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All in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 11: Becca Franks, NYU Department of Environmental StudiesIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Jenny Jamison interviews Dr. Becca Franks, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at NYU. How can we use research to improve the lives of animals and support a healthier planet? Jenny speaks with Dr. Franks about her journey from veterinary medicine hopeful to animal welfare researcher, how her focus on fish is changing the conservation landscape, and how we should shift our understanding and perspective of the natural world.Dr. Becca Franks is Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at New York University, where she is t...
2026-02-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 10: Nisha Maheshwari, CaroRhythmAll in a Day’s Work features many scientists and many entrepreneurs, but rarely does it have scientists who are also entrepreneurs. That’s where Dr. Nisha Maheshwari, co-founder and CEO of CaroRhythm, comes in. In this episode, producer Ahmed Ashour speaks with the recent NYU alum about their interest in the sciences as a child, their experience launching a medical device as a student, and their advice for scientists and engineers looking to enter the world of entrepreneurship. Nisha recently received their PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. They are interested in pr...
2026-01-1524 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 9: Matthew Pellegrino, Composer and Music EducatorIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Rachel Fang interviews Dr. Matthew Pellegrino, a composer, music educator, and professor at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Korean culture is everywhere, and with the recent success of Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters, K-pop’s importance in particular has taken on new heights. Rachel speaks with Dr. Pellegrino about his musical upbringing, how his Korean identity has shaped the way he hears and thinks about music, and how this all influences his teaching as an NYU professor.Dr. Matt...
2026-01-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 8: Alexandra Debow, swshIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sandra Cai interviews Alexandra Debow, CEO and co-founder of swsh, a platform for shared albums of live experiences. Alexandra studied across three of NYU’s global locations and leveraged as many resources as possible during her short time in school. As a student, she began building and creating and hasn’t stopped since, eventually leaving school to pursue her business. Then, they discuss Alex’s top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, followed by a lightning round where Alexandra talks about her sources of guidance and inspiration.A...
2025-12-1513 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 7: Rosanne Kennedy, NYU Gallatin School of Individualized StudyIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sajini Kodituwakku interviews Rosanne Kennedy, a clinical assistant professor at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Sajini speaks with Rosanne about her unconventional career path and how it informed her research and teaching interests. Together, they ask questions about career paths, what career stability looks like, and how we can imagine a thoughtful and fulfilling approach to life and work.Rosanne Kennedy is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she teaches and researches modern political theo...
2025-12-0115 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 6: Dainelle Wellington, Wellington-White PortfolioIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Diamond Bradley interviews Dainelle Wellington, founder of the Wellington-White Portfolio. Dainelle is a powerhouse in the construction management industry with over 23 years of experience leading billion-dollar projects. Diamond speaks to Dainelle about her journey in this field, her approach to leadership, and the mindset that drives her success. Dainelle Wellington, owner of The Wellington White Portfolio, is a powerhouse Construction Portfolio Executive with over 23 years of experience leading a billion-dollar portfolio,housing multi-million dollar projects across high-end residential, healthcare, higher education, and commercial s...
2025-11-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 5: Justice Shawna Baker, Native American LawyerNovember 1st marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American and Indigenous communities. The NYU community has many incredible Native American and Indigenous members, and in this episode, we highlight one of those members – Justice Shawn Baker. In this episode, producer Ahmed Ashour speaks with Justice Baker about her journey finding the law through trial and error, her time on the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court, and her advice for current and prospective members of the NYU community, especially those of Native American and Indigenous descent.
2025-11-0125 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 4: Zuleika Cuevas, NYU School of Professional StudiesIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Vedika More interviews Zuleika Cuevas, CEO and founder of Global Woman Leadership and NYU Adjunct Instructor of Intercultural Business Communication at NYU School of Professional Studies. Vedika speaks with Professor Cuevas about her journey, the qualities of a good mentor, and how to best support working professionals.Zuleika Cuevas is a dynamic leader in career strategy, intercultural communication, and women's leadership development. She is the founder of Global Woman Leadership, a platform dedicated to empowering ambitious women to build confidence, master high-stakes communication...
2025-10-1518 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 3: Daisy Cui, Honest NY RealtyIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Emily Ding interviews realtor Daisy Cui, founder of Honest NY Realty. What does it really take to succeed in the real estate industry? Emily and Daisy tackle that question by speaking about Daisy’s career trajectory, her tips for networking and brand establishment, and how every job can be a learning opportunity.Daisy Cui is a real estate agent and founder of Honest NY Realty. In just one year, she went from a corporate marketing executive to a top-producing real estate agent in Ma...
2025-10-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 2: Ar Ducao, NYU Tandon School of EngineeringIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Melissa Simplicio interviews Ar Ducao, NYU Tandon professor, artist, engineer, educator, organizer, and all-around multi-hyphenate. Together, they discuss Ar’s work in the intersection of arts and tech, their advice for career pivots, and how failing fast can help you find your passion and purpose. Ar Ducao (they/he) is a creative technologist, startup founder, and NYU Tandon professor who is redefining the intersection of technology, storytelling, and social justice. Ar is the founder of DuKode Studio, where their product Multi...
2025-09-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkS4, Episode 1: Manisha Singh, Goldman SachsIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Somya Panchal interviews Manisha Singh, Project Manager at Goldman Sachs. Together, Somya and Manisha reflect on life’s transitions, both those that are planned and those that are unexpected. They talk about switching careers, making difficult personal choices, and handling unforeseen challenges, as well as busting some myths about professional life and the NYC work landscape.Manisha Singh is a Project Manager at Goldman Sachs and a former Vice President of the Project Management Student Network (PMSN) at NYU. With a background spanning he...
2025-09-0116 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-air: Episode 49: Callie Hitchcock, Campside MediaCheck out this re-air of Episode 49 featuring Callie Hitchcock, a freelance writer and journalist. In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal sits down with Callie to discuss discuss the ups and downs of a freelance career, how she went about building her network, and the ways in which working in podcasting has made her a better journalist.Callie Hitchcock is a writer and graduate of the NYU journalism Master’s degree for Cultural Reporting and Criticism. She has published writing in The Believer, The New Republic, Los Angeles Review of Books, Slate, Real Life Magazine, and elsewhere....
2025-08-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-air: S3, Episode 2: Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, YouthWorksCheck out this re-air of Episode 2 from Season 3 featuring Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, co-director of YouthWorks at BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange and an Adjunct Faculty Member with NYU’s program in Educational Theatre.In this episode, NYU student Saya Jenks speaks with Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, Ashley works as a director, dramaturg, performer, and theater educator. Join us as Ashley shares her nonlinear yet incredibly fitting journey to becoming a theater educator. She opens up about her creative new perspectives and insights on work, life, and career after stepping into the roles of both an educator and a mother.As...
