All in a Day's Work

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ari Lin speaks with Widodo, a Master's Student in Educational Leadership, Politics and Advocacy. He is deeply committed to non-profit organizations that champion education and gender equity. In this episode, Widodo explores why he began working in the non-profit sector, the impact he has observed through his work, and his own personal growth.

Widodo is a Master of Arts student in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy at NYU. With extensive experience as an educator, he is deeply committed to non-profit organizations that champion education and gender equity. Driven by a passion for social impact, Widodo aspires to contribute to building a more equitable and empowered Indonesia.

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In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Khushboo speaks with Gary Zamchick, an innovation strategist who has worked in technology environments like AT&T labs Research and world-class design boutiques like Rockwell Group. In this episode, Gary talks into the intersection of art and technology, exploring new possibilities for their integration. He also discusses how we can better adapt and keep pace with future technological revolutions.

Gary Zamchick is an innovation strategist who has worked in technology environments like AT&T Labs Research and world-class design boutiques like Rockwell Group. He is an Adjunct Professor of Design & Innovation at NYU’s MS-CEI program and has served as Strategic Designer in Residence at Cornell Tech. Gary has designed innovation labs for Coca Cola, scoped out experiences for the Disney World Parade and Walt Disney Family Museum, and co-founded WordsEye, a high tech startup. He recently co-authored “Everyday Superhero,” a graphic-novel style book for Penguin Random House.

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In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Vedant Jain speaks with Project Management master's student, Tien Nguyen. In this episode, Tien generously shares how he reevaluated his career path after facing challenges, developed a mindset to navigate obstacles, and turned setbacks into new perspectives—all while navigating life as a new immigrant in this country.

Tien Nguyen is a student in the M.S. in Project Management program at NYU SPS. Originally from Vietnam, Tien moved to New York City in 2018 to pursue a career in the sports industry, graduating from NYU with a degree in Sports Management. His professional ambition is to leverage sports as a catalyst for positive societal change and development. Beyond sports, Tien enjoys podcasting, viewing it as a powerful networking tool and a means to enhance his storytelling abilities.

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In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sandro Schwyzer speaks with neuroscientist Joseph Ledoux, a former NYU professor and the band leader of The Amygdaloids. They discuss how he came to study neuroscience and the journey music has taken him on, revealing secrets about emotions through his creative process.

Joseph LeDoux is an American neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking work on the nature of consciousness and the study of emotion. He wrote remarkable books such as “The Deep History of Ourselves: The Four-Billion-Year Story of How We Got Our Conscious Brains” where he discusses the relationship between emotion, consciousness, and the different parts of the human brain. This year, Professor LeDoux retired from his position as a professor of neuroscience and psychology at New York University. But LeDoux not only came into science in an unconventional way, he has also been very successful as the band leader of The Amygdaloids. He’s been a guest on renowned podcasts like Joe Rogan and Lawrence Krauss, has had an Amazon documentary made about him, and features in Werner Herzog’s latest documentary “Theatre of Thought.” He is currently working on his memoirs.

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In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Arash Dabestani sits down with actress Kristen Vaganos, currently a series regular on ABC’s General Hospital. Kristen, also an accomplished producer behind several critically acclaimed shows, shares her experiences navigating the entertainment industry. She offers valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of her career and how she finds balance between her professional and personal life.

Kristen Vaganos grew up in a loud, loving Greek family in Philadelphia before moving to New York City where she earned her BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in just three years. Kristen is currently a series regular on ABC's General Hospital playing the role of Molly. She can be seen starring in films on Peacock, Hulu, Amazon, Tubi, WongFu and the Lifetime Network. As a Producer, Kristen is known for the films Bobcat Moretti starring Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, and Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland, and Ramona At Midlife, starring Yvonne Woods, Alysia Reiner, and Joel de la Fuente.

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In today’s special episode, we’ve invited a few of the Fall 2024 Podcast Fellows from the Wasserman Center to take part in a mini-interview exercise with each other. They’ll share their journeys to NYU, discuss the challenges and insights they’ve encountered in exploring their careers, and talk about their dreams for the future. We hope you enjoy!

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In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Jamie Dehouck speaks with Sabrina Van Savage, who works as an Associate Director within the PFS division at the Millennium Challenge Corporate. Sabrina offers insights into the challenges and rewards of working in development, as she explores how perseverance and networking can open doors to impactful careers in this area, and why understanding cultural nuances is key.

Sabrina Van Savage currently works as an Associate Director within the Program Financial Services (PFS) division at the Millennium Challenge Corporate, joining in August 2022. In her role within PFS, Sabrina supports programs in Benin, the Ivory Coast and Mongolia. Sabrina graduated from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with her MPA in Public & Non-Profit Management in 2005.  
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Check out this re-air of our ninth episode from Season 2 featuring Arnaud Kurze from Montclair State University.

