Walton Biz Talk
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsJoin the Walton Business Communication Lab as we bring together diverse perspectives to explore the intersections between business, communication, and broader social topics. This student-run podcast at the University of Arkansas brings you stories from students and professionals about the many paths that lead us to our passions. Regardless of the topic, you can count on listening to casual conversations about professional things.
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Nurses: Servant Leaders & Pioneers
March 03, 2020 01:34 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBWe talk to Sabra Ivey about her experiences as a nursing student in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. Sabra explains how she became interested in nursing, the role of nurses in the healthcare system, and what nurses and others can do to serve the community and act without fear.
Perceptions of Inclusion
February 17, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with Olga Khokhryakova and Samia Ismail about inclusion, equity, and our perceptions of these topics in the field of health and health care. We talk about the difference between equity and equality and how misconceptions keep us from engaging with each other. Both Olga and Samia are working on projects that address these issues in our community
Broken Stories & Broken Bones
February 03, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBWe explore global healthcare through the lenses of economics and the humanities with Katrina Erickson and Dr. Casey Kayser. We discuss global healthcare systems and their differences, the importance of storytelling in the healthcare setting, economic development and human-centered design, and portrayals of healthcare in popular culture and media.
How Should We Talk About Health?
January 24, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBJoin us for Season 6 as we explore the topic of health. We start this season by talking to Dr. Mengfei Guan, assistant professor of communication at the University of Arkansas, about health communication. We examine the differences between health and healthcare, how the communication of health can affect behavior, and how healthcare has changed over time.
Finding Common Ground
December 13, 2019 18:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBWinners of the 2019 University of Arkansas Social Innovation Challenge are working to solve the world's water problem. As resources deplete and water conservation becomes increasingly important, Suelo utilizes machine learning technology to provide real-time data on soil conditions to farmers and users. Carlos Diaz, Lindsey Jetton, and Peter Feinberg talk about their experiences creating Suelo and finding common ground. This concludes season 5 and our exploration of sustainability. We are e...
Striving for a Net Positive Impact
November 25, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBNorthwest Arkansas is home to many large companies who are focused on sustainability on a global scale. This week, we talk to Laura Phillips, Senior Vice President of Global Sustainability at Walmart, about what sustainability means to Walmart and how they are integrating sustainability across all business functions. Listen to learn how Walmart is taking steps to make a net positive impact on the environment using sustainable business practices.
Investing in the Basics
November 11, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBThe fashion and apparel industry is the second-largest polluter behind oil and gas, but the negative impacts of this industry are largely unknown to consumers. The rise of fast fashion and lack of regulation in production methods has caused significant damage to our planet. Dr. Lance Cheramie and Jacob Reynolds discuss the problems in the industry and what is being done to solve them.
Pioneering the Future of Wood
October 28, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBThe Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design (FJSOA+D) at the University of Arkansas is making innovative strides to develop sustainable materials derived from wood to create beautiful structures. Professor Frank Jacobus and students Lucy Goldman and Hassan Suwaileh talk about their experiences pioneering the future of wood. Listen to hear about this process, the pros and cons of building with wood, and how this impacts the environment.
What's Old Is New Again
October 14, 2019 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBMore food waste ends up in landfills than any other material in our everyday trash. Despite being the most biodegradable waste product, food harms the environment by sitting in a landfill. We discuss solutions with Andrew Lipson from Chartwells and Tom Rohr and Michael Kraus from Food Loops. Listen to learn what these companies are doing to decrease food waste and what you can do to help.
People, Planet, Profit
September 30, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBSophie Hill and William Motazedi, students at the University of Arkansas, discuss their experiences with sustainability through organizations, projects, and courses. Listen to learn how you can get involved in sustainability in your community!
Driving Conscious Capitalism
September 16, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBCompanies have the opportunity to enact major change to improve sustainability on a global scale. Dr. Sarah E. Lewis, Senior Director of Innovation at The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), discusses how TSC is driving meaningful change in business by partnering with powerful corporations to improve supply chain sustainability and ecological integrity.
Sustainability: The Human Challenge
August 28, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBJoin us for Season 5 as we talk to Dr. Marty Matlock, Executive Director of the Resiliency Center and Professor of Ecological Engineering at the University of Arkansas, and Eric Boles, Director of the Office for Sustainability at the University of Arkansas. They explain what sustainability really is, why it is important, and what can be done to help.
