Proud to BU
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsProud to BU features interviews with Boston University alumni who have unique stories to tell about the unfolding of their career and the lessons they have learned along the way. Presented by Boston University Alumni.
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S2 E24: Top HBO Executive, Jay Roewe (COM’79), on the Importance of Staying Hungry
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBLeaving the field to take a corporate job at HBO wasn’t an easy decision for Jay Roewe (COM’79). Looking back on it today, he says it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made. Jay graduated from BU’s College of Communication in 1979 with a degree in television. Today, he serves as Senior Vice President for West Coast Productions at HBO and is a driving force behind some of the network’s most groundbreaking and successful shows. On this episode of the podcast, Jay sits down with Rukia Mag...
S2 E23: Learning to be “Lit on Purpose” as a Social Entrepreneur
June 17, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIvellisse Morales (COM’12) is on a mission to build a national network of creatives who can help illuminate the important issues that need attention and action in America. She is the founder and CEO of bombilla, a branding and design firm with an intentional focus on reimagining the creative agency model and embodying representative storytelling to advance social change. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the College of Communication in 2012, Ivi honed her skills at world renowned firm...
S2 E22: Licensing Consumer Connections between Fans and the World’s Biggest Band: BTS
May 27, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHyeji Byun (Pardee’11) is a licensing project manager at Big Hit IP. One aspect of her dynamic job is to find meaningful ways to bring the South Korean boy band sensation, BTS, closer to their fans. From animated characters to pop-up stores around the world, there is no shortage of opportunities to expand the reach of this cultural phenomenon. On this episode of the podcast, Hyeji shares her story and identifies the common threads between her current career and her childhood dream of becomin...
S2 E21: Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Global Pandemics
May 20, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAs the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are joined on the podcast by Bryan Murphy-Eustis (SPH’04), a public health practitioner with unique insights to share. Bryan earned his MPH from Boston University in 2004 and went on to found his own public health consulting practice, BME Strategies. He also served as the Executive Director of Partners in Health Liberia where he coordinated the NGO’s West African response to the Ebola crisis. Today, Bryan works to develop and d...
S2 E20: Forbes India's Restaurateur on Striving for Perfect Harmony in Mumbai
May 13, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBFrom the age of 15, if you asked Shraddha Bhansali (Questrom’14) what she wanted to do when she grew up, her answer was steadfast: open a restaurant. She graduated from the Questrom School of Business in 2014 having studied both business and hospitality management. Today, she is the owner of Candy & Green, a vegetarian restaurant and bar in Mumbai, India focused on clean eating and local ingredients. She joined us on the podcast to explore her tenacious entrepreneurial journey and share how ...
S2 E19: A Look Inside the Life of a Foreign Correspondent in China
May 06, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAllen Wan (CAS’90) never thought he was going to be a journalist. He graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1990 with a degree in political science and sought out numerous opportunities to expand his worldview while strengthening his communication skills. Today, he is Deputy Bureau Chief in Bloomberg's Shanghai office and will be opening Bloomberg's first office in Southern China in the coming months. He joined us on the podcast to explore his unique BU experience and provide ins...
S2 E18: Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Economist on Asking Big Questions
April 29, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAs a vice president and senior economist at Goldman Sachs, Karen Fishman (CAS’12, GRS’12) spends her days wrestling with really big questions. Karen graduated from BU in 2012 with both a bachelor’s and master’s in economics. She was recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list as a trailblazer in the world of finance. On this episode of the podcast, Karen shares the story of her success thus far and she provides her best advice for finding and fulfilling your passion. As you’ll hear, this ...
S2 E17: Transforming Personal Loss into an Encore Career
April 22, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBBill Cohen (Questrom’74) founded Cohen Caregiving Consultants, LLC, to provide advice and counsel to families who are grappling with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. His work with caregivers follows a fascinating career that included time in hospitality, financial services, and state government. He joined us on the podcast to talk about the personal loss that inspired his "second act" or "encore career" and to provide a roadmap for other alumni who are looking to make a career change ...
