

The ExecMBA Podcast
UVA Darden School of Business
An informational podcast series about the Executive MBA Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Episodes
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Dec 22, 2017 • 27min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 15: An Interview with Corbin Norman, GEMBA Class of 2018
In Episode 15, we return to the topic of entrepreneurship and talk with Corbin Norman, a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2018, about his passion for entrepreneurship, what he’s gained through the case method, what he’s learned from his classmates and how Darden has shaped his experience as an entrepreneur

Dec 20, 2017 • 23min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 14: An Interview with Chad Morgan, EMBA Class of 2018
In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we talk with Chad Morgan, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2018, on a variety of topics ranging from how he chose Darden and what he loves about the case method to what he’s gained through his experience in the program and his recent global residency in India. We also profile our upcoming admissions deadline – January 10.

Dec 17, 2017 • 18min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 13: An Interview with Kate Stets, MBA '17
In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with another recent graduate - Kate Stets, a Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) format student from our Class of 2017. We talk with Kate about her program experience, how GEMBA helped her develop as a leader and a case she wrote with two Darden faculty members.

Dec 13, 2017 • 23min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 12: An Interview with Meredith Aronson, EMBA Class of 2018
In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we sit down with Meredith Aronson, an EMBA format student in our Class of 2018, to explore a wide range of topics including her decision to pursue an MBA, why she chose Darden, her experience in our Rosslyn section, why she’s passionate about the case method and her advice for prospective executive format students.

Nov 21, 2017 • 24min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 11: An Interview with Erin Breitzka, EMBA Class of 2018
We continue our Entrepreneurship Series in Episode 11 with Erin Breitzka, Class of 2018 EMBA student in our Rosslyn Section. With a background in manufacturing and operations, Erin talks to us about how the Executive format has impacted her life in some surprising ways, including provoking her to explore starting a business with another classmate. Erin also discusses her participation in the Entrepreneurship Club and the effectiveness of Darden’s case method.

Nov 17, 2017 • 23min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 10: An Interview with Patrick Weeks, EMBA Class of 2018
In this episode, Patrick Weeks, EMBA Class of 2018 student in our Rosslyn section, discusses entrepreneurship and Darden’s Executive formats. A military veteran, Patrick now works at a startup in Northern VA and tells us about what led him to Darden, balancing work while pursuing an MBA and how the program has impacted to day-to-day work life.

Nov 13, 2017 • 19min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 9: An Interview with Abi Suarez, MBA '17
In this episode, we talk with Abi Suarez, an EMBA format student from our Class of 2017, about how she decided to pursue an MBA, what she learned through the program, and her advice for prospective students

Nov 3, 2017 • 13min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 8: An Interview with Executive MBA Assistant Dean Barbara Millar, Part 2
In this episode of the ExecMBA Podcast, we complete our conversation from Episode 4 about leadership development in the executive formats of the Darden MBA with Barbara Millar, Assistant Dean for our Executive MBA Program.

Oct 25, 2017 • 29min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 7: An Interview with Chris Barchet, GEMBA Class of 2018
In episode 7 of the ExecMBA podcast, we sit down with Chris Barchet, a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2018, to talk about why he came to Darden, his global residency experiences and what he loves about the case method.

Oct 19, 2017 • 29min
The ExecMBA Podcast, Episode 6: An Interview with Ryan Slevin, Class of 2018
In our sixth episode, we share some admissions updates, preview our upcoming mini case discussion in Rosslyn on November 1, and interview Ryan Slevin, a GEMBA format student in our Class of 2018. We talk with Ryan about how she decided to pursue an MBA, her experience as a GEMBA format student and more. Check it out!


