Shows
MBA: Mature By AccidentChristina Curri, Esq. on Tackling Child Sex Abuse CasesSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to former Jefferson County DA and now Advocate for Children in New York, Christina Curri, about her career tackling crimes against children. Christina has been focusing on prosecuting offenders in child sex crime cases for most of her career before now representing children in their own well-being cases. Listen in as Christina talks about some of her most memorable cases and also gives tips to parents when protecting their own children against online and local predators. *Warning that some of this content is mature and sensitive*
2023-12-111h 01MBA: Mature By AccidentMom & Parent GuiltSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about what it's like dealing with "mom guilt" and how that concept also plays out for fathers or other parents. They talk about when it begins, how it's been fueled by social media, and what can potentially be done when finding yourself dealing with it.
2023-12-0446 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKorey Gonzalez on Being in a Polyamorous RelationshipSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Korey Gonzalez to talk about what it's like being in a polyamorous relationship with her boyfriend and her boyfriend's wife. She talks about how they juggle living together, co-parenting, tackle jealousy, and have made a life for themselves as the 3 adults in a new age relationship and living situation. As you'd imagine, like any relationship, communication turns out to be a key factor for them!
2023-11-2750 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentEva Massimino on Her Son's Leukemia Diagnosis - One Year LaterSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined again by Eva Massimino to recount how the last year has been going for her, since her son had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Listeners will remember her previous episode as she discussed the emotion of learning of Alex's diagnosis. She returns to the podcast to give an update on Alex's health, discuss how things have been going for her family, and share the prognosis for the coming months. You don't want to miss this!
2023-11-2058 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentWelcome to Season 7Send us a textAfter a few months away, Gina and Shashwat are back for another season of MBA: Mature by Accident. Listen to them talk about what they have been doing over the last few months and also hear about an amazing milestone that they have hit during the downtime! Season 7 kicks off with this episode and many great guests and topics to come!
2023-11-1345 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentFrom One to Two & Wrapping Season 6Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk about the transition from one child to two children after the recent birthday of Shashwat's second child. They talk about some of the major changes that happen once you become a parent of two and what that's like as they get older. Additionally, the pair wrap up another successful season of the podcast.
2023-07-1046 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentBritt Lynch on Resuming Her Career After Being A Stay-At-Home-MotherSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Britt Lynch about her experiences leaving the workforce to stay at home with her children and then heading back into the professional workspace after six years. She talks about the drive to be home with her son, the preparation she did with her husband beforehand, and the impact on her children when going back to work. For anyone who has or is considering this journey, this is a great listen.
2023-06-1250 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDivya Baxi on Genetic CounselingSend us a textGina and Shashwat are once again joined by Divya Baxi, Shashwat's wife, to talk about the field of genetic counseling. Divya recounts her educational experience, what genetic counseling is like, why it's important, and what her current experiences are in the field and with her patients.
2023-06-0552 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentLabor and DeliverySend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about what their experiences have been going through labor and delivery, from the expectant mother's perspective and the support person's perspective. They talk about what it was like before going to the hospital, during the labor and delivery process, and then what the post-delivery period looked like.
2023-05-2951 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAlyse Donovan, Psy.D on the Psychology of Bariatric/Weight Loss SurgerySend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Alyse Donovan who has changed her area of clinical focus since the last time she was on the show. Dr. Donovan talks about seeing patients who are considering bariatric surgery and her process of clearing them or denying their ability to proceed with the surgery. Everyone knows someone who has or is considering bariatric surgery, but what you may not know is how much mental health consideration is involved in it!
2023-05-1553 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAlicia Mucha, PhD on Balancing Single Motherhood and her Doctoral JourneySend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Alicia Mucha, PhD to talk about her journey in becoming a single mother and where and how it lead to her completing her PhD program. Alicia talks about the decision to have her son right out of college, the struggles with her family and faith as a single mother, and how she's handled it all while completing a Master's Degree and a PhD!
