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The Neurophilia PodcastFellowship and Early Attending Career: Part TwoSend us a textThe leap from neurology residency to attending brings a critical decision - fellowship training or direct practice? In this compelling episode, Harvard neurologists Dr. Galina Gheihman and Dr. Denis Balaban share their contrasting post-residency paths, offering a roadmap for trainees wrestling with their next career steps.This conversation offers honest, practical guidance for navigating the post-residency landscape. Whether you're considering fellowship, direct practice, academic medicine, or industry roles, you'll gain valuable perspective on aligning your next steps with your true professional passions.• Transitioning from resident to attending involves co...
2025-05-1431 min
The Neurophilia PodcastFellowship and Early Attending Career: Part OneSend us a textThe leap from neurology residency to attending brings a critical decision - fellowship training or direct practice? In this compelling episode, Harvard neurologists Dr. Galina Gheihman and Dr. Denis Balaban share their contrasting post-residency paths, offering a roadmap for trainees wrestling with their next career steps.Dr. Gheihman opted to bypass traditional fellowship, instead pursuing a "primary care neurology" role while simultaneously earning a master's in medical education. Her candid perspective on readiness resonates deeply: "You aren't confident, but you are competent - and there's a difference." For those intimidated by...
2025-04-2143 min
The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology Residency: PGY4 yearSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our "Neurology in Residency" series. We cover the final year of neurology residency, commonly known as PGY4 year. Make sure you listen to the full episode!Guests:Dr. Weige (Charlie) Zhao is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Marinos Sotiropolous is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Dr. Stephanie Reyes is a fourth-year neurology resident at Duke Neurology in Durham, NC.
2025-01-2057 min
The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology Residency: PGY3 YearSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our "Neurology in Residency" series. We cover the third year of neurology residency, commonly known as PGY-3 year. We discussed the PGY-3 structure and expectations of this clinical year across various residency programs. Our guests shared incredible stories from this year of training, highlighting areas of growth and inner turmoil. Make sure you listen to the full episode!Guests:Dr. Weige (Charlie) Zhao is a fourth-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA.
2024-12-1050 min
The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology Residency: PGY2 YearSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! We are joined by four neurology residents to discuss the first two years of residency training. Stay tuned to listen to our conversation regarding PGY-2 year! Guests:Adnan Husein, MD is a PGY3 resident at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on Twitter: @AdnanHuseinMD.Katherine Bruch, MD is a PGY2 resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA.Ashley Audi, MD is a PGY2 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on Twitter: @ashleyaudi22...
2024-09-2529 min
The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology Residency: Intern YearSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! We are joined by four neurology residents to discuss the first two years of residency training. Stay tuned to listen to our conversation regarding intern or PGY-1 year! Guests:Adnan Husein, MD is a PGY3 resident at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. Follow him on Twitter: @AdnanHuseinMD.Katherine Bruch, MD is a PGY2 resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA.Ashley Audi, MD is a PGY2 resident at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow her on Twitter: @ashleyaudi22
2024-09-0930 minThe Neurophilia PodcastNeurology at the Medical School Level: Part TwoSend us a textWelcome to part two of our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. This is a continuation of our medical student episode. In part one, we covered the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. In part two, we will cover the clinical years (M3-M4). Listen along to find out more about neurology in medical school!Our Guests:Meera Nair is a rising second-year medical student at Northeast...
2024-08-1944 min
The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology at the Medical School Level: Part OneSend us a textThe Neurophilia Podcast is back and better than ever with our Season Three Opener! We are joined by five medical students from across the globe, in a two-part episode, to discuss neurology at the medical school level. Part one covers the preclinical years (M1-M2) of medical school training. Part two covers the clinical years (M3-M4) and is out on 8/19/24. Listen along to find out more about neurology in medical school!Our Guests:Meera Nair is a rising second-year medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She attended...
2024-08-0525 minThe Neurophilia PodcastSeason Two RecapSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In this episode, we are taking a trip down memory lane to highlight the best moments of Season Two, and share future directions for Season Three. A huge thank you to all guest speakers and to you for listening to the Neurophilia Podcast! Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoelsFollow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletkoFollow the Neurophilia Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @NeurophiliaPodSupport the showHosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology res...
2024-05-2555 min
The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. MaryAnn Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbehr: The Subspecialty of Headache MedicineSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Discover the passion and complexities that draw professionals like Dr. Marianne Mays and Dr. Diana Shadbear into the world of Headache Medicine. This episode offers a rare glimpse into their unique journeys, from the serendipity of career paths to the rewarding challenges of specializing in neurology's most personal subspecialty. Learn how their mentor-driven paths led them to tackle migraines and other debilitating headaches, improving countless lives along the way.Embark on a deep exploration of the rigorous training that shapes a headache specialist, as we d...
