Business Edge

Taking Over the Family Business

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Jennifer Kuhn speaks about her experience taking over her family’s business with her brother during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses topics such as her values (both as an individual and as a business owner), how her relationship with her brother has changed throughout their time running a business together, and being a woman in a male-dominated field.

Never Dull Your Sparkle

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, we’re touching back in with a guest from a former season of the podcast! Special guest Jennifer Raiford, featured in season 4 episode 4 titled “Cyber Security in a Digital World,” is back to discuss how her philosophy has changed in the past few years since her initial podcast appearance. She speaks about how bringing your authentic self to your job can help you find a family at work.

Good Karma

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Richard McVay discusses his career path and how he started Dart'em Up, his small family business. He discusses his values of giving back to the community and explains exactly how he does this as a business owner. He also explains how helping others can come back around to help you in your own times of need!

Making Big Companies Notice You

In this episode of the Business Edge podcast, special guest Tyler Werland discusses his career path and how he ended up at Southwest Airlines. He also speaks to how COVID impacted the travel industry, and he gives his best advice for your future travels. Plus, he explains exactly what steps he took to get noticed by the companies he’s wanted to work for!

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Mike Federle (Forbes CEO)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Mike is the CEO of Forbes Media, where he oversees every aspect of the company. Prior to joining Forbes in 2011, he was a cofounder, president and COO of Techonomy Media, a multimedia company based in New York, in which Forbes acquired an equity interest in July 2011. A 25-ye...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Victor Fabusiwa

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Victor is a Corporate Trainer from Maryland. He derives a great deal of excitement and satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Patrick Sabineza

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Patrick is an Advisor at Harvard Business Review, as well as an analyst, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life’...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Ondrej Kopecky (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Ondrej has been building apps and platforms his whole life. He was born as a digital native and thanks to that he had the possibility to learn a lot about how to build a successful digital product. Currently leading the product at VOS.health, they have reached a 1M users mile...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Nikita Gossain

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Nikita Gossain is an entrepreneur, investor, and non-executive director who is interested in the intersection of business, nature, and social equity. She founded PPR Capital to purchase small businesses and leverage their infrastructure as a platform for innovation in order t...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Marc Miller

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Marc Miller is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Menace Media. Menace Media is a Digital Marketing Agency built on transparency that focuses on creative, yet sustainable growth for the businesses and musical artists they partner with. Their team is comprised of Detroit...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Lauren Gress

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Lauren is a passionate and motivated person, and she seeks out joy in all that she does. She has had a unique career path starting off in Retail Management and now Quality Assurance. At her core she is a people person and wants to make sure her co-workers feel valued and appr...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Jordan Montgomery

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life’s special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Johanan Dujon (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Johanan Dujon founded the Caribbean's first indigenous agriculture biotech firm to fight invasive seaweed threatening the tourism-dependent economy. He’s an EndeavorLab Miami and Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, and he sees himself as a practical problem solver and change-mak...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Jewel Mensah

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Jewel Mensah is an award-winning artist and author, strategist, and change agent. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life’s special moments since 1...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: James Bethel

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life’s special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Huy Duc Pham (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Huy Pham believes that students across the world deserve better, and fixing education has to mean more than just platitudes. What 'fixing' means to Huy is: 👉🏼 Democratizing access to textbooks: transparency about the full cost of education and lower course content prices. (W...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Councillor HY William Chan (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. From designing Olympic stadiums, metro transit systems to entire city masterplans, HY William Chan is an urbanist and futurist innovating for social inclusion and climate resilience in our urban communities. A dual Convocation and University Medallist, William is a headline T...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: David Carnes

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life’s special moments since 1972. Visit their website at montclairflorist.net.

Forbes Under 30 Summit: B Free

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. B Free is a rising superstar and hip hop artist based in Detroit. This season of Business Edge is sponsored by Montclair Flowers and Gifts. They have been hand-delivering premium floral arrangements and gift baskets to celebrate life’s special moments since 1972. Visit their...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Andrew Maximov (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University ...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Alexander Silkin (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University ...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Alejandro Fuentes-Noguez

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University ...