Exit Interview
April 29, 2019 17:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBSummer Stallbaumer, Senior in the Walton College and Head Tutor of the Business Communication Lab, bids farewell and reflects on her recent past.
Leadership and Research
April 12, 2019 23:24 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBTune in for a five-part conversation about leading through research with current and former Business Communication Lab tutors: Alshaatha Al Sharji, Courtney Wilson, Luis Paganelli Marin, Mia Norton, and Raquel Romero.
Being the Squeaky Wheel
March 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBKaylie Mitchell and Elizabeth Alspach, MFA students at the University of Arkansas, explain the importance of combining art and business, having multidisciplinary knowledge in a leadership role, and working with a community and not just for one.
Creating Beautiful Lives
March 11, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBListen to Melody Taylor, Executive Director and Founder of Beautiful Lives Boutique, and Emily Dunn, U of A student and employee at Beautiful Lives, as they share the journey of improving the lives of women in the community and around the world
How to Become a Bentonville Boy
February 25, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBListen to a conversation with Evan Addison Payne, Account Executive and Producer for Intercut Productions. A recent graduate of the Walton College, Evan shares stories about connecting communities through multimedia and marketing.
"Don't look like what you've been through, or what you're going through"
February 11, 2019 18:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBListen to an engaging conversation with Eric Jones, Founder and CEO of LFLS Shoes.
To Be Epic, You Must See Epic
January 28, 2019 18:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBListen to a conversation with Dean Matthew A. Waller of the Walton College of Business. He talks to us about a day in the life of a dean, about decision-making, and about how to really overcome challenges.
"Fly the Damn Plane!"
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBBiz Talk season 4 #1. Tune in to hear lessons learned from sophomore Gabe Galster. Gabe joins us again in season 4 to share his views on leadership and lessons learned from his first year at the University of Arkansas.
"Fly the Damn Plane!"
January 17, 2019 18:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBBiz Talk season 4 #1. Tune in to hear lessons learned from sophomore Gabe Galster. Gabe joins us again in season 4 to share his views on leadership and lessons learned from his first year at the University of Arkansas.
A Public Servant
December 03, 2018 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBListen to our conversation with City of Fayetteville Mayor, Lioneld Jordan, as he recollects years of leadership experiences
Striving for Community
November 26, 2018 18:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBListen to a conversation with Olivia Morgan, President of the Native American Student Association, who discusses the intersections of identity and leadership
So Nice With It
November 12, 2018 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBTune into an electric conversation with Austin Dean Ashford, a dual-MFA student in Acting and Playwriting whose new play, (I)sland T(rap) earned multiple awards at the 2018 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival -- bonus freestyle rap from Evan Wordlaw with ukulele and beatboxing by Ashford
The Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship
October 29, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBListen to all the unforgettable stories about changes in life and work from founders of Kyya Chocolate, Rick and Cindy Boosey
From ASG to International Community Building
October 01, 2018 17:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBJ.P. Gairhan, Associated Student Government President, relates his numerous leadership experiences, including serving as Director of Student Safety, studying abroad in India, and pursuing his new passion for social development.
Where Have I Heard This Before
September 17, 2018 17:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBListen to a conversation with the hosts of the Startup Junkie Podcast, Jeff Amerine and Michael Iseman, as they discuss entrepreneurship, impostor syndrome, and the Baader-Meinhof frequency illusion.
"Bloom Where You're Planted"
September 04, 2018 17:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBTune in for a conversation with Katherine Ganoung, a graduate student in the Department of Communication, who tells us about her capstone project, entitled "Storyville," and her involvement with bringing the Human Library to the Fayetteville Public Library.
"Intro to Biz Talk: The Leadership Spectrum"
August 22, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBWe’re back for season 3! Tune in to hear from your hosts Ryan, Jessi, and Summer as they tell you about themselves and discuss the season 3 theme –leadership.
"My 21-Year-Old Wisdom"
May 07, 2018 17:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this final episode of the season, Walton Senior Piper Gullickson discusses her experiences coming to college, job hunting, and lessons learned as she looks ahead to her future life.
"Know Thyself"
April 30, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBTune in to hear the rest of our conversation with Dr. Dub Ashton. Dub provides wisdom on growing your professional career while staying grateful.