2024-04-2955 min
The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Jim Siegler: The Subspecialty of Vascular NeurologySend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by the podcast legend himself, Dr. Jim Siegler to discuss vascular neurology. The field of vascular neurology has had incredible advancements within the past few decades through thrombolytics/mechanical thrombectomy and has seen increased public awareness and accessibility to stroke care. As a result of this, vascular neurology training is consistently among the top fellowships pursued by graduating residents. Listen to this episode to hear more about the subspecialty of vascular neurology!Dr. Jim Siegler: After obtaining hi...
2024-04-0843 min
The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy: Neurology Through GamesSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! Today we are joined by the legendary duo Dr. Zach London and Dr. Ali Christy to talk more about game-based learning in the field of neurology including their games Endowed Chairs and Neurdle. Listen along to learn more about the origins of the London-Christy duo, the process of game development, and the future projects of London-Christy. This podcast was a blast to record and we hope you enjoy listening to the full episode! Dr. Zach London is a neuromuscular neurologist and adult neurology program director at...
2024-03-1855 min
The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav: The Subspecialty of Interventional Neurology and S:VINSend us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by neuro-interventionalist and Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology Editor in Chief, Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav to discuss interventional neurology. Throughout the hour we discussed the different paths to and collaborations within interventional neurology, celebrated the latest developments in the field, and highlighted the areas of growth in terms of increasing exposure to interventional neurology within neurology residency and around the globe. Dr. Ashutosh Jadhav is a vascular and interventional neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Jadhav...
2024-02-261h 07The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Michael Stanley: The Subspecialty of Behavioral Neurology and Neuro-humanities.Send us a textWelcome back to the Neurophilia Podcast! In today's episode, we are discussing the subspecialty of behavioral/cognitive neurology and the growing movement of neuro-humanities. Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Michael Stanley. Listen along to hear more about Dr. Stanley's incredible journey into the subspecialty of neuropsychiatry and his impressive work in making the neuro-arts more accessible to neurology training. After receiving his undergraduate degree at Harvard College, Michael P.H. Stanley matriculated to Tufts University School of Medicine's Maine Track Program to learn from patients and clinicians in his b...
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The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Aaron Berkowitz: Neurology on a Global ScaleSend us a textHappy New Year, Neurophiliacs! We are thrilled to start 2024 interviewing the one and only, Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. Throughout the hour we covered Aaron's incredible journey into neurology, his work abroad and the process behind creating "One By One By One: Making A Small Difference Amid A Billion Problems," and the supply-demand mismatch of global neurology in developing countries. Dr. Aaron Berkowitz is a professor of clinical neurology at UCSF where he serves as a neurohospitalist, general neurologist, and clinician-educator at the San Francisco VA and San Francisco General Hospital. He previously s...
2024-01-291h 04
The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Michael Bowley and Dr. Christopher Doughty: The Subspecialty of Neuromuscular MedicineSend us a textIn this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we are discussing all things neuromuscular medicine with Mass General Brigham's Program Director and Assistant Program Director, Dr. Mike Bowley and Dr. Chris Doughty! Listen along to hear about the common conditions seen and managed by neuromuscular specialists, the perks and challenges of the field, and which Christmas movies are the best of all time!Dr. Mike Bowley is a senior clinical neurologist in the department of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital where he splits his clinical duties between the Divisions of Neuromuscular Medicine...
2023-12-111h 05
The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Joshua Budhu: The Subspecialty of Neuro-OncologySend us a textThe Neurophilia Podcast is back after a mid Season 2 hiatus! We are joined by the phenomenally brilliant and unbelievably kind, Dr. Joshua Budhu to discuss his journey to medicine, the subspecialty of neuro-oncology, and the intersection between health equity and cancer care. Listen to the full episode to figure out Dr. Budhu's favorite New York pizza spot and why he loves the Kreb's Cycle so much! Dr. Joshua Budhu is a neuro-oncologist and the inaugural Nichols Biondi Diversity Clinical Scientist Faculty Scholar at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is a...
2023-11-271h 03The Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Suma Shah and Dr. Alissa Willis: The Subspecialty of Neuroimmunology and MSSend us a textIn this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with two experts in the field of neuroimmunology, Drs. Suma Shah and Alissa Willis, and discuss their journeys into medicine as well as the unique privileges and challenges of a neuroimmunologist. Also, we highlighted the gender gaps in academic neurology and shared ways to promote women in leadership. If you want to learn more about neuroimmunology, women in academic neurology, or Drs. Shah and Willis' go-to comfort meals, make sure you listen to the full episode and leave us a review!...
