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InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsEpisode 3: MBA Mini Series: It Takes a Village - Kent WhiteAn interview with Kent White, the CEO of A Child's Hope Foundation - a foundation that supports orphanage leaders and helps them to provide loving, family-style environments where the children can thrive.
2021-08-0521 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsEpisode 2: MBA Mini Series: It Takes a Village - Emma BrownEmma Brown shares her expertise on attachment theory disorder and how it affects children in disenfranchised areas.
2021-06-1629 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsMBA Mini Series: It Takes a VIllageWelcome to our first ever mini series! We are thrilled to welcome two fantastic MBA student hosts to our team. Joseph and Kenzie have interviewed multiple individuals about their experiences with various forms of childhood crisis. These episodes will explore what these adults lived through during adolescence, how they learned, grew, and overcame these challenges, and ultimately what we can can do in order to help alleviate these issues on a global basis. Thank you for listening!
2021-06-0335 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS6: E5 Interning in China with Oscar CordónOscar Cordón shares insights from his two internship experiences in China. He demonstrates that it's possible to go abroad even with relatively little experience. From Oscar, you can also learn how to determine how deeply you dive into the culture of your host country when seeking out professional opportunities.
2021-04-0838 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS6: E4 Grad School Abroad Pt. 1The number of U.S. students studying abroad has increased 15% in the last five years. But how can we break into international academic work? We've got four experienced guests lined up for our upcoming mini series on doing graduate school abroad. In this episode, they share their insights on finding impetus to study abroad, selecting the right opportunities, and the logistics of an international move. For more great content, visit us at internationalhub.org and join us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/internationalhub/mycompany/ (LinkedIn )and https://www.instagram.com/theinternationalhub/ (Instagram).
2021-03-2522 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsLeading Internationally with Dr. James MooreLearn about Dr. James Moore's experiences moving his young family across the world to China. Dr. Moore discusses his experiences adapting to life in China, becoming a CEO of an international company at a young age, and different global management strategies he's learned throughout his career. Dr. Moore now teaches at the Harvard Kennedy School where he is also currently getting his MPA.
2021-03-1238 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS6: E2 Sports DiplomacyThroughout history, sport has played a role in the shaping of our societies and communities. In this episode, we take a leap into some of these moments and explore the “why” behind the massive influence sports have on political and social issues. Former NBA player Earl Cureton shares his insight on the role of basketball within diverse teams and in local communities. We then outline some ways you can get involved with organizations that try to harness the power of sport to bring about positive change. Get Involved:
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2021-02-2517 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS6: E1 Dining in Laos: Starting a Restaurant in SE Asia with Billie SayavongBillie is an implementation consultant at Restaurant365, an Irvine-based software startup that provides accounting solutions for restaurants. Billie’s education and experience aren’t typical for his field – he got a bachelor’s degree in history before realizing his passion for numbers and getting a master’s in accounting. He spent several years as a business owner in Laos before returning to California. In addition to his business experience, Billie is a big foodie and is always a great resource for restaurant recommendations.
2021-02-1130 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsHitting Your International Career Out Of the Park with Will PerryIn this episode, Will Perry walks us through how his career path brought him to the favelas of Brazil, to the heart of Washington D.C., to his current residence in London. Listen to hear some of Perry’s favorite (and most dangerous) travel stories, as well as his valuable advice for future international professionals. Find more podcasts, videos, articles, assessments and other international business resources at internationalhub.org!
2020-12-1730 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS5:E3 Networking Across Nations with Rezia UsmanIn this episode, Rezia Usman walks us through some of the biggest lessons she has learned on the importance of networking in the business world. Although Rezia has lived in very different countries, she has found that being kind and making meaningful connections are universally important in building your network. Guest: Rezia Usman is a passionate educator with high interests in language education and international education. Her work experience extends from international higher-ed relations, student recruitment, classroom language teaching, teacher training, curriculum development, program implementation supervision, maintaining relationships with schools, providing academic information, and consultation o...
2020-10-1425 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsHow to…Intern in China with Brooke SquiresSquires walks us through her path to receiving and navigating an internship in China. She shares how she networked for the internship and how to have an open mind in a new culture, and also describes some of the cultural differences that she experienced. Guest: Brooke Squires grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before graduating from the Global Supply Chain program at BYU. After an internship in China. Squires now works at Sunrise Technologies as a supply chain consultant on projects with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
2020-10-0820 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS5: E2 Consulting in Dubai – Finding Work-Life Balance AbroadTerry is an associate at The Boston Consulting Group in Dubai, UAE, and has extensive international experience for such a young professional. During his time at Queen’s University, Terry interned in Toronto, Johannesburg, and Washington D.C. He also spent a semester abroad at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. In addition to Terry’s wide range of experiences abroad, he speaks fluent French and Mandarin. He is passionate about adventure photography, and his photos have been featured in National Geographic.
