Best Aston University Podcasts (2024)

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After Aston I... lived and worked in 8 countries 26:29

12d ago26:29

26:29

In this episode of the After Aston I... podcast, co-hosts Abby, who is filling in for Katrina, and Geoff, engage in a captivating conversation with Aston alumnus James Henderson. Graduating from Aston University in 1990 with a degree in Management and Administrative Studies, James has built an illustrious career in the luxury goods industry, includ…

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After Aston I... oversaw £6 billion of assets 29:21

1M ago29:21

29:21

In this episode, Katrina and Geoff speak to Sue Noffke, an Aston University alumna who has built a successful career in the finance sector. Graduating in 1989 with a degree in business and biochemistry, Sue gained early experience in investment during her placement year at Schroders, a global asset management company. She returned to Schroders post…

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After Aston I... taught thousands of people to be better leaders 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

In this episode of the After Aston I… podcast, guest host Abby steps in for Katrina to join Geoff and discuss leadership and personal growth with Paul Matthews, an Aston alumnus and leadership coach based in Australia. Paul shares his journey from working in corporate roles across various sectors in the UK and Australia to establishing his own lead…

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After Aston I... became a BBC Breakfast Presenter 25:56

4M ago25:56

25:56

In this episode of the ‘After Aston I…’ podcast, Katrina and Geoff interview Grace Smith, an Aston University alumna with an exciting career in the media industry. With a background in public policy and social studies, Grace initially ventured into roles unrelated to her current profession, including working as a corporate tax inspector. However, f…

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After Aston I... moved my career to Norway 27:45

4M ago27:45

27:45

In this episode of ‘After Aston I…’, Katrina and Geoff chat to Gabriella Bossman, a 2015 Politics and International Relations graduate who’s moved her career to Norway. They chat about Gabriella’s experience working and running a business in a different culture, her observations about the importance of language, the approach to work-life balance in…

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After Aston I... went on The Apprentice 20:26

5M ago20:26

20:26

In this episode of the After Aston I... podcast, hosts Katrina and Geoff welcome Simba Rwambiwa, the co-founder and managing director of Palm Love Care Services. Simba shares how his personal experience of looking after his late mother inspired him to start his own healthcare company focused on providing in-home care. He explains the positive impac…

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After Aston I... worked with Kylie Minogue 22:39

6M ago22:39

22:39

In this episode, Katrina and Geoff delve into the music industry with Sunjay Kohli, an Aston alumnus who has worked with major companies such as Ticketmaster International, Warner Music Group, and BMG. Sunjay shares valuable insights into the music industry and advises those aspiring to work at a record label. He discusses how he navigated the corp…

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After Aston I... became an award-winning cocktail entrepreneur 28:21

8M ago28:21

28:21

In this episode, Katrina and Geoff sit down with Aston alumna Grace Ubawuchi, Founder and CEO of the innovative frozen cocktail brand Xīn and Voltaire. Grace takes us through her journey from being a Business and International Relations student at Aston University to becoming a trailblazer in the drinks industry. Throughout the conversation, Grace …

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After Aston I... founded a global football franchise 21:04

9M ago21:04

21:04

In this episode, Katrina and Geoff speak with Christine Kelly, an Aston University alumna and the founder of 'Little Kickers', the world’s biggest and most successful pre-school football academy and an international franchise program. Christine talks about her journey from graduating with a degree in International Business and Modern Languages to h…

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Lora Schellenberg: NY to London, Marketing and an Exec MBA at Warwick Business School 35:34

2y ago35:34

35:34

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we’re speaking with Lora Schellenberg. Originally from NY, she moved to London to join a start-up and for the past decade has made marketing as the common thread in her career. Today’s she is approaching the end of her executive MBA at Warwick Business School’s London Shared campus. She talks with us about her career…

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Brett Hunter: Former Director of Admissions and Recruitment at LBS. Founder of Inner Circle MBA 40:14

2y ago40:14

40:14

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we speak with Brett Hunter the former Director of Admissions and Recruitment for London Business School. He is currently the founder and principle consultant of Inner Circle MBA. We speak about his career, what makes an MBA programme great, what makes a great candidate, what candidates should be considering when choo…

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Sustainability hackathon winners talk WBS and sustainability 18:29

2y ago18:29

18:29

Today on the Modern MBA podcast we speak with four Warwick Business School students Jianyu Yang, Thanit Dangmas, Paranee Anangosolporn and Puspita.They speak with us about their MBA experience; their motivation for joining a recent hackathon, and their passionate about sustainability. https://www.wbs.ac.uk/news/wbs-students-hackathon-win-with-super…