"Marketing, An Intergalactic Area"
April 23, 2018 17:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBListen to Dr. Dub Ashton, a legend in the Walton College and an associate professor of marketing, discuss the many transitions that led to his career here at the University of Arkansas. Dub shares how he chose marketing and gives tips on the interview process.
"Work Hard, Stay Positive"
April 09, 2018 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBTune in to part two of our conversation with Amal to hear her plans for the future!
"You Learn Something -- You Teach It Back"
March 26, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBListen to international student, Amal El Harouche, discuss what has made her successful and happy during her time at the University of Arkansas.
Live at the Career Fair
March 05, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBTune in to this special episode of Walton Biz Talk to hear from the managing director of the Walton Career Center along with students and recruiters who attended last year's fair.
"Your Identity, Your Project"
February 26, 2018 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBHear international graduate student, Karthik Selvaraj, discuss how he invented himself and his professional persona in the business world.
"Set the Goal, All Else Will Follow"
February 12, 2018 18:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBWe continue the conversation with Ross Lawrence this week. We talk about how to work hard while maintaining passions and balancing a life outside of your career.
"Any Questions? Always"
January 29, 2018 18:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBBiz Talk season 2 #2 -Tune in to hear Walton alumni, Ross Lawrence, as he discusses his life after college and the skills that have made him successful in the real world.
"Any Questions? Always"
January 29, 2018 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBBiz Talk season 2 #2 -Tune in to hear Walton alumni, Ross Lawrence, as he discusses his life after college and the skills that have made him successful in the real world.
"The Feeling of Being a Freshman"
January 16, 2018 18:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBWe’re kicking off season two with the freshman perspective as we listen to Gabe Galster, a freshman in the Walton College, tell us about how he became a razorback and how college has lived up to his expectations. We’ll be following Gabe throughout his undergraduate career to see how his perspective changes. Tune in!
“Hey, don’t call me ma’am”
December 11, 2017 17:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBBiz Talk #11 - Ryan Meeks (Part 2) We conclude our talk with Ryan by discussing how he has experienced different regions, countries, and cultures communicate in the workplace. Thank you so much for listening and downloading our podcast – we’ll be back in January 2018 with a new theme, topic, and whole host of new guests! Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Make the Role Fit Me”
November 27, 2017 17:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBBiz Talk #10 - Ryan Meeks (Part 1) Today we’re chatting with a Walton alum, Ryan Meeks, to discuss how he as a young professional learned how to fit into his organization’s culture and how he learned to navigate a multi-generational workplace. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Follow Your Passion, Get Your Work Done”
November 13, 2017 17:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBBiz Talk #9 - Charles Robinson Charles Robinson shares how he balances his passion and his career to achieve his professional goals. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Don’t Sound Like a Student”
October 30, 2017 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBBiz Talk #8 - Dr. Lissette Szwydky-Davis (Part 2) This week, we conclude our talk with Dr. Szwydky by exploring the process of professionalization. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Career Readiness with Intent”
October 18, 2017 16:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBBiz Talk #7 - Dr. Lissette Szwydky-Davis (Part 1) We sit down with Dr. Szwydky to learn about approaching the job market like a rhetorical situation. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Accept that Change; Embrace it Where We Can”
October 02, 2017 16:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBBiz Talk #6 - Betsy Reithemeyer Dr. Sheets sits down with Mrs. Betsy Reithemeyer, Executive in Residence at the Center for Retailing Excellence, and discusses leadership, team-building, and her work with 8th & Walton. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
"So, What Do You Got for Me?"
September 25, 2017 16:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBBiz Talk #5 - Renee Clay Director of the Walton Career Center, Renee Clay, gives insight and tips for a successful career fair experience. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Are These the Best Decisions You’re Going to Make?”
September 18, 2017 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBiz Talk #4 - Rogelio Garcia Contreras and Deb Williams Jessi sits down with Rogelio and Deb to discuss how entrepreneurship leads to creative and innovative thinking about viable solutions to pressing social problems. They also touch on risk taking behavior that is imperative to having a sustainable vision. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
“Work Smarter Not Harder”
September 11, 2017 16:30 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBBiz Talk #3 - Alyssa Corral In this bonus episode, Alyssa Corral talks to us about utilizing campus resources. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!
"Break that Barrier"
September 05, 2017 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBBiz Talk #2 - Raquel Romero (Part 2) Continuing our talk with Raquel, we discuss how she has formed meaningful relationships at the Walton College of Business. Learn More Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!