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Talking Raps Podcast with Julian Vargas! The show in which host, Julian Vargas and a friend or two from the LA Comedy Community get deep into the most interesting parts of Hip-Hop History & go on tangents. Each week I bring in weird videos(songs/interviews/etc) related to the topic that will strike up funny conversations. If you want to follow along with the videos go to the shows webpage and also SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, and RATE on ITUNES. That shit matters for some reason idk Email all compla ...
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Stern Chats

NYU Stern MBA Community

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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. ...
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What the heck is happening in America? Secretary Julián Castro, as you’ve never heard him before, helps listeners understand how to make sense of a non-stop stream of headlines affecting our daily lives. Joined each week by his long-time communications strategist, the unfiltered Sawyer Hackett, plus a collection of political leaders, journalists, and operatives from across the country, Julián reveals insider perspectives and witty hot takes on the issues troubling Our America. New episodes e ...
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Awkward Silences

User Interviews

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Welcome to Awkward Silences by User Interviews, where we interview the people who interview people. Listen as we geek out on all things UX research, qualitative data, and the craft of understanding people to build better products and businesses. Hosted by Erin May and Carol Guest, VPs of growth/marketing and product at User Interviews. Take this survey and let us know what topics you want to hear next! userinterviews.com/awkwardsurvey
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On the eve of Diwali, one of the most celebrated festivals in South Asia, Stern Chats and SABAS come together to give you a glimpse into the cultural richness of the South Asian community. Hosts Radhini and Bhaskar are stoked to welcome SABAS Co-Presidents Shreya and Rohit to discuss all things SABAS, what the club stands for, and how SABAS strives…
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Nathan Pettit, Vice Dean for MBA and Graduate Programs (and a Stern community favorite) returns to Stern Chats for the first time since 2017! Hosts Ishana Nigam and Arthur Paquet dive deep with Vice Dean Pettit as he shares his insights on what leadership really means, how we as students can build our courage, and how he finds the time to get his w…
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Tune in to the latest episode of Stern Chats as we dive into the dynamic world of compliance with two industry powerhouses: Devi Shanmugham and Beth Haddock. Devi, the Global Head of Compliance at Tradeweb, brings her extensive experience in capital markets structure and regulation. With over 25 years of expertise in modern governance programs, Bet…
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In this week's episode, we check in with our MBA1s and hear about how their transition to Stern has been going. Tune in to hear hosts Brian and Bhaskar discuss with MBA1s Justin and Arjun about what they are most excited for, nervous for, and what they've thought of Stern so far! We learn about the LAUNCH process, how that gears MBA1s up for the fu…
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Season 16 starts off with a bang! In this episode, hosts Gauri and Deion talk to Full-Time MBA Student Government Presidents Danielle Hoang and Julian Sutton. Danielle and Julian reflect on their experiences in SGOV, tee up some of the exciting events SGOV has planned, and leave us with some presidential words of wisdom.Hosts: Gauri Misra & Deion R…
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In our Season 3 finale, Erin and Carol are joined by Caroline Morchio, Head of UX at Dashlane, a credential management platform. Their conversation explores UX research best practices at a security-minded organization like Dashlane, highlighting other what teams can bring to their own work. Caroline shares the ways she structures the UX team to sup…
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Erin and Carol are joined by Jo Widawski, founder and CEO of Maze, to discuss the major findings from their "Future of User Research" report, which unearthed three trends animating researchers, PMs, and founders alike: 1) the demand for research is growing, 2) research democratization empowers stronger decision making, and 3) new technology—like ge…
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Erin is joined by Auzita Irani, a research manager at AirBnB to discuss being a more efficient user experience researcher. In today's work world, resources—time, budget, headcount—always seem to be in limited supply. How can we balance these things along with other important elements of our research practices? Auzita has been thinking about "doing …
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It's our 150th episode! To celebrate, we brought together three thought leaders for a discussion about UX research's future. Erin and Carol are joined by Judd Antin, Dave Hora, and Christiana Lackner, who bring over 40 years of combined experience in UX research, both as practitioners and leaders. This wide-ranging conversation combines our guests'…
