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Uncommon LoveCo-Parenting in Real Life: Grace, Growth & the Gaps Between Part 2In this two-part episode of the Uncommon Love Podcast, host Audrell Fuqua is joined by fellow parents JMayo, Nanette, & Bailey, and for a vulnerable and truth-filled discussion on the ups, downs, and sacred in-betweens of co-parenting.
From emotional grief and identity loss to communication breakdowns and healing across households, these episodes unpack what it really means to parent with purpose — even when the plan didn’t go as expected.
Reflecting on the insights from Uncommon Sense and More Than A Barber, this series is a powerful reminder that God can work even in fractured families, and...2025-06-2243 min
Uncommon LoveCo-Parenting in Real Life: Grace, Growth & the Gaps Between Parts 1In this two-part episode of the Uncommon Love Podcast, host Audrell Fuqua is joined by fellow parents JMayo, Nanette, & Bailey, and for a vulnerable and truth-filled discussion on the ups, downs, and sacred in-betweens of co-parenting.
From emotional grief and identity loss to communication breakdowns and healing across households, these episodes unpack what it really means to parent with purpose — even when the plan didn’t go as expected.
Reflecting on the insights from Uncommon Sense and More Than A Barber, this series is a powerful reminder that God can work even in fractured families, and...2025-06-1137 min
The Fuqua ShowBeating the Odds: Chizoma Ekechukwu on Resilience, Purpose, and Life Beyond CancerIn this heartfelt episode of The Fuqua Show, host Abimbola sits down with Chizoma Ekechukwu - a second-year MBA student whose strength, warmth, and leadership have touched every corner of the Fuqua community. She's Co-President of the Black Business Student Association, a Career and Admissions Fellow, and a trusted mentor. But beyond the titles, Chizoma carries a story that changed everything.While navigating the challenges of business school, Chizoma was diagnosed with cancer. What followed wasn’t a pause - it was a deep dive into healing, faith, and connection. In this conversation, she opens up about ho...2025-05-0526 min
The Fuqua ShowE63 - Earned, Not Given: Nina King’s Rise in College SportsHow did a law graduate end up running one of the most elite athletic programs in the country?Nina King made history as Duke’s first female Vice President and Director of Athletics—and only the third Black woman ever to lead a Power Five athletic department. From law school to locker rooms, she’s risen to now overseeing 27 varsity teams, teaching at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, and raising two boys. Nina is redefining what leadership looks like in a male-dominated arena. And she’s earned every accolade: Forty Under 40, Leaders Under 40, A...2025-04-1620 min
The Fuqua ShowE62 - ICU 2 MBA | Connection, Compassion, and Resilience (Mitchell Woodruff)Mitchell Woodruff (Class of 2024) grew up in the small town of Crestwood, Kentucky. After earning a degree in psychology from Xavier University, Mitchell pursued nursing at Bellarmine University and worked as a pediatric ICU travel nurse across the U.S. and abroad. He spent time providing care on a ship off the coast of Africa, helping children with cleft lip and palate repairs, and eventually decided to switch careers, enrolling in the Duke MBA program. Now, Mitchell is preparing for a move to the Bay Area and a new role as a consultant.In this episode, Mitchell...2024-09-0627 min
AUDHD ME and MO The Podcast68 - Valerie Fuqua - Extended Autism edition :)Hello and Welcome to Season 13, Episode 1 of the TTHLC podcast for ADHD and AuDHD.
Sponsored by: A Step Ahead Tutoring Services
www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com
Today I speak with Valerie Fuqua, who is an AuDHD artist and author.
She has fought through her whole life to learn how to expand her world, rather than allowing it to collapse in on her, as autism can sometimes do.
After realising treating symptoms is not a solution to the difficulty life creates for people on the spectrum, s...2024-06-211h 03
Straight Talking LeadershipDeciding How and When to Lead with Valerie FuquaThis week’s episode of Straight Talking Leadership “My Journey” is available with special guest Valerie Fuqua, Author, Artist, and Renaissance Woman.
Learn about Valerie’s formula that drives her leadership philosophy of “if everyone comes out in one piece, it was a good day”.