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Tenzing Tashi: A career in hospitality and an MBA from Aston Business School 26:33

2y ago26:33

26:33

Today on the Modern MBA podcast we speak with Aston MBA graduate Tenzing Tashi. He shares with us his experience moving up the hospitality ladder with Oberoi; his passion as a hospitality entrepreneur setting up Barkeep India; and talks about his current role as the Operations Manager for the only two Michelin Star Chinese restaurants outside of As…

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Sorana McCarron: Ethical marketing and an MBA from the University of Sheffield 31:31

2y ago31:31

31:31

On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Sorana McCarron. Originally from Romania Sorana holds an MBA from the University of Sheffield and shares with us her passion for ethical marketing. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with …

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Stefano Bettenelli: Warwick Business School MBA in Fintech 14:35

2y ago14:35

14:35

On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Stefano Bettenelli, a Warwick MBA graduate, originally from Italy and now working in the world of Fintech. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan and Kristen Rossi shares the…

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Georgie Young: An MBA at HEC and securing a post-graduation role in Paris 32:25

2+ y ago32:25

32:25

On today's episode of The Modern MBA podcast we speak to Georgie Young, Account Director at 17 Sport in Paris. George talks to us about her experience studying for an MBA at HEC Paris and securing a role in the city after her course. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t?…

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Michelle Boland: How an Executive MBA accelerated my marketing career 21:46

2+ y ago21:46

21:46

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking to Michelle Boland, Global Marketing Services Director at Cambridge University Press and Assessment about how her Executive MBA has helped her accelerate a successful career in marketing and CX. Michelle tells us how she managed to balance her studies with a full time, intensive marketing role, which c…

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Samar Malik: Turning an MBA summer project into a role in corporate innovation 17:32

2+ y ago17:32

17:32

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Samar Malik, who turned her MBA summer project into her dream role, working in intrepreneurship (corporate innovation) for SAP. Samar talks us through the highs and lows of her MBA program and how she remained focused on her core career goals to secure her new position. About Us Many students come…

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Adam Taylor: CEO Gwent Wildlife Trust and Distance Learning MBA 31:19

2+ y ago31:19

31:19

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Adam Taylor, CEO of Gwent Wildlife Trust. He shares with us his journey into the wildlife charity sector, why he chose to do an MBA and how it has helped him in his role as CEO. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA …

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Ilona Brannen: Consultant, Innovator and Business Strategist 32:57

2+ y ago32:57

32:57

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Ilona Brannen, Consultant, Innovator and Business Strategist. She is the founder of Slate Digital and presenter of Still Loading, a podcast dedicated to exploring leadership for the digital age. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t…

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Taha Mashhadi: From Banking to Tech with an MBA from Esade Business School 30:46

2+ y ago30:46

30:46

Today on the podcast we are speaking to Taha Mashhadi. Originally from Pakistan, with a background in banking he studied at Esade in Spain and soon after moved into the tech space. He shares with us his journey into the start-up world; about seizing opportunities; what the Amazon recruitment process is like and what his entrepreneurial future holds…

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Marla Woodward: From the USA to Oxford Saïd Business School to UK Tech start-up 33:58

2+ y ago33:58

33:58

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Marla Woodward , currently The Head of Product Marketing at Attest, a UK tech start-up. She shares with us her international journey from the USA to the UK; details of her career path; and about her experience doing an MBA at Oxford Saïd Business School. About Us Many students come to an MBA from …

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Sahil Chopra: From MBA to starting his own VC Fund Simsan Ventures 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

34:59

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Sahil Chopra who after a career in accounting did an MBA at Warwick Business School. At the age of 31 he has started his own venture capital firm, Simsan Ventures. He talks about his journey, what the day to day of running a VC firm is like and what his vision is for the future of venture capital …

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Carla Vazquez Ramos: Neuroscience to an MBA at IE Business School 28:19

2+ y ago28:19

28:19

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Carla Vazquez Ramos. With a background in neuroscience she recently completed her MBA at IE Business School in Madrid. Carla shares with us her journey into the MBA, what it was like studying during COVID, and what's next for her career. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulti…

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Jessica Penberthy: Moving into consulting - and exiting to the tech industry 25:51

2+ y ago25:51

25:51

Today on The Modern MBA we are speaking to Jessica Penberthy, Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations at Mambu. Jessica talks to us about breaking into consulting after her MBA, securing sponsorship to work in the UK, and then transitioning into an industry role in technology. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC b…