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In this episode, Erin and Carol sit down with Tyler Wanlass, lead product designer at CommandBar, to explore practical strategies for conducting user research without a dedicated research team. They dig into techniques that designers and product managers can use to gather valuable insights efficiently, especially in resource-constrained environment…
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Hosts Jack Parker and Erin Malone, are thrilled to welcome back Professor Suzy Welch on the eve of her commencement speech. Join us as Professor Welch shares hidden gems and insights from her celebrated class "Becoming You," where she guides her students in crafting authentic and meaningful lives. She reflects on the evolution of her course concept…
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In this episode, Erin and Carol tackle one form of research impact growing in importance and necessity: revenue. Their guest is Claudia Natasia, co-founder and CEO of Riley AI. Before starting Riley, Claudia grew product teams at early-stage companies and worked in the financial industry. These experiences showed her the importance of linking user …
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Erin and Carol explore the complexities of healthcare research with Nadyne Richmond, a healthcare design advisor with a background in big tech who pivoted to healthcare research a decade ago to tackle the pressing issues she saw in the system. Nadyne underscores the nuances of conducting user experience (UX) research within healthcare settings, unp…
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Join hosts Laila and Unni as they talk with Dean of the Stern School of Business, Raghu Sundaram, where he reflects on his path from student to Dean. Hear about the challenges and rewards of leading a business school, the emotional rollercoaster of graduating, and his insights on facing failure. Plus, discover the values he hopes every Stern studen…
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Erin and special co-host Ben Wiedmaier are joined by Julian Della Mattia of the180 for a deep dive into being UX team-of-one. Julian has been the first user researcher at a number of companies and shares his top to-dos, milestones, and things to consider before accepting such a role. The episode digs into the ways a solo UXR can start making an imp…
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Even though every episode of Stern Chats is a treat for the ears, today’s episode is extra special because we’re talking to some of our Sternies who are also musicians. In this episode, Cameron talks to Laura, Will, and Noey about their musical journeys and the intersection of business school and music. You'll also come away with a couple of book r…
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In this episode, Erin chats with Victoria Sakal, Head of Growth at Wonder, all about desk (or secondary) research—think web searches, checking internal resource libraries (like repositories), or interviewing colleagues. Desk research is a critical step when starting a new project. Victoria shares her framework for thinking about the differences bet…
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In this episode, Carol and Erin dive into all things research sample sizes with Lauren Stern. No matter your experience with user research, you'll need to recruit folks, making this an evergreen topic. Lauren has coached both new-to-research and junior UXRs on this critical topic and she shares some of her best advice. Lauren shares importance cons…
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Carol and Erin welcome George Whitfield, an expert in applying AI to the analysis of qualitative data. George discusses the intricate challenges of leveraging language models to interpret expansive open-ended data (like interview transcripts), emphasizing the importance of context and not just keyword or topic identification. They'll dig into the c…
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In this episode Carol and Erin are joined by Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex, a consulting firm specializing in UX research and strategic design. They explore the world of measuring the impact of UX research. with Pryor introducing a four-level impact assessment framework. Ruby shares a four-level assessment framework and the conversation moves to prior…
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Prominent NYU Stern power couple, Jackie Orr and Troy Sipprelle join host Daniel Ramos on the Valentine’s Day episode of Stern Chats. Jackie and Troy open up about their experiences as a married couple at Stern and test their knowledge of each other to win a cash prize.Produced & Edited By: Daniel RamosMusic by: Jesse Han…
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In this episode of Awkward Silences, Carol and Erin dive into the world of conference networking and planning with Bryan Dosono, a staff UX research lead at eBay known for his extensive experience curating and organizing conference programs. Bryan share insights on how to prepare for conferences such as using apps to schedule meetings and emphasizi…
