Stern Chats

NYU Stern MBA Community
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Stern Chats

Stern Chats is an MBA student-run podcast. Our Mission is to explore untold stories of students, alumni, administrators and faculty at NYU Stern. While NYU Stern is filled with impressive resumes, some of the best stories cannot be found on paper. Each episode features members of the Stern community and their personal stories and reflections. We hope that everyone—even beyond the walls of Stern—will listen, appreciate, and learn about the people that make the NYU Stern community what it is. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for more!

  1. Sweat Equity | How Stern MBAs Conquer Marathons & Life

    4D AGO

    Sweat Equity | How Stern MBAs Conquer Marathons & Life

    Join Ishana Nigam and Daulat Mahadik as they chat with fellow Stern MBAs and passionate runners, Maggie Kuenzi and Ricky Faillace. From qualifying for Boston on her first marathon to a 1,000-day running streak, Maggie shares what fuels her drive. Ricky opens up about running across Europe and his casual weekend half-marathons. Together, they reflect on balancing MBA life with marathon training, the mindset overlap between business and endurance, and offer tips for aspiring runners. Hosts: Ishana Nigam & Daulat Mahadik Produced by: Ishana Nigam & Daulat Mahadik Edited by: Daulat Mahadik Music by: Jesse Han

    43 min
  2. Suzy Welch | Becoming You: Finding Your Purpose in Life

    APR 10

    Suzy Welch | Becoming You: Finding Your Purpose in Life

    Just a month before the release of her upcoming book Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, Professor Suzy Welch returns to Stern Chats to discuss the Becoming You methodology, which she teaches at NYU. Professor Welch talks to hosts (and former Becoming You students) Arthur Paquet and Becky Davino about what motivated her to write her framework into a book, how to reconcile when our deepest values conflict and evolve, and the challenges of widening our aperture when it comes to finding the right role and industry for us. Hosts: Arthur Paquet & Becky Davino Produced by: Arthur Paquet & Becky Davino Edited by: Alexander Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

    33 min
  3. MBA1 Pulse Check Redux : Justin Shalap & Arjun Swaminathan

    APR 2

    MBA1 Pulse Check Redux : Justin Shalap & Arjun Swaminathan

    Six months to the day after their first Stern Chats appearance, MBA1s Justin Shalap and Arjun Swaminathan return to Stern Chats with hosts Brian Berry and Bhaskar Vadlamudi for a follow-up pulse check. Justin and Arjun reflect on the first year of the MBA program and look ahead to summer internships and becoming MBA2s. Along the way they share how the first year measured up to their expectations, what they hope to accomplish as incoming leaders of two of the largest organizations at Stern, and their favorite MBA1 memory. Hosts: Brian Berry & Bhaskar Vadlamudi Produced by: Brian Berry & Bhaskar Vadlamudi Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

    27 min
  4. Stern Chats x MENA: A Conversation with MENA’s Current & Future Leadership

    MAR 26

    Stern Chats x MENA: A Conversation with MENA’s Current & Future Leadership

    Rita Bachkhanji and Omar Fahmy join host Mridula Rajagopal to discuss Stern’s MENA (Middle East and North Africa) club. Rita, a co-founder, shares what inspired her to establish MENA in 2024 as both a professional and cultural hub for students of MENA backgrounds and an educational space for allies. Omar, the incoming co-president for 2025-26, outlines the club’s future vision, key programs, and ways for members and allies to get involved. They also discuss MENA’s collaboration with other clubs on campus to foster cross-cultural connections, engagement, and education. Host: Mridula Rajagopal Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

    37 min
  5. Michael North : Coming Together In An Aging And Multigenerational Workforce

    MAR 19

    Michael North : Coming Together In An Aging And Multigenerational Workforce

    Hosts Smriti Ahuja and Gauri Misra welcome back esteemed Associate Professor of Management and Organizations, Michael North, to explore his research on the aging and multigenerational workforce and its impact on the workplace, the current political climate, perceptions of gender norms, and our lives as MBA students and beyond. Professor North also delves into how he has evolved his teaching approach over the years and what drives his passion for education. As Stern MBAs contemplate life after the MBA, this conversation offers crucial insights into what the future holds for us and our co-participants in the workforce. Hosts: Smriti Ahuja & Gauri Misra Produced by: Smriti Ahuja Edited by: Gauri Misra Music by: Jesse Han

    36 min
  6. Jennifer Wynn | A Women's Day Special

    MAR 14

    Jennifer Wynn | A Women's Day Special

    In collaboration with Stern Women in Business and in honor of International Women's Day, Stern Chats sits down with Jennifer Wynn, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern who teaches courses including Difficult Conversations and Reparative Conversations. In this Women's Day Special, hosts Radhini Sridhara and Nikita Garg chat with Professor Wynn about the women who inspired her, the importance of mentors and sponsors (both female and male), and navigating the challenges and barriers faced by women in the workplace. Hosts: Radhini Sridhara & Nikita Garg Produced by: Radhini Sridhara & Nikita Garg Edited by: Daulat Mahadik Music by: Jesse Han

    35 min
  7. Alison Taylor : Sustainability, Higher Ground, and Life Outside Work

    MAR 4

    Alison Taylor : Sustainability, Higher Ground, and Life Outside Work

    As businesses increasingly deal with navigating the gray area between right and wrong, Stern Chats brings you insights from Alison Taylor, Professor of Sustainability for Competitive Advantage and Professional Responsibility at Stern! Professor Taylor joins hosts Nikhita Ramakrishnan and Kovin Sachdev as the trio navigates the winding decision journeys of corporations as they tide the tumultuous ethical waters to reach their "Higher Ground." Their conversation touches upon company ownership, Professor Taylor's new book "Higher Ground," and Zen outside of work. Be sure to catch this gem for some food for thought! Hosts: Nikhita Ramakrishnan & Kovin Sachdev Produced by: Nikhita Ramakrishnan & Kovin Sachdev Edited by: Alex Cheung Music by: Jesse Han

    38 min
  8. Admissions Insights with Matthew Moll, Director of MBA Admissions

    FEB 26

    Admissions Insights with Matthew Moll, Director of MBA Admissions

    As MBA application season continues, Stern Chats brings you some insider insights from Stern Admissions! Director of MBA Admissions, Matthew Moll, joins hosts Mridula Rajagopal and Radhini Sridhara to share his tips for Stern MBA applicants and to discuss the wealth of courses and experiential opportunities that future Sternies can look forward to. All the while, Mridula and Radhini share anecdotes from their own admissions experiences before playing a game of Application Dos and Don'ts with Matthew! Hosts: Mridula Rajagopal & Radhini Sridhara Produced by: Mridula Rajagopal, Radhini Sridhara, Surya Ravipati Edited by: Mridula Rajagopal Music by: Jesse Han

    35 min
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Stern Chats is an MBA student-run podcast. Our Mission is to explore untold stories of students, alumni, administrators and faculty at NYU Stern. While NYU Stern is filled with impressive resumes, some of the best stories cannot be found on paper. Each episode features members of the Stern community and their personal stories and reflections. We hope that everyone—even beyond the walls of Stern—will listen, appreciate, and learn about the people that make the NYU Stern community what it is. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for more!

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  • Creator
    NYU Stern MBA Community
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
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