Other topics we cover include:
Deciding how and when to step up to lead
It doesn’t require a formal title to lead
How ToastMasters helps speakers at all levels
Awesome leaders must care about the people they lead
Be genuine and be...2024-06-0748 min
The Fuqua ShowE61 - Making a Difference: Teaching, Running for Office, and Leading in the White House (Dr. Ronnie Chatterji)Dr. Ronnie Chatterji returned to Fuqua in 2023, after serving in the White House as implementation lead for the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act. He thrives at the intersection of academia, public policy, and business, working as a professor and researcher at Fuqua for the past 18 years. He has co-authored 2 books, published over 30 peer-reviewed articles, and written op-eds in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. Ronnie has also worked in President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers and he ran for State Treasurer of North Carolina in the 2020 election.We often hear Ronnie talk...2024-05-221h 07
The Fuqua ShowE60 - Moving On Up: Physical Therapy to MBA (Veronica Valencia Victoria)Dr. Veronica Valencia Victoria (Class of 2024) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and could also be considered a doctor of reinventing herself. Originally from a small town in Colombia, she moved to the U.S. when she was 12 years old, ultimately becoming the valedictorian of her high school. Inspired by her family, she became a physical therapist and supported patients over 4 years. After the loss of a friend and fellow healthcare worker during the pandemic, Veronica was driven to start a scholarship in his name and pursue an MBA to expand her impact in the health sector. After graduation...2024-05-1521 min
The Fuqua ShowE59 - Seeing the World and Making it Better (Kandasi Griffiths)Kandasi Griffiths (Class of 2024) had a goal to see the world. And after living in 17 places on 4 continents, she is certainly on her way! After college, she taught English in Paris, organized conferences in the UK, and learned jewelry making in Italy, before pivoting to international development. She worked in Afghanistan, Jordan, Tanzania, Guinea, Benin, and Togo, learning about global health and seeing how she could best contribute to community development. Kandasi then founded a social enterprise called SR Collaborative (srcollaborative.com), focused on supporting women of color change agents and their ventures. She came to Fuqua to pivot...2024-05-1045 min
The Fuqua ShowE58 - Small Town, Big Dreams: Relationship Health to Rural Wealth (Annie Forrest)Annie Forrest (Class of 2024) grew up in a small Appalachian town called Richlands, Virginia, where her family has lived for 8 generations. She left home for the University of Virginia, where she became an advocate for sexual assault and relationship abuse prevention. She then moved to New York City to continue this work full time at the One Love Foundation. And after 9 years away, she came back to Richlands and became inspired to work on uplifting rural communities.In this episode, Annie shares her inspiring journey of leaving and ultimately returning home. She also talks about the Appalachian...2024-05-0936 min
The Fuqua ShowE57 - Rejection is Just a Redirection: Life Lessons from a Strategy Professor (Dr. John M. de Figueiredo)Dr. John M. de Figueiredo (Faculty Director, Duke Center for Institutional and Organizational Performance) has taught strategy, law, and economics at Duke for more than 14 years and has received 8 teaching awards. However, when trying to start his career in academia, he was rejected from every PhD program he applied for, all because someone lost his GRE answer sheet! In this episode, John discusses how rejections, constant setbacks, and serendipity have led him to new opportunities, such as becoming a consultant in Europe and working for the famous Michael Porter (creator of "Porter's Five Forces"). He also shares his insights...2024-05-0825 min
The Fuqua ShowE56 - A Brighter Future: Afrobeats, International Development, & Business (Queen Nwokonneya)Queen Nwokonneya (Class of 2024) has big ambitions to improve people's lives in developing countries. Originally from Abuja, Nigeria, she discovered a passion for international and economic development, which brought her to the UK for school and back to Africa for work. Through her pre-MBA career, Queen advised the Lagos government on urban renewal policy, worked with her hometown community to plant 5,000 trees, helped vaccinate over 100,000 children, and more. In this episode, Queen shares many of her lessons learned - about leadership, relationship building, and developing both solutions and systems for long-term change. Episode Editor: Jenna Houchins (MBA...2024-05-0130 min
The Fuqua ShowE55 - The Greater Good: Shaping My Social Impact Career (Erin Worsham)Erin Worsham spends her days helping people create positive impact in the world. She has been at Duke for a total of 19 years, first as an undergrad music major and now as the leader of Fuqua's Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE), Erin has developed a rich understanding of social impact, from her time as a Stanford MBA student to her jobs at the World Bank, USAID, Booz Allen Hamilton, and now Fuqua. In this episode, Erin shares experiences and advice on being a "nontraditional" MBA student, challenging yourself, staying humble, building “tri-sector leadership" (private, pu...2024-04-2445 min
The Fuqua ShowE54 - Life and Taxes: Advice from an Excited Accounting Professor (Scott Dyreng)Happy (?) Tax Day! To celebrate, we're bringing you a special episode with our professor and resident tax guru Scott Dyreng - featuring advice on taxes, life, and everything in between.Scott Dyreng grew up on a turkey farm in rural Utah and made his way to writing op-eds for the Wall Street Journal. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Scott has seen the world (Chile, UK), started a family (with six children), built a blueberry farm, and taken several detours before ending up at Duke. In this episode, he shares his journey...2024-04-1534 min
The Fuqua ShowE53 - Dreaming Big: Founding a Mattress Company & Redefining Resilience (Kanchan Nebhwani)Kanchan Nebhwani (Class of 2024) comes from an Indian family, but grew up in South America and the Caribbean. She learned about entrepreneurship from her family's furniture business and she eventually came to the U.S. to become a founder herself. Kanchan and her brother co-founded Drūmi, a premium mattress company with a mission to protect coral reefs and clean up the oceans they grew up swimming in. In this episode, Kanchan shares how she forged her own path, defined her own labels, and stayed positive through professional and personal challenges.Note: This is a student-run production. T...2024-04-1028 min