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Haining Gao speaks with Arnaud Kurze, an Associate Professor in International Relations at NYU. They explore social justice work, how to create global change, and the value of making complex data more accessible to all.

Arnaud Kurze is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an Associate Professor at Montclair State University. His project "Youth, Art & Resilience" explores the creation of alternative transitional justice spaces in post-conflict contexts, particularly concentrating on the role of art and the impact of social movements to address human rights abuses. The manuscript is currently under review with a major university press. He teaches courses on human rights, social movements and transitional justice in the MA program in International Relations at New York University.  

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Check out this re-air of our third episode from Season 2 featuring Russell Isaacson from Boost Insurance.

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Russell Isaacson, the VP of Embedded Insurance Channel at Boost Insurance. They discuss how his career trajectory evolved, the transferable skills he developed, and the value of networking and learning from people.

Russell Isaacson has 20+ years of experience driving change through technology. Starting his career in software implementation and transitioning to sales and marketing, Russell has developed and scaled partnerships to drive revenue for a wide range of industry leaders, such as Ally, Klarna, Expedia, Condé Nast, Novartis, and Siebel. Russell holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BA in philosophy and math from Wesleyan.

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Weijie(Jack) Tang graduated from NYU with honors in May 2021. He is now working at Zurich North America as an Underwriting Account Service Analyst. 

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Ziyi Xu speaks with Weijie Tang, who shares his remarkable journey from a non-English speaking immigrant to a successful underwriting accounts service analyst at Zurich North America. Jack recounts his academic and professional challenges, from attending LaGuardia Community College to landing a prestigious job through effective networking and not traditional pathways.

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In this special episode, made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU graduate student Aubrey Williams speaks with Dr. Kim Tran, a seasoned DEI consultant, author, and community organizer. They discuss Kim’s transition from academia to the field of diversity and inclusion. Kim also shares insights on how individuals can actively address these important issues in their daily lives.

Kim Tran is a longtime DEI consultant, author, and community organizer. She holds a PhD in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Her first book on the messy relationship between DEI and social protest movements is forthcoming from Haymarket Books.

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In this special episode, made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU undergraduate student Max Majak speaks with Dr. Erin Blake, Senior Cataloger at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. They talk about Erin’s journey of exploring the world of academia, the harsh realities of competitive environments, and realizing her passion lies not in climbing the academic ladder but in the joy of helping others through librarianship. 

Erin Blake is the Senior Cataloger responsible for art and manuscripts at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. She is also a faculty member of Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, where she teaches "The History of Printed Book Illustration in the West." She holds a PhD in Art History from Stanford University, and has written and lectured widely on issues related to rare materials cataloging, Shakespeare in art, and book illustration.

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In this special episode of "All in a Day's Work," we collected questions and concerns from NYU students about job hunting. And we invited professional Career Coaches from Wasserman Center to provide answers, hoping to give you some useful insights. If you would like to share similar concerns or questions about finding a job, please feel free to contact us at career.development@nyu.edu.

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In this episode, Sarah Rosenthal speaks with Daria Zlobina, Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K.  Daria shared her reasons for choosing different career paths at each stage, her experiences living in different countries, and offered some valuable advice on networking with seasoned professionals in the industry.

Daria Zlobina is the Senior Manager, Player Connections and Strategy at 2K. Originally trained as an art historian at NYU, Daria pursued a career in marketing within the entertainment and gaming industries and has worked for such companies as EA and Warner Bros Discovery before joining 2K. Daria is passionate about mentoring and coaching others and serves as a member of a number of volunteer organizations in London, focusing on advancing careers of women in marketing and advertising space.

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In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Al Chen, the Solution Architect at Coda. Al shares his journey from Stern to landing his first job as a financial analyst at Google. He talks about how he started learning and mastering Excel in that role, eventually becoming an Excel consultant. Al also delves into the relationship between office products and productivity. Tune in to gain insights into Al's career trajectory and valuable tips for optimizing your work using office tools.

Al has been an Excel power user for 10+ years. He started learning Excel when I was a financial analyst at Google. 50,000+ students have taken his online Excel classes and he has facilitated in-person workshops to over 5,000 MBA students around the U.S. He founded KeyCuts, an Excel training and consulting company to Fortune 500 companies. If it isn't clear that he's addicted to Excel, perhaps his podcast about Excel and data analysis (Dear Analyst) will convince you. Outside of Excel and spreadsheets, he works full-time at Coda, an all-in-one platform for teams.

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In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Caitlyn Lubas, the product manager at Inkitt. Caitlyn shares her experiences of traveling to 70 countries across 7 continents during her time at NYU, as well as how she navigated challenging career decisions and uncertainty in the years after graduation.