S2 E16: Acclaimed Interior Designer on Ignoring Trends and Blazing Your Own Path
April 08, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBCari Giannoulias (COM’96) has a knack for trusting her gut and following her passion. After graduating from BU, Cari built a tremendous career in the world of marketing for the entertainment industry. She worked at Creative Artists Agency, Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, and even collaborated with the Sex Pistols, before deciding to blaze her own trail as an entrepreneur. Cari founded her own interior design firm in Chicago, aptly named Cari Giannoulias Design. On this episode of the podca...
S2 E15: Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor on the Future of Finance
April 01, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAlex Tanguay (Questrom’02) is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. Alex earned his bachelor’s degree from the Questrom School of Business in 2002 and was recently named one of Forbes’ “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” under 40. Alex is deeply engaged in the Alumni Association; he serves on the BU Alumni Council and is working to build a strong alumni network at Merrill as well. On this episode of the podcast, Alex shares insights on...
S2 E14: Lessons in Leadership from an Attorney turned Fire Chief
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBJoe Maruca (Questrom’81) didn’t know what he wanted to do for a living after graduating from BU. His advice for any students who are feeling similarly? "Don’t worry about it!" Joe earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Questrom School of Business in 1981 and went on to become both a practicing attorney and Fire Chief in the West Barnstable district on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. On this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear Joe’s reflections on being in student governmen...
S2 E13: Changing the Way You Pay in the FinTech Revolution
March 11, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBMamta Rodrigues (CAS’95) is always looking for new ways to make financial transactions easier for the rest of us. She has established herself as a prominent fintech leader having held top jobs at industry giants American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. During this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear some of the highlights from Mamta’s global career journey as well as her reflections on pausing her professional ambitions to focus on her family. This episode of Proud to BU is released in celeb...
S2 E12: Innovation at the Intersection of Healthcare & Technology
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBDr. Joe Frassica (MED’88) has built an extraordinary career delivering healthcare innovations to the patient’s bedside. He is the Head of Philips Research and Chief Medical Officer at Philips North America. He also remains active in the world of academic medicine with teaching appointments through the Institute for Medical Engineering and Sciences at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital. During this episode of the podcast, Joe reflects on the role of mentors who helped guide him in his rem...
S2 E11: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Entertainment with Nina Tassler
February 26, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBNina Tassler (CFA’79, HON'16) is a producer, author, and the former chairman of CBS Entertainment. She built a groundbreaking career in the industry and she was instrumental in propelling CBS to become America’s #1 network for 12 of her 13 year tenure. In recent years, she co-founded PatMa Productions alongside Denise Di Novi and she published her first book, What I Told My Daughter: Lessons from Leaders on Raising the Next Generation of Empowered Women. Nina joined us on the podcast to refl...
S2 E10: One Family Business, Three Generations Strong
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDr. Howard Brooks (SDM’87) and Dr. Stephanie Brooks (SDM’18) are two of the three generations running Brooks Dental in Winthrop, MA. Dr. Barry Brooks founded the practice in 1959 and since then, he welcomed his son, Dr. Howard, and his granddaughter, Dr. Stephanie, into the family business. On this episode of the podcast, all three Drs. Brooks joined us in the studio to talk about running the business, their family legacy, and the transformation of dentistry over the course of three generati...
S2 E9: Prosecutor in ‘El Chapo’ Case on Pursuing Your Calling
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBAndrea Goldbarg (LAW’01), is an Assistant US Attorney who spent a decade of her career prosecuting the case against Mexican drug kingpin, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. She reflects on her experiences at BU and beyond that prepared her to tackle this career-defining challenge and shares why she believes she’s found her calling as a public servant. To learn more about Andrea, check out this profile by Univision and if you’re interested in the details of the case, see this piece by The New York T...
S2 E8: Achieving Hollywood Success with Empathy & Tenacity
January 15, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBJamie Kaler (CAS’87) is an actor and comedian best known for his starring role as “Mike” on the hit TBS show, My Boys. His career also includes credits on Friends, Will & Grace, How I Met Your Mother, Parenthood, and NCIS. On this episode of Proud to BU, Jamie shares insights on the work ethic required to be successful in Hollywood and beyond. To learn more about The DadLands, check out thedadlands.io or The DadLands on Facebook. To keep up with all of Jamie's recent projects, be sure to li...