2023-05-0852 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAshley Rouleau on Her Ongoing Custody BattleSend us a textGina and Shashwat are again joined by Ashley Rouleau as she recounts her current custody battles with her ex-husband for their teenage daughter. Ashley talks about the situation that led to joint-custody and why she's battling for sole or revised custody now that things have changed. Listen to her give her side of this incredibly long and difficult process so far and what happens next.
2023-05-0150 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentBlind LoyaltySend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about the concept of blind loyalty and how they have handled it over their lives. They talk about the difference between loyalty and blind loyalty, how to approach the concept with certain individuals, who might deserve it, and how to actually handle this in your life.
2023-04-2444 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentTrevor Charpentier on Mental Health Struggles Impacting His RelationshipsSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Trevor Charpentier to talk about his battles with mental health issues and how they have impacted his most important relationship. As Trevor tackles his own priorities, he reflects on how it has negatively affected his marriage. Trevor hopes that sharing his recent and past experiences will help others not fall into the same situation as he currently finds him self.
2023-04-1758 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentFive Forks in the RoadSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about 5 different milestone forks that came about in their respective journeys. They discuss what the big event was, how it ended up going, and look back on some of the decisions they didn't take to consider what may have happened or how things could have ended up.
2023-04-1058 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentMarques & Angelica Crosby on Community ActivismSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Marques and Angelica Crosby to talk about their non-profit organization, Medway Marches, and how they got started engaging in community activism. Both Marques and Angelica recount how they got involved in the creation of this organization, what types of events they participate in, the backlash of being community activist, and what it means to them as parents and community members.
2023-04-0354 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentEPISODE 100!!!!Send us a textGina and Shashwat commemorate their 100th episode of the podcast by talking about their journey over the last 3 years. They highlight their top 5 most downloaded episodes, some major milestone events along the way, and how things have changed for them since the podcast began!
2023-03-2743 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentImposter SyndromeSend us a textGina and Shashwat discuss the concept of Imposter Syndrome in their professional lives. They talk about the five kinds of Imposter Syndrome and where they most relate to those areas. They go on to discuss how this comes about and what they can do about it going forward in their careers.
2023-03-2048 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentWelcome to Season 6!Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk kick-off the 6th season of their podcast in this episode. They talk about some of the major events that have occurred in the time that passed since the end of the Season 5. Most importantly, they had to take a moment to fondly remember their Season 5 Guest, Alecia Maringola, who passed away in late 2022. On a lighter note, things are looking good for both co-hosts and Season 6 should shape up to be another fun, educational ride.
2023-03-1336 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSeason 5 Review & Wrap-UpSend us a textGina and Shashwat review another tremendous season of their joint podcast. They talk about some of their most memorable and educational shows and guests across the last 6 months.
2022-11-1429 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentQuiet QuittingSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about the new concept of "quiet quitting" that is seemingly polarizing the corporate workplace in the Autumn of 2022. They talk about what quiet quitting is and isn't, how they view the concept, how they would handle it, and what the impacts of it are on them and their work environments. This is a topic that many people can relate to, regardless of your industry and work setting.
2022-11-0744 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentEvolving Friendships and Platonic HeartbreaksSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about evolving friendships as they get older and more mature. They discuss an incident of platonic heartbreak, how their outlook on friendships has evolved over time, and what friendships are for them in the current stages of their lives.
2022-10-2444 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentElizabeth Ewen, PhD on the PhD Journey & ExperienceSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Elizabeth Ewen to recount her journey getting her PhD from Boston University. Liz talks about her educational path, what the experience was like deciding on a program, and how her 7 year journey went in completing her doctorate. Listen to her recount her thesis process, some of her lab work, and what years of her life were like as a doctoral student!
