The Intersection Podcast Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two Full-time MBA students, Azell Francis and Tony Holubik, to reflect on their MBA experience before graduating from the Scheller College of Business.

Azell is a dual degree Ph.D. student and will be working as a consultant at Strategy& after graduation. Tony is the former president of the Graduate Business Council (GBC) and is stepping into a position at Bain & Company.

They describe their journeys through the MBA program as transformative, discussing how they evolved personally and professionally and recounting their favorite memories and classes. One key aspect they emphasize is the importance of personal mottos that guided them during challenging times. Tony shares how his motto "Lead from the front" helped guide his actions as president of GBC, and Azell reflects on her motto, "SOAR.”

They also share advice for incoming MBA students and first-year students on opportunities such as networking, engaging in extracurricular activities, or exploring diverse learning opportunities.

Tune in to the episode to learn more about Azell and Tony and the lessons they’ve learned throughout their MBA journey.

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In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with two dual degree students, Leah Cabrera and Wyatt Williams, to discuss their journeys of pursuing an MBA and another master's degree at Georgia Tech.

Leah is earning her Master’s in City Planning from the College of Design alongside her MBA. Wyatt is obtaining his MBA and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the College of Engineering. In the episode, they discuss their motivations to earn two degrees simultaneously, the synergies between their programs, and the exciting opportunities that arise from blending their different skills. They also share the challenges of managing double coursework and offer advice for students thinking about taking the same path.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is celebrating students and women in the Scheller community through a series of podcast interviews about their experiences at Georgia Tech.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade talks with Teresa Smith, Scheller Advisory Board member, and Aubrey DeAugustinis, BSBA ‘24, about the origins of their relationship and how Teresa became Aubrey’s mentor.

The two first met when Aubrey was interviewing for the Dean’s Scholarship in high school and reconnected during Aubrey’s first year at Scheller. Since then, they have fostered a meaningful, strong connection over the past four years. They discuss the strategies that guide their mentorship journey, Teresa’s career advice to Aubrey, lessons they’ve learned from each other, and tips for finding mentors and sustaining these valuable relationships.

Tune in to discover how mentorship can transform careers and academic achievement.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with three Scheller Executive MBA students to discuss how the program is setting them up for success in the workplace and advancing their careers.

Abigail Davis, manager of Strategic and Digital Initiatives at Focus Brands, Shruthi Shetty, technology product manager at Equifax, and Manjish Naik, senior product manager at John Bean Technologies, share their unique paths to the Executive MBA program and how they use their newly skills and strategic tools at their jobs.

In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and first-year MBA student Analisa Wade sits with Cedrick Gipson, Evening MBA alum and managing sales director at Microsoft, and Tonya Parker, director of inclusive excellence at the Scheller College of Business, to discuss strategies for increasing belonging in the workplace.

Cedrick shares stories of how Microsoft has embraced diversity among its employees, from fostering an inclusive environment to implementing targeted initiatives. Tonya discusses how Georgia Tech actively creates a space where everyone feels they belong, regardless of their background. Her insights shed light on sustaining efforts over time, emphasizing continuous learning, accountability, and intentional actions.

Tune in to hear their perspectives on how organizations can integrate these principles into their core values and foster a sense of belonging to create lasting change and drive meaningful impact in their workplaces.

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In this episode of The Intersection Podcast, host and MBA student Analisa Wade sits down with Chilean couple Diego Miranda and Fernanda Canessa, the first international couple to join the Full-time MBA program since Covid-19. The pair recently married in Chile and embarked on a journey to the U.S. to further their education.

Tune in as they share the highlights, challenges, and excitement of navigating the Full-time MBA program together.