Mitchell Moments

A business school podcast that focuses on "in-the-know" helpful insights, tips, and lessons learned from current post-graduate students, instructors, and marketplace leaders to give listeners a head start in their new academic life and career at The Mitchell College of Business at The University of South Alabama.

A Moment with Dr. Torsten Pieper 10/28/2021

A Moment with Dr. Torsten Pieper Stacy Wellborn talks with USA Global Scholar Dr. Torsten Pieper. Torsten is an Associate Professor of Management in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, the President of the International Family Enterprise Research Academy, and the author of more than 20 articles and nine books on family business. He gives some great insights and specific advice when searching for the right business degree or Ph.D. and ensuring you're not wasting your money and time and not shooting yourself in the academic foot. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20969795

A Moment with Justin Scott 10/20/2021

A Moment with Justin Scott On this episode, Stacy talks with Ph.D. student Justin Scott. Justin has finished all his classwork, and when interviewed, he was working on his dissertation. Justin tells us his thought process in choosing USA Mitchell College of Business, how this program fit his family and career situation, and how there isn't a "mold" for a Ph.D. student. Plus, he shares his best advice for nailing your first year and what learning tool you need to master. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20878364

A Moment with Dr. Robyn L Brouer 10/12/2021

A Moment with Dr. Robyn L Brouer Stacy talks with the new Ben May Distinguished Professor of Management at the USA Mitchell College of Business, Dr. Robyn Brouer. Dr. Brouer is a dedicated educator who has a passion for leadership, social influence and effectiveness, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources. Dr. Brouer shares her excitement for engaging with the Mitchell College of Business doctoral students, what skills are essential to thriving in a high-level business school, and mentoring in a one-on-one educational environment. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20778275

A Moment with Nicole Beachum 09/28/2021

A Moment with Nicole Beachum In this episode, Stacy spends time with her friend, class cohort, and recent graduate Nicole Beachum. Nicole was a single Mom, already thriving in her marketing firm, loved to teach, and didn't think she could find a Ph.D. program to meet her work and life situation and responsibilities. Nicole shares her academic journey, what you should look for in a Ph.D. program, why academic conferences are amazing, and her philosophy of finding dissertation co-authors, researchers, and mentors. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20613596

A Moment with Dr. Gia Wiggins 09/22/2021

A Moment with Dr. Gia Wiggins Stacy talks with the Founder of Morale Resources, Dr. Gia Wiggins. Dr. Wiggins earned her Business Administration Ph.D. in 2019, and she candidly shares why she chose the Mitchell College of Business, why every class counts, and why that "Dr." in front of your name is huge for your career. Known in her career as the "Workforce Whisper," Gia boosts that becoming a data analysis machine under Dr. Joe Hair has made her a more valuable commodity for her clients and the local community that she serves. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20563403

A Moment with Dr. Bill Disch 08/24/2021

A Moment with Dr. Bill Disch On this episode, Stacy talks with Global Instructor Dr. Bill Dish. Global Instructors are visiting professors that share their knowledge, insights, and real-world experiences with the students. Bill talks about why he teaches at USA. He also explains what makes the USA Ph.D. program unique, and he gives his thoughts on what it takes to navigate a high-level business school graduate and Ph.D. program. Plus, he gives us a peek under the hood on his innovative AI and Cloud Computing company DataRobot. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20250722

A Moment with Jen Zoghby 08/24/2021

A Moment with Jen Zoghby On this episode, Stacy talks with fellow student and Ph.D. candidate Jen Zoghby. Jen shares her long, winding, and diverse career path and journey to The Mitchell College of Business Ph.D. Program. Listen closely because Jen knows what it takes for "getting started" in a business past graduate school and what skills and tools you will need to not only survive but thrive in a high-level program. Plus, Jen reveals her thesis work and her plans moving forward with her Ph.D. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20250446

A Moment with Dr. Joseph Hair 08/24/2021

A Moment with Dr. Joseph Hair On this first episode, you will meet show host Stacy Wellborn as she talks with the Director of the Ph.D. program Dr. Joesph Hair. Dr. Hair will share his professional and teaching journey from Ole Miss, LSU, Kennesaw State, The University of South Alabama, and all points in between. Plus, he gives us his insights on choosing the right Ph.D. school and program for you and what it takes to succeed as a student in a high-level business school and Ph.D. program. /episode/index/show/mitchellmoments/id/20250086

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