MA Teacher of the Year on How to Bounce Back
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBTakeru Nagayoshi (Wheelock’16) is a high school English teacher in New Bedford and was recently named the 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. He joined us on Proud to BU to explore the ups and downs of his personal educational experience, why he believes teaching made him a better person, and what working in a turnaround school district has taught him about resiliency. As you’ll hear in this episode, Takeru is also passionate about contributing to the broader dialogue on education polic...
S2 E7: MA Teacher of the Year on How to Bounce Back
December 18, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBTakeru Nagayoshi (Wheelock’16) is a high school English teacher in New Bedford and was recently named the 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. He joined us on Proud to BU to explore the ups and downs of his personal educational experience, why he believes teaching made him a better person, and what working in a turnaround school district has taught him about resiliency. As you’ll hear in this episode, Takeru is also passionate about contributing to the broader dialogue on education polic...
S2 E6: How to Find Your Place in Big Organizations
December 04, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWhen Emily Theurer (CAS’14) graduated from BU with a degree in economics, she found herself well equipped to navigate the complex world of finance at one of the largest firms in Boston. Today, she’s a Research Analyst at State Street Global Advisors and she’s passionate about promoting financial literacy, especially among women and girls. This episode is hosted by Gabe Bolio (MET’16), Associate Director of Alumni Networks at BU. As you’ll hear, Gabe and Emily are working to build a powerful...
S2 E5: Using Film to Spark Systemic Change
November 20, 2019 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDuring his time at BU, Rel Dowdell (COM’96) made a name for himself with a groundbreaking thesis project that went on to become the critically acclaimed and award-winning film, Train Ride. His most recent work is a feature-length documentary examining the impact of the child support system on African American families titled Where’s Daddy? Stay tuned for an exclusive clip from the documentary at the end of the credits courtesy of Breaking Glass Pictures. Rel is one of over 4,000 Terriers i...
S2 E4: Advice from a Physician turned Chocolatier
November 13, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBAfter graduating from BU’s six-year medical program, Elaine Hsieh (CAS’90, MED’90) established a women’s health practice in Arlington, MA but over the next twenty years, she slowly came to the realization that that healthcare was not her true career calling. In 2010, she co-founded a local chocolate shop, EHChocolatier, and since then, her business has been celebrated as ‘Best in Boston’ among a long list of other accolades. Elaine’s unique entrepreneurial story takes place right here in Bo...
S2 E3: Southwest Airlines Strategist on Solving a Universal Problem
October 23, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBAjay Mehta (Questrom’11) has a proven track record as an innovator and creative problem solver. While his career is centered on the transportation industry, the lessons he’s learned about strategy and consulting are universal. Ajay earned his MBA from the Questrom School of Business in 2011. Today, he is a Manager of Technology, Strategy, & Continuous Improvement at Southwest Airlines and his resume also includes experience at Amtrak, Concentre, and Ericsson. Ajay joined us on the podcast ...
S2 E2: Transforming Banking in Bangkok
October 16, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBPhonpimol Pathomsak (Questrom’96) is a Senior Vice President at Kasikornbank, one of Thailand’s largest commercial banks. After graduating from BU, Phonpimol moved from Boston to Bangkok where she built a career in banking and consumer finance at world-renowned firms AIG, Citi, GE Capital, and Bank of China. She also served as CEO of fintech startup, Refinn, which empowers consumers to compare mortgage offers. Phonpimol is a volunteer leader among BU alumni in Thailand; a growing community...
S2 E1: Google’s Founder-in-Residence on Challenging the Status Quo
October 02, 2019 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBParag Vaish (Questrom’03) has built a career at the forefront of digital innovation, marketing, and design. He rose through the ranks at companies like Disney, Microsoft, MSNBC, StubHub and Tesla prior to tackling his most recent challenge as a founder-in-residence at Google’s internal incubator, Area 120. During his time at Tesla, Parag worked closely with founder, Elon Musk, on all digital developments and customer facing experiences. He is a proud graduate of the Questrom School of Busine...
S1 E25: Thomas W. Jones (Questrom’78), Civil Rights Activist & Global Investment Executive
May 15, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBIn 1969, Thomas W. Jones (Questrom’78) stood firmly at the center of the armed student takeover of Willard Straight Hall at Cornell University. Pulitzer Prize-winning images of Jones and his fellow classmates emerging from the student union after a peaceful resolution powerfully captured widespread frustration over stalled civil rights efforts. Upon leaving Cornell, Jones entered the financial services industry, earned his MBA from Boston University, and continued to break new ground as a pi...