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In this week's episode, Unni and Cameron chat with Stern alumna Laura Fox, co-founder and managing director of StreetLife Ventures. Laura starts off by sharing her favorite spot in NYC before diving into her MBA journey and career trajectory from BCG to StreetLife Ventures. Discover how Laura navigated side hustles, what her insights on future of m…
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"Clarissa, a newly returned host, and Max, a host who has been here since last year, united to discuss Clarissa's study abroad in London, their mutual passion for sports, their fellow Sternies, and – unsurprisingly – their love for dogs.Hosts: Max SoiferProduced & Edited by: Unnati AminMusic by: Jesse Han"…
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In this episode, Laila Latif reflects with Unni Amin and Hyeji Kim on the "small" moments and friendships that have become the most memorable parts of their Stern experience. Whether it's an impromptu classroom interaction, a memorable party, or a simple text after a long week, these micro-interactions play a pivotal role in shaping the distinct cu…
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In this heartfelt episode, Chris speaks to Faye Cheung, Pallavi Chaslani, and Jaymin Domadia about parental responsibilities during their MBA journey. From coordinating schedules with their “villages,” supporting both their family and thieir startup in the Endless Frontier Labs program, or flexible parenting with DBi, the guests share their experie…
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The decision to leave academia can be difficult. Often, it involves giving up a stable career path and a lifetime commitment to a particular field of study. But as Joe Stubenrauch explains, the move also offers researchers the opportunity to pursue new career paths, improve work-life balance and geographic flexibility, and reinvent their lives. And…
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How often do you think about content design? The answer, most likely, is: “not enough”. The work of a Content Designer involves fitting the right words in the right places, understanding the nuances of things log in vs. sign in, and knowing the right words to use to engage customers. Content Design is an important part of the user experience—and th…
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Want a peek into what life is like post-Stern? Join us for a conversation with two remarkable Alumni Council members – Steven Avila, Director of Strategy & Operations at Take-Two Interactive, and Tony Watkins, Director of Global Partnerships at Google and Chair of NYU Stern Alumni Council. Discover the heart and soul of the Alumni Council, learn ho…
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Goldman Sachs Chief Information Officer, Marco Argenti, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with Stern's Head of Generative AI, Conor Grennan. AI is revolutionizing productivity in the finance industry as well as its impact on learning in higher education. Together, these two experts cover themes that elucidate what this new technology means f…
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NYU President Emeritus, John Sexton, joins Stern Chats to have a conversation with MBA Jack Parker and Professor Oghene Oyiborhoro. They talk about championship debating, hope, and ""the right side of the comma."Hosts: Jack Parker & Oghene OyiborhoroProduced by: Jack ParkerEdited by: Jack ParkerMusic by: Jesse Han…
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“I realized that design is about helping people make sense of the world. And I looked at the world differently then… treating everything like a design problem that's solvable [...] [Design leaders today] don't use the power that we have to engage people, to activate people, to help them believe in something bigger than themselves.” Maria Guidice, a…
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Join Max, KJ and Maggie as they chat about their experience at orientation week, LAUNCH, at NYU Stern. They interview the members of the Class of 2025 and discuss what brought them to Stern, what object they brought on their first day, why violet is their favorite color and some fun haikus on business school. Shout out to all the students who were …
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A new generation of Stern Hosts make their debut in a fun episode where guests get to know Daniel, Maggie, KJ, and Sree. We all share a little bit about ourselves and then we reviewed our ChatGPT-generated personality assessments. Produced by: Daniel RamosEdited By: Daniel RamosMusic By: Jesse HanPar NYU Stern MBA Community
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Stern Chats President, Unni, introduces us to new hosts, Laila, Max and Aida. The four of them discuss their bucket list goals, highlights from their first year and predictions for their final year.Produced by: Unnati AminEdited by: Unnati AminMusic by: Jesse HanConnect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn! @SternChats…
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"Stern Chats Executive Producer, Jack, introduces us to some of this year's hosts, Cameron, Erin and Chris. Together they discuss classes, and a casino in NYC. They leave some time for what makes Stern so special.Produced by: Jack ParkerEdited By: Jack ParkerMusic By: Jesse Han"Par NYU Stern MBA Community