2022-10-101h 01
MBA: Mature By AccidentJim Hayes, PhD on Being Laid Off and Finding a New JobSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Jim Hayes to talk about his experience being recently laid off from his previous employer. He talks about the experiencing of finding out that he no longer had a position, how he handled it, and how he soon he jumped into the job market for finding a new role. Jim also gives some excellent advice for anyone who may be dealing with organizational restructuring or downsizing. If you're in the corporate world, in any position, this is an episode for you!
2022-10-0351 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAbby Ozbun on Having a Side HustleSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Abby Ozbun to talk about her side hustle. Even while being a fulltime employee, Abby generates additional income by reselling clothes online. Hear all about how she finds bargains at the thrift store and can earn upwards of 10,000% profit on her purchases! You'll definitely want to hear this episode and learn about how you may be able to follow in her footsteps!
2022-09-2641 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentEva Massimino on Her Son's Leukemia Diagnosis & BattleSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Eva Massimino to talk about her recent experience finding out that her 3-year old son, Alex, as leukemia. After what has been an incredibly nightmarish last few weeks for the family, Eva joins the podcast to talk about the experience of her son being diagnosed, what the situation has been like since then, and what people can do to help support others and educate themselves. This is an episode that you won't want to miss.
2022-09-191h 00
MBA: Mature By AccidentMatt Bernaiche on his Journey with Cerebral PalsySend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Matt Bernaiche, who talks about his experiences living with cerebral palsy. Matt talks about his childhood, the multiple surgeries he had to have, getting through high school, and various life events that have come up along the way. With an incredible outlook on life, Matt is definitely someone that you will want to hear more about!
2022-09-121h 01
MBA: Mature By AccidentWe Are Back - Where Did We Go?Send us a textGina and Shashwat have finally come back from their hiatus, having been through a number of ups and downs these last 6 weeks. They talk about some of the things that had them preoccupied during the second half of the summer, keeping them from being able to record. Have no fear everyone, they are doing okay and back at it!
2022-09-0531 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAlecia Maringola on Living with SMASend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Alecia Maringola to talk about her experiences with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Alecia educates them on what SMA is, when it become a part of her daily life, how it impacts her as an adult, and how she overcomes her obstacles to enjoy her hobbies. This is a must listen for anyone who is curious about anyone interested in learning more about the rare disease community.
2022-07-1841 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKayla Baral on Network MarketingSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Kayla Baral on her experiences with network marketing. Kayla talks about how she got involved with Arbonne products and how that quickly turned into a major part of her life. She discusses the opportunities in network marketing, how it actually works, and what that opportunity has meant for her life.
2022-07-1142 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentGetting Arrested in New York CitySend us a textGina and Shashwat recount the story of when Shashwat was arrested in New York City. He reminisces, not overly fondly, about what led to the arrest and everything that unfolded after that. You wouldn't believe this story if someone told it to you, but trust the fact that it is 100% accurate and factual!
2022-06-2746 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentPaul Sasso on Making a Life-Changing DecisionSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Paul Sasso, Gina's husband, to talk about his recent decision to leave his trade. After almost 18 years in the electrical trade, Paul has made the decision to become a stay at home father. Listen to him talk about the experience of owning his own electrical services company, making the decision to leave the industry, and what life may be like as a stat-at-home father for the foreseeable future.
2022-06-2144 minMBA: Mature By AccidentAmanda Nolan & Josh Walsh on Blended Families & Co-ParentingGina and Shashwat talk to Amanda and Josh about their experiences in their blended family, while co-parenting their four children. Josh and Amanda talk about the involvement of their exes, some of struggles they have had to face, and the advice they would have for anyone else considering entering a similar situation.
2022-06-141h 06
MBA: Mature By AccidentThe Culture of Dating and RelationshipsSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about growing up in different environments, where their parents viewed dating and relationships so differently. They talk about their parents' views on dating and what that meant for them in supporting the concept of dating, as Gina and Shashwat were growing up. They also talk about what this means for their own children, in the future, coming from the environments that each did.