The Fuqua ShowE52 - Advancing Women in Business (Kelsey Worsham & Rhea Philip)Kelsey Worsham and Rhea Philip (Class of 2025) join us for this episode in honor of Women’s History Month. The newly elected co-presidents of the Association of Women in Business (AWIB), Kelsey and Rhea share a passion for female empowerment and supporting other women, as well as pride in being a successful woman in business themselves. In this episode, we discuss a range of topics, including advocating for yourself and others, the female tech industry, navigating sexism in the workplace, allyship, and, of course, the famous "Barbie" monologue. It's an episode full of insight and inspiration for people of al...2024-04-0332 min
The Fuqua ShowE51 - Investing in Myself to Serve Others (Louis Wu)Louis Wu (Class of 2024) left China at the age of four with his mom to pursue the American dream without speaking a word of English and with no support system. Lost in the hustle and bustle of New York, Louis found comfort in books, becoming a lifelong learner. Always putting others first, he often put his life on 'hold' to help the people he loved. Later in life, Louis broke free from conventional expectations of an immigrant child to pursue his passion for education, despite a natural talent for finance. In this episode, Louis shares invaluable life lessons about r...2024-03-2722 min
The Fuqua ShowE50 - All About Steve (Steve Misuraca)Steve Misuraca (MBA '09) has served the Fuqua community for nearly 17 years. His MBA experience was likely similar to yours - living in Station Nine, overcommitting, early rejections, pivoting his career path, and questioning what he wanted to do with his life. Since 2009, Steve has worked on staff and has supported over 5,000 students, through roles in Admissions and Student Life. In this episode, Steve reflects on his journey, his values, and his lessons from being a student, leader, husband, and father at Fuqua. Steve: "What is the purpose of life? To find your gift. But what makes...2024-03-2027 min
The Fuqua ShowE49.2 - Bread Winner: Starting & Running My Bakery (Tara Coley)Tara Coley, founder of BE Bakery (one of Fuqua's new community partners), is the final guest in our "Black Entrepreneurs" series for Black History Month 2024.With host Janice Cater (Class of 2024), Tara covers the origins of her baking career - dropping out of college, enrolling in pastry school, and making 500 donuts per night. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey, from the challenges to the rewards to the lessons learned along the way. She shares valuable advice for all founders about delighting customers, managing burnout, learning new skills, networking, being kind to yourself, and paving the road for others.2024-02-2921 min
The Fuqua ShowE49 - Black Entrepreneurs at FuquaIn collaboration with Black Business Students Association (BBSA) and Business in Africa (BiA), we are excited to bring everyone a special episode in honor of Black History Month. Joy Akinfenwa, Kwabena Anim, and Abimbola Olurotimi (all Class of 2025) are shining examples of innovation, resilience, and creativity in the business world.First, we have Joy Akinfenwa, who not only created her own co-working space in Nigeria but also penned and published an inspiring children's book. Listen to the hardships she faced as an entrepreneur and her courage to persevere. Next, we'll hear from Kwabena Anim, who c...2024-02-2840 min
The Fuqua ShowE48 - Love is Fuqua 2024It's our 2nd annual Valentine's Day episode! Hear about first dates and soul mates from four Fuqua couples.First, we have Audrey Lopez (Class of 2024) and Vijay Kailash. Audrey moved from Colombia to a random Airbnb in Charlotte, North Carolina...and ended up getting engaged to her host.Second, we have Vanessa Solórzano Alvarez and Guillermo Alvarez (both Class of 2024). They started with an awkward conversation at a wedding in Guatemala...and later got married in the same venue.Third, we have David Shang (Class of 2024) and Casey Wu. David asked Casey t...2024-02-1446 min
The Fuqua ShowE47 - Japan to the World (Saki Kudo)Saki Kudo (Class of 2024) grew up in a small town in northern Japan, with a population of 5,000. Since then, her world has gotten much bigger, living in Tokyo, Philadelphia, Michigan, Alabama, and now North Carolina. In this episode, Saki shares about expanding her horizons and connecting with others - picking up ballroom dancing, working for Toyota in the U.S. Deep South, and becoming a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Saki shows us that if a young Japanese woman can connect with carmakers in Alabama, we have much more in common than we think. Note: This is a student-run...2024-02-0725 min
The Fuqua ShowE46 - Family, Faith, and Finance (Alleah Salone)Alleah Salone's (Class of 2025) first job was in the McDonald's drive through. Her most recent job before coming to Fuqua was at Silicon Valley Bank, where she experienced what was, at the time, the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. In this episode, Alleah shares about getting into finance, leaning on her family and her faith, and dealing with surprises when things don't go according to plan.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the official view of Duke University, the Fuqua School...2024-01-3122 min
The Fuqua ShowE45 - Fun & Games: How to Create Incredible Experiences! (Alyssa Barnea)Alyssa Barnea (Class of 2024) was a corporate event planner, or in other words, a professional problem solver. She has solved problems with celebrity chefs. She has solved problems in Barcelona. She has even solved problems for Ukrainians unable to return home at the start of the war! In this episode, Alyssa tells her wildest event stories and shares lessons learned, to help us create better and more special experiences for others.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the official view of Duke University...2024-01-2421 min
The Fuqua ShowE44 - Make Your Own Kind of Music (Sunny)Sunny is one of Fuqua's baristas by day and a musician by night. Originally from Durham, she has been singing, rapping, and performing onstage for 15 years and has self-released five albums ("Sexuality", "Sunny Speaking", "Blue Jeans", "Popstar Icon", "Guilty Pleasure").In this episode, Sunny covers the ups and downs of her musical journey, from auditioning for "American Idol" (twice) to being criticized by a world-famous record producer. She shares about believing in herself, finding her voice, and chasing her dreams - lessons that can benefit all of us at Fuqua.Note: This is a student-run pr...2023-12-1327 min
Mental Illness and SharksYour Fav Angel(Shark)/Devil DuoGabriel Fuqua everyone. Just enjoy.2023-12-0630 min