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What company isn’t “customer obsessed”? Well, a lot, as it turns out. That’s not for lack of caring—but building a customer-centric culture is easier said than done. And how you do this depends on whether you’re starting from square one or trying to change a company’s culture from the inside. According to Prayag Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Marvin…
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AI is a big part of Notion's strategy for the future of knowledge work, and they're exploring ways to use AI to make people's lives easier. Linus Lee, a Research Engineer at Notion, spends his time researching and learning about AI—how users interact with it, the challenges of building trustworthy AI systems, and its - potential to help people work…
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“I think people really connect when you are just genuine and not transactional. I think it's much more easy to get to those kind of opportunities because they just feel genuine.” According to Andrea Amorós, Associate Principal Research at ADP, giving research a seat at the big table is all about building meaningful connections with the people you’r…
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134 episodes. That’s how long Awkward Silences has been going with Erin and JH as hosts. But now it’s time for something new. JH says goodbye to Awkward Silences as he kicks off a new chapter in his career. Today, he and Erin reflect on the years. They share a bit of the original background to the podcast, their favorite memories, and even some beh…
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As a researcher, you know the value of using research to drive business decisions—but other stakeholders might not. In order to drive action from research, you need to create alignment with key decision-makers and the research you do. Pejman Mirza-Babaei joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss how to transform research insights into actionabl…
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Competition can be scary. But in UX, competitive research is insightful. You don’t want to chase your competitors, but you need to know what they are doing to know how you can improve. Rachel Miles joins the Awkward Silences podcast to discuss the value of competitive research in UX and design. As the UX research lead at IBM, Rachel integrated comp…
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In design and UX research, context is king. Your work doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it’s a part of a wider ecosystem of stakeholders, beneficiaries, and more. Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, recognized a clear gap in design methods that only addressed the individual user and the immediate product benefits: designing beyond the pr…
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There are 6 key qualities for great facilitation: Starting with your core beliefs Maintaining neutrality Standing in the storm Honoring the wisdom of the group Upholding the agile mindset Honoring the group’s agenda According to Marsha Acker, Founder, and CEO of TeamCatapult, “The job of facilitator is not to become the agile process police that sa…
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How can UX researchers enable other teams to do research? Show, don’t tell. According to Helen Devine, UX Research Manager at The Economist, upskilling product people to do research means letting them observe, sit in, and be present during each stage of a research project—not just being told what to do. Helen went from doing scrappy research with 0…
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What does good “scrappy” user research look like? According to Varun Murugesan, Co-founder of Apple and Banana, “You could throw anything at Jason Bourne and he would solve it... Would it be effective? [Yes—and] that's what I think about. I don't need all the fanciest tools or software.” Being good at scrappy user research is like being the Jason B…
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On this week’s episode, hosts Mark and Cameron sit down with recent Stern Alumni Doris, TT, & Phil to reflect on their time at Stern before graduation. They discuss their favorite classes and professors, recruiting, and some of the extracurricular highlights all while trying their best to avoid the business jargon they've picked up along the way.-H…
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“There’s a certain amount of forgetting that we need to do in order to learn something new.” – Kevin Kelly, Founding Editor of Wired magazine Whether you are designing a research project, prototyping a product, or carving out your career path, unlearning plays an important role in learning new things. But how do we embrace them in a practical way t…
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Professor Yeo, a Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting at Stern, discusses his journey to teaching in New York (spoiler alert: he received all three of his degrees in Australia!) and his non-academic passions of cooking and jazz. In addition to being popular among participants in the Fertitta Veterans Program, Professor Yeo was named one of th…
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