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Aasim Sani (Under 30 Lister)

***There is an explicit language warning for this mini-season of Business Edge. The thoughts and opinions of our interviewees do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. This past October, the 2022 Forbes Under 30 Summit was held in Detroit, MI. Three AKPsi members attended on behalf of the fraternity to learn from the event and share that information with all of you. Those brothers are Siddarth Nagisetty and Bobby Housel from the University ...

Creating Your Future

In this extra special episode of Business Edge, listen to Dayna Thomas’ keynote speech at Alpha Kappa Psi’s Elevate!

Landing Internships

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Natazia Quiñones speaks about staying involved with Alpha Kappa Psi after graduation. She speaks to her experience of seeking internships while she was still a student, and how she ended up landing an excellent opportunity with Amazon! She also shares tips for students who are currently looking for internship opportunities.

Lifelong Volunteering

In this extra special episode of Business Edge, guests M.C. Moore and Dr. William Callarman speak about their time volunteering for Alpha Kappa Psi. Both guests were recipients of Gold DSAs (Distinguished Service Awards) at the 61st Convention in Miami, which is the highest and most prestigious award that brothers may receive.

Adventure is Out There!

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Kerri Dickson discusses her journey of starting a travel advising business right around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She speaks to the issues she has observed in the travel industry in the time since, and predicts how it will change in the near future. Not only this, but she gives insights into the travel agency industry and outlines several reasons why one may benefit from seeking an advisor!

Living the Navy Life

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest John LeVering discusses his time in the Navy and how the lessons he learned as a student leader translated to his career. He also speaks to how he decided to join the Navy after graduating college, and gives advice to current students seeking a similar career path. Furthermore, he urges current students and emerging professionals to continue to learn and grow throughout their careers to become the best leaders they can be.

Tapping Into Your Network

In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Hernan Mayol discusses his career path in banking and his transition to the US Small Business Administration. He discusses why networking is so important, and how it has helped him throughout his career. He also speaks to the challenges he faced in the banking world and how he overcame them.

Where We've Been and Where We're Going with Eileen Howell & Mike Dickson

In this episode of Business Edge, special guests Eileen Howell and Mike Dickson, the immediate past chair and present chair of the Board of Directors of Alpha Kappa Psi respectively, discuss the history of the fraternity and where it’s headed in the next 50 years.

Culture and Coaching

How does company culture impact business performance? In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Debbie Barrett suggests that a lot of it boils down to managers and the support and training that they’re given. She also speaks to the different career paths existing within the expansive HR field, the concept of “coaching out” (and why it may not really be a bad thing!), and her most rewarding experiences within HR.

IT and Cybersecurity

As technology continues to evolve and become so engrained with society and our day-to-day lives, IT and Cybersecurity have emerged as prominent fields that cannot be overlooked. In this episode of Business Edge, special guest Besong Tambeagbor discusses the overlaps between business and tech, and explains what exactly can go wrong when people and organizations don’t follow the best practices online. If you’re someone who uses the same 2-3 passwords for all of your online accounts, then this i...

Managing Up

Managing up is defined by the Harvard Business Review as, “Being the most effective employee you can be, creating value for your boss and your company.” While it is a good skill to have, in this episode of Business Edge, special guest Alison Jennings argues that there needs to be a balance. She proposes that this balance can be achieved by finding a boss who is a good fit for you and is knowledgable about your role. She also speaks to how exactly to do this during the interview process so tha...

Clarity Coaching

Clarity Coaching, which differs from life coaching, is a term coined by Precious Azurée to explain the work she does with individuals seeking clarity and confidence in tackling their goals. In this episode of Business Edge, listen to Precious discuss the biggest issues she sees that hold her clients back from fulfillment and success. She discusses how people can overcome hurdles such as time management and a lack of prioritization, and how she has developed her craft through reading and learn...

Paying it Forward

Janine Branch loves to give back to those around her, and she strives to be a good example because in her words, “you never know who’s looking up at you or looking down at you.” In this episode of Business Edge, listen to her speak to the challenges and misconceptions that come along with mentorship, the importance of cross-cultural engagement, and how she has been able to help steer the organizations she has been a part of to success. Plus, listen to her discuss the journey of her and her hu...

Finding Your Home

In a time of rising interest rates and anxiety, how can young people today sort through all the noise to find their first home? In this episode of Business Edge, co-hosts Chrissy and Nicole ask featured guest Cheryl Dunson about what young professionals need to know about the process of home ownership. Listen to her speak about how you can know when you’re financially ready to buy a home, how to find a realtor who’s a good fit for you, and how you can go about finding your true priorities whe...