The Fuqua ShowE43 - This Too Shall Pass: Challenge, Failure, and Resilience (Aurni Zaman)Aurni Zaman (Class of 2024) currently serves as the President of COLE, the Coach K Center for Organization, Leadership, and Ethics. She's thriving in her second year of MBA, but it wasn't an easy journey to get here. Aurni shares her challenges during her first year at Fuqua - social isolation in a new country, imposter syndrome, mental health, and recruiting consulting and not getting any offers. She also covers her life before Duke - growing up in Bangladesh, being a makeup YouTuber, and founding her country's first ever scented candles business. We applaud Aurni for being open...2023-11-2942 min
The Fuqua ShowE42 - Overcoming Addiction and Becoming a Mental Health CEO (Jaime Blaustein)Jaime Blaustein (MBA '18) recovered from 7 years of drug addiction before coming to Fuqua, pursuing investment banking, and becoming a mental health CEO. Combining his experiences in recovery with his business skills from Fuqua, Jaime co-founded the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center. As CEO, Jaime supports people with mental health conditions and substance use disorders to recover and rebuild their lives. Jaime’s journey is a powerful story that reminds us of the importance of resilience, hope, and service to others.DUKE RESOURCES:-Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS): 919-660-1000 NATIONAL RESOURCES:-Al-Anon (Su...2023-11-2238 min
The Fuqua ShowE41 - Hispanic Heritage at Fuqua (Jessi Aguilar, Marielena Octavio, & Besith Pineda)Jessi Aguilar, Marielena Octavio, and Besith Pineda (Class of 2024) all identify as Hispanic, with family roots in Mexico, Venezuela, and Guatemala. Though they share similar experiences (family immigration, learning English, giving back to their communities), they each bring unique and rich perspectives to Fuqua.Jessi shares about integrating his culture at home and at work, doing advertising with Univision for Hispanic audiences.Marielena discusses the complexities of her identity, as a white Latina from Venezuela who unexpectedly found herself living in the U.S.Besith talks about "finding her place" - in the...2023-11-1534 min
The Fuqua ShowE40 - LIVE SHOW: Reinventing Myself (Brian Wong)Brian Wong (Class of 2024) has reinvented himself countless times - as an internationally competitive tennis player, social worker, real estate entrepreneur, environmentalist, and investment banker. It's an impressive resume, but one full of hardships, self-doubt, and "extreme" imposter syndrome. Brian has no shortage of stories about his unusual journey, from moving around the world with his immigrant family to meeting a girl at Fuqua to the secrets to his one-of-a-kind hair.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the official view of Duke University...2023-11-0842 min
The Fuqua ShowE39 - Understanding Consumer Psychology (Dr. Keisha Cutright & Dr. Jordan Etkin)Dr. Keisha Cutright and Dr. Jordan Etkin teach core marketing to all Fuqua Daytime MBA students. Outside the classroom, they conduct innovative research in consumer behavior, exploring topics like goal setting, motivation, personal control, self-care, and spirituality. In this episode, Keisha and Jordan share how they ended up in this field, what they've learned through their research, and what they're seeing in modern marketing trends (AI, influencers, social responsibility, multicultural marketing).This question features question submitted by Anandi Rahman (MBA, '24), Eric Lan (MBA, '25), Kanchan Nebhwani (MBA, '24), and Kendra Brown (MBA, '24).Note...2023-11-0123 min
The Fuqua ShowE38 - Everyone is an Entrepreneur (Dr. Jamie Jones)Dr. Jamie Jones (Director, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship) earned a Ph.D. in chemistry before catching the startup bug. She left the lab, got an MBA, and co-founded an accelerator (and later VC) fund to match social entrepreneurs with investors. Nowadays, she and her team are equipping thousands of Duke students with mindsets, knowledge, and skills for entrepreneurial success. In this episode, Jamie shares her professional journey, startup career advice, and opportunities in Fuqua, Duke, and the Research Triangle. She also debunks myths about founders, offers tips to foster creativity, and explains why it's important to set big...2023-10-2523 min
The Fuqua ShowE37 - The Right Notes: My Professional Cello Journey (So Sugiyama)So Sugiyama (Class of 2025) hated cello as a kid and wanted to quit. But he stuck with it and worked his way to becoming a professional cellist, performing at places like the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark and the Manhattan School of Music. It's an inspiring story, one that involved leaving college to study with an 87-year-old cello master, working as a Starbucks barista and bartender to make ends meet, and meeting his wife through music. In this episode, So shares why he embarked on this journey, the life lessons he learned, and after all this, how he...2023-10-1134 min
The Fuqua ShowE36 - Consulting Students: The Real Mary Beck (Mary Beck White-Sutton)Mary Beck White-Sutton is best known as Fuqua's consulting career coach. But who is she outside these four walls? In this episode, Mary Beck shares her journey, from her childhood in rural Georgia to her early career in DC to her 22 years and counting at Fuqua. She talks a bit about consulting (the current market, AI, DEI, tips for international students), but she mostly focuses on the parts of her life we don't see - like running the Marine Corps Marathon.Whether you're a current student, prospective student, alum, colleague, or employer partner, you've probably been impacted...2023-10-0429 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#213 Duke University Fuqua MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Shari HubertShari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, discusses what makes the Duke Fuqua MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA Unique? (6:55) Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? (29:10) Career Opportunities after Duke Fuqua – What to Know & How to Prepare (59:30) About Our Guest Shari Hubert is Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She has been with Duke for 6 years. Previously, Shari served as Associate Dea...2023-10-041h 12The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#213 Duke University Fuqua MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Shari HubertShari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, discusses what makes the Duke Fuqua MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA Unique? (6:55) Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? (29:10) Career Opportunities after Duke Fuqua – What to Know & How to Prepare (59:30) About Our Guest Shari Hubert is Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She has been with Duke for 6 years. Previously, Shari served as Associate Dea...2023-10-041h 12The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#213 Duke University Fuqua MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Shari HubertShari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, discusses what makes the Duke Fuqua MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA Unique? (6:55) Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? (29:10) Career Opportunities after Duke Fuqua – What to Know & How to Prepare (59:30) About Our Guest Shari Hubert is Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She has been with Duke for 6 years. Previously, Shari served as Associate Dea...2023-10-041h 12