2025-07-0123 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 18: Sahil Saluja, AmazonIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Aditi Jha interviews Sahil Saluja, software developer at Amazon AWS Wickr, an end-to-end encryption messaging app, and a recent master’s degree graduate of NYU Tandon’s Computer Science program. In his free time, Sahil enjoyed creating videos about NYU to give back to the community, recognizing that important information about NYU can be difficult for prospective students to access, especially international students. Aditi speaks with Sahil about his journey to NYU, how he managed a demanding course load with the internship and job search, and...
2025-05-1523 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 17: Steve Zagor, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human DevelopmentIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Stella Adler interviews Steve Zagor, adjunct faculty member at the Nutrition and Food Studies Program at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Together, they discuss Steve’s career in the restaurant, hotel, and food consulting industries, tips for establishing a successful restaurant, and how the New York City food scene has changed over the years. They also answer one of the hardest questions ever: what’s the best slice of pizza in New York City?Steve Zagor’s multifaceted career...
2025-05-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 16: Dr. Marlene Brito and Kenya Farley, NYU Wasserman Center for Career DevelopmentIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Antonella Rodio interviews Dr. Marlene Brito, Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the NYU Wasserman Center, and Kenya Farley, Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Development also at the NYU Wasserman Center. They both play a key role in the First-Generation Professional Development Mentoring Program. In this episode, They share insights from their career journey as first-generation students as well as important networking and career advice for first-generation professionals.Dr. Marlene Brito is the Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
2025-04-1517 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 15: Faye Oyang, Broadway AsiaIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sean Hu interviews Faye Oyang, Senior Manager in International Touring and Licensing at Broadway Asia. They discuss Faye’s journey working in theatre, how her background informed her passion, and what the American and Asian theatre industries can learn from each other.Based in New York City, Faye specializes in East Asian commercial theatre markets and touring circuits in the Asia Pacific region. She currently works as the Senior Manager in International Touring and Licensing at Broadway Asia, whose portfolio spans Broadway, West En...
2025-04-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 14: Dr. Pavlos Mourdoukoutas, NYU Tandon School of EngineeringIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Yug Thakkar interviews Dr. Pavlos Mourdoukoutas, an Industry Professor and Director of the Management of Technology Program at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. They discuss the future of technology, how AI might change the learning experience, and tips for students looking to join the evergreen field of tech management. With over two decades of experience as a senior economist in the music industry, Dr. Pavlos has guided stakeholders through evolving copyright landscapes, technological disruptions, and shifting business models. His current academic work c...
2025-03-1518 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 13: Fina Strazza, ActorIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ella Sullivan speaks with Fina Strazza, an actor and NYU student in Tisch’s Collaborative Arts program. Together, they discuss Fina’s experience as a child actor, her approach to acting, advice for aspiring performers, and what her experience at NYU has been like.A native New Yorker, Fina Strazza made her Broadway debut as the youngest actress to perform the title role in Matilda: the Musical at age 8. Since then, Fina has done not just theatre, but also film and TV. Her cred...
2025-03-0118 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 12: Kayla Xiong, UX Designer and InfluencerIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sixuan Chen speaks with Kayla Xiong, an NYU graduate with a background in UX design and marketing. They discuss Kayla’s experiences before, during, and after NYU. Why was she drawn to social media as a way to connect with audiences? How did she find herself in the worlds of music production and DJing? And how can you turn your personal brand into business opportunities? Kayla Xiong graduated from NYU having studied UX design and marketing. She has seamlessly blended her...
2025-02-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 11: Widodo, Room to ReadIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ari Lin speaks with Widodo, a Master's Student in Educational Leadership, Politics and Advocacy. He is deeply committed to non-profit organizations that champion education and gender equity. In this episode, Widodo explores why he began working in the non-profit sector, the impact he has observed through his work, and his own personal growth.
Widodo is a Master of Arts student in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy at NYU. With extensive experience as an educator, he is deeply committed to non-profit organizations that...
2025-02-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 10: Gary Zamchick, WordsEyeIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Khushboo speaks with Gary Zamchick, an innovation strategist who has worked in technology environments like AT&T labs Research and world-class design boutiques like Rockwell Group. In this episode, Gary talks into the intersection of art and technology, exploring new possibilities for their integration. He also discusses how we can better adapt and keep pace with future technological revolutions.Gary Zamchick is an innovation strategist who has worked in technology environments like AT&T Labs Research and world-class design boutiques...
2025-01-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 9: Tien Nguyen, NBC SportsIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Vedant Jain speaks with Project Management master's student, Tien Nguyen. In this episode, Tien generously shares how he reevaluated his career path after facing challenges, developed a mindset to navigate obstacles, and turned setbacks into new perspectives—all while navigating life as a new immigrant in this country.
Tien Nguyen is a student in the M.S. in Project Management program at NYU SPS. Originally from Vietnam, Tien moved to New York City in 2018 to pursue a career in the sports...
2025-01-0123 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 8: Joseph LeDoux, The AmygdaloidsIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sandro Schwyzer speaks with neuroscientist Joseph Ledoux, a former NYU professor and the band leader of The Amygdaloids. They discuss how he came to study neuroscience and the journey music has taken him on, revealing secrets about emotions through his creative process.
Joseph LeDoux is an American neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking work on the nature of consciousness and the study of emotion. He wrote remarkable books such as “The Deep History of Ourselves: The Four-Billion-Year Story of How We Go...
2024-12-1525 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 7: Kristen Vaganos, General HospitalIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Arash Dabestani sits down with actress Kristen Vaganos, currently a series regular on ABC’s General Hospital. Kristen, also an accomplished producer behind several critically acclaimed shows, shares her experiences navigating the entertainment industry. She offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of her career and how she finds balance between her professional and personal life.
Kristen Vaganos grew up in a loud, loving Greek family in Philadelphia before moving to New York City where she earned her BFA in...
2024-12-0118 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 6: Podcast Fellows Mini-InterviewsIn today’s special episode, we’ve invited a few of the Fall 2024 Podcast Fellows from the Wasserman Center to take part in a mini-interview exercise with each other. They’ll share their journeys to NYU, discuss the challenges and insights they’ve encountered in exploring their careers, and talk about their dreams for the future. We hope you enjoy!
For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.