2023-10-0951 minThe Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Andrew Spector: The Subspecialty of Sleep Medicine and Importance of DEI in NeurologySend us a textIn this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Duke's sleep medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Spector to discuss his journey into medicine, the nuts and bolts of being a sleep medicine doctor, and how to maximize quality sleep as a healthcare professional. Also, we covered the importance topic of DEI in neurology, including current barriers and gaps in DEI as well as hopes for the future. If you want to learn more about sleep medicine, DEI, or the best time to take melatonin, make sure you listen to the full episode...
2023-09-2555 minThe Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation With Dr. Casey Albin: The Subspecialty of Neurocritical CareSend us a textIn this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast we sat down with Neuro-Twitter star, Dr. Casey Albin to discuss her "drunken stagger" to neurology, the nuts and bolts of neurocritical care training, and the unique challenges of being a neurointensivist. We also spent some time talking about digital scholarship and the future of online Neurology communities in a "post-Musk" era. Dr. Albin shares what she loves most about her job as a neurocritical care doctor, important pearls regarding neuroprognostication, and unique ways to promote health and wellness in shift-work. Casey Albin...
2023-09-1154 minThe Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation With Dr. Jeremy Moeller: The Subspecialty of EpilepsySend us a textIn this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Jeremy Moeller to discuss his medical journey, the subspecialty of epilepsy, the academia of medical education. We also review common neurological conditions managed by an epileptologist along with shedding light on upcoming advances in the field of epilepsy. Dr. Jeremy Moeller is in his 10th year as neurology residency director at Yale in New Haven, CT. He is trained as an epileptologist and is passionate about education, especially epilepsy, EEG, and neurology education.Follow Dr. M...
2023-08-2850 minThe Neurophilia PodcastA Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Coon: The Subspecialty of Movement Disorders and Autonomic NeurologySend us a textIn the season two opener, we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD to discuss her journey into neurology and program leadership, the subspecialty of movement disorders and its natural intersection with autonomic neurology, and different ways to prevent burnout in medical training. Dr. Elizabeth Coon, MD graduated medical school from the University of Iowa and then completed her neurology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN followed by fellowship training in movement disorders and then autonomic disorders. She is the program director for the adult neurology residency program a...
2023-08-1447 min
Crack The MBA ShowEp020 Chat with Shivani Taskar | Kellogg MBA ExperienceWelcome to another episode of ‘Crack The MBA’ show. Our guest today is Shivani Taskar who recently completed her first-year at Kellogg School of Management. Shivani completed her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from BITS Pilani, where she helped end night curfews for women. Thereafter, she worked with Deutsche Bank, working on an intrapreneurial initiative with the CEO’s office, and with Urban Company, pioneering digital
transformation by introducing remote consultations in response to COVID-related lockdowns. At Kellogg, Shivani has served as Director of Content, Gender Equity Network, Director of Alumni Engagement at Kellogg Student Association, and Section Leader for Day...
2023-08-111h 16The Neurophilia PodcastSeason One RecapSend us a textHosts Dr. Nupur Goel and Dr. Blake Buletko discuss the first season of Neurophilia, answer some questions regarding the podcast, and share future plans for the platform. Support the showHosts:Dr. Nupur Goel is a second-year neurology resident at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA. Follow Dr. Nupur Goel on Twitter @mdgoels Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist and program director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Follow Dr. Blake Buletko on Twitter @blakebuletko F...
2023-06-3040 minThe Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Ethics: Recognizing Values in Patient Care and Learning to Address Neuroethical DilemmasSend us a textIn this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we sat down with Dr. Paul Ford, Ph.D., and Professor Lauren Sankary, JD to discuss the relationship between neurology and clinical ethics. We talk about the emerging and rapidly changing field of neuroethics, share common ethical dilemmas in neurology, and discuss ways to recognize and uphold patient values during difficult decisions.Dr. Paul Ford, Ph.D. is currently the director of the Neuroethics Program at Cleveland Clinic and has more than 20 years of experience providing ethics consultations to patients, research participants, healthcare professionals...
2023-06-2655 minCrack The MBA ShowEp019 Chat with Admissions Ambassador: Nikita Gupta | Yale SOM MBA ExperienceWelcome to another episode of ‘Crack The MBA’ show. Our guest today is Nikita Gupta who recently completed her first-year at Yale School of Management. Nikita was born and raised in Delhi; she completed her B.A. in Psychology from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University where she was the class topper. Thereafter, she worked with Invest India, supporting the Startup India program and building bilateral startup engagement with Portugal, France, UK and Australia, helping Indian startups expand to these countries. Nikita is a strong advocate for mental wellness and founded a COVID-19 mental wellness helpline, apart from leading educ...
2023-06-171h 11The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Palliative Medicine: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence, Vulnerability, and Finding Joy in MedicineSend us a textIn this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discussed the relationship between Neurology and Palliative Medicine, the need for empathy and vulnerability in patient conversations, the emerging field of Neuropalliative Medicine, how to celebrate the small victories in medicine, and even Dua Lipa! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kathleen Neuendorf and Dr. Renato Samala.Dr. Kathleen Neuendorf, MD has been a palliative medicine physician, working primarily as a consultant in the hospital, since 2010. She was drawn to the field because it brought an honesty and...
