Business Beyond Usual
Episodes
Recruiting by Industry: What Matters - S10 E02
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Business Beyond Usual, our Full-Time MBA students demystify recruiting by industry. The guests do individual deep dives into recrui...
International Experiences - S10 E01
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At Michigan Ross, international programs allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, tackle business challenges from a globa...
Episode 909 — Graduation
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the Season 9 finale of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, next year’s BBU hosts, Jasmin Lopez, Aishwarya Raja, Oghoghosa Igbineweka, and Sylvia P...
Episode 908 — Building a Career in Business Leadership with Dave Brandon
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashisht Sai sit down with Dave Brandon, former CEO and current Execut...
Episode 907 — Financing the MBA
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Jasmin Lopez sit down with Ross Full-Time MBA students Vashisht Sai, Y...
Episode 906 — History of MAP
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashishta Sai sit down with Megan Anda, Managing Director of the Offic...
Episode 905 — Partners at Ross
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, host Aishwarya Raja sits down with guests Andrew Johnson, JT Godfrey, Chiara Lucchesi, and Javier Balam to discuss...
Episode 904 — Culture & Fun at Ross
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Mark O’Connell sit down with Grant Potts, Macey Guthery, and Rachel ...
Episode 903 – Executive MBA Takeover
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, guest hosts Arthur Bochner and Radhika Muthukrishnan sit down with three fellow Executive MBA st...
Episode 902 — Student Recruiting Advice: Consulting, Tech, Investment Banking, and Marketing
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, hosts Aishwarya Dhume and Vashishta Sai sit down with four Full-Time MBA students to discuss the...
Episode 901 — Full-Time MBA Council
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the premiere episode of season nine of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, we sit down with the Full-Time MBA Council. The group shares their favori...
Episode 810 — Graduation, Farewells, and Welcome to the Class of 2025
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, this year's full-time MBA executive producers welcome the incoming group of student hosts. The ...
Episode 809 — Voices of Ross Part 3
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, members of the Asian, Asian American, and First at Ross communities discuss their journeys to Ro...
Episode 808 — Academic Core Professor Spotlight
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, four academic core professors discuss their courses, research, and academic passions. The group ...
Episode 807 — Voices of Ross P2
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX and Story Lab return to continue the discussion abo...
Episode 806 — Voices of Ross P1
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students who presented at VetX, OutX, and Story Lab review their experiences at th...
Episode 805 — Sustainability and Business at Ross
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA and dual-degree students from the Erb Institute connect to discuss their experienc...
Introducing: Down to Business With Dean Sharon Matusik
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast, Sharon Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Ross School of Business, invites alums in the C-Suite to discuss their path to bus...
Episode 804 — Learning to Lead and Leading Learning
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students sit down with Jeff Domagala, Managing Director of the Sanger Leadership C...
Episode 803 — Recruiting at Ross: Resources for Meaningful and Impactful Careers
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students sit down with Heather Byrne and Leslie Lynn from the Career Development...
Episode 802 — The People and Process of Full-Time MBA Admissions
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-time MBA students sit down with two members of the admissions team at Michigan Ross. Discus...
#801 — Back to Business: Advice for a Fulfilling MBA at Michigan Ross
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Business Beyond Usual podcast, Full-Time MBA students share advice for a successful first-year and second-year at Michigan Ross...
#709 - Meet the Dean: Sitting Down With Sharon Matusik
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts John and David chat with Sharon Matusik, Dean of the Ross School of Business. Our panel discusses what makes “the Michigan Ro...
#708 - Looking Back With BBU Alums
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Thomas and David welcome BBU alums Christina, Eric, Marjace, Jeff, Jerry, and Ramu back to the podcast to reflect on the show’...
#707 - MBA Life in Ann Arbor
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Alex and Claudia welcome guests Maria, Tony, and Daniela to discuss what life is really like in Ann Arbor as an MBA student or ...
Ross Weekly 2/27/23: Soccer Club
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 2/20/23: Brazilian Business Student Association
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 2/13/23: Entertainment and Media Club
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#706 - Social Impact at Michigan Ross
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Arpit, Vivek, and Thomas welcome guests Anna and Alexis to talk about making a social impact as an MBA student. They discuss ju...
Ross Weekly 2/6/23: Tech Club
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 1/30/23: FitX
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 1/23/23: Entrepreneurship at Michigan Ross
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 1/16/22: Ski Trip
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#705 - Diverse Abilities in B-School
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Eugenia, Cheryl, and Landry welcome guest Kris, founder of the Business Leaders for Diverse Abilities club at Michigan Ross, to...
Ross Weekly 11/28/22: Consulting Club
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 11/21/22: Partners Club At Ross
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#704 - True Stories of Dual-Degree Students
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Thoma, Alex, and Vivek welcome guests Alhan, Chioma, Jack, Victoria, and David to talk about their experiences as dual-degree s...
Ross Weekly 11/14/22: Veterans Week and the Armed Forces Association
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 11/7/22: MBA Council
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Episode #703 - The International Student Experience at Michigan Ross
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts David, Rishika, and Rob welcome guests Daniela, Joss, and Orel to talk about their experiences as international MBA students at...
Ross Weekly 10/31/22: Michigan Business Women
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 10/24/22: Tech Club
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#702 - Secrets of MBA Time Management
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our panelists — Preston, Eileen, David, and Joi — discuss all the challenges and strategies they experience to successfully manag...
Ross Weekly 10/10/22: Risky Business
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 10/3/22: Sports Business Association
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#701 - Voices of Michigan Ross 2022
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special “person on the street” episode, returning MBAs offer some advice to incoming students; new MBAs talk about their hopes, dreams, an...
