Leaving the field to take a corporate job at HBO wasn’t an easy decision for Jay Roewe (COM’79). Looking back on it today, he says it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made. Jay graduated from BU’s College of Communication in 1979 with a degree in television. Today, he serves as Senior Vice President for West Coast Productions at HBO and is a driving force behind some of the network’s most groundbreaking and successful shows. On this episode of the podcast, Jay sits down with Rukia Magege (COM’20) to talk shop and explore the future of the entertainment industry. About our guest host: Rukia Magege (COM’20) just graduated from BU with a degree in film and television. During her time as a student, she was an integral part of the team working behind the scenes to produce Proud to BU. We are so grateful for all the work that Rukia put in to make the podcast a success and we wish her the best of luck as she embarks on her next chapter. This episode also marks the end of the second season of Proud to BU and we would love to hear what you think about the show. What do you like best about the podcast? What do you wish we did differently? And of all the podcasts you could be listening to, what made you choose Proud to BU? You can email your thoughts directly to our host, Jeff Murphy,  and our sincere thanks to all our listeners. For more information on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

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S2 E24: Top HBO Executive, Jay Roewe (COM’79), on the Importance of Staying Hungry

Ivellisse Morales (COM’12) is on a mission to build a national network of creatives who can help illuminate the important issues that need attention and action in America. She is the founder and CEO of bombilla, a branding and design firm with an intentional focus on reimagining the creative agency model and embodying representative storytelling to advance social change. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the College of Communication in 2012, Ivi honed her skills at world renowned firms and organizations like IDEO, Year Up, Cone Communications, and Ogilvy. Two years ago, she launched her own firm and has been making waves in the world of social entrepreneurship ever since.On this episode of the podcast, Ivi walks us through her unique journey to entrepreneurship and she shares her vision for a future in which bombilla scales up to become a socially-conscious creative enterprise celebrated as “a Pixar for progress, an IDEO for inclusion”. Please note, this interview was recorded in May 2020 prior to the nationwide demonstrations in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.If you’d like to learn more about bombilla, visit their website, bombilla.co. If you’re interested in connecting directly with Ivi, you can find her on LinkedIn. As you’ll hear, this episode of the podcast is hosted by Dan Gardiner (Questrom’20) from the alumni career programs team. For more information on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E23: Learning to be “Lit on Purpose” as a Social Entrepreneur

Hyeji Byun (Pardee’11) is a licensing project manager at Big Hit IP. One aspect of her dynamic job is to find meaningful ways to bring the South Korean boy band sensation, BTS, closer to their fans. From animated characters to pop-up stores around the world, there is no shortage of opportunities to expand the reach of this cultural phenomenon. On this episode of the podcast, Hyeji shares her story and identifies the common threads between her current career and her childhood dream of becoming a Korean diplomat. Hyeji is one of our 1,900+ alumni living in South Korea and she is also an active volunteer member of the BU Alumni Association of Korea. To learn more about this group and to become a member, join the BUAAK Facebook group today!To learn more about Hyeji, you can connect with her on LinkedIn. As you’ll hear, this episode of the podcast is hosted by Yoona Lee (Questrom’14) from BU Alumni Relations. Yoona oversees our efforts to keep alumni in Asia-Pacific connected to BU and to each other. For more information on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E22: Licensing Consumer Connections between Fans and the World’s Biggest Band: BTS

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are joined on the podcast by Bryan Murphy-Eustis (SPH’04), a public health practitioner with unique insights to share. Bryan earned his MPH from Boston University in 2004 and went on to found his own public health consulting practice, BME Strategies. He also served as the Executive Director of Partners in Health Liberia where he coordinated the NGO’s West African response to the Ebola crisis. Today, Bryan works to develop and deploy new global health technologies through Global Good at Intellectual Ventures. He joined us on Proud to BU to talk about his background and his perspective on our collective path forward through this pandemic.To learn more about Bryan, you can connect with him on LinkedIn. For more information on the BU School of Public Health’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit their website. Finally, for more information on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E21: Building Resilient Communities in the Face of Global Pandemics