The Fuqua ShowE35 - Building, Growing, and Selling My Sports Business (Kyle Mumma)Kyle Mumma (Class of 2018) never thought about starting a company during his MBA. But in Year 2, he started a project to support career outcomes for student-athletes, like the ones he'd worked with on Duke's basketball and football teams. He turned down a high-paying consulting job to become a full-time founder, scaling the business (NextPlay) and selling it after only four and a half years. In this episode, Kyle shares what he's picked up along the way - working with Coach K, learning as a first-time founder, and taking risks to pursue your passion.Note: This is a...2023-09-2730 min
Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin GoetzAntoine Fuqua (Acclaimed Director & Producer) on his Extraordinary Path, Filmmaking, Audience Testing, & MoreSend Kevin a Text MessageKevin is joined by acclaimed filmmaker, Antoine Fuqua.Antoine Fuqua, director and producer, is known for his work on the films Training Day, The Magnificent Seven, and The Equalizer.Kevin Goetz sits down with renowned Hollywood director Antoine Fuqua. They discuss Fuqua's extraordinary path from the tough streets of Pittsburgh to directing blockbusters and working with some of the greatest actors of our time. Fuqua opens up about his encounter with gun violence at age 15, which shaped his...2023-09-2034 min
The Fuqua ShowE34 - Walmart Manager to Wartime Planner (Jacob Smith)Jacob Smith (Class of 2025) takes "non-traditional background" to a whole new level. He joined the workforce after high school, stocking grocery shelves at his local Florida Walmart. He rose up the ranks, becoming an assistant manager in his early 20s and running a store with $80 million annual revenue. He then joined the U.S. military, where he ended up leading HR wartime planning for all of South Korea. No matter who you are or where your path has led you, we hope Jacob's unique yet relatable story offers lessons, inspiration, and humor.Note: This is a student-run...2023-09-2029 min
The Fuqua ShowE33 - Social Entrepreneurship: People, Ideas, and Money for Good (Cathy Clark)Cathy Clark (Faculty Director, CASE Center) is now one of the leading experts in social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and "business for good"...but this career path was mostly unplanned. After people literally laughed at the idea, she helped develop the standards for B Corps, now the global certification measuring companies' social and environmental impact. She has since launched courses, co-authored a bestselling book on impact investing, and advised the White House and G7. In this episode, Cathy shares lessons from her personal journey, insights from the field, and why she's hopeful for the future.This episode features...2023-09-1343 min
The Fuqua ShowE33 - Social Entrepreneurship: People, Ideas, and Money for Good (Cathy Clark)Cathy Clark (Faculty Director, CASE Center) is now one of the leading experts in social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and "business for good"...but this career path was mostly unplanned. After people literally laughed at the idea, she helped develop the standards for B Corps, now the global certification measuring companies' social and environmental impact. She has since launched courses, co-authored a bestselling book on impact investing, and advised the White House and G7. In this episode, Cathy shares lessons from her personal journey, insights from the field, and why she's hopeful for a better future. This episode f...2023-09-1343 min
The Fuqua ShowE32 - Yes We Will: Leadership Lessons From Football to Fuqua (Stephen Ezekoye)Stephen Ezekoye (Class of 2024) rarely passes up a chance to advocate for others. As he steps up to co-lead the MBA Association, he hopes to tap into his identities - a college football player at University of Pittsburgh, a teacher in rural North Carolina, and a "U.S. presidential history nerd" - to better serve the student body at Fuqua. In this episode, Stephen shares how he developed this passion, as well as his ideas on leadership for the common good. Stephen: "That is what great leaders do...they paint a vision of a better future for...2023-09-0628 min
The Fuqua ShowE31 - Building a Telehealth Startup in Nigeria (Runo Obafemi)Runo Obafemi (Class of 2025) turned tragedy into a tool to help her community. After witnessing firsthand the failures of healthcare in her home country, she and her husband founded telehealth startup Betacare, whose long-term vision is democratizing healthcare across the African continent. In this episode, Runo shares about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, working with your spouse, and running a startup with a newborn baby.Runo: "Growing up in a developing country, you see there's more problems than solutions. I wanted to make sure I was doing something that could be alleviating the suffering a lot...2023-08-3031 min
THE GMAT Club PodcastFuqua MBA experience of an artist from a non-traditional backgroundSonali's backgroundWhy MBA?How did you choose your target business schools?Why Fuqua?Culture at FuquaAbout Fuqua's 20 random things about yourself essayOne surprising thing about the Fuqua MBA experienceAbout #TeamFuquaAdvise for Fuqua applicantsCareer support at Fuqua
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The Fuqua ShowE30 - The Kid's Speech: Lessons From My Speech Therapy Career (Medha Bhardvaj)Medha Bhardvaj (Class of 2025) helps people find their voice...literally. After working with children during high school, she pursued a career as a speech therapist, working first in Texas schools and then in home health. In this episode, Medha describes her unconventional path from speech language pathology to MBA. She also shares about teaching her dogs to communicate and reaching a breakthrough with a student after 8 years of speech therapy.Medha: "One of the biggest things that my [school community] taught me was to lead with empathy. Understanding and accepting other people's backgrounds, and understanding and accepting...2023-08-2322 min
The Fuqua ShowE29 - Fighting Fires: Restaurants to Residences (Stiv Fico)Stiv Fico (Class of 2025) fought (mostly) metaphorical fires as manager of his family's Italian restaurant. He then fought real ones as a firefighter in Phoenix, Arizona. Through both experiences, he learned a great deal about leadership, teamwork, and managing high-pressure environments. In this episode, Stiv reflects on lessons from his immigrant parents, his appreciation for life, and doing things he once thought were humanly impossible.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the official view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or...2023-08-1631 min