Ross Weekly 9/26/22: Give-A-Day
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryHosts Preston and David talk with guests Mikayla and Summer about Give-A-Day, an effort to encourage MBA students to explore social-imp...
Ross Weekly 9/19/22: MTrek
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#612 - Looking Back, Looking Ahead to Post-MBA Life
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, graduating Michigan Ross MBA students who are also members of the Business Beyond Usual team talk about what they’ll miss about Ann...
#611 - The Unforgettable Experience of MAP
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students talk about their experience with MAP, in which teams of first-year students work on a real-world problem f...
#610 - Preparing for Your MBA Experience
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students talk about pre-MBA preparation – what you need to do to get ready before starting classes. They cover pr...
#609 - Family Life as an MBA Student
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students who have a partner – and in some cases, kids – compare notes on their experiences. They talk about cho...
Ross Weekly 4/4/22: The Squirrel Man
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 3/28/22: A-Pop and the Asian American Business Association
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 3/21/22 - An Introvert's Guide to B-School
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 3/14/22: Toigo Foundation and the Hispanic Business Students
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#608 - Life as an International Student at Michigan Ross
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students from India, Peru, Brazil, Belgium, and Australia compare notes about their experiences. They talk about th...
Ross Weekly 3/7/22: Michigan Sports Tech Conference
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#607 - Special Episode: The MBA Ecosystem with Poets&Quants and Michigan Ross Admissions
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, the team chats with John Byrne, the founder of leading B-school website Poets&Quants, as well as Soojin Kwon, director of Ful...
Ross Weekly 2/14/22 - Entrepreneur Spotlight: Plucky Comics
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 2/7/22: East Meets West and the Asian American Business Association
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#606 - DEI Organizations and Events at Michigan Ross
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, representatives from the Black Business Student Association and Out For Business talk about their involvement in these popular groups...
Ross Weekly 1/31/22: Michigan Business Women and WeGame
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 1/24/22: Life on the Waitlist
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 1/17/22: MBA Travel Opportunities
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#605 - MBA Roundtable: Students from Five B-Schools Discuss Their Experiences
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we welcome a panel of MBAs from several different B-schools — NYU Stern, Northwestern Kellogg, Dartmouth Tuck, Washington F...
Ross Weekly 12/13/21: Exploring Alternative MBA Formats
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#604 - Life in Ann Arbor as an MBA Student
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, three Michigan Ross MBAs talk about what their life is like outside of class -- favorite restaurants, things they like to do in their...
Ross Weekly 12/6/21: Tech Week
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 11/29/21: Giving Thanks for a Big Week and a Big Win
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
#603 - Career Pivots and Your MBA
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, five Michigan Ross MBAs talk about how they’re using their MBA education to pivot into a new career. They discuss their personal ba...
Ross Weekly 11/15/21: Africa Business Club and Afrobeats
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 11/8/21: Armed Forces Association and VetX
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Episode #602 - A Student Perspective on MBA Admissions
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, first-year MBA students Eugenia, Mikayla, Thomas, and Eduardo — who are all new members of the BBU podcast team — introduce thems...
Ross Weekly 11/1/21: Highlights of the Year So Far
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 10/18/21: MBA Travel is Back!
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross and ...
Ross Weekly 10/11/21: Finals Week
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for ...
Ross Weekly 10/4/21: UpClose, Women in Leadership Conference, and much more
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for ...
Voices of Ross: Advice for Incoming Students
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special “person on the street” episode, returning MBAs offer some advice to incoming students; new MBAs talk about what they’re looking ...
Ross Weekly 9/27/21: Coming Out Week, and More
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the Business Beyond Usual concept. Each week, our regular BBU team runs down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for ...
BBU Ross Weekly for Sept. 20, 2021
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
Reflections on an Unforgettable Michigan Ross Experience
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Business Beyond Usual wraps up its fifth season with a panel discussion among six second-year students on the BBU team....
#512 - Recruiting at Ross: Virtual Edition
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, hosts Bridget and Alex welcome a panel of five first-year MBA students to talk about their recruiting experience during this ...
#511 - Professors and the Pandemic
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, hosts Jeff and Lauren welcome three key faculty members at the Ross School of Business — Hyun-Soo Ahn, Damian Beil, and Lin...
BBU Ross Weekly for April 5, 2021
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
#510 - Past “BBU” Hosts: Where Are They Now?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, hosts Jeff and Eric welcome three former BBU producers — Sheela, Marjace, and Jerry — to discuss their Ross experiences, ...
BBU Ross Weekly for March 29, 2021
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
BBU Ross Weekly for March 22, 2021
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
#509 - Making the Full-Time/Part-Time MBA Decision
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special crossover episode of both Michigan Ross podcasts, hosts Jeff (from Business Beyond Usual) and Suraj (from Working for the Weekend) wel...
BBU Ross Weekly for March 15, 2021
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
The Pets of Michigan Ross
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, host Katie talks with three fellow MBAs about their experiences being pet owners while going to school at Michigan Ross...
BBU Ross Weekly for March 1, 2021
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 22, 2021
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 15, 2021
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
#508 - Dating, Relationships, and an MBA Program
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Robert welcome guests Brittani, Sean, and Kevin to discuss the highs and lows of maintaining a relationship (or not)...
BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 8, 2021
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
BBU Ross Weekly for Feb. 1, 2021
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
BBU Ross Weekly for Jan. 25, 2021
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top h...
#507A - International Voices at Michigan Ross
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ifueko and Varun welcome guests Pilar and Natalia. As international students from Colombia, Russia, India, and Nigeria, the pan...
#507 - Diverse Voices at Michigan Ross
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Christina and Lauren welcome guests Justin, Anna, and Marina to discuss what representation really looks like in top MBA progra...