S1 E24: Jeremy Shure (LAW’03), Silicon Valley Bank Managing Director & Kauffman Fellow
May 08, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBAs a Managing Director at Silicon Valley Bank, Jeremy Shure (LAW’03) is a partner to startup founders as they navigate the early stages of their business development. Recently named a Kauffman Fellow, Jeremy is now part of a world renowned network of innovative leaders working to transform relationships between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. On this episode of the podcast, hear Jeremy reflect on his time at BU and how he intends to scale his impact in the innovation economy. As note...
S1 E23: Joanne Steinback (Wheelock’66), Special Education Teacher & Classroom Innovator
April 24, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBAs a lifelong educator, Joanne Steinback (Wheelock’66) worked at the forefront of the transformation of special education in the American school system. Her career is centered on implementing innovative strategies to effectively engage children with emotional challenges and learning disabilities. Joanne reflects on the lessons she learned, the challenges she faced, and the role BU played in sparking her life’s passion. To learn more about the two schools at the center of Joanne’s extensive ...
S1 E22: Somil Trivedi (LAW’09) ACLU Staff Attorney
April 10, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBAre we living in a renaissance for criminal justice reform? Somil Trivedi (LAW’09), Staff Attorney at the ACLU Trone Center for Justice and Equality, joins Proud to BU to explore his unique perspective on this prescient topic. Somil traces the origins of his passion for social justice and shares the prominent role BU played in scaffolding his platform as a public-minded lawyer. To learn more about the ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice, visit aclu.org/smartjustice and if you’d like to conne...
S1 E21: Andrea Feldman (Sargent'06, MED'09) Crime Scene Specialist, Prince William County Police Department
March 27, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.69 MBWhat’s the best part of being a crime scene specialist? For Andrea Feldman (Sargent’06, MED’06), nothing compares to the instant gratification when her forensic evidence helps bring the ‘bad guys’ to justice. As an undergraduate at BU, Andrea earned a degree in health studies from Sargent College and she went on to earn a master’s in biomedical forensic sciences at the School of Medicine. While she may not have followed the path she expected, pursuing her life’s work has brought Andrea treme...
S1 E20: Michael DiSalvo (COM'09), Ogilvy PR Senior Vice President, Health & Wellness
March 20, 2019 20:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat does it mean for a company to emphasize people over profit? Michael DiSalvo (COM’09) is a self-proclaimed Ogilvy enthusiast having called the company his professional home for the last 9 years. In that time, Michael has quickly climbed the corporate “staircase” as he would call it to become the company’s youngest Senior Vice President and was recently named one of PR Week’s 40 under 40. Michael joined us on the podcast to explore his journey beyond BU, the importance of drinking the fre...
S1 E19: Dan Liburd (SAR'06) Brooklyn Nets Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBNot many resume’s include experience with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills and the Brooklyn Nets but after chatting with Dan Liburd (SAR’06), you’ll quickly hear how it all adds up. As the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Brooklyn Nets, Dan spends his days ensuring his colleagues, who just happen to be some of the world’s most elite athletes, are able to maintain their peak performance. On this episode of the podcast, Dan talks about his experience working in both the NFL and...
S1 E18: Karen Holmes Ward (COM'77), WCVB Director of Public Affairs, Community Services & Host of 'CityLine'
February 20, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBKaren Holmes Ward (COM’77) is a staple of the Boston media landscape and has built a distinguished career earning her a spot in the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. She is the Director of Public Affairs and Community Services at WCVB and many New England natives or transplants will recognize her as the Host and Executive Producer of the weekly TV talk show, CityLine. Karen joined us on Proud to BU to unpack her journey to Boston University, the many lessons she learned while finding ...
S1 E17: Billie Weiss (COM'16), Boston Red Sox, Manager of Photography
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBBillie Weiss (COM’16) has what many in New England would consider a dream job. For the past seven years, Billie has documented the World Champion Boston Red Sox as the team’s manager of photography. On this episode of Proud to BU, Billie explores his unique journey from BU to Fenway Park and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his remarkable career. To learn more about Billie and to see some of his work, be sure to keep an eye out for the next edition of Bostonia magazine. You can also exp...