2020-10-0100 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsHow to...Get the International Internship with Cragun ListonCragun’s unique engineering internship in China helped him get into one of the top MBA schools in the world. Get his advice on how to find great opportunities and find the internship that is best for you. Guest: Cragun Liston grew up in Ogden, Utah. He moved to Provo to study at Brigham Young University where he first started studying Finance before switching over to *Manufacturing Engineering*. Cragun was first exposed to Asian culture when he served a mission in the Chinatowns of New York City. He then did a couple of international internships whi...
2020-09-2300 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS5: E1 Meeting Them Halfway – Managing Internationally with Dan SundwallDan has over 20 years’ experience in Finance Operations / Shared Services. He has key skills in International Leadership, Finance Operations, Business Process Transformation, ERP Implementations, extensive Program, and Project management experience, building and maintaining Key Performance Indicators, and other related financial and accounting reporting.Dan has led both on-shore and off-shore organizations around the world and managed the migration of work in several different business models. He has worked mainly in the U.S. and has international experience having lived and worked in The Netherlands and Mexico City.In addition to leading Finance Operations organizations, Dan ha...
2020-09-1600 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E9 How to get to the Finish Line with Jeff JenkinsGuest: Jeff Jenkins grew up in Spokane, Washington before his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting at BYU. He started with Deloitte in the Bay Area before taking on his current opportunity in Finland.
2020-04-0200 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E8 Breaking Down Borders with D Carolina NúñezGuest: Carolina Núñez is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum and Professor of Law at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. She is a summa cum laude graduate of the Brigham Young University Law School and Managing Editor of the BYU Law Review. Dean Núñez co-founded the J. Reuben Clark Law School’s Refugee and Immigration Initiative. Her commentary on immigration-related current events has appeared in the Deseret News, the Salt Lake Tribune, on BYU Radio, and KUER.
2020-03-1800 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E7 Getting the Global Job with Jennifer BirtcherGuest: Jennifer Birtcher is an accomplished human resources leader with experience in many different industries and countries. She has lived and worked in England, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya, among others. With experience working for large companies such as Saudi Aramco and Nestle as well as nonprofit experience in Kenya, Jen has vast knowledge about leadership, how to develop talent, and international culture and business.
2020-03-1200 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E6 Are you an International Team Player? with Lori NicholsGuest: Lori Nichols was born and raised just outside of Portland, Oregon. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting at Brigham Young University and has her CPA. Lori started at Ernst and Young and is now the Senior Director for International Tax at Adobe.
2020-03-0600 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E5 Global Implications of Coronavirus with Chantel SloanGuest: Dr. Chantel Sloan is a professor of health sciences at BYU. Dr. Sloan joined the faculty in the BYU Department of Health Science after completing a postdoctoral program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She received her Doctorate from Dartmouth College, and her bachelor's degree from BYU-Hawaii. Dr. Sloan has researched a variety of topics in respiratory health, genetics and applications in Medical Geography.
2020-02-2700 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E2 Life Changing Experiences Abroad with Kristie SeawrightGuest: Kristie Seawright, a native of Southern California, received her undergrad from Brigham Young University. She then received a second bachelor’s degree, MBA, and a Ph.D. in Operations Management and International Business from the University of Utah. After 18years of being a full-time homemaker, she taught Marketing and Global Supply Chain at BYU and has been heavily involved in many international study activities while there.Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn!
2020-02-1400 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E4 Three Strategies to Working Overseas with Ken WilsonGuest: Ken Wilson: Finance leader with 20 years experience including 8 years team management in finance and accounting functions with global companies ranging from rapidly growing venture capital funded startups to Fortune 500. Led global cross-functional teams to improve profitability by $100M on 4 occasions.Connect with Ken on LinkedIniHub on LinkedIn and InstagramCheck out our website and get more content on international businessConnect with Meg Rowley on LinkedIn
2020-02-1300 minInternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4:E3 Igniting Global Growth with Joshua LoudGuest: Joshua Loud: Received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from Brigham Young University. He then went on to receive a PhD in Political Economy from Stanford. Prior to working for the EBRD, Joshua worked for the United States Department of the Treasury and GE.Connect with Joshua on LinkedIniHub on LinkedIn and InstagramCheck out our website and get more content on international businessConnect with Meg Rowley on LinkedIn
2020-02-0700 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS4E1: Senior Management Across Borders with Scott Lalor at AmazonGuest: Scott Lalor started his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University where he studied economics and finance. After graduating he had the opportunity to work for a few local companies in Utah including Zango, Goldman Sachs, and England Logistics. He then got his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. After receiving his MBA Scott recruited straight to Amazon at their headquarters in Seattle. A few years later he transferred to their Luxembourg office where he is currently living with his family and filling the role of Senior Vendor Manager.