Striving for Excellence

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are hot button topics that we often expect immediate responses to and successes in, but in this episode of Business Edge, special guest Raquel Tamez urges that time is the biggest factor in overcoming many roadblocks associated with these aspirations. Listen to her speak to how organizations and individuals can evolve to foster positive change. She also explores how we can all be our best selves by educating ourselves by consistently reading, prioritizing our ...

Creating Meaningful Connections

In an age of unlimited online connectivity, how can we sort through the noise to create meaningful connections? In this episode of Business Edge, Dan Harbeke explains that showing up and going the extra mile is something that can make you stand apart from the crowd. Listen to him speak to his current role with Google, and all of his experiences that led him to where he is now.

Being Yourself with Derrick Fleming, Jr.

How can you show up for others? According to Derrick Fleming, Jr., you have to start by showing up for yourself. In this episode of Business Edge, Derrick explains how being your authentic self and learning how to navigate the spaces that you’re in is the first step in learning to cooperate with and liberate those around you. He also speaks to his current work with helping black and brown youth in Chicago get into college, through college, and into the workforce through the Chicago Scholars p...

Being Yourself

How can you show up for others? According to Derrick Fleming, Jr., you have to start by showing up for yourself. In this episode of Business Edge, Derrick explains how being your authentic self and learning how to navigate the spaces that you’re in is the first step in learning to cooperate with and liberate those around you. He also speaks to his current work with helping black and brown youth in Chicago get into college, through college, and into the workforce through the Chicago Scholars p...

Finding Your Path With Ashley Artrip

What exactly is the future of work, and how can people and organizations adapt to changes in work culture exacerbated by the Pandemic? In this episode, Ashley Artrip, Co-Founder and President of Mission Collaborative, explores these answers. Listen to her dive into the concept of “career portfolios,” and how they differ from the traditional “career paths” that we have been socialized to accept. Furthermore, she shares insights on how young professionals can discover their values and path by u...

Finding Your Path

What exactly is the future of work, and how can people and organizations adapt to changes in work culture exacerbated by the Pandemic? In this episode, Ashley Artrip, Co-Founder and President of Mission Collaborative, explores these answers. Listen to her dive into the concept of “career portfolios,” and how they differ from the traditional “career paths” that we have been socialized to accept. Furthermore, she shares insights on how young professionals can discover their values and path by u...

Hospitality and Customer Service

Is the customer always right? Take a deep dive into the world of hospitality and customer service with co-founder of the Hospitality Leadership Academy, Alec Dalton. Listen to him speak to how COVID affected the hotel business, his time working with the Disney organization, and his tips on how to create great customer experiences by building relationships between the customer and the brand.

Funding A Startup

Explore the world of startups with this week’s Business Edge guest: Michael Otis! Co-hosts Chrissy and Nicole talk with Michael about startup accelerators such as Y Combinator, identifying how to make startups more successful, and the differences between working at startups vs. established companies.

Special Edition - AKPsi's Presidents Academy and Fraternity Advisors Conference

This special edition episode of Business Edge contains some of the highlights from Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity's Presidents Academy and Fraternity Advisors Conference. Some of these topics the speakers covered were self awareness, foresight and persuasion, alignment and execution, and managing conflict.

Career Transitions

Career Transitions with Nicole Klemp

The Great Resignation with Steve Hartman

You’ve probably heard of the Great resignation, but what does it mean? Co-hosts Chrissy and Nicole talk with Alpha Kappa Psi CEO Steve Hartman about its impact on industries and consulting work, as well as questions surrounding changing career paths.  

The Great Resignation Pt. 1

You’ve probably heard of the Great resignation, but what does it mean? Co-hosts Chrissy and Nicole talk with Alpha Kappa Psi CEO Steve Hartman about its impact on industries and consulting work, as well as questions surrounding changing career paths.  

The Great Resignation

You’ve probably heard of the Great resignation, but what does it mean? Co-hosts Chrissy and Nicole talk with Alpha Kappa Psi CEO Steve Hartman about its impact on industries and consulting work, as well as questions surrounding changing career paths.