2023-06-1655 minCrack The MBA ShowEp018 All About GMAT & GRE Tests | Standardized Testing in MBA AdmissionsWelcome to today's episode of Crack The MBA Show. We have a different format today with multiple guests. Today’s topic is ‘Standardized Tests in MBA Admissions’. To speak about this we have three guests who represent different spectrums. Eric Chambers from GMAC, Jay Bryant from ETS, and Travis Morgan who doubles up as a test prep guru and MBA consultant.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:13 Why GMAT or EA
00:08:47 Why GRE
00:12:20 Choosing between GMAT and GRE
00:24:01 Do Schools Prefer the GMAT or GRE?
00:28:31 Are GMAT and GRE percentiles equivalent?
00:31:33 Impact of GMAT and GRE on rankings
00:34:33 Submitting both GMAT and GRE scores
00:38:50 How ar...
2023-04-281h 12The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Medicine: Specialization and Patient Advocacy in Medicine.Send us a text“Neurology is closer to internal medicine than any other specialty. Justifiably, neurologists are reverting back to their role as internists of the nervous system”-Jose Biller. In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the relationship between neurology and medicine, how to improve communication between primary and secondary care, specialization in medicine, what makes a "good consult," and the importance of patient advocacy in all fields of medicine. We are joined by Neurophilia Co-host, Dr. Blake Buletko, and two very special guests, Dr. Deborah Plate and Dr. Austin Fredrickson. ...
2023-03-3054 minThe Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Neurosurgery: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Neuroscience.Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the dynamic relationship of "Neurology and Neurosurgery;" including the proximal and respectful collaboration between these two fields of medicine, and areas of interdisciplinary training available at the resident level. Additionally, some time is spent discussing imposter syndrome in medicine and the growing need for women and minorities in the fields of neurology and neurosurgery. Come learn about neurology and neurosurgery as our guests, Dr. Blake Buletko and Dr. Julie Chen, share personal and professional anecdotes from their lives. D...
2023-03-2742 minThe Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Psychiatry: Mind vs Brain.Send us a textThe term Neuropsychiatry refers to the "field of scientific medicine that concerns itself with the complex relationship between human behavior and brain function, and endeavors to understand abnormal behavior and behavioral disorders on the basis of an interaction of neurobiological and psychological–social factors."In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the relationship between the mind and brain, or Neurology and Psychiatry. We also provide an in-depth review of overlapping pathologies, compare the clinical approaches of a neurologist and psychiatrist, and comment on the degree of interdisciplinary training available at...
2023-03-1339 minCrack The MBA ShowEp017 How Anupama Cracked HBS & Wharton | HBS MBA ExperienceWelcome to today’s episode of the ‘Crack The MBA’ show. Our guest today is Anupama Kamath who is a first-year student at Harvard Business School. Anupama completed her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from NIT Warangal where she was awarded a gold medal and full tuition scholarship in two semesters. Anupama co-founded her college’s first radio club, organizing 100+ episodes. Pre-MBA, Anupama worked for close to five years at ITC in Projects, Operations and Marketing, and a year and a half at Zomato as Digital Growth Manager. At HBS, Anupama has been awarded a need-based scholarship and is a member...
2023-02-281h 15The Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Dermatology: Importance of Observation and the Art of Medicine.Send us a text“The complementary—and some would say—diametrically opposite—clinical methods of the dermatologist and the neurologist can in these circumstances reduce an otherwise dauntingly large differential into a more tractable, smaller list.” In this episode of the Neurophilia Podcast, we discuss the fascinating relationship between Neurology and Dermatology, review the various pathologies shared between these two systems, and highlight the art of medicine between two specialists, Dr. Blake Buletko and Dr. Eliot Mostow. Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship...
2023-02-2043 minCrack The MBA ShowEp016 How Abhi Cracked Stanford & HBS | Stanford MBA ExperienceWelcome to today’s episode of the ‘Crack The MBA’ show. Our guest today is Abhi Arora who is a second-year student at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Abhi holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, where she was part of The Dramatics Society, Students’ Union and SRCC Business Conclave. Pre-MBA, Abhi worked for two years at Kearney, three years at IFC, before helping start ‘Proactive For Her’ – a women’s health startup. At Stanford, Abhi is the co-president of Women in Management Club and Wellness Club. Abhi interned at Caraway – a digital healthcare company for colleg...
