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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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Interviews and future career goals are always a source of anxiety. Listen to an authentic conversation about the interview process between our hosts, Cole and Emily, and guest Tad Davis, Director of Talent Acquisition at Shine Solar, a commercial and residential solar company based in Rogers, AR. Davis offers tips on showing your true self during i…
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Want to learn a new language but don't know where to start? Listen to BCL tutors, Angela and Sophie, share their experiences and tips for learning a new language! Whether you are interested in a language for cultural or academic purposes, tune in to listen to both perspectives and how to become fluent. Language Learning: Tips and Tricks…
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Listen to the common fears people experience when starting the writing process and tips on overcoming procrastination shared by our tutors Breanna, Kendall, Brooke, and Sophie and hosted by Cole. Overcome Procrastination, Tips to Beat Writer's BlockBy Walton College Business Communication Lab
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In this episode, Cole interviews Carrie Phillips, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She's a fantastic storyteller and writer. They chat about Chat GPT and other AI tools and how they might affect writing in the future. Emily and Cole also share their thoughts on the potential benefits of AI wr…
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Learn all about Pitch Perfect from Dr. Ryan Sheets, Director of the Business Communication Lab at the University of Arkansas. This event is specifically designed for Walton College students who want to improve their storytelling skills. Pitch Perfect is a great opportunity to meet recruiters from various companies before the Career Fair and receive…
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On our welcome back episode, Cole and Emily got you covered with their semester starter kit! They share essential tips on organization, time management, and effective communication, along with valuable resources to help you easily navigate the semester. How to get ready for the semester? Organization, time management & communication. Our hosts disc…
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Emily and Cole discuss the differences between company culture in Startups vs. longer established companies and how graduating students can find their place within them with VP of HR at Acre Trader Morgan Scholz.By Walton College Business Communication Lab
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In part 2 of our Women in the Workplace episode, Gracie has a conversation with Morgan Thomason, a digital sales manager for Hearst atlocal news station 40/29 TV. They discuss how to gain confidence as a woman in a male-dominated field, the importance of communication skills, and why employee resource groups (ERGs) are a game changer for company cu…
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In this episode, Gracie and Savannah interview two prominent women on campus: Lindsey Steiger-Muck of Women of Walton and Sydney Carter of Future Women Business Leaders (FWBL). Tune in to hear about how to find support as a young business professional, the importance of mentorship, and tips to building and sustaining your network in a new role.…
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In this episode, our co-host Emily invites special guests and fellow BCL tutors Jared and Sungmin to discuss all things internships. Listen as they answer your burning questions about networking, interviewing, and how to find your ideal company culture as a young business professional.By Walton College Business Communication Lab
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In the first episode of Walton BizTalk Season 12, Gracie and Savannah interview fellow BCL tutors Macy and Angela to explore their personal experiences with international company culture through studying abroad in Italy and working in Colombia. Tune in to hear about how to order your coffee in Rome, how business communication norms differ in Colomb…
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In part 1 of our international company culture episode, Gracie and Savannah interview Rogelio Garcia Contreras, the Director of Social Innovation from the University of Arkansas to discuss parallels and differences in how business is done across the world. Tune in to hear his experiences in the private and public sectors of the United States and Me…
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To close out spooky season, Sungmin and Savannah interview Jack Moyer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of America's most haunted hotel, the Crescent Hotel. Tune in to hear the grim history of the hotel, how Jack and his staff commit to preserving the irreplaceable, and what ghostly characters might accompany you upon your visit.…
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In Part I of Walton BizTalk's Halloween special, Gracie and Savannah chat with Kara Cullins, a former mortician. They ask her all the questions you've been dying to know about working in mortuary services, including what you learn in mortuary school and what a day in the life looks like. Tune in to hear what drew Kara to the funeral industry, which…
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Selling the Disney Dream feat. Katie Pope
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In this episode, Gracie and Savannah interview Katie Pope, one of the Walton Honors advisors at the University of Arkansas, about her experiences as a participant in the Disney College Program. Listen to hear some park secrets, what Disney Speak is, and an internal debate about whether Kim Kardashian, Jesus, or Mickey Mouse comes out on top as the …
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The Academia to Industry Pipeline feat. Christy Davis
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In this episode, Gracie and Savannah speak to Christy Davis, a former professor that recently entered a tech role. Listen to hear how her expectations for the workplace have changed as she moved from an academic setting to one centered around change, how she uses Twitter as a support channel, and how to leverage your communication skills as a young…
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Welcome to Season 11 of Walton BizTalk! This season, we're tackling company culture and the many hats it wears across different industries. In this episode, our host Savannah and co-host Gracie introduce the season together by discussing company culture trends, the numbers behind them, and how TikTok has been a catalyst for change in the corporate …
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In the season finale of Walton BizTalk, Savannah and Jackie form the dream team with former sports anchor, GM of #TeamMusselman, and fellow Hog fan Danyelle Musselman to explore the empathy gap in sports. Tune in to hear about Danyelle's brief stint on Comedy Central, what business culture can learn from team culture, and how she's building communi…
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On this episode, Savannah and Gracie sit down with Madison DesMaisons of CVS Health to discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility. Tune in to hear about how CVS has become a pioneer in both the retail and healthcare industries, which CVS health zone may be coming to you, and what their General Management Corporate Internship program …
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In this in-house episode, Gracie and Savannah investigate how generational differences shape our experience in the workplace. Tune in to hear what a Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z consider cultural defining moments, whether a buzzfeed quiz can predict your age, and to settle the greatest debate of our time: the millennial side part vs. the Gen Z midd…
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Into the Metaverse with Billy Admire (Part 2)
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In this episode, Savannah, Sungmin and Billy Admire continue the conversation around the bounds of the metaverse, this time delving into the digital currencies and networks that support it. Tune in as they define popular crypto jargon, examine the pros and cons, and forecast the future of digital monetary systems.…
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Into the Metaverse with Billy Admire (Part 1)
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In this episode, Savannah and Sungmin chat with Billy Admire, a software sales representative at Puppet, to explore the metaverse, a network of virtual realities that companies like Walmart, Meta (formally Facebook), and Microsoft are taking bets you'll work and play in one day. Listen as they uncover the bounds of the metaverse, who controls it, a…
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This week, Gracie and Savannah sit down for a "coffee chat" alongside Onyx Coffee Lab co-founder and co-owner, Jon Allen to discuss the ripple effect of their sustainability initiatives here locally in NWA as well as across the globe. Tune in to hear how the world renowned wholesale company has become an industry pioneer through sourcing integrity,…
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What's Your "Type"?... How the MBTI Became A Token of Corporate Culture
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Often coined the astrology of the workplace, the Myers Briggs Personality test has been a popular tool among Fortune 500 companies for decades to "sort" their employees into roles that best suit them. In the first episode of Season 10, Savannah and Gracie (two INFJs) explore the unusual history of the MBTI, how it transformed into a must have tool …
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In this episode, we sat down with Walton Supply Chain professor and Executive Director of the Women In Supply Chain Excellence (WISE) Stephanie Thomas to chat about the infamous toilet paper crisis, Christmas shopping woes, and representation in the industry. Tune in to hear why "supply chain" has become a buzz word and how the industry has evolved…
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