The Fuqua Show

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Welcome to The Fuqua Show, a podcast sharing the stories, lessons, and passions of Team Fuqua at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. We interview diverse members of the community - students, alums, partners, faculty, staff, and more - to learn about the unique things they bring to the Fuqua community.Disclosure: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Duke University or the Fuqua School of Business.

  1. E80 — Olivia Termini — Coaching, Career Exploration, and Duke Basketball

    6D AGO

    E80 — Olivia Termini — Coaching, Career Exploration, and Duke Basketball

    Celebrate Women's History Month with us on The Fuqua Show. We're joined by daytime MBA program second year, Olivia Termini. Olivia shares about her childhood growing up in Pennsylvania, her passion for playing and coaching soccer, her work experience in politics and consulting, and how she used her undergrad and MBA to experiment with different careers. At Fuqua, she's known for being her friends’ top advocate and Duke basketball's biggest fan. DDMF! Host: Philip Coale More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    1h 7m
  2. E79 — MJ Merkley — Artist, Psychotherapist, Mom, and Executive MBA Student

    MAR 6

    E79 — MJ Merkley — Artist, Psychotherapist, Mom, and Executive MBA Student

    We continue our celebration of Women's History Month on The Fuqua Show. We're joined by Global Executive MBA class of 2026 student, MJ Merkley. Hear MJ share about her childhood growing up in Utah and her adult life of wandering that's taken her to graduate school for counseling in Northern California, an Art Academy in Florence, Italy, and raising two young children with her husband in NYC.  Host: Philip Coale More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    58 min
  3. E78 — Emilia Hull — Growing up abroad, Consulting, and Sustainability

    MAR 3

    E78 — Emilia Hull — Growing up abroad, Consulting, and Sustainability

    Celebrate Women's History Month with us on The Fuqua Show. We're joined by Daytime MBA Class of 2019 alumna, Emilia Hull.  Emilia shares about her childhood growing up as a Third Culture Kid in Belgium, her early career as a Marine Biologist, and how she used a dual Master of Environmental Management and MBA at Duke to pivot into sustainability consulting. Host: Philip Coale More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    1h 1m
  4. E77 - Katherine Zhu & Jiaqi Jiang - The Global Bridge: Leading with Culture & Community

    FEB 20

    E77 - Katherine Zhu & Jiaqi Jiang - The Global Bridge: Leading with Culture & Community

    In this special Lunar New Year episode of The Fuqua Show, host Aaliyah Brown sits down with Katherine Zhu and Jiaqi Jiang to explore global journeys, cultural identity, and the power of community at Fuqua. Both serving as Presidents of the Greater China Club, Katherine and Jiaqi are deeply committed to fostering connection and cultural exchange across campus. Katherine, an international MBA student from Shanghai with experience at Roche and Medtronic, shares how her cross-continental background shaped her passion for patient-centered storytelling and her decision to pursue an MBA in the U.S. to deepen her understanding of healthcare innovation. She reflects on leadership, content creation, and building community both at Fuqua and through her growing digital platform. Jiaqi, a second-year MBA student from Chengdu, brings his experience in real estate marketing and urban planning to life through his passion for creating large-scale, memorable experiences. From reviving signature events to leading cultural initiatives, he has played a key role in strengthening the Fuqua community, while also exploring a new career path in tech through his internship at TikTok. Together, they offer thoughtful reflections on belonging, leadership, and what it means to carry culture forward while building a global future.  Katherine Zhu:   Rednote: https://xhslink.com/m/4150nANTDcv  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiningkz/  Jiaqi Jiang:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiaqij/  Host: Aaliyah Brown  More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions.    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.

    41 min
  5. E76 — Patti Kamara — Systems, Service, and Leading Forward

    FEB 2

    E76 — Patti Kamara — Systems, Service, and Leading Forward

    In this Black History Month episode of The Fuqua Show, we sit down with systems-focused leader and first-generation HBCU graduate Patti Kamara to reflect on leadership shaped by legacy, service, and global perspective. Patti shares how her early foundations, international experiences, and work across engineering, operations, and healthcare inform her people-centered approach to building systems that last. Together, they explore Black history as a living continuum and the responsibility of today’s leaders to carry it forward with intention and impact. Host: Aaliyah Brown More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    53 min
  6. E75 — Gabrielle Sims — Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and New Year Resolutions

    JAN 28

    E75 — Gabrielle Sims — Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and New Year Resolutions

    Our very own MBAA Co-President, Gabby Sims, joins The Fuqua Show to chat about her life before Fuqua, her experience at Duke so far, and how the MBA experience is shaping her path going forward. Listen in to learn about entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities at Fuqua and hear the perspective of one of our campus leaders. Host: Philip Coale More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    44 min
  7. E74 — Bob Kulhan — Learning to Lead with Managerial Improv

    JAN 20

    E74 — Bob Kulhan — Learning to Lead with Managerial Improv

    Bob Kulhan joins The Fuqua Show to share about his company Business Improv which has hosted a week-long managerial improvisation workshop at Fuqua for the past 27 years. This workshop lasts 5 days and encompasses 33 hours of improv training. All Fuqua students are eligible to participate for free and the workshop counts for course credit. Bob explains how he got his start in improv, learning from Second City legends like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and how this passion evolved into management training for business school students. Host: Philip Coale More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    49 min
  8. E73 — Co-Hosts Aaliyah and Philip — Holiday Wrap Up

    12/22/2025

    E73 — Co-Hosts Aaliyah and Philip — Holiday Wrap Up

    In this episode, co-hosts Aaliyah and Philip introduce The Fuqua Show's newest team members, Head of Content Sam Shain and Head of Marketing Jade Tsai, while reflecting on lessons learned from the show's season so far. Happy Holidays from the entire team! Host: Aaliyah Brown and Philip Coale More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions. 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.

    27 min
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Welcome to The Fuqua Show, a podcast sharing the stories, lessons, and passions of Team Fuqua at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. We interview diverse members of the community - students, alums, partners, faculty, staff, and more - to learn about the unique things they bring to the Fuqua community.Disclosure: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Duke University or the Fuqua School of Business.

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  • Creator
    The Fuqua Show
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
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