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EP - 31 Path to Purpose: Navigating Career Pivots with Intentional Change ft. Camilla Celati

Dive into the inspiring journey of Camilla Celati, who transitioned from 15 years in corporate HR to establishing a global coaching practice, Camilla Celati International. Discover how the Master of Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) program at Weatherhead School of Management played a crucial role in her transformation. In this episode, Camilla shares pivotal career moments and lessons learned, building her coaching brand and advice on maximizing your business school experience. Camilla's story is a powerful testament to resilience, rediscovery and creating meaningful impact.

Ep. 30 - The Business of Fashion: an Entrepreneur's Journey ft. Jackie Wachter

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Serena Molina and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Jackie Wachter, co-founder and creative director of FOUNT, maker of ethically sourced handbags. Jackie talks about how she and her husband started their Cleveland-based company a decade ago, and shares lessons learned in the fashion industry along the way.

Ep. 29 - How to Maximize Your Business School Experience (ft. Nick Kuzma)

On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Anurag Virmani and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Nick Kuzma, Senior Risk Associate at PNC. Nick, a 2019 alum of the Full-Time MBA, talks about his journey from engineer to financial services professional. He provides key steps to success before, during and after graduate school, and discusses how Weatherhead helped advance his career.

Ep. 28 - My First 100 Days as a New Business Owner (ft. Ian Todd)

On the latest episode of the “What Really Matters” Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA [https://case.edu/weatherhead/academics/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition]) special series, Weatherhead faculty member Reid Tileston [https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/] speaks with Ian Todd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-r-todd-7409a313a/], who recently acquired Dott Products [https://dottproducts.com/]. Hear about the power of relationships in ETA and Ian’s experiences as a new CEO. The two also discuss the impact of Cleveland-based ETA accelerator Promise Partners [https://www.promise-partners.org/]. Listen here [https://case.edu/weatherhead/campus-life/our-podcast]. Check out the video version here on Youtube.  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P69ZDiyuLEQ]

Ep. 27 - Taking the Plunge into Business Ownership (ft. Barbara Lindsay)

This episode of “What Really Matters” is part of a special series on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA [https://case.edu/weatherhead/academics/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition]). Weatherhead faculty member and series guest host Reid Tileston [https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidtileston/] sits down with Barbara Lindsay [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-lindsay-b87a9b/], a 1992 Weatherhead alumna and President of Commercial Cutting. Hear Barbara discuss her journey from a corporate role in healthcare to owning a display manufacturing company. They talk about self-funded ETA, explore the importance of authenticity and perseverance, and share in-the-trenches advice. Dive right in and listen here [https://case.edu/weatherhead/campus-life/our-podcast].