Admissions Straight TalkHow to get into Duke FuquaLeadership, teamwork, and ethics are essential elements of the Duke Fuqua MBA, which is why you’ll need to make sure you express your passion for these qualities in your application essays. Impress the Fuqua adcom by positioning yourself as an innovative leader and team player, as someone who can see the big picture, work collaboratively, and shape global business.To learn more about the school, listen to our podcast interview with Shari Hubert, Duke Fuqua’s associate dean of admissions.Ready to get to work on your Duke Fuqua application? Read on. Duke Fuqua application essay tipsDuke Fuqua appl...2023-08-1553 min
The Fuqua ShowE28 - Surviving, Thriving, and Vibing at Fuqua (Kareem Ragab & Joyce Akanbi)Kareem Ragab and Joyce Akanbi (Class of 2024) wanted to pay it forward, so they stepped up to serve as Orientation co-chairs. They both experienced many ups and downs during their first year - pursuing their passions (sports and travel), recruiting until June, and stepping up to lead. In this episode, Kareem and Joyce offer advice, encouragement, and humor for all Fuquans, in Class of 2025 and beyond.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the official view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business...2023-08-0924 min
The Fuqua ShowE27 - On the EDGE: Energy, Development, Global Environment (Dr. Dan Vermeer)Dr. Dan Vermeer (Founder and Director, EDGE Center) began his professional journey in rural Nepal and India, where he saw the impacts of big companies on the "powerless periphery". He made his way to Coca-Cola, advising corporate leaders on "wicked problems" in water and sustainable agriculture, before ending up at Fuqua. In this episode, Dan discusses his winding career and life path, as well as his perspectives on current environmental issues (climate tech funding, public-private partnerships, energy transitions for developing countries, ESG, greenwashing, environmental justice). This episode features questions submitted by Ayushi Jain ('24), Breanne Leakey ('24...2023-07-2647 min
The Fuqua ShowE26 - The Business of Improving Healthcare (Dr. David Ridley)Dr. David Ridley (Faculty Director, Center for Health Sector Management) has taught at Fuqua for 20 years. He has spent his career working to foster innovation and expand access to healthcare, culminating in new policies passed at the Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency. In this episode, David discusses his professional journey, passing the priority review voucher at the FDA, and his experience sleeping in the Fuqua building. He also shares his insights on current healthcare issues, covering economic incentives, policy ideas, rural health, the future impact of AI, and more.This episode features questions submitted...2023-07-1933 min
The Fuqua ShowE25 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Charting Your Own Course (Shari Hubert)Shari Hubert (Associate Dean of Admissions) could have never predicted how her career would play out. Since graduating from Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School, she has worked at nine different organizations, including Merck, BCG, NBC, GE, Citi, Peace Corps, Georgetown University, and now Duke University. In this episode, Shari offers life lessons and words of wisdom from her personal experiences. Feeling out of place in school. Learning she was underpaid. Realizing consulting wasn't the right fit. Being laid off during the 2008 financial crisis. Unexpectedly ending up in a job which would turn into her dream career.2023-07-0847 min
The Fuqua ShowE24 - Building Bridges: Poker, Peace Corps, and Political Differences (Cory Dowd)Cory Dowd (Class of 2023) fiercely believes in the power of understanding others and building connections - from the poker table to a rural Ghanian village to Duke University. In this episode, he shares his learnings and reflections about building bridges, from striving to be a professional poker player, to serving in the Peace Corps, to researching "Political Polarization and Self-Censorship on College Campuses".Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2023-05-0334 min
The Fuqua ShowE23 - Family, Financial Inclusion, and Finding My Voice (Tati Dasso)Tati Dasso (Class of 2023) grew up in Peru with a family of nine kids. After starting a finance career, she began applying her skills in the community, supporting lower-income women to grow their businesses. She came to Fuqua to pursue mergers and acquisitions in the U.S., with a long-term goal of working towards financial inclusion in Latin America. In this episode, Tati discusses navigating grief and loss, her "Creating Business" projects, and learning how to survive MBA recruiting.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do...2023-04-2623 min
The Fuqua ShowE22 - Health Equity, Rural Development, and The Road Less Traveled (Eliza Johnson)Eliza Johnson (Class of 2023) loves to follow whatever seems like the most interesting path. After growing up in rural Washington, she dropped out of high school to study art history in Paris. She continued exploring in early adulthood, from community organizing to managing commercial real estate to running an organic grocery store. Field experiences in India and Zambia sparked her passion for global health and specifically an interest in neglected tropical diseases. In this episode, Eliza shares about her unique upbringing, rural health equity, and thriving as a nontraditional MBA student.Note: This is a student-run production...2023-04-1824 min
The Fuqua ShowE21 - Sports to Sustainability (Nikhil Sreekumar)Nikhil Sreekumar (Class of 2024) is a global citizen and lifelong athlete, winning four karate world championships and playing professional cricket in Saudi Arabia and Australia. After his sports career, he pivoted to sustainability and worked on the green transition in Australia's public and private sectors. In this episode, Nikhil shares his lessons from athletics, experiences presenting to Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, and thoughts on sports as a tool for social impact. Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke...2023-04-1225 min
Blockchain Brews6. Deep Dive into Fuqua Blockchain Club and ConferenceJoin us for an exciting Deep Dive into Fuqua Blockchain Club and Conference, as we chat with Javier Casado, future Co-president of the club, about the upcoming DukeWeb3 Conference. Discover the latest trends and applications of blockchain technology, and learn about the unique opportunities and challenges it presents for businesses and society. Don't miss this chance to connect with experts in the field and deepen your understanding of blockchain. Visit https://www.dukeweb3conference.com/ to learn more!