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2020-01-2200 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E11: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: EnglandGod save the Queen! The last stop of the study abroad group’s hop across the pond was to London, England. Join us as we learn about business, food, and culture in England.
2020-01-1000 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E10: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: BelgiumOur students had the chance to spend two days in Belgium. While there they were able to explore the cities of Brussels and Bruges as well as visit the European Commission headquarters and one of Cargill’s production facilities.
2020-01-0300 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E9: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: LuxembourgEver heard of the country Luxembourg? Neither did many of our students before going there. Let’s learn more about this beautiful country in the middle of Europe, including the melting pot of cultures and the big businesses that are run there.
2019-12-3100 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E8: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: GermanyIn this episode, we hear from students about Germany. The group visited the University of Duisburg-Essen to learn about education in Germany. Join us as we learn about German food, culture, and education.
2019-12-1300 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E7: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: Poland (International Perspective)Join us this week as we hear a little more about Polish education, history, and culture, but this time from some of our international friends we made while we were there.
2019-12-0600 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E6: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: Poland (US Perspective)Join us as we follow the study abroad to Katowice, Poland and learn about Polish food, education, and culture.
2019-11-2200 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E5: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: FranceJoin us as we follow the Study Abroad group to Paris, France and learn about French cuisine, culture, and business.
2019-11-1500 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E4: Debit Gelato, Credit Cash: ItalyIn this week’s episode, we reach out to the 2019 BYU Accounting Study Abroad group to hear about their time in Rome, Italy. Join us as we learn about Italian food, business, and culture.
2019-11-0800 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E3: BYU Accounting Study AbroadEach year, the Brigham Young University School of Accountancy takes a group of students on a Study Abroad in Europe. This next series includes interviews from those who attended the study abroad.
2019-11-0100 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E2: Transitioning as an International Student from Hong Kong –with Hiram ChanIn today’s episode, we talk with Hiram Chan, an international student from Hong Kong studying accounting at Brigham Young University. During the discussion, Hiram shares Hong Kong’s cultural characteristics as well as the transitions he has made after coming to the United States.
2019-10-2500 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS3E1: Lessons Learned from International Business Travel – with Greg JonesDo you have an upcoming business trip to a foreign country? How can you be prepared to enter a new culture? In today’s episode, we talk with Greg Jones about the lessons he has learned during his international travels. As a volunteer church missionary, Greg spent two years in Argentina. As a lawyer for Novell, Greg has traveled to Japan, India, Germany, China, and South Korea.
2019-10-1800 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS2E6: Let’s Talk FX – with Dave Pierce:Today on the show, we talk with Dave Pierce over the phone about foreign currency and capital markets. We discuss why you should care about foreign currency risk, whether you are part of a small domestic company or a giant multinational corporation.
2019-04-1900 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS2E5: Etiquette in an International Setting with Candilyn Newell
Etiquette –“It’s not rules. It’s people.” Learn from Candilyn Newell, wife of a former US Ambassador to Sweden, about managing relationships and etiquette in an international setting.
2019-04-1200 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS2E4: Culture, Learning, and Business Part 4: Belief Systems
Belief systems are an integral part of every culture. In today’s show, we focus on belief systems –what they are, why they are important, and how they affect business.
2019-04-0500 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS2E3: Culture, Learning, and Business Part 3: Leading and Trusting
This episode is all about managing relationships. Join us as we take on two more “Culture Map” scales: Leading and Trusting.
2019-03-2900 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS2E2: Culture, Learning, and Business Part 2: Persuasion and Scheduling
What is considered “on-time” in the US Army versus a company in Costa Rica? And what drives student and employee motivation in different countries? In this episode we dive into two different “Culture Map” scales, Persuasion and Scheduling.
2019-03-2200 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS2E1: Culture, Learning, and Business Part 1: Evaluating, Disagreeing, and Communicating
In this episode, we discuss the evaluating, disagreeing, and communicating scales formed by Erin Meyer. Along the way, we learn why the Swiss don’t necessarily mean to be rude, the Japanese know how to read the air, and more.