2024-11-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 5: Shripriya Mahesh, Spero VenturesIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Pushpavalli Annamalai speaks with Shripriya Mahesh, who is the General Partner of Spero Ventures. Shripriya shares her fascinating and diverse journey from photography to entrepreneurship. She also shares her insights from what makes a good product design.
Shripriya Mahesh is the General Partner of Spero Ventures, a Silicon Valley based Venture Capital fund investing in all things that make life worth living: wellbeing; sustainability; learning, work, and play.
For a full transcript of any podcast episode, please email career.communications@nyu.e...
2024-11-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 4: Ariana Teng, Center for Family RepresentationIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Carina Christo speaks with Ariana Teng, who is a client Coordinator at the Center for Family Representation’s Community Advocacy Project. Ariana shared how she became interested in the public legal system and how this career gives her a unique perspective on society. She also discussed how she maintains a good work-life balance amid her busy schedule.
Ariana Teng is a Client Coordinator at the Center for Family Representation's Community Advocacy Project, specializing in early family defense and post-dispositional record sealing. She graduated fr...
2024-10-1516 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 3: Peter Nickowitz, ScreenwriterIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Rose Clarke speaks with Professor Peter Nickowitz, who is a liberal Studies professor at NYU. Peter shares his fascinating journey from starting to write poetry to getting involved in writing movie scripts. He also discussed the importance of time management and the attitude needed to overcome challenges as a creator.
Peter Nickowitz is a Liberal Studies professor here at NYU, as well as a lecturer at Barnard University. He is also an award-winning screenwriter, a playwright, a poet, and a literary critic. He...
2024-10-0116 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 2: Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, YouthWorksIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Saya Jenks speaks with Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson, Ashley works as a director, dramaturg, performer, and theater educator. Join us as Ashley shares her nonlinear yet incredibly fitting journey to becoming a theater educator. She opens up about her creative new perspectives and insights on work, life, and career after stepping into the roles of both an educator and a mother.
Ashley Thaxton-Stevenson (she/her/hers) is a director, dramaturg, performer, and theater educator originally from the foothills of Southern California, with British, Black, and...
2024-09-1523 minAll in a Day's WorkS3, Episode 1: Sabrina Van Savage, Millennium Challenge CorporateIn this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Jamie Dehouck speaks with Sabrina Van Savage, who works as an Associate Director within the PFS division at the Millennium Challenge Corporate. Sabrina offers insights into the challenges and rewards of working in development, as she explores how perseverance and networking can open doors to impactful careers in this area, and why understanding cultural nuances is key.
Sabrina Van Savage currently works as an Associate Director within the Program Financial Services (PFS) division at the Millennium Challenge Corporate, joining in August 2022. In her...
2024-09-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-Air: S2, Episode 9, Arnaud Kurze, Montclair State UniversityCheck out this re-air of our ninth episode from Season 2 featuring Arnaud Kurze from Montclair State University.
In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Haining Gao speaks with Arnaud Kurze, an Associate Professor in International Relations at NYU. They explore social justice work, how to create global change, and the value of making complex data more accessible to all.
Arnaud Kurze is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an Associate Professor at Montclair State University. His project "Youth, Art & Resilience" explores the creation of al...
2024-08-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-Air: S2, Episode 3, Russell Isaacson, Boost InsuranceCheck out this re-air of our third episode from Season 2 featuring Russell Isaacson from Boost Insurance.
In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Russell Isaacson, the VP of Embedded Insurance Channel at Boost Insurance. They discuss how his career trajectory evolved, the transferable skills he developed, and the value of networking and learning from people.
Russell Isaacson has 20+ years of experience driving change through technology. Starting his career in software implementation and transitioning to sales and marketing, Russell has developed and scaled partnerships...
2024-07-0117 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-Air: S2, Episode 2, Simone Barros, Film & Audio EditorCheck out this re-air of our second episode from Season 2 featuring Simone Barros, Film & Audio Editor.
In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Muskan Nagpal speaks with Simone Barros, a freelance film and audio editor. They reflect on what drew Simone to creative roles along with the financial challenges and the pressure to hit career goals based on the timelines of others.
Simone Barros creates films, plays, soundscapes and installations. MONO XVI Cinematic Arts Festival (2022), Cosmic Rays Film Festival (2023), Cleveland International Film Festival (2019), Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (2019...
2024-06-0116 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 21: Weijie "Jack" Tang, Zurich North AmericaWeijie(Jack) Tang graduated from NYU with honors in May 2021. He is now working at Zurich North America as an Underwriting Account Service Analyst.
In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ziyi Xu speaks with Weijie Tang, who shares his remarkable journey from a non-English speaking immigrant to a successful underwriting accounts service analyst at Zurich North America. Jack recounts his academic and professional challenges, from attending LaGuardia Community College to landing a prestigious job through effective networking and not traditional pathways.
For a full t...
2024-05-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 20: Kim Tran, Desai & Tran ConsultingIn this special episode, made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU graduate student Aubrey Williams speaks with Dr. Kim Tran, a seasoned DEI consultant, author, and community organizer. They discuss Kim’s transition from academia to the field of diversity and inclusion. Kim also shares insights on how individuals can actively address these important issues in their daily lives.
Kim Tran is a longtime DEI consultant, author, and community organizer. She holds a PhD in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Her first book on the messy relationship between DEI and social protest mo...
2024-05-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 19: Erin Blake, Folger Shakespeare LibraryIn this special episode, made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU undergraduate student Max Majak speaks with Dr. Erin Blake, Senior Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. They talk about Erin’s journey of exploring the world of academia, the harsh realities of competitive environments, and realizing her passion lies not in climbing the academic ladder but in the joy of helping others through librarianship.
Erin Blake is the Senior Cataloger responsible for art and manuscripts at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. She is also a faculty mem...
2024-04-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 18: Q&A with Wasserman StaffIn this special episode of "All in a Day's Work," we collected questions and concerns from NYU students about job hunting. And we invited professional Career Coaches from Wasserman Center to provide answers, hoping to give you some useful insights. If you would like to share similar concerns or questions about finding a job, please feel free to contact us at career.development@nyu.edu.
For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.
2024-04-0127 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 17: Daria Zlobina, 2KIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Daria Zlobina, Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K. Daria shared her reasons for choosing different career paths at each stage, her experiences living in different countries, and offered some valuable advice on networking with seasoned professionals in the industry.
Daria Zlobina is the Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K. Originally trained as an art historian at NYU, Daria pursued a career in marketing within the entertainment and gaming industries and has worked for such companies as EA and Warner Bros Discovery before joining 2K...