S1 E16: Sahara Rose (CAS'13), Entrepreneur, Author and Ayurveda Expert
January 23, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBSahara Rose (CAS’13) explores her entrepreneurial journey from starting a health and wellness blog during her time at BU to becoming a best-selling author of the Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda. From there, Sahara has gone on to publish her second book, Eat Feel Fresh, and her brand now encompasses a massive social media following, a popular podcast called “Highest Self”, and much more. To connect with Sahara and learn more about her books, brand and podcast, visit iamsahararose.com. For more o...
S1 E15: Monique Kelley (COM'03), Weber Shandwick SVP and Global Client Experience Lead
January 09, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBRecently named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR for 2019, Monique Kelley (COM’03) serves as Senior Vice President and Global Client Experience Lead in the Healthcare department at Weber Shandwick. During her time at BU, Monique uncovered her passion for public relations and found invaluable mentors along the way. On the podcast, Monique shares lessons she’s learned through professional resiliency and advice on how to build a powerful network to support your career success. As you heard, Mon...
S1 E14: Alejandro Garcia-Amaya (Questrom’07), Mulu Labs CEO & “Getting Here” Podcast Host
December 20, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBFor tech start-up CEO, Alejandro Garcia-Amaya (Questrom’07), entrepreneurship runs in the family. Alejandro learned the ropes alongside his mother and brother as they built the experiential brand marketing company, InterMinds. Today, Alejandro is charting his own course as CEO of the investor-backed team, Mulu Labs in Silicon Valley and he is the host of the Getting Here podcast. On this episode of Proud to BU, Alejandro explores the lessons he’s learned from the worlds of private equity and...
S1 E13: Mary Beth Leonard (CAS’84), US Ambassador to the African Union
December 17, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBBecoming an effective storyteller at home and abroad has served Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard (CAS’84) well throughout her distinguished career in foreign service. Having held diplomatic positions in Cameroon, Namibia, Togo, South Africa, Mali and more, Ambassador Leonard has transformed her BU experience into a career dedicated to building a more peaceful and prosperous Africa. She was appointed as the US Ambassador to the African Union in 2016 by President Barack Obama and in her conversati...
S1 E12: Josh London (CAS’94), Award-Winning Global Marketing Executive
December 12, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBHow far can a degree in English take you? Since earning his English degree from the College of Arts and Sciences, Josh London (CAS’94) has become an award-winning global marketing executive with c-suite experience at IDG, Ziff Davis and CNET. Josh shares a few words of wisdom centered on the gift of a liberal arts education, the power of perpetual curiosity and the importance of wandering with intention. To learn more about Josh and the Proud to BU podcast, visit our website – bu.edu/alumni...
S1 E11: Negin Kamali (COM’98), Princess Cruises PR Director
December 10, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBIn the rapidly changing world of public relations, Negin Kamali (COM’98) has established herself as a thought leader with an impressive track record for success. Prior to becoming the Director of Public Relations at Princess Cruises, Negin held a variety of roles at the renowned agencies Golin and Bishoff Solomon where she worked with brands like Mattel and McDonalds. She spoke about the many lessons she’s learned in building her career including the art of networking, how she learned to man...
S1 E10: Alan Ostfield (LAW'90, Questrom'91), Live Nation President, North Atlantic
December 05, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBAfter earning his JD and MBA from BU, Alan Ostfield (LAW’90, Questrom’91) went on to occupy the c-suite of legendary organizations including the San Diego Padres, the Detroit Pistons and now, the North Atlantic division of the world’s largest live entertainment company, Live Nation. Alan explores the process of building his career, learning from his mistakes and his advice on how to pivot when the future of your career stretches beyond your control. To learn more about Alan and the Proud t...
S1 E9: Peter Shankman (CGS’92, COM’94), ADHD Empowerment Advocate, Entrepreneur & Author
December 03, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBChanneling his ADHD into a superpower has propelled serial entrepreneur Peter Shankman (CGS’92, COM’94) to incredible success. Perhaps best known for founding Help a Reporter Out (HARO), a company connecting journalists to sources, Peter has built and sold three successful businesses, authored five books and built a brand as a keynote speaker, podcast host, angel investor and frequent cable news contributor. To learn more about Peter, visit shankman.com or check out his Faster Than Normal ...