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Alanna Rasbach: Breaking into tech marketing after an international move 23:25

2+ y ago23:25

23:25

Today on the The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking to Alanna Rasbach, Senior Manager Product Marketing as Salesforce. Alanna relocated from Canada to the UK before doing her MBA at University of Edinburgh Business School. Alanna talks to us about her MBA experience, finding a job in the UK following her international move, and what it takes to suc…

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Joshua Perry: Net Zero Transformation Consultant 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

23:44

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Joshua Perry. With a passion for combating food waste and championing sustainability he recently completed an MBA from Warwick Business School and just before the start of 2022 he landed a role as a Net Zero Transformation Consultant with Deloitte. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banki…

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Denise Underwood: From Romania, Myanmar, Thailand, Warwick Business School and back to APAC again 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

29:37

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Denise Underwood. Originally from Romania her career has taken her to Myanmar, Thailand and most recently Singapore. She shares with us details about her exciting career journey, why she chose to do an MBA at Warwick Business School and more about her new role in Singapore. About Us Many students…

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Said Muhtadi: From Project Management to Consulting with PwC in Saudi Arabia 18:20

2+ y ago18:20

18:20

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with Said Muhtadi, originally from Jordan he studied Engineering in Canada before pursuing an MBA at Warwick Business School. Today is a consultant with PwC in Saudi Arabia. He talks with us about his experience prior to the MBA; how he persevered in the job hunt during Covid; a glimpse into life as a…

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Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter 24:24

2+ y ago24:24

24:24

This episode of the workshop mini-series covers a commonly misunderstood topic - cover letters. We discuss what a cover letter is, what it should look like and how and when it should be used. We also discuss speculative cover letters and what advantages these can have in the hidden jobs market. To find more advice on cover letters, please visit our…

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Workshop Series: A deep dive into CVs and best practice when creating your own 38:52

2+ y ago38:52

38:52

In the first episode of our workshop mini-series, we take a deep dive into the world of CVs. Starting with the basics, we discuss what a CV is and why it's important to have one. We also chat about the various types of CVs, as well as best practices around creating your own CV for a particular role, employer or industry. For more advice on CVs, vis…

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Grace Farías: From the Airline Industry in Latin America to Tech Start-up in Ireland 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

17:40

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Grace Farías. Originally from Peru, she worked in operations in the airline industry before coming to study an MBA at Warwick Business School in the UK. Today she is a project management for a tech-startup in Ireland. We talk to her about her career journey and how she landed a job in another coun…

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Gerisha Nadaraju: Oxford Saïd Business School to Fintech start-up 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

32:54

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Gerisha Nadaraju a chartered accountant who made a switch from financial services to Fintech after her MBA at Oxford Said. She talks with us her journey from accounting with PwC to a Fintech start-up; how she found a technology visa that has allowed her to live and work in the UK post-MBA; and she…

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Sharing your disability with an employer 24:38

2+ y ago24:38

24:38

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest from the Leonard Cheshire Change100 scheme, who shares some valuable insights on how best to approach sharing your disability with an employer. We also chat about the Change100 scheme and how their internship opportunities can be of great benefit to students and graduates. Links mentioned in the epi…

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Carla Priddon: A CEO in the Charity Sector and Distance Learning MBA 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

30:04

On today's episode of The Modern MBA we speak with Carla Priddon, the CEO of a youth charity in the West Midlands, UK. She talks with us about her career in the sector; the benefits of doing an MBA and how others from outside of the sector can use their skills to get involved. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC b…

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Madeline Carey: A joint MFA and MBA program at Yale 18:55

2+ y ago18:55

18:55

On today's episode of The Modern MBA we speak to Madeline Carey, who is pursuing a joint MFA and MBA at Yale, about her experience in the arts and how she plans to use her MBA in the sector. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podcast with Marie Kirwan a…

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Shivani Saxena: From TV presenter to Consultant, via London Business School 21:30

2+ y ago21:30

21:30

On today's episode we speak to Shivani Saxena, a Senior Strategy Consultant, about how she transitioned into the notoriously competitive world of consulting from a career in TV presenting, via an MBA at London Business School. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Mo…

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Shane Vigil: MBA and Leaders for Global Operations, MIT Sloan School of Management 26:36

2+ y ago26:36

26:36

Today on the podcast we’re speaking with Marine and MBA graduate from the MIT Sloan School of management, Shane Vigil. He talks with us about his career history; his time at MIT doing both an MBA and MIT's Leaders for Global Operations programme; and how he landed a role as Senior Principal Systems Engineer with Northrup Grumman. If you like this e…