2024-03-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 15: Caitlyn Lubas, InkittIn this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Caitlyn Lubas, the product manager at Inkitt. Caitlyn shares her experiences of traveling to 70 countries across 7 continents during her time at NYU, as well as how she navigated challenging career decisions and uncertainty in the years after graduation.
Since graduating from NYU Stern in 2020, Caitlyn Lubas has followed her passions and refused to settle for anything less than fulfillment and personal growth, resulting in a career path that has meandered through the many facets of the creator economy. After starting out in product roles at Instagram and...
2024-02-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 13: Shaurya Sethi, BoostrIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Shaurya Sethi, a product manager at Boostr. They talk about figuring out what excited him at work, identifying transferable skills, and his strategy for identifying employers who could sponsor his visa.
Shaurya Sethi works as product manager at an adtech startup in New York. He pursued his master’s in Computer Science from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and graduated in 2021. Midway through his master's degree, he decided to pivot his career from software engineering to product mana...
2024-01-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 12: Hedieh Fakhriyazdi, White & Case / NYUIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Justin Lee speaks with Hedieh Fakhriyazadi, the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP. They discuss the panel that opened the doors to corporate philanthropy, how our values show up in our careers and at work, and the challenge of gaining stakeholder buy-in.
Hedieh Fakhriyazadi is the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP where she works to help build a diverse work environment and nurture a culture of inclusion across their global offices, clients, and community partners. As an Adjunct Associate P...
2024-01-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 10: Jenny Jiang, BabbelIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Erin Seepersad speaks with Jenny Jiang, a Business Analyst at Babbel. They talk about Jenny’s experience learning from both success and failure, developing transferable skills, and the value of making connections.
Jenny Jiang graduated from New York University in 2020 with a B.S. in Business and a concentration in Computing & Data Science, as well as a minor in Psychology. At NYU, she studied abroad in Singapore and was heavily involved with Asian Heritage Month and Stern International Business Exchange (IBEX). She cu...
2023-12-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 9: Arnaud Kurze, Montclair State UniversityIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Haining Gao speaks with Arnaud Kurze, an Associate Professor in International Relations at NYU. They explore social justice work, how to create global change, and the value of making complex data more accessible to all.
Arnaud Kurze is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an Associate Professor at Montclair State University. His project "Youth, Art & Resilience" explores the creation of alternative transitional justice spaces in post-conflict contexts, particularly concentrating on the role of art and the impact of social mo...
2023-11-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 8: Eric Brettschneider, NYC Administration for Children's Services (retired)In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Eleni Parpounas speaks with Eric Brettschneider, the former Commissioner for the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). They discuss his illustrious career, the importance of serving and giving voice to all, and how to learn about the needs of your community no matter where you work.
Eric Brettschneider has spent the last 55 years in child welfare, human services and community building. He has taught at Hunter School of Social Work,Fordham School of Social work and served as an adjunct at Met...
2023-11-0217 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 7: Matthew Cole Weiss, TMZIn this episode, Shaan Merchant speak with Matthew Cole Weiss from TMZ about working in the entertainment field, developing his creative vision, and exploring his interests in both writing and directing.
Matthew Cole Weiss graduated from NYU in 2001 after studying film and television production. His vast career has been split between entertainment journalism where he's written for publications including People, Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, US Weekly, Time Out and Maxim, and filmmaking, where he's written and directed TV and films starring Amy Adams, Meghan Markle, James Franco, and many more. He is currently the Head W...
2023-10-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 6: Elisa Llop Cardena, European Court of Human RightsIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Maria Pérez speaks with Elisa Llop Cardenal, a lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights. They talk about Elisa’s experience as an international student, getting more comfortable with networking, and what skills are important for working in human rights.
Elisa Llop Cardenal (NYU Law LLM in International Legal Studies ’20) is a Spanish human rights lawyer. She currently works at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Before starting her Masters at NYU, she worked as a lawyer in a...
2023-10-0124 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 5: James Clements, What Will the Neighbours Say? Theatre CompanyIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Darsen Hover speaks with James Clements, co-founder of What Will the Neighbours Say? Theater Company. Darsen and James discuss the importance of accessibility in the arts and its social impact.
James Clements (he/him) is an immigrant actor, writer, theatermaker and arts educator based between New York and Scotland. Clements' work has been seen at venues including La Mama E.T.C., HERE, MITU580, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the 92nd Street Y. He is Co-Founding Artistic Director of What Will the Neighbours...
2023-09-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 3: Russell Isaacson, Boost InsuranceIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Russell Isaacson, the VP of Embedded Insurance Channel at Boost Insurance. They discuss how his career trajectory evolved, the transferable skills he developed, and the value of networking and learning from people.
Russell Isaacson has 20+ years of experience driving change through technology. Starting his career in software implementation and transitioning to sales and marketing, Russell has developed and scaled partnerships to drive revenue for a wide range of industry leaders, such as Ally, Klarna, Expedia, Condé Nast, Novartis, a...
2023-08-0117 minAll in a Day's WorkS2, Episode 2: Simone Barros, Film & Audio EditorIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Muskan Nagpal speaks with Simone Barros, a freelance film and audio editor. They reflect on what drew Simone to creative roles along with the financial challenges and the pressure to hit career goals based on the timelines of others.
Simone Barros creates films, plays, soundscapes and installations. MONO XVI Cinematic Arts Festival (2022), Cosmic Rays Film Festival (2023), Cleveland International Film Festival (2019), Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (2019), and The 8th Floor by Shelley and Donald Rubin screened Simone’s works. Third Coast International Audio Festival fe...
2023-07-0116 minAll in a Day's WorkSeason 2, Episode 1: Bill Arnone, National Academy of Social InsuranceIn this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergrad Adja Thiam speaks with Bill Arnone, CEO of the National Academy of Social Insurance. They speak about Arnone’s impressive career, planning for retirement, and what’s needed from future economists.
William J. (Bill) Arnone is Chief Executive Officer of the National Academy of Social Insurance, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to the development of sound social insurance policy, including Social Security, Medicare, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment insurance, and related issues. As a Partner with Ernst & Young LLP for 15 years up to 2009, he was responsible for th...
2023-06-0121 min
All in a Day's WorkEpisode 49: Callie Hitchcock, Campside MediaIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal sits down with Callie Hitchcock, a freelance writer and Associate Producer for Campside Media. Together, they discuss the ups and downs of a freelance career, how she went about building her network, and the ways in which working in podcasting has made her a better journalist.