2023-02-091h 00Crack The MBA ShowEp015 UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions & Journey with Aditya MaratheWelcome to ‘Crack The MBA’ show. Our guest today is Aditya Marathe who graduated from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management in 2018. Aditya is currently working as Director, HIV Analytics at Gilead Sciences. He has global pharma experiences, including stints at Amgen, Dr. Reddy’s and Novartis. Aditya completed his B. Tech. in Electronic Engineering from IIT Kharagpur. At UCLA, Aditya was a merit fellowship recipient, president of strategy and operations management association, and a healthcare career coach.
Through our conversation, we discussed Aditya's Pre-MBA experiences, MBA admissions journey, MBA experience at UCLA Anderson, involvement in activiti...
2023-02-0158 minThe Neurophilia PodcastNeurology and Cardiology: A Talk Between the Mind and Heart.Send us a textDo you think and act with your mind or heart? How about both?Neurocardiology refers to the intersection between the fields of neurology and cardiology. The mind and heart are deeply interconnected in terms of anatomy, physiology, and various pathologic states. This episode features a vascular neurologist and an interventional cardiologist who will discuss the relationship between their two fields of medicine.Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland...
2023-01-3038 minThe Neurophilia PodcastLet's Talk About NeurophobiaSend us a textNeurophobia, or the "fear of clinical neurology amongst medical students and resident doctors," is a widely known and accepted phenomenon within the medical community. This podcast will provide an overview of the history and prevalence of the term, followed by an engaging discussion, between three Neurologists, about tackling the growing issue of Neurophobia. In this episode, we will feature Drs. Blake Buletko, Ahmed Itrat, and Michael Kentris.Dr. Blake Buletko is a vascular neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his residency and fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic and was t...
2023-01-1640 minCrack The MBA ShowEp014 Launching Luxury Jewelry Business At Columbia Business School | Gourav SoniWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Gourav Soni, who graduated from the full-time MBA program at Columbia Business School (CBS) in 2016. Gourav holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from the College of Business Studies, Delhi University and a certification from the Gemological Institute of America or GIA. Prior to pursuing the MBA, Gourav was a founder in the credit card loyalty and rewards space. Thereafter, he worked in his family’s jewelry business – 64Facets, taking it online. At CBS, Gourav was involved in the leadership teams of the luxury marketing group LEF, family business group an...
2022-12-291h 11Crack The MBA ShowEp013 ISB MBA Admissions & Experience | Vishesh JholWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Vishesh Jhol, who graduated from the full-time MBA program at Indian School of Business (ISB) in 2018.
00:01:24 Introduction
00:02:38 Why MBA?
00:06:17 Post-MBA Goals
00:08:42 MBA Application Process and Timeline
00:12:43 Why ISB?
00:14:40 Essay Anecdotes
00:16:27 GMAT Journey
00:19:50 School Research
00:21:32 Career Goals
00:23:55 Grade Non-Disclosure Movement
00:26:17 Obstacles Vishesh Overcame
00:27:52 Advice for Interviews
00:31:12 Academic Highlights at ISB
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2022-12-151h 00Crack The MBA ShowEp012 Demystifying MBA Admissions at London Business School | Giri KesavanWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Giri Kesavan, who graduated from the full-time MBA program at London Business School in 2021. Giri completed his undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London, where he secured first class honours. Prior to pursuing his MBA, Giri spent five years in product management and analysis at Deutsche Bank in London. At LBS, Giri was co-president of the tech and media club, an academic rep, and he also drove the agenda for technology at the school. Giri was also responsible for the tech treks to New York, Dublin, Indi...
2022-12-051h 09Crack The MBA ShowEp011 Ishani Mukherji's Journey from PwC to Etsy to TuckWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Ishani Mukherji, who is a member of the full-time MBA class of 2023 at The Tuck School of Business. Ishani completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2015 from Delhi University. Prior to starting at Tuck, Ishani worked with Etsy for two years and PwC for almost three years. Ishani had a GMAT score of 710. For her summer internship, Ishani interned with frog as an innovation strategy intern in New York City. At Tuck, Ishani is involved with Tuck Gives, Center for Digital Strategies and more.
Through our...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp010 Shuchi Maheshwari's Tech Journey at WhartonWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Shuchi Maheshwari, who is a member of the full-time MBA class of 2023 at The Wharton School. Shuchi completed her B. Tech. degree in 2017 from IIT Delhi. Prior to starting at Wharton, Shuchi worked with Bain & Company for three years and WhiteHat Jr. for almost one year. Shuchi had a GMAT score of 760. For her summer internship, Shuchi interned with Adobe’s retention strategy team in San Francisco. At Wharton, Shuchi is the co-chair of the Wharton India Economic Forum (WIEF), co-president of India Club and Music Club, and a Stud...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp009 From Startup to Kellogg with $80K Scholarship to VC: Garima Sharma's JourneyWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Garima Sharma who is a graduate of Kellogg School of Management. Garima completed her B. Tech. degree in 2014 from NIT Warangal and worked with ITC for two years and LetsTransport for another two years. Garima got through Kellogg with $80,000 in scholarship and a GMAT score of 730. For her summer internship, Garima interned with Quona Capital, a VC fund in Bangalore. Prior to the MBA, Garima also pursued a pre-MBA internship in VC at Lightbox Ventures.