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Mohamed Rahouma: MBA intern at TikTok and founder of That Muslim Tourist 22:44

2+ y ago22:44

22:44

Mohamed Rahouma recently completed his MBA at Alliance Manchester Business School. After initially studying architecture, Mohamed built a career in marketing and branding, later founding That Muslim Tourist, an online media platform with over 25,000 followers. Today Mohamed shares why he decided to do an MBA and how he secured a spot on TikTok's co…

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Adam Mapani MBE: Nurse Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Executive MBA at Warwick Business School 26:57

3y ago26:57

26:57

Today we're speaking with Adam Mapani MBE and first nurse consultant in the area of Opthamology. He has spent most of his career at Moorfields Eye Hospital championing therapies that save eyesight. He talks to us about his journey, the impact of his work and why he is doing an executive MBA at Warwick Business School. If you like this podcast, chec…

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Rebecca & Simon: Married and pursuing Executive MBAs, together! 18:40

3y ago18:40

18:40

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we are speaking with spouses Rebecca and Simon who took the plunge and did an Executive MBA at the same time, whilst working ...and pregnant! They truly exemplify work-life balance. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those that don’t? The Modern MBA podc…

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Georg Singer: From R&D to Sustainability, a collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com 23:03

3y ago23:03

23:03

Today on the podcast in collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS.com we’re speaking with Georg Singer. Originally from Austria he recently finished his MBA at St. Gallen Business School in Switzerland and used his degree to make a double jump moving out of R&D and into the world of carbon intelligence and sustainability. From the archive: If you like this…

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How to engage with employers at virtual events feat. GSK 19:36

3y ago19:36

19:36

Joining us on today's episode is our very own careers consultant, Samira. Together, we quizzed our special guest, Josh on how students should approach engaging with employers at virtual events. Josh works in the early talent recruitment team at GlaxoSmithKline and offers up some invaluable insights on how best to impress employers at virtual career…

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Making the best start to your first year at Aston 22:08

3y ago22:08

22:08

We're back for the new academic year! This episode is perfect for any first year students just starting their journey at Aston. During the episode, we chat about all things Careers and Placements, as well as doing some myth-busting of common perceptions around careers. All of the links to resources we mention in the episode can be found here: Caree…

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Alex VanOeveren: From Social Work to Sales to an MBA at IE in Spain 28:20

3y ago28:20

28:20

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Alex VanOeveren. Originally from Seattle, he talks about his dynamic career moving from Social Work to Sales and ultimately pursing an MBA; why he chose to study abroad at IE in Madrid; and the benefits of choosing an international programme. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, con…

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Jenni Chance: A Marketing and Communications Career in Professional Services 22:35

3y ago22:35

22:35

Today we're speaking with Jenni Chance, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at PwC and Executive MBA graduate from Warwick Business School. Jenni talks to us about how the marketing field is developing and what this means for the skills needed to stay ahead, incorporating her interest in start-ups and entrepreneurship into her career path, …

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Alissa Warne: From an MBA at IE in Spain to Digital Marketing with Microsoft 22:16

3y ago22:16

22:16

Today we're speaking with Alissa Warne who after a career in marketing decided to pursue an MBA at IE in Spain and today is working in digital marketing for a company that needs little introduction: Microsoft. From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Marco. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting,…

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Sandra Sidlauskaite: Oil & Gas to Digital Transformation Consulting with Infosys 19:56

3y ago19:56

19:56

Today we're speaking with Warwick MBA graduate Sandra Sidlauskaite who after working in oil and gas used her MBA to transition into digital consulting with Infosys. From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Eduardo. About Us Many students come to an MBA from banking, consulting, or MNC backgrounds, but what about those t…

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Lucy Chang Evans: Engineer to Secret Service Agent to MBA 23:29

3y ago23:29

23:29

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Engineer turned Secret Service Agent turned MBA student, Lucy Chang Evans. We chat about her career trajectory, what it is like doing an online MBA and how she has leveraged her unique skill set in the classroom. From the archive: If you like this episode check out our podcast with Naman Kumar. Ab…

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Alison McMurtrie: From oil rigs to founding a consultancy 28:42

3y ago28:42

28:42

Today on The Modern MBA podcast we're speaking with Alison . She shares with us her experience from working on oil rigs in far off places to; doing a Distance Learning MBA at Warwick Business School; and owning her own consultancy (Idunn) where she looks at sustainable growth, business recovery and helping CEOs spend their time wiser. From the arch…

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