Callie Hitchcock is a writer and graduate of the NYU journalism Master’s degree for Cultural Reporting and Criticism. She has published writing in The Believer, The New Republic, Los Angeles Review of Books, Slate, Real Life Magazine, and elsewhere. She is an associate producer at th...
2022-12-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 46: Logan Jacobs, UNC Chapel HillIn this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with Logan Jacobs, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UNC Chapel Hill. Together, they discuss her experience as Native American Recruitment Coordinator at NYU, the issues facing Native American undergraduates today, and how all of this has impacted her varied and successful career.
Logan Jacobs is a Haliwa-Saponi & Coharie scholar and advocate. She received her BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a MA in Politics at New York University, and is currently pursuing a MA at NYU Gallatin focusing on the intersection of...
2022-11-0124 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 45: Erica Foldy, NYU WagnerIn this episode, Joseph Mercadante talks to activist and associate professor at NYU, Erica Foldy. Together, they discuss her career in activism, the challenges she faces today as a professor and organizer, and how she started NYU’s Democracy Project.
Professor Erica Foldy is an Associate Professor at NYU Wagner and a scholar, teacher, consultant and organizer. Her research explores what enables and inhibits collaboration and learning across potential divisions, and has focused on race and racism in particular. Erica’s expertise has been featured in the Washington Post, Reuters, CNN.com and other outlets and she has c...
2022-10-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 43: Jessica Swartz, PfizerIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks to Jessica Swartz, the Launch Lead for Pfizer’s next generation adult pneumococcal vaccine. They discuss her winding path from getting her bachelor’s in Germanic language and literature to becoming a power player in the world of biotechnology. Along the way, they touch on the topics such as networking, imposter’s syndrome, and how to take meaningful risks in your career.
Jessica currently leads the Global PCV20 Adult vaccine launch. Prior to this role, she was the Strategy lead for the Vaccines & Hospital BUs and took on the temporary assignment as the...
2022-09-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 42: Christopher Griiffin, NYU LGBTQ+ CenterIn this episode, Kyle Deveza speaks with Christopher Griffin, Assistant Director of the NYU LGBTQ+ Center and creator of Plant Kween. Together, they speak about the importance of queer spaces, how to grow your personal brand, and the importance of striking balance between your career goals and your personal goals.
Christopher Griffin (they/she/he) has spent their career in education working with underrepresented groups of students and implementing social justice initiatives dedicated to their success. They were born and raised in West Philadelphia, and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, where they work as the A...
2022-09-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 41: Emmanuel Moses, The Opportunity NetworkIn this episode, Emily Anderson speaks with Emmanuel Moses, Associate Director of College Guidance & Transition at The Opportunity Network. Together, they talk about the many different career paths in education, how to get creative with your networking, and what it takes to be an effective manager.
As Associate Director of College Guidance and Transition, Emmanuel leads the College Guidance & Transition (CGT) Team in its individualized counseling of Fellows through the college application and matriculation processes, from their 12th grade year through the course of their first year in college. Before joining The Opportunity Network, Emmanuel served as...
2022-08-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 40: Rita Bearden, Department of EducationIn this episode, Danielle Cristal speaks with Rita Bearden, a dance educator for the Department of Education. Together, they discuss how she transitioned from a performer to a teacher, and touch on issues that have permeated the worlds of education and dance, such as body image and the pandemic.
Rita Bearden began dancing in Portugal, her home country, and trained in ballet, modern and jazz with teachers from the National Conservatory. She moved to NYC for Graduate School, majoring in ABT Ballet pedagogy at NYU Steinhardt. After graduating, Rita worked as faculty and a teaching artist with...
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All in a Day's WorkRe-Air: Episode 9, Gabrielle Royal, Abercrombie & FitchCheck out this re-air of our ninth episode featuring Gabby Royal from Abercrombie & Fitch!
In this episode, Diana Mendez talks with Gabby Royal about finding companies that celebrate your identity and align with your values, balancing full-time corporate work with owning a consulting business, and turning a passion for diversity and inclusion into a career.
Gabrielle Royal (she/her) is an inclusion, diversity, and equity strategist and NYU GSAS alumna. She currently serves as the Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., leading the strategic vision for diversity for all four lifestyle brands...
2022-07-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 39: Quemuel Arroyo, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)In this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with Quemuel Arroyo, the Chief Accessibility Officer for the MTA. Together, they discuss his winding career path and how he came about creating a brand new role for the MTA.
Quemuel Arroyo, Chief Accessibility Officer and Special Advisor to the Chairman at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Arroyo joined the MTA from Charge, a micromobility docking startup where he serves as interim President and Global Head of Community. Prior to Charge, he served as Chief Accessibility Specialist at the New York City Department of Transportation. He received a Bachelors of Arts i...
2022-07-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-Air: Episode 5, Chris Edling, New York UniversityCheck out this re-air of our fifth episode featuring Chris Edling from New York University!
In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with NYU lecturer and writing professor, Chris Edling, about his time in the Peace Corps, the Fulbright program, and the United Nations.
Christopher Edling's career began in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Improv, National Lampoon, CBS Radio, The Hollywood Reporter, and other media outlets. From 2009-2012 he served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia. Before coming to NYU he completed a Fulbright Arts fellowship in Kyrgyzstan, worked with the United Nations...
2022-06-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 38: Olivia Domba, AmeriCorps VISTAIn this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with NYU alum, Olivia Domba about her time at AmeriCorps. Along the way, they discuss her time at NYU, her passion for food studies, and the ups and downs of being a part of an intensive program like AmeriCorps.
Olivia Domba is a recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt's Food Studies MA program, where her coursework focused on food security, systems, and culture. Olivia recently completed a year of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock, AR. There, she supported the grants and development team...
2022-06-0122 minAll in a Day's WorkRe-Air: Episode 1, Kyleigh Russ, Govern for AmericaCheck out this re-air of our first ever episode featuring Kyleigh Russ from Govern for America!
In this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Govern for America founder and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kyleigh Russ, about imposter syndrome, being a young entrepreneur, and how to get involved in the public sector during the COVID-19 crisis.
Kyleigh Russ is Co-Founder and COO of Govern for America. Upon graduating from college with a degree in Government, Kyleigh taught at a charter school in Boston. There she saw what can happen when underrepresented communities do not have their voices heard in...
2022-05-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 37: Alan Denton, CoComelonIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Alan Denton, Head Writer of CoComelon, to discuss his successful and varied career in television writing. Along the way, they touch on topics like networking, managing a creative portfolio, and how the television industry has evolved since he first started working.
