Sikowitz in Victorious (as my kids remind me often). Our conversation bounces from ‘learning how to learn’ and how he would spend time at Miami if he could do it all over again to understanding ...
Kurt Donnell: President, Freestar
February 05, 2020 05:15 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBKurt Donnell is a President of Freestar, one of the fastest growing private business in the States and a self-professed deal junkie. He comes from a full Miami family – parents, brother, sister and uncle. That’s right. All Miamians. As an accounting major, turned lawyer, turned entrepreneur, Kurt credits his entrepreneurial spirit to growing up in Ohio and living in-and-around small business owners. We discuss curiosity and the thirst to learn; understanding customer service and how people ...
Kevyn Adams: Senior VP of Business Administration, Buffalo Sabres
January 22, 2020 05:15 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBKevyn Adams is the real deal and he has also come full circle in life. A Miami student-athlete and alum, a merger, Stanley Cup winner, business man and now, a father of a Miami student living in the same dorm he did 20+ years ago. As you’ll hear, the journey wasn’t straight and certainly not easy. But grit, perseverance, putting your work every day helped push him forward. You need to back it up and earn everything. They are more than mottos, they are a way of life that he learned as a stude...
Spencer Stiles: Group President, Stryker
January 08, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBSpence Stiles oversees Stryker’s Joint Replacement, Trauma, Extremities and Spine business. But the title doesn’t do him justice. He is laser focused on helping people get healthier, developing leaders and giving back. We spend a lot of time in the pod talking about the power of Miami and what it meant to him personally and with the 70 plus alumni that are working today at Stryker. He is passionate about being fully present in what you do, taking risks and adventures, finding a passion and c...