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The Fuqua ShowE20 - Leadership, Mentorship, and Allyship (Tyler Kendrick)Tyler Kendrick (Class of 2023) is passionate about empowering peers to achieve great things. Through her experiences in an HBCU, the corporate world, and Fuqua, she has learned countless lessons about improving oneself and developing others. In this episode, Tyler shares about mentorship, inclusion, leadership development, mental health, and entrepreneurship - which she views as tools for better lives and a better world.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2023-04-0527 min
The Fuqua ShowE19 - Investment Banker to Middle School Math Teacher (Derrick Haynes)Derrick Haynes (Class of 2023) has lived a "tale of two cities", having worked in both a bulge bracket bank and a sixth grade classroom. After growing up in Harlem and attending HBCU Morehouse College, he pursued a finance career before returning home to teach in his childhood neighborhood. In this episode, Derrick shares about his upbringing, pathways to success, and words of advice for bankers, teachers, and former students.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School...2023-03-2924 min
The Fuqua ShowE18 - Healthcare, Startups, and Family Caregiving (Abby Williams)Abby Williams (Class of 2023) has always lived a "nontraditional" life, from her family to her career to her MBA experience co-leading the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club (EVCC). She is passionate about health tech startups and was inspired by personal experiences to support family caregivers for the elderly. In this episode, Abby shares about her own unique family and how they shaped her drive to become an entrepreneurial leader in U.S. healthcare.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke...2023-03-2224 min
The Fuqua ShowE17 - Fuqua Women in Finance (Julian Guelig & Shelly Mittal)Julian Guelig and Shelly Mittal (Class of 2023) came to finance from nontraditional backgrounds - international development and dentistry. Now, they're pursuing careers in investment banking and private equity, while working to bring more women into these fields. In this episode, they discuss their personal journeys, keys to success, overcoming imposter syndrome, and responses to critics of their industries.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2023-03-0818 min
The Fuqua ShowE16 - How I Built It: Nuba Tisane (Gina El Kattan)Gina El Kattan (Class of 2023) is completing her MBA in North Carolina...while also running a Canada-based Egyptian tea business with her mom. The two co-founded Nuba Tisane, an "organic, all-natural, traditional hibiscus tea" which uses traditional Egyptian brewing practices. In this episode, Gina shares about starting the company, putting out (literal) fires, working with her mother, running a business while being a student, and pitching on Canada's "Dragon's Den" (the inspiration for "Shark Tank").To learn more about Nuba Tisane, visit their website: https://nubatisane.com/Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions e...2023-03-0124 min
The Fuqua ShowE15 - Politics, Marketing, and Fixing Social Media (Megan Carter-Stone)Megan Carter-Stone (Class of 2023) pursued her lifelong passions to manage social media for political candidates. She worked on a presidential and Senate campaign in the 2020 cycle, before coming to Fuqua and pivoting to CPG brand marketing. In this episode, she shares about her political awakening, working on the campaign trail, and the impact of social media on democracy.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2023-02-2221 min
The Fuqua ShowE14 - Love is Fuqua 2023It's Valentine's Day at Fuqua and love is in the air! To celebrate, we've filmed a special episode with three of our Fuqua couples:First, there's Tyler Klatt and Katie Anctil (Class of 2023), who enrolled in the MBA together. Then, we have Kunj Chheda (Class of 2024) and his wife Mudita Savai, who leads the Fuqua Partners Club. Finally, there's Jace Prokupek and Travis Beach (Class of 2023) - who met during a Fuqua Admissions webinar.#LoveIsFuquaNote: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the...2023-02-1428 min
The Fuqua ShowE13 - Advocating for Others (Cinthia Loera)Cinthia Loera (Class of 2023) grew up in a small town with only three stoplights. There, she began advocating for underserved communities - a mission that became her North Star. Since then, she has led advocacy efforts as a college student, political campaign staffer, higher education community manager, MBA student, and most importantly, as a sister and a daughter. In this episode, Cinthia shares about advocating for marginalized groups, advocating for her family, and even advocating for herself. We want to thank Cinthia again for being vulnerable and sharing some deeply personal stories.Note: This is a...2023-02-0831 min
The Fuqua ShowE12 - Brazil, Online Dating, and Making Friends Anywhere (Bruna Leite)Bruna Leite (Class of 2023) is all about relationships. Originally from Brazil, she has lived all over the world, from Australia to Utah. She loves making connections and even interned at Tinder to help people meet others outside their circles. In this episode, Bruna covers cultural differences, modern dating apps, and making friends wherever you go.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2023-02-0121 min
The Fuqua ShowE11 - Pushing Your Limits: Skies, Seas, and School (Brandon Quinn)Brandon Quinn (Class of 2023) is terrified of heights, yet signed up for a job that included falling from the sky. He spent eight years in the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), clearing explosive hazards on land and in water. In this episode, Brandon shares about facing your fears, learning from failure, and resiliency - whether you're jumping out of a plane or jumping into business school.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of...2023-01-2522 min
The Fuqua ShowE10 - Pino's Ingredients: Family, Comedy, and Auction Theory (Dr. Pino Lopomo)Dr. Pino Lopomo has lived a remarkable life. He grew up in small town Italy, married his high school sweetheart, came to the U.S. for a Ph.D. in economics, raised two daughters, became a teacher, and ultimately influenced Italian public policy. In this episode, he shares it all - from fatherhood to failures to Fuqua - in a heartwarming and hilarious interview. Stick around to the end for Pino's classic "grand-dad" jokes.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of D...2023-01-1833 min
The Fuqua ShowE9 - Scuba Diving, Global Business, and Pursuing Your Passion (Hebe Zhao)Hebe Zhao (Class of 2023) took a break from her finance job to explore the world. She tried scuba diving and loved it so much she became an instructor, training hundreds of new divers in Thailand and Indonesia. Then, she moved from the ocean back to the office, expanding the scuba industry globally with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. In this episode, Hebe shares her scuba journey, international business insights, and integrating her passion into her work.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect...2023-01-1124 min
