This week we met up with Luke Vammen, Microsoft Sales Director, on the topic of adaptability in the workforce and how mastering this skillset can benefit you in your career. We will also be discussing Microsoft's adaptability strategies and learn more about their sales and tech business techniques. Tune in for more!!

Walton Biz Talk

Cultivating Empathy Within Business

Walton Biz Talk is back and better than ever! Join us this week for a brand new season as we introduce the topic of adaptability in the workforce. Host Kiara Lozano, and co-hosts Savannah Rubino and Sung-Min Park discuss the importance of adaptability in their professional and personal lives as the world continues to rapidly change. We are looking forward to this new direction as the podcast team continues to grow and adapt! 

A New Direction

As we finish Season 8, we reflect on what innovation means to our local start-up community and the tremendous impact it makes. For this final episode, we sit down with John Harmon, founder of ObiiGo, as he explains to us how the auto repair app was developed, how the company's mission is supported, and the company's overall involvement with both the University and the NWA area. Make sure to subscribe as we will be back next semester!

The Road To Innovation

This week, we have guest Julia Nall, ASG President, give us insight on how the pandemic has impacted the student body. ASG has managed to find new way of connecting with the community over this past year through innovation and adaptability. From hosting virtual events, actively promoting mental health, and advocating  voting there is no surprise when we say... ASG puts students first!

Putting Students First

In this weeks episode, we had Andrew Lipson, Vice President of Operations at Chartwells, talk to us about innovation in the food industry, Covid-19 impact on combating food waste/insecurity on campus, and update us on new developments within Chartwells. We also discussed the importance of student feedback in the development of these projects. Listen now to hear a sneak peak on what is coming soon to campus dinning!

Cooking Up New Ideas

In this week's episode we are joined by Diana Brown, Director of Production at the Walton Arts Center along with Joanna Bell, Director of Marketing and Communications at TheatreSquared to talk more about innovation in the performance arts business. In addition, we also covered the effects of Covid-19 in the industry and what innovative measures they have taken to keep the theatre's open and the audience engaged. Innovation has always been a constant factor in the industry and both the Walton Arts Center and TheatreSquared highly embrace it. Go check them out!

Innovation In The Arts

Join past and current BCL staff members and Walton College students for a career panel discussion on how the internships experience and job searching process has changed due to the pandemic. Panelists include Mia Norton (Audit & Assurance Assistant at Deloitte), Ryan Decker (Senior, interned at Walmart), and Sam Lipson (Senior, interned at Texas Instruments). Listen for tips and advice on how to make the most out of your remote work experience!

Bonus Episode: Virtual Internships and Jobs

In this new episode, we talk to Permjot Valia, Fund Manager, Entrepreneur, and Mentor in Residence, about the importance of investing in your network, cultivating valuable relationships, and the true meaning of being a mentor. He shares with us many personal stories and offers our listeners tips on how to cultivate their innovative ideas and become a more knowledgeable individual.

Invest in your Network

Join us for Season 8, as we unfold the importance of cultivating innovation in a world facing many new challenges. We start off this season's first episode talking to senior, Gabi Gifford, and junior, Lara Wyatt, on their experiences as student leaders, innovators, and members of entrepreneurial organizations. They share insights on the significance of innovation and it's role in students professional development. 

Leading Through Innovation

We finish up Season 7 and say goodbye to Ryan Decker and Jessi Brewer as they wrap up their time with Walton Biz Talk. We reminisce on the last few years and discuss the importance of adaptability in our personal and professional lives. More importantly, we discuss our plans for the future. As for the future of Walton Biz Talk, we will see you in 2021 with Kiara Lozano as our new host!  P.S. If you want to learn more about how Ryan visualizes music, check out @keyofsee.art on Instagram.

(Un)Satisfying Goodbyes

We talk to siblings Collin and Alyssa Macias about their experience as college students during COVID-19. As a Walton College senior, Collin shares how his college experience has changed and what he has learned to value most. Alyssa gives us her take on college life as a Walton College freshman, how her expectations have changed, and what she hopes to experience in the coming years. Listen to find out more about how COVID-19 has changed the college experience.

The New College Experience

Are you down for whatever (DFW)? We talk to Savannah Baber, Senior Corporate Trainer at Peek Consulting Firm, about the importance of saying yes, taking opportunities, and learning to adapt to any situation. She shares her personal and professional journey through stories of adaptability and the important takeaways she’s learned every step of the way.

“DFW” In DFW

As we continue to work in a virtual environment, many companies have had to adapt to new ways of recruiting students. We are joined this week by Stephanie Fielder, Campus Recruiter at Walmart, to talk about virtual career fairs, what recruiters are looking for, and advice for students navigating the virtual job search and hiring process.

Everything Is Virtual

Join us for Season 7 as we explore the importance of adaptability in this time of uncertainty. We start this season off by sharing our own experiences with COVID-19, the effects it had on our personal lives, and how we learned to adapt to change! Leave a suggestion at bizcomm.uark.edu/biz-talk-podcast.

Our "New Normal"

Global pandemics cause massive change, and we may never be the same as we were before the pandemic. To conclude Season 6, we are joined by Mark Zweig, entrepreneur of two 500/5000 Inc. companies and executive-in-residence at the Walton College. Mark shares his thoughts on the effects of this life-altering experience and the importance of being strategic during uncertainty. We discuss topics such as working from home, navigating the job market, building relationships, and seizing opportunities. 

Strategic Action Amid Uncertainty

Join the Walton Business Communication Lab as we bring together diverse perspectives to explore the intersections between business, communication, and broader social topics. This student-run podcast at the University of Arkansas brings you stories from students and professionals about the many paths that lead us to our passions. Regardless of the topic, you can count on listening to casual conversations about professional things.

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