From the age of 15, if you asked Shraddha Bhansali (Questrom’14) what she wanted to do when she grew up, her answer was steadfast: open a restaurant. She graduated from the Questrom School of Business in 2014 having studied both business and hospitality management. Today, she is the owner of Candy & Green, a vegetarian restaurant and bar in Mumbai, India focused on clean eating and local ingredients. She joined us on the podcast to explore her tenacious entrepreneurial journey and share how she’s adapting and keeping busy amidst the pandemic.To learn more about the restaurant, be sure to follow Candy & Green on Instagram. If you’d like to read more about Shraddha’s remarkable story, check out her 2018 profile in Forbes India when she was named one of their 30 under 30 in food and hospitality.As you’ll hear, this episode of the podcast is hosted by Kati Reusche from BU Alumni Relations. Kati oversees our efforts to build strong alumni networks worldwide. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E20: Forbes India's Restaurateur on Striving for Perfect Harmony in Mumbai

Allen Wan (CAS’90) never thought he was going to be a journalist. He graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1990 with a degree in political science and sought out numerous opportunities to expand his worldview while strengthening his communication skills. Today, he is Deputy Bureau Chief in Bloomberg's Shanghai office and will be opening Bloomberg's first office in Southern China in the coming months. He joined us on the podcast to explore his unique BU experience and provide insight into what it’s like to be a journalist embedded within the “black box” of China. If you would like to read a few of Allen’s most recent articles, check out his page on Bloomberg News. As you’ll hear, this episode of the podcast is hosted by Yoona Lee (Questrom’14) from BU Alumni Relations. Yoona oversees our efforts to keep alumni in Asia-Pacific connected to BU and to each other. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E19: A Look Inside the Life of a Foreign Correspondent in China

As a vice president and senior economist at Goldman Sachs, Karen Fishman (CAS’12, GRS’12) spends her days wrestling with really big questions. Karen graduated from BU in 2012 with both a bachelor’s and master’s in economics. She was recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list as a trailblazer in the world of finance. On this episode of the podcast, Karen shares the story of her success thus far and she provides her best advice for finding and fulfilling your passion.As you’ll hear, this episode of the podcast is hosted by Dan Gardiner (Questrom’20), a member of the career programs team in the Office of Alumni Relations.To learn more about Karen, view her profile in Forbes and to see all nine Terriers who were named to a Forbes list in 2020, read this article from BU Today. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu.Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E18: Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Economist on Asking Big Questions

Bill Cohen (Questrom’74) founded Cohen Caregiving Consultants, LLC, to provide advice and counsel to families who are grappling with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s. His work with caregivers follows a fascinating career that included time in hospitality, financial services, and state government. He joined us on the podcast to talk about the personal loss that inspired his "second act" or "encore career" and to provide a roadmap for other alumni who are looking to make a career change but aren’t quite sure how to get started. To learn more about Bill’s consulting practice, visit cohencaregivingsupport.com. You can also join his Facebook group which brings together caregivers from around the world: Dementia Support Group for Caregivers with Bill Cohen. As you’ll hear, Bill is also a member of our Claflin Society and if you’d like more information about supporting BU with a planned gift, please visit bulegacy.org. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu.Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E17: Transforming Personal Loss into an Encore Career

Cari Giannoulias (COM’96) has a knack for trusting her gut and following her passion. After graduating from BU, Cari built a tremendous career in the world of marketing for the entertainment industry. She worked at Creative Artists Agency, Jersey Films, Universal Pictures, and even collaborated with the Sex Pistols, before deciding to blaze her own trail as an entrepreneur. Cari founded her own interior design firm in Chicago, aptly named Cari Giannoulias Design. On this episode of the podcast, Cari details the twists and turns of her journey and shares the joy she’s found through entrepreneurship. As you’ll hear, this episode of the podcast is hosted by Corinne Tramuta (MET’17), Assistant Director of Alumni Networks at BU. If you’d like to learn more about Cari’s design firm, visit her website, www.carigiannoulias.com, and be sure to follow her on Instagram as well. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E16: Acclaimed Interior Designer on Ignoring Trends and Blazing Your Own Path