Since graduating from NYU Stern in 2020, Caitlyn Lubas has followed her passions and refused to settle for anything less than fulfillment and personal growth, resulting in a career path that has meandered through the many facets of the creator economy. After starting out in product roles at Instagram and TikTok, she left big tech and joined an entrepreneurship co-living community to work on a creator economy travel startup idea. Along the way, she also published a book called You Are Where You Go about her travels to 70 countries and all 7 continents during college, and has spoken at schools across the country about the intersection of travel and personal development. Most recently, Caitlyn has enjoyed working as a Product Manager at startups in the business of concert live streaming and digital book publishing, while building her personal brand in the travel space through hosting group trips.

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In this episode, Yebu Ji speaks with Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz, the founder and managing principal at ASPIRE Intelligence and she is also a professional public speaking coach. They discuss cross-cultural communication strategies, and how to effectively identify and embrace cultural and personal differences in work. 

Natsuyo is a Japanese-English bilingual keynote speaker, and she works with global organizations that want to elevate cultural inclusion and have their leaders communicate effectively beyond differences. TEDx speaker, 5-time Toastmasters international speech contest winner, best-selling author, strategy consultant, cancer survivor, and ballroom Latin dancer, Natsuyo Lipschutz shares colorful stories behind her cross-cultural communication strategies. Through her dynamic keynote presentations, Natsuyo shows global organizations and their leaders the 3-step process to identify and embrace cultural and personal differences, so you can get your message not only clearly heard, but acted upon across cultures.

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In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Shaurya Sethi, a product manager at Boostr. They talk about figuring out what excited him at work, identifying transferable skills, and his strategy for identifying employers who could sponsor his visa.

Shaurya Sethi works as product manager at an adtech startup in New York. He pursued his master’s in Computer Science from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and graduated in 2021. Midway through his master's degree, he decided to pivot his career from software engineering to product management. He networked with many product managers, completed multiple internships, and leveraged his NYU alumni network to secure his first job out of college.

Shaurya is passionate about helping international students and aspiring product managers. He shares his learnings on LinkedIn, in his newsletter, and on his podcast about breaking into product management, navigating sponsorship for international students, and the importance of building one’s network for new graduates.

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In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Justin Lee speaks with Hedieh Fakhriyazadi, the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP. They discuss the panel that opened the doors to corporate philanthropy, how our values show up in our careers and at work, and the challenge of gaining stakeholder buy-in.

Hedieh Fakhriyazadi is the chief diversity officer at White & Case LLP where she works to help build a diverse work environment and nurture a culture of inclusion across their global offices, clients, and community partners.  As an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner’s Graduate School of Public Service, she teaches a course on Corporate Philanthropy where she guides emerging nonprofit professionals on the best practices for partnering with corporations to create meaningful social outcomes. She also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of New York City, the Iranian Women’s Foundation, and the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

In this episode, Shaan Merchant speaks with Elliot F. Kaye, former Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about protecting the vulnerable, balancing family and work, and feeling the impact of elections on long-term projects.

Elliot F. Kaye (Law ’04) has spent most of his career serving in senior positions in the US Government, including in all three federal branches. In 2014, he was nominated by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the US Senate to serve as the 10th Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Chairman Kaye served on the CPSC until 2021, when, at the conclusion of his term, he joined the executive team of World Central Kitchen, an emergency response feeding organization.  After receiving a kidney transplant in January 2022, he spent time on the ground in Ukraine providing humanitarian assistance after the invasion.  He is currently taking time off from work to care for his children — and his new kidney!

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In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Erin Seepersad speaks with Jenny Jiang, a Business Analyst at Babbel. They talk about Jenny’s experience learning from both success and failure, developing transferable skills, and the value of making connections.

Jenny Jiang graduated from New York University in 2020 with a B.S. in Business and a concentration in Computing & Data Science, as well as a minor in Psychology. At NYU, she studied abroad in Singapore and was heavily involved with Asian Heritage Month and Stern International Business Exchange (IBEX). She currently works at Babbel as a Business Analyst and has previously worked at Sony Music.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Haining Gao speaks with Arnaud Kurze, an Associate Professor in International Relations at NYU. They explore social justice work, how to create global change, and the value of making complex data more accessible to all.

Arnaud Kurze is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an Associate Professor at Montclair State University. His project "Youth, Art & Resilience" explores the creation of alternative transitional justice spaces in post-conflict contexts, particularly concentrating on the role of art and the impact of social movements to address human rights abuses. The manuscript is currently under review with a major university press. He teaches courses on human rights, social movements and transitional justice in the MA program in International Relations at New York University.  

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Undergraduate Student Eleni Parpounas speaks with Eric Brettschneider, the former Commissioner for the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS). They discuss his illustrious career, the importance of serving and giving voice to all, and how to learn about the needs of your community no matter where you work.