S1 E8: Ferol Vernon (CAS'03), Written Word Media Founder & COO
November 28, 2018 09:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBFrom computer science to classical civilizations, Ferol Vernon's (CAS'03) path to success as an entrepreneur is anything but ordinary. Today, Ferol combines his love of literature with his passion for technology as the Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Written Word Media. His company is focused on connecting readers with their next great book and providing a high-tech platform to help authors and publishers reach new audiences. To learn more about Ferol and his company, Written Word M...
S1 E7: Anthony Harrison (COM'81), Facebook Corporate Media Relations
November 26, 2018 09:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBLeading a team tasked with telling Facebook's story has been both the ultimate challenge and the ultimate opportunity for Anthony Harrison (COM'81) who serves as Director of Corporate Media Relations for the social media giant. Anthony shares his journey from Comm. Ave to Silicon Valley as a seasoned PR expert with experience shaping brands like LexisNexis, Microsoft and Starbucks. You can connect with Anthony directly on BU's Career Advisory Network - bu.edu/alumni/can - and be sure to re...
S1 E6: Christine Fletcher (CAS'91), Burns & Levinson Partner
November 21, 2018 09:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBAfter earning a degree in French Language and Literature from BU, Christine Fletcher (CAS’91) went on to become a partner at the Burns & Levinson law firm in Boston. Christine was selected as a 2018 Woman Worth Watching® by the Profiles in Diversity Journal and is also a regular online contributor for Forbes where she shares her expertise on trusts and estates. As you’ll hear, Christine is always happy to connect with alumni looking to build their own networks. Visit our website - bu.edu/a...
S1 E5: Eric Stange (COM'79), Documentary Filmmaker
November 19, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBAward-winning documentary filmmaker Eric Stange (COM’79) shares his journey, creative process and lessons learned from personal and professional hardship as founder and executive producer of Spy Pond Productions. His work has been broadcast on PBS, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel, and the BBC. Prior to his career in filmmaking, Eric wrote about art and culture for The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic Monthly and many other publications. Visit our website - bu.edu/a...
S1 E4: Jenny Gruber (ENG'99'99), NASA Engineer
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBAerospace engineer Dr. Jennifer Gruber (ENG’99,’99) uncovered her passion for space exploration at the age of seven and today, fulfills her childhood dream working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in the International Space Station Mission Control. Jenny shares insights from her remarkable journey and reflects on the importance of leadership, teamwork and problem solving when working in the realm of human space flight. Visit our website - bu.edu/alumni/podcast – for more information about Je...
S1 E3: Fred Santarpia (MET’08), Conde Nast Chief Digital Officer
November 01, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBFred Santarpia (MET’08) recently stepped down from his role as Chief Digital Officer at the premier mass media company, Condé Nast. In this episode, Fred talks about his dynamic career path from his education in accounting and finance to building and executing a digital strategy that spans a wide variety of household brands. Beyond Conde Nast, Fred also occupied a number of unique and challenging roles at Universal Music Group, VEVO, TechSpace and Arthur Andersen. To learn more about Fred ...
S1 E2: Catherine Berman (COM’97), CNote Founder & CEO
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBThree-time social entrepreneur, Catherine Berman (COM’97) is the Founder and CEO of the impact investment platform, CNote. Cat has embraced a career in generating positive social change and shares the lessons she’s learned from her experience launching and scaling mission-driven businesses. Learn more about Cat & her company at www.mycnote.com. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit our website, bu.edu/alumni/podcast. A transcript of this episode is also available. Please note, trans...
S1 E1: Russell Hornsby (CFA'96), Accomplished Actor
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAccomplished actor Russell Hornsby (CFA'96) is best-known for his performances in Lincoln Heights, Fences, Seven Seconds and now, the critically acclaimed film The Hate U Give. Russell joins the podcast to discuss his formative experiences while a student at BU, embracing acting as a craft throughout his career and preparing for his recent roles which have powerfully addressed racial injustice. Visit our website - bu.edu/alumni/podcast – to learn more about Russell and the Proud to BU pod...