The Business of Creativity Podcast Tai M. Brown

Kaity Iwashita, FT-MBA and Co-President of Graziadio Women's Business Association discusses how she got an internship with Nike, her goals with GWBA, and the importance of networking.

Dr. Michael Cusumano, Managing Director at Cusumano Real Estate and 2022 Doctor of Business Administration, discusses his research on the LEED and Cal-Green designations and whether or not they have a positive impact on the environment. Cusumano also covers his reason for pursuit of his doctorate.

Misty Anderson visits The Business of Creativity Podcast to talk about her role as VP of Operations for My Block Inc. and how her MS in Management and Leadership from Graziadio has helped her succeed in her role. She talks about her decision to pursue the MSML instead of an MBA. She also covers how her focus on communication is at the base of much of what she does. The conversation wraps on her involvement with Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and insight on how she defines success.

Ece Er Aydin, founder of Olizzi Olive Oil Company, talks about using the diverge-converge method to come up with her business idea while in the entrepreneurship class at Graziadio. Aydin also discusses her method for expanding into the Japanese market. The conversation wraps on the value of decision intelligence and the entrepreneurship mindset.

Atalie Oliva, FEMBA 2022, and President of the LatinX MBA Conexion at Graziadio, talks about what she expects from her new job, leading a new student organization, and her journey as a leader.

FEMBA student, Lauren Elsner, visits The Business of Creativity to talk about her journey to business school, running the Graziadio Women's Business Association, and her thoughts on leadership.