Eric Brettschneider has spent the last 55 years in child welfare, human services and community building. He has taught at Hunter School of Social Work,Fordham School of Social work and served as an adjunct at Met Studies and Gallatin for over 25 years. He retired as First Dep commissioner at ACS two years ago. Over the years he has led Agenta For Children Tomorrow, the Queens Spcc, and chaired the first Jump Start Board the New Yorkers for Children Board and The Viola Bernard Foundation Board. He has a Colgate BA, and an MA from the New School and JD from Hofstra. He serves as an Advisor to The Doris Duke Foundation. He is the father of two children and grandfather of 3.

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In this episode, Shaan Merchant speak with Matthew Cole Weiss from TMZ about working in the entertainment field, developing his creative vision, and exploring his interests in both writing and directing.

Matthew Cole Weiss graduated from NYU in 2001 after studying film and television production.  His vast career has been split between entertainment journalism where he's written for publications including People, Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, US Weekly, Time Out and Maxim, and filmmaking, where he's written and directed TV and films starring Amy Adams, Meghan Markle, James Franco, and many more. He is currently the Head Writer, On-Camera Talent and Supervising producer of TMZ ON TV, while writing scripts and award shows at the same time.

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In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Maria Pérez speaks with Elisa Llop Cardenal, a lawyer at the European Court of Human Rights. They talk about Elisa’s experience as an international student, getting more comfortable with networking, and what skills are important for working in human rights.

Elisa Llop Cardenal (NYU Law LLM in International Legal Studies ’20) is a Spanish human rights lawyer. She currently works at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Before starting her Masters at NYU, she worked as a lawyer in a firm in Spain, specializing in criminal law and economic crime.

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In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Darsen Hover speaks with James Clements, co-founder of What Will the Neighbours Say? Theater Company. Darsen and James discuss the importance of accessibility in the arts and its social impact.

James Clements (he/him) is an immigrant actor, writer, theatermaker and arts educator based between New York and Scotland. Clements' work has been seen at venues including La Mama E.T.C., HERE, MITU580, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the 92nd Street Y. He is Co-Founding Artistic Director of What Will the Neighbours Say? Theatre Company and an Artist-in-Residence with the Brooklyn Arts Council, CUNY and BRIC. His work has been recognised by the Queens Council for the Arts, DCLA, NYFA, A.R.T./NY, the Brooklyn Arts Council and Creatives Rebuild New York, amongst others.

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In this episode, Emily Anderson speaks with Natan Edelsburg, Chief Partnerships Officer of MuckRack, about the importance of mentorship, how he forged his 13+ year career at MuckRack and what the future of PR and marketing looks like.

Natan Edelsburg is the Chief Partnerships Officer at Muck Rack, the software platform that enables thousands of organizations including Google, International Rescue Committee, Golin and Duolingo to find the right journalists to pitch, report on media coverage and prove the value of their work. In this role, Natan is responsible for leading and cultivating strategic industry partnerships and driving international expansion. Previously, Natan was Chief Revenue Officer at Muck Rack, where he led the Sales and Customer Success teams. He joined Muck Rack in 2009 as the company’s first employee and held several positions including Chief Operating Officer, helping to build the business to what it is today. Natan is a member of the Board of Trustees for the PRSA Foundation. He is a frequent speaker on social media, PR, journalism and the future of TV. He’s been honored as one of PR News’ Rising Stars and one of PRSA’s 15 Under 35.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

In this special episode made by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU Graduate Student Carlmais Johnson speaks with Russell Isaacson, the VP of Embedded Insurance Channel at Boost Insurance. They discuss how his career trajectory evolved, the transferable skills he developed, and the value of networking and learning from people.

Russell Isaacson has 20+ years of experience driving change through technology. Starting his career in software implementation and transitioning to sales and marketing, Russell has developed and scaled partnerships to drive revenue for a wide range of industry leaders, such as Ally, Klarna, Expedia, Condé Nast, Novartis, and Siebel. Russell holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BA in philosophy and math from Wesleyan.

For a full transcript of this episode, please email ⁠career.communications@nyu.edu⁠.

Hear about what’s coming in the new season of All in a Day’s Work!

Not too long ago, we took to our Instagram story and asked our listeners what kind of career advice they wanted to hear on our show the most. The overwhelming majority of you said that you wanted to learn more about how to interview. So we asked some of our past guests to come back on the show and give their advice on how job applicants can make the most out of their interviews. These guests are Ron Rapatalo, a career coach and associate partner at Edgility Consulting, Emmanuel Moses, Associate Director of College Guidance & Transition at The Opportunity Network, and Echo Ma, a Compensation Analyst at Google.