2022-06-0647 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentThe First Year of ParentingSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about what the first year of parenting is like, as Shashwat just completed this milestone. They talk about the journey, the different landmark moments, and what the experience was like for them.
2022-05-3044 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentPaul Bedard & Bill Palmieri on Social Host Laws and Preventing Underage DrinkingSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Gina's fellow STEPS members, Attorney Paul Bedard and Deputy Police Chief Bill Palmieri, to talk about social host laws in Connecticut. Paul and Bill discuss how the social host laws can impact families with teenagers celebrating proms, graduations, and other annual social events as the school years comes to a close. They also discuss strategies on how parents can keep their children from being put in tough situations as the academic year winds down. This is an educational episode you won't want to miss!
2022-05-2347 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentRose Stamilio on Her Immigration Journey to the USSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Gina's mother, Rose, to discuss her experience in emigrating from Spain in 1960 to move to the United States. Hear her talk about the voyage, coming to Ellis Island, and getting acclimated to life in a new country. Rose can vividly remember so many details of her experience, which she's happy to share with the audience. This is an episode that you'll not want to miss.
2022-05-1640 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKalyani Baxi on Her Arranged MarriageSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Shashwat's mother, Kalyani, to talk about her experience in having an arranged marriage. She provides great detail on how she and her husband got connected, what the timeline was, and how she went about agreeing to marry her groom! This is an incredible story and a can't miss episode!
2022-05-0948 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentTwo Years of Mature By Accident & Season 5 IntroSend us a textGina and Shashwat commemorate their 2 year anniversary of Mature by Accident this week by discussing some of the big things that have changed in their lives since this podcast began. They talk about the personal and professional changes, what they have been doing over the break, and also highlight what the listeners can expect coming up in Season 5!
2022-05-0235 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSeason 4 Review & Wrap-UpSend us a textGina and Shashwat wrap-up another season of their podcast with a review of how the season went and all of the things in their lives that have happened during this season! Hear them highlight their favorite guests and talk about some of their favorite episodes over the last 4+ months.
2022-02-2130 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentNostalgic about the 90'sSend us a textGina and Shashwat follow a list of various items and memories that people would remember from the 1990's. They talk about their experiences with those memories on this walk through numerous discussion points over the decade! If you're older than 25... this is a good episode for you! :-)
2022-02-0750 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentParker Porter on Being a UFC FighterSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Parker Porter about his career in the world of mixed martial arts. Parker talks about his journey to getting picked up by the UFC, what his training is like, his family support, and numerous other topics. Listen to Parker give an inside look into the life of a MMA fighter on the international stage and then watch him fight on 2/19 in Las Vegas!
2022-01-3147 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentA Discussion on ParentingSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about parenting as a concept and all of the various dynamics that go into it. They discuss how quickly it changes, advice from others, and how different it is now versus a few years ago.
2022-01-2450 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentRon Ermini on Being a World Champion Arm WrestlerSend us a textWorld Champion Arm Wrestler, Ron Erimini, joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about the sport of arm wrestling. He discusses how he get started in the sport and how his career has taken off since his start back in 1988. Ron also talks about how his career has peaked, at the young age of 52, when he recently won the World Championship in 2021!
2022-01-1742 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentNew Year's ResolutionsSend us a textComing back from the holiday break, Gina and Shashwat talk about New Year's resolutions. Do they have them? Have any actually made it all the way through the year in the past? What are they going to be focusing on in 2022?
2022-01-1038 min
MBA: Mature By Accident2021 In ReviewSend us a textGina and Shashwat reflect on the year that was 2021 in their personal and professional lives. They discuss some of the highlights from their individual lives and also some of the great episodes that the podcast had seen in the last calendar year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners and supporters!