Through our conversation, we discussed Garima's pre-MBA experiences, MBA admissions jour...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp008 From Social Impact Consulting at FSG to INSEAD with Scholarship: Pallavi KaulWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Pallavi Kaul who is a graduate of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, popularly known as CBS. Pallavi completed her Bachelor of Business Studies degree in 2014 and worked with Kearney for close to four years immediately thereafter. Post Kearney, Pallavi worked with FSG in social impact consulting for a little over three years. Pallavi got through INSEAD with a ~30% scholarship and a GRE score of 328. For her summer internship, Pallavi interned with an ed-tech startup called SAMA Sidekicks, which is headquartered in London.
Through our conv...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp007 Data Science Recruiting at Apple with Chicago Booth MBA: Shiv GaneshWelcome to today's episode of the ‘Crack The MBA Show’ with Shiv Ganesh who is a graduate of the Booth School’s full-time MBA class of 2020. Shiv completed his B.E. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy and M. Eng. In System Science and Machine Learning from Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Shiv had a GMAT of 780. Prior to Booth, Shiv worked at Deloitte Consulting, Amazon, Xerox and OYO. For his summer internship at Booth, Shiv worked with BCG Gamma as a data scientist. Post Booth, Shiv’s first full-time job was at Apple as an appli...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp006 Investment Banking Recruiting with Columbia MBA: Karan BainsWelcome to today's episode of the Crack The MBA Show with Karan Bains who is a graduate of Columbia Business School's full-time MBA class of 2020. Currently, Karan is working on Wall Street at Morgan Stanley as an Investment Banking Associate in the Financial Institutions Group.
Through our conversation, we discussed Karan's experience at CBS, MBA admissions strategies, recruiting for investment banking, and more:
00:00 Introduction
02:17 Why MBA
03:51 MBA Admissions Journey: Success Factors
08:46 Advice for Prospective Applicants
10:49 Wish I Knew or Did Prior t...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp005 McKinsey & Amazon Success Story with Navneet Banka (Cornell MBA 2022)Welcome to today's episode of the Crack The MBA Show with Navneet Banka who is a graduate of Cornell Johnson's full-time MBA class of 2022. Currently, Navneet is working at McKinsey in the M&A division in New York City. We discussed Navneet's experience at Cornell, MBA admissions strategies, recruiting for consulting and finance.
Through this conversation, we discuss the following:
00:00 Introduction
03:18 Why Cornell Johnson
04:38 MBA Admissions Process; Advice for Prospective Applicants
10:01 Cornell's Unique Value Proposition
12:50 Tips for N...
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Crack The MBA ShowEp004 I-Banking & Tech M&A Recruiting with Madhav Verma (Duke MBA 2023)Welcome to today's episode of the Crack The MBA Show with Madhav Verma from Duke Fuqua's full-time MBA class of 2023. We discussed MBA re-application strategy, MBA admissions, Madhav's academic, student life and tech M&A recruiting at Duke. We also talked about Madhav's internship with VMWare in M&A.
Through this conversation, we discuss the following:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:49 Why MBA
0:03:10 Why Duke
0:04:10 Admissions Process as a Re-applicant
0:06:40 Wish I Did Prior to Business School
0:08:11 How to Get Head Start...
2022-08-1635 min
Crack The MBA ShowEp003 MBA Tech Roles & Recruiting with Amazon Product Manager: Shaarang Sahanie (MBA 2022)Welcome to today's episode of the Crack The MBA Show with Shaarang Sahanie from UNC's full-time MBA class of 2022. We discussed MBA admissions, Shaarang's academic, student life and tech recruiting at UNC. We also talked about Shaarang's internship with Bausch and full-time job as a Product Manager at Amazon Alexa.
Through this conversation, we discuss the following:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:07 Application Process, Reapplication Journey, Why MBA
0:03:49 Advice for Prospective MBA Applicants
0:04:59 Glad I Did Prior to Business School (HBS Online CORe)
0:06:25 Re...
2022-08-1652 min
Crack The MBA ShowEp002 Yale MBA & Snap Tech Internship Experience With Vibhu KumarWelcome to today's episode of the Crack The MBA Show with Vibhu Kumar from Yale's full-time MBA class of 2023. We discussed MBA admissions, why Vibhu chose Wharton, and Vibhu's academic, student life and career experiences after completing his first year at Yale. We also talked about Vibhu's internship with Snap as a Growth Manager Intern in Santa Monica, CA.