Alan Denton (NYU Class of 2007) is the Story Editor / Head Writer on CoComelon - the number 1 kids channel on YouTube worldwide. Previously, he was a Story Editor for Sonic Boom on Cartoon Network, and a Head Writer for Sunny Day for Nick Jr. He has also...
2022-05-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 36: Matt Schulte, Kansas City RoyalsIn this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Matt Schulte, Senior Manager of Client Services at the Kansas City Royals. Together, they speak about how to maintain a philanthropic life with a full-time job, LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace, and the challenges of achieving upward mobility in your company.
Matthew Schulte has worked in the Kansas City Royals front office for 11 years. While he started out in the Ticket Sales department, he has spent most of his time in various roles within the Marketing team. He now serves as the Senior Manager of Client Services, having recently moved...
2022-04-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 35: Sonia P. Navarro-Giraldo, United NationsIn this episode, Diana Mendez speaks with Sonia Navarro-Giraldo, a digital marketing specialist at the United Nations. Together, they touch on topics including networking, acclimating to an American workplace as an immigrant, and what it’s like working at an organization as globally-minded as the UN.
Sonia P. Navarro-Giraldo is a digital marketing professional with a diverse background from different industries such as finance, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector. She earned her master's degree in integrated marketing with an emphasis in digital marketing from NYU and her Bachelor of Science in bacteriology from Universidad de Los Andes in...
2022-04-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 34: Lilian Aluri, American Association of People with DisabilitiesIn this episode of All in a Day’s Work, Miriam Miller speaks with Lilian Aluri, the REV UP Voting Campaign Coordinator at the American Association of People with Disabilities. Over the course of their conversation, they talk about getting into advocacy work, voting rights, and how her experience as an NYU VOTE 2020 Fellow impacted her career.
In her current role as the REV UP Voting Campaign Coordinator, Lilian supports the national REV UP network, facilitating trainings and webinars, convening the advisory committee, organizing national voting initiatives and collaborating with REV UP organizers to advance the power of...
2022-03-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 33: Ian Duncan, The Washington PostIn this episode of All in a Day’s Work, Ben Barzilai speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winner Ian Duncan about how he became interested in journalism, his experience coming the NYU from the UK, and learning to trust his own voice as a reporter.
Ian Duncan is a transportation reporter at the Washington Post, covering Pete Buttigieg’s leadership of the US Department of Transportation and the nation’s infrastructure investments. He was previously a reporter at the Baltimore Sun, where he was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team that uncovered Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s fraudulent sales of a chi...
2022-03-0119 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 32: Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld, PokemonIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld about her career in voice acting, networking as an actor, how the pandemic has affected her work, and much more.
Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld is a voice actor best known for her roles in Pokémon, Promare, Strawberry Shortcake, Polly Pocket, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Nella the Princess Knight. She can also be seen performing theater in New York City (most recently in the critically-acclaimed Once Upon A Mattress), and on-screen in her web series Crumbly Kitchen.
For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@n...
2022-02-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkEpsisode 31: Khalid Latif, Islamic Center at NYUIn this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Khalid Latif about his religious journey, his development into a servant-leader, and how his role as NYU’s Islamic Chaplain inspired his philanthropic work.
Imam Khalid Latif is the University Chaplain for New York University and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU. He was appointed the first Muslim chaplain at NYU in 2005 and the first Muslim chaplain at Princeton University in 2006. After his return to NYU in 2007, the Islamic Center at NYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the Un...
2022-02-0124 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 30: Ron Rapatalo, Edgility ConsultingIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU alumnus, Ron Rapatalo, about finding work that you’re passionate about, deciding if and when to monetize hobbies, recovering after an unexpected career setback, and leveraging your social media presence.
Ron Rapatalo’s career vision is coaching, connecting, and inspiring others to find their best selves through healthier living, increased mindfulness/interconnection, and stronger intention/strategy. He believes in the power of intuition and deepening one’s self-awareness and impact on others. He also believes that we must dismantle systems of oppression and racism to recover our fullest humanity. Ron ha...
2021-12-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 29: Susan Jurevics, AudibleIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU alumna, Susan Jurevics, about working for global brands, balancing family life with work-related travel, the importance of building and maintaining a network, and finding ways to monetize your creative passions.
Susan Jurevics joined Audible as VP and General Manager in 2019 and became Head of International in 2020. She is a veteran media and consumer brand executive with over 20 years of experience across leading brands such as Pottermore, Sony, Shiseido and Nickelodeon. Most recently, Susan served as Global President of bareMinerals for Shiseido. Prior to this role, Susan...
2021-12-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 28: Jhanelle Dennis, ViacomCBSIn this episode, Danielle Cristal speaks with NYU alumna, Jhanelle Dennis, about what it means to be on either side of the hiring process, what to say and do at networking events, finding a company that is willing to sponsor non-US citizens, and what it’s like to return to school after several years in the professional world.
Jhanelle Dennis is an alum of the M.S. in Human Resources Management & Development program (Class of 2019). While at NYU, she also helped coach and guide other Masters’ students part-time at the Wasserman Center as a Career Development Graduate Assi...
2021-11-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 27: Anna Nathanson, Safe Way Forward at Children's AidIn this episode, Lily Smith speaks with Anna Nathanson about how her career goals have shifted over the years, how she approaches working with clients with whom she doesn’t share a common identity, and how she adapted skills she learned in the Peace Corps to the work she does now.
Anna Nathanson is a social worker based in New York City. She works as a therapist at the Safe Way Forward program at Children’s Aid, where she supports families impacted by domestic violence, and at Resilience Lab, where she sees private clients. She specializes in issu...
2021-11-0123 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 26: Carolyn Vaca, New York Legal Assistance GroupIn this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with NYU senior Carolyn Vaca about professional opportunities for Spanish-speakers, how to secure funding as a student, applying for on-campus jobs, and finding a community at NYU.
Carolyn Vaca is a senior in the Global Liberal Studies and Social Cultural Analysis programs with a focus on Latine Studies and Gender & Sexuality Studies pursuing a pre-law track. Carolyn is also the Senior operations intern at the NYU LGBTQ+ Center, was an intern at the New York Legal Assistance Group’s LGBTQ Law Project this past summer. She also participates in extracurricular activities su...
2021-10-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 25: Sumeera Rasul, TED ConferencesIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU alumna, Sumeera Rasul, about finding and being a mentor, coping with sex discrimination in the workplace, and what it’s like to work in the startup world.