2021-12-2052 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAlyse Donovan, Psy.D on Being a Clinical PsychologistSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Alyse Donovan to talk about her experiences as clinical psychologist. Alyse talks about her role as a psychologist, how she got into this field, and what it means for her professional and personal life. She talks about how her job impacts her relationships and dating life, amongst a host of other interesting topical areas.
2021-12-131h 04
MBA: Mature By AccidentMJ Gissas on Financial Services & Small Business OwnershipSend us a textReturn guest, MJ Gissas, talks to Gina and Shashwat about his experiences being a small business owner of a financial services company. He educates the audience on new investment opportunities in the insurance industry and what life is like running his own small business. He talks about helping the pair launch an official MBA: Mature By Accident website!
2021-12-0644 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDiana Sheard on Being a Professional ClownSend us a textDiana, better known in the community as Valentine the Clown, talks to Gina and Shashwat about her life as an entertainer. She discusses her journey to getting started in the business and how her experiences have been over the last almost 40 years of being a professional clown.
2021-11-2939 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentTorrie Hyde on Being a Single FatherSend us a textTorrie Hyde joins Gina and Shashwat to discuss what his experiences are like as a single father, with full custody of his 7-year old daughter. He talks about his support system, his struggles with raising her, and the day to day life of being a single father in and out of the Covid pandemic.
2021-11-2250 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentBusiness TravelSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about what life is like as a business traveler. With both of them having had to travel domestically and internationally for work related matters, they give their perspective on what those experiences have been like (pre & post the Covid-19 Pandemic).
2021-11-1547 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKatie Soltys on Becoming a Real Estate AgentSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Katie Soltys on her journey to becoming a real estate agent. She discusses her motivations to dive into this space, the competition level of real estate, how she's going to balance that with her full-time job, amongst a variety of other things.
2021-11-0843 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKey Decisions and Decision MakingSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about some pivotal decisions that they have made in their lives and how they ended up making those decisions. They discuss how the decisions impact their journeys and what would potentially have happened if they decided the other way. All of that blends well into the decision making discussion and process by which they have made these monumental choices.
2021-11-0152 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentLois Garafola, Steve Nyerick, and Missy Cipriano on Volunteering & Community InvolvementSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by three local members of the Southington/Plantsville community to talk about the tremendous work that their organizations are doing in the area. Lois, Steve, and Missy discuss how their groups are helping improve the lives of people around them and dive into how important it is for the younger generations to get involved in community activities. Even if you don't live in the area or know these people, this is a great listen!
2021-10-251h 02
MBA: Mature By AccidentNav Iyengar on Change ManagementSend us a textNav joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about his role in driving change management in the corporate world. He discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted large organizations in deploying change to new technologies, protocols, and policies. Nav also gives some great tips on how to use the change management process in your daily life.
2021-10-1850 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDana Silva on the Male's Perspective of the Infertility JourneySend us a textDana joins Gina and Shashwat to give the "guy's perspective" of the infertility journey and process. He discusses his experiences with the doctor's office, the lack of support offered to the partner, the process of offering support, and so much more. Listen to Dana give a first hand account of what his story was like and what advice he offers to men in similar situations!
2021-10-1155 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentChanging JobsSend us a textGina and Shashwat discuss what Gina's recent experience was like leaving her position after a number of years to transition to a new organization. They discuss the process of getting the new role and all the decision points that come along with how that decision is eventually made!
2021-10-0455 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKicking Off Season FourSend us a textGina and Shashwat are back for Season 4 of MBA: Mature By Accident! Listen to them give a recap of what happened during the break and quick off the season with a brand new segment.
2021-09-2742 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSeason Three Wrap-Up (with special Guest Maya Sasso)Send us a textGina and Shashwat wrap up Season 3 of their podcast. They speak briefly with their special guest, Maya Sasso, and then recap some of their favorite moments of the previous season.