Through this conversation, we discuss the following:
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Why MBA, Why Yale
05:03 Admissions Process and Advice For Prospective Students
08:24 Yale SOM's Unique Identity
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Crack The MBA ShowEp001 Wharton MBA & Consulting Success With Shivangi Gera (MBA 2023)Welcome to today's episode of the Crack The MBA show with Shivangi Gera from Wharton's full-time MBA class of 2023. Prior to Wharton, Shivangi completed her bachelor's degree from Lady Shri Ram College and worked at AB InBev India for five years in sales and marketing. Shivangi is currently pursuing her MBA internship at EY-Parthenon in New York.
We discussed MBA admissions, why Shivangi chose Wharton, and Shivangi's academic, student life and career experiences after completing her first year at Wharton. We also talked about Shivangi's internship with EY-Parthenon in New York City.
Th...
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Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 18 : How To Start A Business and Achieve Work Life BalanceIn today's episode, Nupur gets a chance to chat with a very special guest - Co-founder of influencer and community platform The Trendy Tribe - Shipra Mathur. Shipra is a Bay Area based entrepreneur and in this episode she shares how she migrated to the US, started a business, navigated through the challenges of bootstrapping, finding a co-founder while ensuring she had a healthy work life balance.To know more about The Trendy Tribe and to sign up as a brand or creator, visit - https://thetrendytribe.com/To follow Shipra, join her journey on...
2021-11-2139 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 17 : How To Know If He/She Is The OneOn today's episode, Farah and Nupur through their own personal experiences and relationships, talk about the green and red flags that could help you determine in assessing if your partner is the ONE.Nupur and Farah talk about their dating and marriage and things that helped them make this critical decision.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super informative manner. Don't forget to like our...
2021-11-0643 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 16 : The First Steps to Becoming a Blogger or InfluencerIn episode 16, a follow up episode of Episode 15, " The Hard Truth about being a blogger/influencer", Nupur and Farah talk about how what are some of the first steps needed to embark on the journey of being a blogger/content creator or influencer along with some key do's and don'ts required to be successful in this competitive journey.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super informative manner...
2021-10-0737 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 15 : The Hard Truth About Being A Blogger/InfluencerIn episode 15, Nupur and Farah talk about how to navigate the world of blogging and content creation. We also talk about the hard truth about being an influencer and what it really takes to be a successful one.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super informative manner. Don't forget to like our official Instagram page @encreativemedia for social media/entrepreneurship tips and updates ....
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Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 14 : How To Deal With Gaslighting and Gender Power Play At WorkHow To Deal With Gaslighting and Gender Power Play At Work | In episode 14, Nupur and Farah talk about how to navigate gaslighting and gender power play at work. They talk about toxic work environment, identifying signs of gaslighting, how to navigate such difficult situations and much more. This episode is relevant to anyone who has faced such issues both in the corporate job or business.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, m...
2021-08-2435 min
Kavita Corner with NupurKavita Corner with Nupur - TrailerWelcome to 'Kavita Corner with Nupur', a weekly poetry podcast where I will not only recite the poems I wrote but also the ones which touched my heart and yours.
So don't wait and hesitate!
Hit me up with your requests. From poems that have shaped you to the wonderful poets you admire.
You can send me a voice message right here or DM on Instagram @nupur_ss.
Join me on this beautiful poetic journey by keeping this podcast in your bookmarks or subscription list.
Let's have some quality time together!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
2021-07-1901 min
Mind Matters with NupurConfidenceBeing confident is nothing more than a belief in yourself. It’s the feeling of certainty that you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Confidence comes from within, and you can find ways to be more confident at any time. Connect with me on my Facebook group ' Mind Matters with Nupur' or https://www.instagram.com/nupur.bartwal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nupur66/message
2021-06-2802 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 13: How To Start Your Personal Brand on Social MediaHow To Start Your Personal Brand on Social Media | In episode 13, Nupur talks about the do's and don'ts of HOW TO create your personal brand on social media .She talks about: - where to start- what's your personal brand why- what kind of content you need to create- who is your target audienceand much more.... About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We...
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Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 12 : Navigating Difficult Conversations & ConflictsIn episode 12, Nupur and Farah talk about how to navigate difficult conversation and deal with conflicts in personal and professional lives. They talk about their experiences, psychological rationale behind it and tactical solutions to resolve such situations that can be practiced any anyone.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super informative manner. Don't forget to like our official Instagram page @encreativemedia for social media/entrepreneurship tips and...
2021-05-1234 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 11 : Navigating Abuse, Divorce and Finding Love Again | ft. Rumela LyonsIn episode 11 of the Social Swipe Podcast, Nupur and Farah chat with a very special guest, Rumela Lyons - a lifestyle blogger. Rumela shares her very personal journey of how she overcame abuse and divorce in her first marriage and then finding love again in an interracial relationship. Rumela shares pockets of inspiration for women who are trying to find courage to find their voice and get out of toxic relationship. She also shares about her blogging journey and future plans.To connect with Rumela, you can follow her on Instagram @rumelalyonsAbout Social...