The Fuqua ShowE8 - Health, Wellness, and Business (Kristy Scheurer)Kristy Scheurer's (Class of 2023) mission is to help people improve their health and wellness, at Fuqua and beyond. In this episode, she covers her experiences with mental health, working in wellness companies, and serving as MBAA's VP of Health and Wellness. She also shares ideas to create better personal outcomes along the eight dimensions of wellness. We want to thank Kristy again for being vulnerable and sharing her stories.Content Note: This episode contains descriptions of mental health challenges, specifically around anxiety.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are...2023-01-0426 min
The Fuqua ShowE7 - Infection Prevention, Culture Shock, and Navigating Life's Surprises (Xiaobao Li)Xiaobao Li (Class of 2024) has lived a life of many surprises. After growing up in "small town" China and studying in Beijing, he moved to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in microbiology. He worked on infectious disease prevention in both academia and industry, before a spontaneous pandemic wedding, moving to North Carolina, and starting an MBA. In this episode, he shares stories relevant for healthcare folks, international students, and anyone looking for some end-of-year inspiration.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not...2022-12-2828 min
The Fuqua ShowE6 - Building Social Enterprises in India (Arya Diwase)Arya Diwase (Class of 2024) grew up in Pune, India, where she developed a passion for entrepreneurship and service. In this episode, she speaks about her journey as a social entrepreneur, from founding a drama education NGO to working at a large nonprofit. She also shares about her current venture - a social enterprise to support India's millions of domestic workers. Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2022-12-2128 min
The Fuqua ShowE5 - Music Teacher to Management Consultant (Courtney Kaplan)Courtney Kaplan (Class of 2023) pivoted from music teaching to management consulting in just one year. In this episode, she discusses her journey as both a learner and a teacher - learning music, teaching music, learning consulting, and teaching consulting - to inspire others with "nontraditional backgrounds". She even whips out the famous saxophone!Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2022-12-0725 min
The Fuqua ShowE4 - Me in Web3: Building a Decentralized Identity Network (Javier Casado Cocero)Javier Casado Cocero (Class of 2024) has big goals to transform how we manage our identities online. As he finished a job in pharmaceutical sales, he began designing his own video game, which sparked a passion for blockchain-enabled decentralized identity solutions. In this episode, he shares a conceptual overview, opinions on the industry, and ambitious plans for the startup he's building.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2022-12-0131 min
The Fuqua ShowE3 - Data Ethics, Diversity, and Doing the Right Thing (Ayana Ferguson)Ayana Ferguson (Class of 2024) is a data scientist by trade. At SAS Institute, a leading analytics company, she co-founded the Data Ethics practice to monitor and mitigate algorithmic impact on vulnerable populations. In this episode, she discusses using data ethics to create a more equitable world - what she's learned, what she's working towards, and why all business leaders should be invested in this mission.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any...2022-11-2330 min
The Fuqua ShowE2 - Intelligence Tests: Lessons From National Security (Gary Guilliams)This week's guest is Gary Guilliams, a first-year MBA student in the Class of 2024. Gary is a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served for seven years as an Intelligence Officer, supporting both the conventional Army and Special Operations community. In this episode, he shares lessons learned from his time in national security and discusses his transition to civilian life.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.2022-11-1633 min
The Fuqua ShowE1 - Leading and Serving People: From Restaurants to Big Tech (Jen Sibel)Our first guest is Jen Sibel, a second-year MBA student in the Class of 2023. After starting her career in the hospitality industry, she decided to attend business school, where she stepped up to represent the student body as MBA Association co-president. As she prepares her transition into Big Tech, Jen reflects on how her perspectives on leadership and service have evolved throughout her career and life.Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or a...2022-11-0830 min
Hill Top BroadcastSacrifices That Please GOD!How important is it to you, that your walk pleases God! Today society is fixated on self gratification! This leads to separation from the Lord!!
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Cage Match Project Podcast"Material symbolism" André FuquaThe curator of the Cage Match Project and host for this podcast, Ariel René Jackson, interviews André Fuqua, an interdisciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas. Fuqua's training in civil engineering and architecture guides much of his practice and his work explores ideas surrounding space, visibility, otherness, and power. He has strong interests in material ethos, the built environment, and hidden narratives. We talk about how Fuqua's background of engineering and southern familial heritage influence and direct the materials and subjects of his artistic practice. Fuqua discusses the ethos of materials as he explains his developing term "material symbolism" and ho...2020-07-3127 min
The Dominate Test Prep Podcast20. MBA Admissions Myth vs. Reality, with Duke FuquaThe best way to learn what business school admissions officers are looking for is to ask them! So that's exactly what we did. In this episode of The Dominate Test Prep Podcast, we sat down with Lauren Sutherland, Associate Director of Admissions at the Duke Fuqua School of Business, and discussed a wide range of admissions-related questions including:What differentiates Duke Fuqua from some of the other top business schoolsHow a school's ranking should factor in to your decision of which school(s) to apply to and other considerations you should weigh as wellThe value of Duke's "25 Random...2020-04-0739 min
The Dr. Vibe Show™The Dr. Vibe Show™: Dr. Deborah Fuqua “How To Become An Effective Leader – Part One”With over 20 years of workforce development experience in the federal government, Deborah Fuqua is an advocate for human resource development for private and public sector organizations. Considered an expert in the field of organizational leadership, she is a frequent speaker at organizations and conferences nationwide, covering topics related to educational leadership, women as leaders, leadership development, employee development, emotional intelligence, diversity and inclusion, effective communication, and other leadership related topics. Dr. Fuqua teaches, encourages, and motivates others to achieve their personal and professional goals. Dr. Fuqua holds an undergraduate degree in Management Studies, a graduate degree in Hum...2019-01-301h 07
Accepted Admissions PodcastDuke Fuqua MBA Admissions Director Interview Available OnlineDuke Fuqua campus
We hope you enjoyed our recent Duke MBA Q&A with Megan Lynam, Director Admissions, and Catherine Tuttle, Associate Program Director of Career Services from Duke's Fuqua School of Business. You all asked excellent questions, including this one on MBA application mistakes:
Linda Abraham: What are the most common mistakes MBA applicants make?
Megan Lynam: One is that they really don’t take the time to step back and do some self-reflection before they start the process. As I said before, this is an incredible investment of time and energy and money. It is very important to ta...2011-12-0200 min