2021-06-2827 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentOur Professional JourneysSend us a textGina and Shashwat reminisce about their professional journeys and how they got to their current positions after the last decade out of college. They talk about the roles they have had along the way and then focus a little bit on what they do in their current positions. Listen to them relive it all for you in this episode!
2021-06-2155 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentPaul Sasso on Exploring His AncestrySend us a textPaul Sasso joins Gina and Shashwat to discuss his passion for researching and understanding his lineage and heritage. He talks about how he got interest in his family history from a young age and how that fire has been stoked over the years. Listen to him tell us about how he's gone well beyond just an ancestry test and how this has led him to become his family's go-to ancestry expert.
2021-06-1449 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentTeri Carey on Being a Stay-At-Home MotherSend us a textTeri joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about her experience as a stay-at-home mother for her two boys. She talks about the journey, the decision, the day to day, and what life is like as a homemaker. Listen to her give incredible anecdotes on what the last 8 years have been like for her and also some fantastic advice for anyone considering doing the same thing.
2021-06-0759 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentFlashback to 2009Send us a textIn another flashback episode, Gina and Shashwat look back on some of the things going on in their lives back in 2009 when they were 22. They talk about the people, entertainment, and life experiences from that year that have helped shape who they are today!
2021-05-3159 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentHaving A Baby!Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk about Shashwat's experience having his first baby and becoming a first time parent. They discuss the hospital visit, the partner experience in labor, and everything that comes with bringing your baby home and then actually becoming a parent!
2021-05-1752 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentOne Year of MBA: Mature By AccidentSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about some of their highlights from the last year of this podcast. They go through a few of their favorite episodes and guests as they reflect on the journey that was an entire year of MBA: Mature By Accident!
2021-05-0343 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentMarisa Debboli-Cop on Being AdoptedSend us a textGina and Shashwat welcome Marisa back to the podcast to talk about her experience as an adopted child. Marisa talks about her thoughts on her adoptive parents, the adoption process, and the overall journey she's had since her adoption at 3 months old!
2021-04-2638 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentMegan Albanese & Gabe LeBlanc on Southington STEPSSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Megan Albanese and Gabe LeBlanc to discuss the Southington STEPS program and their efforts to promote youth substance abuse prevention. They talk about their individual efforts, their experiences with the organizations, and what types of programs they are involved with in promoting youth participation in preventing substance abuse.
2021-04-1945 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDiscussing GenderSend us a textGina and Shashwat take on the topic of "gender". Listen to them talk about how gender roles, identities, and norms and how all of these play a role in their personal and professional lives!
2021-04-1237 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentShannon O'Reilly on Dealing with AnxietiesSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by an old friend, Shannon O'Reilly, who recounts her mental health journey in dealing with at-times, crippling anxiety. Since her middle school years, Shannon has had to tackle mental health issues and she catalogs some of those experiences in this episode. Listen to her talk about bullying, therapy, friendships, relationships, and much more!
2021-04-0554 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentGetting to Know UsSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk more about who they are as people. Not having had the chance to really introduce themselves and pull back the curtain for the listeners, they take this episode as a chance to open up more about who they are as individuals!
2021-03-2952 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentJackie Seeger on Raising GirlsSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Jackie Seeger about being the mother of two girls and what the experience is like in today's age of raising confident and independent young women. She touches on teaching her girls about clothes, boys, identity, beauty, friends and so much more.
2021-03-2255 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentEmily Sylvester on VeganismSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Emily Sylvester on what it was like becoming a vegan. About 11 months ago, Emily made the decision to become a vegan and her entire life has changed because of it. Listen to her talk about her lifestyle, her shift in educational focus, and her social media impact with her vegan Instagram page!
2021-03-1545 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentAshley Casale on The Journey of "Coming Out"Send us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by guest, Ashley Casale. She talks them through her journey from 2003 to present day as she battled with her true identity. Listen to Ashley recount the various steps that she had to take over the last 18 years to get to where she is today. She talks about her fiancé, her battles, her daughter, and what it was like when she finally her true self.