Sumeera Rasul is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in digital product management, service design and operations within startups, tech companies and management consulting. She has launched global digital products for some of the most iconic brands including Apple, Google, HBO, TED and Nike. She received her global EMBA degree from TRIUM (a joint degree program between NYU, LSE and HEC Paris)....
2021-10-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 24: Shelby Engdall, NYU CASIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU senior (Class of 2022) Shelby Engdall about how to create and maintain a professional network, political organizing in a virtual space, qualities to look for in a great supervisor, and tips for overcoming imposter syndrome.
Shelby Engdall is a senior (Class of 2022) in CAS studying public policy and history. Originally from Sacramento, California, she has had experience with the California State Legislature, Planned Parenthood, and a Congressional campaign. Passionate about women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights, she hopes to continue her advocacy work after graduation.
2021-09-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 23: Hector Pardo-Hernandez, World Health OrganizationIn this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with NYU alumnus, Hector Pardo-Hernandez, about balancing work with family and personal responsibilities, searching for jobs abroad, thinking outside the box during a career search, and what being an international student meant for his career trajectory.
Hector Pardo-Hernandez is a guideline methodologist and consultant for the World Health Organization’s Cross-cutting Global Initiatives/Nutrition and Food Safety department. He holds a PhD in Public Health from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, a Master’s degree in Public Health from New York University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Rh...
2021-09-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 22: Claudia Perez Pellicer, PwCIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with PwC Deals Director and NYU alumna, Claudia Perez Pellicer about creating a more diverse workspace, the challenges of being a working parent, connecting with colleagues in the virtual workspace, and the importance of protecting your personal time.
Claudia Perez Pellicer is a Director in PwC’s Financial Services Advisory Deals practice. She has run numerous global integration and separation programs for Financial Services clients across: Banking, Insurance, Payments, PE and Real Estate sectors. In addition to English, Claudia is fluent in Spanish, German, and Italian, with intermediate proficiency in French an...
2021-08-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 21: Weijin “Gina” Leow, New York City Peace Corps AssociationIn this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with Weijin (Gina) Leow about how to foster an inclusive workspace, finding purpose and direction in one’s career, readjusting to life in the U.S. after the Peace Corps, and how Gina’s multicultural background wound up inspiring her to pursue a career in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
Weijin “Gina” Leow’s love of service led her to teach English to hundreds of college students in Sichuan, China from 2014-2016 with the United States Peace Corps. Upon returning to the U.S., she created New York University's first MA program in Diversity...
2021-07-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 20: Josh Krug, Kehillah Jewish High School & Opening DoorsIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Joshua Krug about finishing a PhD program during the pandemic, using social media to broaden your platform, and learning to create not only a career but a vocation.
Joshua Krug earned a B.A. with Honors and Distinction from Yale, an MDiv from Harvard, and a PhD from NYU. He sits at the intersection of vision and implementation in education, with experience facilitating high school, gap-year, college, young adult, and adult Jewish learning and meaning-making. He lives to empower diverse young people to experience Jewish texts and contexts as powerful...
2021-06-1522 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 19: Sarah Edelman, New York FoundlingIn this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Sarah Edelman about developing a good relationship with your supervisor, knowing when it’s time to change roles, the benefits and challenges of remote work, and creating a schedule that is conducive to mental and emotional wellbeing.
Sarah Edelman is a 2012 graduate of NYU's Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness Master’s program. She has worked at New York Foundling since her graduation and is currently an Assistant Vice President for the FFT Manhattan Program. Outside of her full-time work, Sarah teaches as an adjunct instructor in the Counseling for Ment...
2021-05-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 18: Candice Lola, Freelance WritingIn this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with NYU alum and freelance writer Candice Lola about knowing what you’re worth on the freelance market, cultivating an authentic presence on social media, building a team of people who support you, and the changes Candice has noticed since the resurgence of Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020.
Candice Lola is a freelance politics and culture writer, her specialty being deep research dives into sociopolitical phenomena. She is currently based in New York City, where she also writes horror stories, annoys her dog, and cooks way more food th...
2021-04-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 16: Ruzmyn Vilcassim, UAB School of Public HealthIn this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with Ruzmyn Vilcassim about being an international student at NYU, the differences between industry jobs and faculty positions at universities, tips for landing your first role on a research team, and how to improve your chances of receiving grant funding.
Ruzmyn Vilcassim (PhD, MS) is an assistant professor at the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from New York University in Environmental Health Sciences (Exposure Assessment and Health Effects) focusing on air pollution exposure and its associated health impacts. He has previous work...
2021-03-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 15: Allison Emanuel, Herbert H. Lehman High SchoolIn this episode, Lily Smith speaks with NYU alum, Allison Emanuel, about teaching high school during the coronavirus pandemic, the process of building confidence as a teacher, and the inspiring perseverance she witnesses every day from her colleagues and her students.
Allison Emanuel is a New York City based high school Social Studies teacher. She currently teaches at Herbert H Lehman High School, a large urban high school in the Bronx. Ms. Emanuel earned a B.A. in History from New York University, and an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University. When she's not teaching, she...
2021-03-0119 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 14: Lisa Setyon, France TélévisionsIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with NYU Journalism School alum, Lisa Setyon, about her experience as an international student, the challenges of full-time freelancing, using social media as a professional tool, and the importance of bringing more diversity into the newsroom.
Lisa Setyon is a journalist who works as a producer for FRANCE TELEVISIONS in Washington D.C. She has previously worked as a freelance multimedia journalist in Paris, France and as an Associate Producer at ABC News. She completed her Master’s in Journalism at New York University and is a member of the National Ass...
2021-02-1521 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 13: Richard Orbe-Austin, Dynamic TransitionsIn this episode, Miriam Miller speaks with NYU alumnus, Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin, about the paths that are available in the field of psychology, navigating difficult conversations with parents and loved ones around changing your career path, and what it takes to launch a private practice. You can read more about his work in executive coaching and consulting at https://www.dynamictransitionsllp.com.
Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin is a psychologist, executive coach, and a founding partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting LLP, a career and executive coaching consultancy, based in New York City. He earned his PhD in...
2021-02-0121 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 12: Michael Hengerer, Fordham University School of LawIn this episode, Carrie Penoni speaks with Michael Hengerer about staying organized while applying to law school, building and maintaining a professional network, and identifying the early signs of imposter syndrome.
Michael Hengerer is a J.D. candidate at Fordham University School of Law. He worked at Goldman Sachs from 2017 to 2020 after briefly working in advertising sales. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts from New York University in May of 2016. He currently lives on the Upper West Side and spends free time running, cycling, and cooking.