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Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 10 : Moving To The USA As An Adult - An Immigrant's StoryIn this episode of the Social Swipe Podcast, Farah and Nupur chat about the challenges associated with moving to the US as an adult immigrant - whether it's making new friends or finding a new job or deciding where to stay, etc. Nupur shares her experience of moving to the US from Singapore as an adult and her learnings along the way.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a...
2021-04-2241 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 9: The Truth About Tinder Dating | How I Met My Partner ft. Dhruvi ShahIn today's episode Farah and Nupur speak to Dhruvi Shah, a lifestyle blogger and public health advocate on how it is to date via apps, especially during the Pandemic. Dhruvi shares her story of how she met her partner via Tinder and spills the tea on some very interesting tinder dates along with dating do's and don'ts as well.About Dhruvi Shah :Dhruvi is a content creator and public health advocate who blogs about self-care, fashion and clean beauty. You can find her on IG: @dhruvii_sDr. Kaveri Karhade, MD is a board-certified la...
2021-04-0957 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 8 : Demystifying BOTOX | Do's & Don'ts with Dr Kaveri Karhade, MDIn today's episode Farah and Nupur speak to the renowned board-certified dermatologist, Dr Kaveri Karhade on demystifying the common myths around Botox along with the fundamental Do's and Don'ts. Dr Kaveri answers questions such as - What is botox, how is it different from fillers or retinol, how to avoid duck lips, what's the cost of botox, when to start, how men can use it and much more. About Dr Kaveri Karhade, MD : https://www.drkavi.com/ | IG: @dr_kavi_dermDr. Kaveri Karhade, MD is a board-certified laser, medical, and cosmetic dermatologist in...
2021-04-0140 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 7 : How to Navigate The Relationship With Your "In-laws"In today's episode Farah and Nupur discuss how tread and navigate relationship with your spouse's parents, the "in-laws". Nupur & Farah share their personal experiences, learnings and insights to strengthen such fragile relationships. Hear their story and perspective.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super informative manner. Don't forget to like our official Instagram page @encreativemedia for social media/entrepreneurship tips and updates .Your...
2021-03-2548 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 6 : The Truth About Fertility, Miscarriage & KidsOn today's very special episode of Social Swipe Podcast, Farah and Nupur talk about navigating the challenges around fertility, miscarriage and kids. Farah shares her very personal pregnancy experience in having her first child, Leo and then her miscarriage journey. Nupur and Farah also talk about IVF, adoption and societal pressures around fertility. About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super informative manner. Don't forget to l...
2021-03-1659 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 5: How to go from 0 to 60K Instagram FollowersOn today's episode of Social Swipe Podcast, Farah and Nupur talk about Nupur's phenomenal growth on Instagram. Nupur shares her secrets, do's and don'ts on what she did to achieve these many followers and how to replicate her coaching framework for Instagram success. Hear this episode for some unique actionable strategies that you can implement to grow on Instagram too.About Social Swipe Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. We talk money, marketing and mindset in a juicy, exciting and super...
2021-03-1253 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 4 : How to Deal With Societal Pressures of Marriage, Kids & JobOn today's episode Farah and I discuss how to deal with the pressures every individual feels at a societal level - whether it's getting married, having kids, reaching a certain status in your job, etc. Farah and Nupur share their deepest personal experiences of navigating such norms and providing objective solutions to navigate it.About Brown Girl Acad Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. It's juicy, exciting and super informative. Don't forget to like our official Instagram page @browngirlacad for social m...
2021-03-0444 min
Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 3 : How To Deal With Social Media FomoOn today's episode Farah and I discuss how real the problem of social media FOMO ( fear of missing out ) is and how we can deal with it. As a blogger, Nupur shares her personal experiences of navigating the issues of competition and comparison while Farah gives practical and objective solutions to it.About Brown Girl Acad Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. It's juicy, exciting and super informative. Don't forget to like our official Instagram page @browngirlacad for social media/entrepreneurship...
2021-02-2352 min
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Social Swipe PodcastEpisode 2 : Women and Money | Why and how we need to do betterOn this episode Nupur and Farah talk about their experiences with money and why it's so important for women to be financially knowledgeable and independent. They discuss:Importance of educating yourself + tools/resource recommendationsDiversifying your portfolioEffect of compoundingAbout Brown Girl Acad Podcast:An unfiltered podcast to discuss and debunk common roadblocks and challenges in your life, brand or business. It's juicy, exciting and super informative. Don't forget to like our official Instagram page @browngirlacad for social media/entrepreneurship tips and updates .Your spunky hosts:Nupur Singh...
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