2021-03-0859 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentTackling & Managing DebtSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about how they are managing their debt and how difficult it can be. Balancing student loans, bills, mortgages, food, entertainment and living your daily life can be a stressful experience. They discuss how it all has come together for them over the last 12-13 years.
2021-03-0143 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSeason Two Recap & FinaleSend us a textShashwat and Gina conclude Season 2 with a recap of all the content that they published over the last 20 episodes. They talk about the assortment of serious topics, the amazing guests, and the breadth of issues that they discussed in another fantastic season!
2021-01-2555 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentNikky Silva & Divya Baxi on The Infertility JourneySend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by repeat guests, Nikky Silva and Divya Baxi as they discuss their experience with the infertility journey. Nikky provides her perspective as someone diagnosed with infertility and what her journey was like from diagnosis to pregnancy. Divya adds her professional views as a genetic counselor focusing primarily in Assisted Reproductive Technologies.
2021-01-1858 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentBuying a HouseSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about what the home buying experience is like. Gina contrasts Shashwat's current home buying updates with her stories from back in 2012. They talk about financing, closing costs, inspections, locations, and so much more that they never knew were related to buying a house!
2021-01-1142 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentGoodbye 2020, Hello 2021!Send us a textShashwat and Gina wave goodbye to 2020 with a brief review of how their years went overall. They also look ahead at what 2021 may bring them, in an effort to actually make plans given the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine and new strains of the virus!
2021-01-0442 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentWhat's In A Name?Send us a textShashwat and Gina discuss the proper pronunciation of Shashwat's first name and the entire process of correcting people who say it incorrectly. They discuss the process of naming Shashwat's child, dealing with incorrect names, and the weird feelings people get when coming across names they can't readily pronounce.
2020-12-2842 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentMark & Melissa DiLoreto on the Launching a New Product/BrandSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Mark and Melissa DiLoreto on the launch of their new product line, Splash Warning. Mark and Melissa talk about what inspired the creation and launch of the product and how they went through the process of bringing it to market! Learn all about their new product today!
2020-12-1434 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSheila Kelly on Overcoming Sexual AssaultSend us a textGina and Shashwat bring back Sheila Kelly to talk about her experiences as a survivor of sexual violence. Sheila discusses her experience, how she handled it in the short term, how it changed the trajectory of her life, and what advice she has for others who may be dealing with a similar situation.
2020-12-071h 01
MBA: Mature By AccidentThanksgiving - Past & PresentSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about Thanksgiving and what the holiday means to them. They talk about their memories of past Thanksgivings, how it was for them in 2020, and some of their favorite Thanksgiving foods.
2020-11-3037 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentHigh School ReunionsSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about the week coming up, which would have been their 15th year high school reunion. On this episode, they discuss the events of past high school reunions and the disappointment in missing another one in 2020.
2020-11-2337 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentElection Day 2020Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk about the impending Election Day and how they are preparing for the event! Steering clear of their actual political views... they talk about voting, the coverage, making their decisions, and much more on this episode!
2020-11-0239 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentHalloween - Past & PresentSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about Halloween is going to be like in 2020 and also reflect upon what their experiences were like growing up. They talk about costumes, trick-or-treating, ghost stories, and more as they discuss all topics related to the Halloween holiday!
2020-10-2644 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentMarisa Debboli-Cop, Kate Orefice, & Sheila Kelly on Close FriendshipsSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by a trio of ladies that have been friends for more than 15 years and they talk about how they met, how their friendship has potentially evolved, how their friendship endures, and some advice on how keep from having conflict! Listen to them laugh through this episode and end with some serious advice on how to keep your friendships alive and well for decades to come!
2020-10-1950 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDr. Sajel Lala on Medical GeneticsSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Sajel Lala, who specializes in medical genetics. She talks to them about her role, some of the conditions she deals with, how genetics is going these days, and where the field is headed in the future.