For a full transcript of this episode, please email c...
2021-01-1519 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 11: Tanya Gupta, IBMIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks with Tanya Gupta about dealing with professional rejection, creating your own website, and the exciting intersection between STEM and the arts.
Tanya Gupta is an Indian-American artist, engineer, and entrepreneur. During her undergraduate tenure, Tanya co-founded a female-led startup company, completed 2 co-op rotations with NASA resulting in a patent, and spent a term as a teaching assistant at Stanford University — all while being an NYU Admissions Ambassador and Resident Assistant. She is also a multimedia artist who has worked with brands like Tom Ford Beauty, Bliss, and Adolescent Content. Tanya is no...
2021-01-0120 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 10: Kristina Varade, Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeIn this episode, Joe Mercadante speaks with CUNY professor, Kristina Verade, about publishing articles in the competitive world of academia, tools for time management, and keeping sane when you’re managing a hectic schedule.
Kristina Varade is an Associate Professor of Modern Languages at BMCC, CUNY and is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at University College, Dublin's Humanities Institute. She is an alumna of NYU (MA), the Graduate Center, CUNY (M.Phil; Ph.D.) and Mount Holyoke College (BA). Her scholarship includes Anglo-Irish travel writing concerning Italy, contemporary fiction from Italy and Ireland, and Irish Dance/Cultural St...
2020-12-1518 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 9: Gabrielle Royal, Abercrombie & FitchIn this episode, Diana Mendez talks with Gabby Royal about finding companies that celebrate your identity and align with your values, balancing full-time corporate work with owning a consulting business, and turning a passion for diversity and inclusion into a career.
Gabrielle Royal (she/her) is an inclusion, diversity, and equity strategist and NYU GSAS alumna. She currently serves as the Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., leading the strategic vision for diversity for all four lifestyle brands: Abercrombie &Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister Co., and Gilly Hicks in North America, EMEA, and APAC. She...
2020-12-0119 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 8: Reema Dutt and Sania Jhankar, LuminoustudiosIn this episode, Haley Garofalo speaks with the co-founders of Luminoustudios, Reema Dutt and Sania Jhankar, about turning your creative passions into a business, the importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship, and building and maintaining authentic professional relationships.
Sania Jhankar is the Co-Founder & Head of Production at the Luminoustudios. Sania received a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, and has been working in the Film & Commercial Industry in New York City for the last decade. She has produced over 150 videos & commercials over the years. As a creative, her feature films have received national and international recognition and awards a...
2020-11-1520 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 7: Tiffany Nelson, Tiffany & Co.In this episode, Diana Mendez speaks with Tiffany Nelson about the importance of mentorship, networking during COVID-19, and returning to college after a decade in the professional world.
Tiffany works at Tiffany & Co. in New York City, where she works with the Customer Services department, is a co-lead in the African Brilliance Collective employee resource group, and also supports teams with developing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. She started her career working at an electrical contracting firm for 10 years before transitioning to learning and development as a golf instructor/staff trainer for City Parks Foundation from 2007-2019. Tif...
2020-11-0116 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 6: Catherine Markowitz, BroadwayIn this episode, Sarah Rosenthal talks with Broadway producer, Catherine Markowitz, about using informational interviews to help with a career change, advocating for yourself in a new workplace, and the state of Broadway and New York theater in the time of COVID-19.
Catherine has always been passionate about theatre. After working in nonprofits for almost ten years, she decided to transition in 2018 to a full-time career in producing. Producing credits include: What the Constitution Means to Me (Broadway and National Tour), Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (Off-Broadway), The Birds and the BS with Jordan Roth (Web series...
2020-10-1518 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 5: Chris Edling, New York UniversityIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with NYU lecturer and writing professor, Chris Edling, about his time in the Peace Corps, the Fulbright program, and the United Nations.
Christopher Edling's career began in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Improv, National Lampoon, CBS Radio, The Hollywood Reporter, and other media outlets. From 2009-2012 he served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia. Before coming to NYU he completed a Fulbright Arts fellowship in Kyrgyzstan, worked with the United Nations, and taught writing for the LEDA Institute at Princeton University. He holds an MFA in Writing and...
2020-10-0119 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 4: Iynna Halilou, Entrepreneurs Roundtable AcceleratorIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Iynna Halilou about the influence her cultural heritage has had on her work, how to bring authenticity to the workplace, and the importance of crafting an “energy budget.”
Iynna Halilou is currently the Global Programs Manager at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, New York’s largest early-stage tech startup accelerator and seed investment fund. After acquiring experience in the international organizations/government space, Iynna found her truest interests in entrepreneurship and its interplay with tech and social impact. In her current role she is responsible for the Global portfolio: through identifying, sourcing global...
2020-09-0119 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 3: Samantha Levy, American Farmland TrustIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Samantha Levy about her transition from working in theater to working in politics, bringing your authentic self to the workplace, and translating skills during a career change.
Samantha is a New York University alumna, holding a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch and MA in Food Studies from NYU Steinhardt. She is currently a New York Policy Manager for American Farmland Trust (AFT) where she conducts research on, builds coalitions around, and advocates directly for public policies and programs at all levels of government that keep land in farming, keep...
2020-08-0117 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 2: Echo Ma, GoogleIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with episode guest, Echo Ma, about moving to Silicon Valley, how to network and ask for referrals, and establishing work-life balance during the quarantine.
Echo Ma graduated with an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from NYU in 2018. Prior to that, she double majored in Psychology and Employment Relations and received a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto. She's a believer in evidence-based decisions and win-win solutions by applying research and data to People Operations/Human Resources. As an international student, Echo has lived in cities across Canada, the U.S...
2020-07-0117 minAll in a Day's WorkEpisode 1: Kyleigh Russ, Govern for AmericaIn this episode, Miriam Miller talks with Govern for America founder and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Kyleigh Russ, about imposter syndrome, being a young entrepreneur, and how to get involved in the public sector during the COVID-19 crisis.
Kyleigh Russ is Co-Founder and COO of Govern for America. Upon graduating from college with a degree in Government, Kyleigh taught at a charter school in Boston. There she saw what can happen when underrepresented communities do not have their voices heard in policy making - programs and decisions don't actually address underlying, systemic issues that communities are facing. With he...
2020-07-0119 minAll in a Day's WorkAll in a Day's Work TrailerCheck out a teaser of our "All in a Day's Work" podcast series.
For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu.
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