2019-03-1500 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsPromo: Cultural Conversations – Season 2
Join us as we begin a new season of our podcast!
2019-03-0800 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E15: Innovation in Emerging Markets with James Oldroyd
What does innovation look like in emerging markets, and how is it different from innovation in developed markets? Jim Oldroyd explains his thoughts on the subject during this interview.
2019-03-0100 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E14: Working Around the World: Part Two –Aric Johnstone, Back in the USEarlier we heard from Aric Johnstone about his experiences working around the world. Aric moved back to the US not long after our interview. Today we hear about his experiences during his first 30 days back in his home country.
2019-01-1900 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E13: Joint Ventures, Fika, and the Summer Semester – Örjan Olsson in SwedenHave you ever wondered what it is like to work for a joint-venture between two global companies? Join us as we hear from Swedish professional Örjan Olsson’s about his experience working for the joint-venture between Universal Pictures and Sony, as well as his thoughts about Swedish Fika and the summer semester.
2018-11-3000 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E12: Navigating the Netherlands – Rob Jenson in the Land of the TulipsLiving and working abroad is really what you make of it. Join us as Rob Jenson guides us through his experience as an expat in the Netherlands. Find out how he manages cross cultural relationships and communication outside of his home country.
2018-11-2300 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E11: Bill O’Rourke on Building Trust in RussiaWhat do you do when a bribe payment is the only thing keeping your company’s supply chain from moving? What about when an HR employee messes with your company’s severance policy? Find out in this episode of Cultural Conversations as Bill O’Rourke shares his experiences as a business executive working in Russia.
2018-11-1600 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E10: Valuing Education—Learning about Germany from Marc EulerichOn this episode of Cultural Conversations, we hear from Marc Eulerich, a German professor with experience working in both America and Germany. Listen to learn the difference in how Americans and Germans value education.
2018-11-0900 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E9: Reading Between the Lines – Robert Carlile, An American Physician Working with the JapaneseThis is the story of an American physician and his experiences researching and working with doctors in Japan. Join us as we learn how Robert Carlile navigated his way through Japanese culture.
2018-11-0200 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E8: Kip Twitchell – Tell Me a Story that Explains Your CultureKip shares his wisdom from years of working as an international business consultant in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, Japan, China, and Hong Kong. He discusses the necessary procedures before entering a foreign country, the difficulties of international business travel, and how to understand cultural nuances.
2018-10-2600 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E7: Jonathan Young – The American in the RoomWorking in England sounds easy right? You speak the language—they have those charming accents. Where’s the difficulty? Jonathan Young explains how moving to England is more of an adjustment than you would imagine, what it’s like to be an American foreigner, and his experience with cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
2018-10-1900 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E6: Saving Face: Doing Business in Southeast AsiaMeet Veasna Neang, a Cambodian educated in the United States, who developed his career in Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. He tells us why a student would rather unzip his own pants than tell a teacher his fly is open and why doing business efficiently in Asia always includes significant time socializing.
2018-10-1200 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E5: Always a Foreigner with James OldroydWhat’s it like to be a Business Professor in another country? James Oldroyd, an American Professor, shares his experience teaching in South Korea and trying to integrate with the local culture.
2018-10-0500 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E4: James Jeffs – Don’t Leave Before the Boss…From getting hired to repatriating, James Jeffs shares his experiences from 16 years of working in Hong Kong. Join us as we delve into topics like how Hong Kong is more British than you think, the importance of using precise language when working abroad, and bribery in Asia.
2018-04-2300 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E3: From England to America – Simon Greathead, a Brit Living in AmericaHave you ever wondered how it feels to be a foreigner living in America? In this episode we interview Simon Greathead, a native Englishman living and working in the United States. Learn his perspective of American culture and how it differs from his native culture in the United Kingdom.
2018-04-0900 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E2: Working Around the World – Aric Johnstone in AustraliaJoin us on a cultural journey from San Francisco to London to Brisbane. Aric Johnstone describes what it is like to be an American working with and managing culturally-diverse teams in Australia and the United Kingdom. Join us as he shares his insights and advice.
2018-03-3000 min
InternationalHub: Cultural ConversationsS1E1: When Yes Means No – Asian Cultures with Edward KingWorking abroad with Asian cultures? Listen as Edward King shares his knowledge about working in Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Find out why in Asian culture “Yes” sometimes means “No,” and how to determine what answer is actually being given.
2018-03-2734 min