2020-10-1239 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDiscussing Mental HealthSend us a textGina and Shashwat talk about mental health and the stigma around the entire topic. How do you handle balancing mental health? Do you speak to a professional about what's going on in your life? How can we do better to allow people to be honest about their situation? These questions and more as they explore their mental health journeys and how they deal with them.
2020-10-0539 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDavid Gugliotti on the Rise of EsportsSend us a textShashwat and Gina talk to David Gugliotti about the massive rise of Esports! They talk about what Esports is all about, how it rivals traditional athletic competition, his success at the University of Oregon, and much more!
2020-09-2848 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentKevin St. Pierre on The Reopening of SchoolsSend us a textKevin St. Pierre, High School Teacher and Varsity Coach, join Gina and Shashwat to discuss what it's been like starting school again in the Fall of 2020. He talks about lesson plans, distance learning, hybrid teaching, and health standards put in place at his school for getting kids back into the classroom during this pandemic!
2020-09-2143 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentRemembering 9/11/2001Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk about their memories of 9/11/2001 and how the aftermath of that day have impacted their lives since then. Even after 19 years, they can never forget the experience of that day and the many days that followed.
2020-09-1441 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentGabriel Maldonado on Owning a Food Truck (The Deli Rescue)Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk to Gabe, owner of The Deli Rescue Food Truck, on opening a small business in the middle of pandemic, the ins and outs of a food truck life, and how it works when trying to get his new business off the ground!
2020-09-0736 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentMy Wedding DaySend us a textGina and Shashwat discuss what weddings look like in times of Covid-19 and also reminisce about their individual wedding days. They reflect on the similarities and differences in the way that their weddings were planned and eventually executed.
2020-08-3143 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentTwo-Thirds Through 2020Send us a textShashwat and Gina kick-off Season 2 by talking about where we are in 2020 and how things went over the break between seasons. They talk a little bit about where they are personally, how Covid-19 is impacting them, and what is yet to come in this is crazy year that everyone is experiencing!
2020-08-2437 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSeason 1 Recap & FinaleSend us a textGina and Shashwat review Season 1 of MBA: Mature By Accident and talk about the all of the great things that have happened over the last few months! From fantastic guests to really deep topics, listen in as they reminisce about how everything has gone over the first 20 episodes!
2020-07-2033 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentProfessional CurveballsSend us a textShashwat and Gina talk about what it's like handling unexpected curveballs in their professional lives. They talk about how to handle them, learn from them, prepare for them in the future, and build on those experiences moving forward! It doesn't matter what your job, title, role, or career is... this is something that impacts everyone and can be an educational listen.
2020-07-1340 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentDr. Allison Edwards on Veterinary MedicineSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Allison Edwards, DVM to talk about her journey to veterinary school and what it's like being a veterinarian today. Listen in as she talks about all things veterinary medicine from a professional's perspective! If you have pets or have ever thought about what it's like being a vet, this is the episode for you!
2020-07-0651 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentSharalynn Donlin on Pageantry and Miss AmericaSend us a textGina and Shashwat are joined by former Miss Connecticut, Sharalynn Donlin. They talk about what her experiences were like in competing for a state crown, going on to Vegas to compete in Miss America, and what being a "beauty queen" is really all about!
2020-06-2944 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentFive Things I'd Tell My Younger Self...Send us a textGina and Shashwat talk about advice that they would give to their younger selves around romance, education, friendships, career paths, and finance. Hindsight is 20/20, but it's always interesting to see what advice you would give to your younger self on the journey of life!
2020-06-2241 min
MBA: Mature By AccidentState of Affairs: The MovementSend us a textGina and Shashwat discuss the protests and civil unrest in the United States over the last week and how that is impacting their lives. How can we take the events of the last couple weeks and help share the message? Make a change for ourselves? Keep from being obstacles to progress?
2020-06-0833 min