Alex Tanguay (Questrom’02) is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. Alex earned his bachelor’s degree from the Questrom School of Business in 2002 and was recently named one of Forbes’ “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” under 40. Alex is deeply engaged in the Alumni Association; he serves on the BU Alumni Council and is working to build a strong alumni network at Merrill as well. On this episode of the podcast, Alex shares insights on the future of his industry and he reflects on the dividends he’s realized from investing his time and energy to build a strong Terrier network.Listener note: This conversation was recorded in February 2020. We understand that in the weeks since this interview, the state of the global economy fundamentally changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and our thoughts are with all those affected by this crisis. For more information about BU’s response to COVID-19, please visit bu.edu/covid-19-information. This episode is hosted by Gabe Bolio (MET’16), Associate Director of Alumni Networks at BU. As you’ll hear, Gabe and Alex are working to build a powerful alumni network within Merrill, Bank of America, and Bank of America Private Bank in Boston. If you are interested in being part of this community, reach out to Gabe at gbolio@bu.edu.For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E15: Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor on the Future of Finance

Joe Maruca (Questrom’81) didn’t know what he wanted to do for a living after graduating from BU. His advice for any students who are feeling similarly? "Don’t worry about it!" Joe earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Questrom School of Business in 1981 and went on to become both a practicing attorney and Fire Chief in the West Barnstable district on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. On this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear Joe’s reflections on being in student government during the John Silber era at BU and he shares his unique perspective on leadership forged by his experience wearing many hats in service to his community.We’d like to extend a special thanks to Chief Maruca and to all those BU alumni who are serving on the front lines of the current coronavirus pandemic. For more information about BU’s response to COVID-19, please visit bu.edu/covid-19-information. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu. If you’d like to learn more about our other online opportunities, visit bu.edu/alumni/webinars where you can find a complete list of upcoming career webinars as well as our on-demand library of past presentations. Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E14: Lessons in Leadership from an Attorney turned Fire Chief

Mamta Rodrigues (CAS’95) is always looking for new ways to make financial transactions easier for the rest of us. She has established herself as a prominent fintech leader having held top jobs at industry giants American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. During this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear some of the highlights from Mamta’s global career journey as well as her reflections on pausing her professional ambitions to focus on her family.This episode of Proud to BU is released in celebration of Alumni Career Weeks: New York. Explore the full slate of in-person and online events plus listen back to other episodes of the podcast featuring accomplished NY alumni. If you’d like to connect with Mamta directly, be sure to find her on LinkedIn. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu.Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E12: Changing the Way You Pay in the FinTech Revolution

Dr. Joe Frassica (MED’88) has built an extraordinary career delivering healthcare innovations to the patient’s bedside. He is the Head of Philips Research and Chief Medical Officer at Philips North America. He also remains active in the world of academic medicine with teaching appointments through the Institute for Medical Engineering and Sciences at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital. During this episode of the podcast, Joe reflects on the role of mentors who helped guide him in his remarkable journey and the lessons he learned about leading transformational change.This episode of Proud to BU is released in celebration of Alumni Career Weeks: New England. As a Cambridge-based Terrier, Joe has seen the power of this innovation economy and also shares a few reflections on the local partnerships he’s forged between Philips and Boston University.To keep up with all the great work Joe is doing at Philips and beyond, be sure to follow him on LinkedIn. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu.Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E12: Innovation at the Intersection of Healthcare & Technology

Nina Tassler (CFA’79, HON'16) is a producer, author, and the former chairman of CBS Entertainment. She built a groundbreaking career in the industry and she was instrumental in propelling CBS to become America’s #1 network for 12 of her 13 year tenure. In recent years, she co-founded PatMa Productions alongside Denise Di Novi and she published her first book, What I Told My Daughter: Lessons from Leaders on Raising the Next Generation of Empowered Women. Nina joined us on the podcast to reflect on her formative BU experiences and to explore the values embedded throughout her storied career. This episode features guest host Susan Richardson, Executive Director of Alumni Relations at Boston University. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu.Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E11: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Entertainment with Nina Tassler

Dr. Howard Brooks (SDM’87) and Dr. Stephanie Brooks (SDM’18) are two of the three generations running Brooks Dental in Winthrop, MA. Dr. Barry Brooks founded the practice in 1959 and since then, he welcomed his son, Dr. Howard, and his granddaughter, Dr. Stephanie, into the family business. On this episode of the podcast, all three Drs. Brooks joined us in the studio to talk about running the business, their family legacy, and the transformation of dentistry over the course of three generations. To learn more about Brooks Dental, visit their website, winthropsmiles.com. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit bu.edu/proudtobu.Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

S2 E10: One Family Business, Three Generations Strong

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