Northwestern Intersections
Listen in as alumni share stories about how their careers have evolved and how key intersections of experience, opportunity, and alumni connections have propelled them to where they are today. Find out what these alumni have done right and wrong and what they’ve learned at each intersection along the way.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 185
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Navigating Career as a Creative Professional with Ziwe Fumudoh ’14
Becoming a successful comedian and performer in New York did not happen overnight for Ziwe Fumudoh. Her Twitter fame started when she worked as a hostess at a barbecue restaurant, tweeting as much as…
Vulnerability in Leadership with Allison Hansen ’09
As the principal of Acero Marquez Charter School in the Chicago area, Allison Hansen wears many hats to make sure that school is a place where both her teachers and students can grow together. Despit…
Introducing the New Host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim ’16
The NAA is happy to introduce our new host of Northwestern Intersections, Helen Kim. Helen is one of the founding team members of this podcast and has served as the editor and producer of Northwester…
Professional Development Series with Melissa McFarlane ’86 on Embracing Change and Habits
In this three-part series featuring outstanding coaches, you’ll hear some of the most frequently asked questions that they receive from their clients in their industries. Tish Hicks ’88, Kathryn Hayd…
Professional Development Series with Kathryn Haydon ’99 on Creative Problem Solving Process
In this three-part series featuring outstanding coaches, you’ll hear some of the most frequently asked questions that they receive from their clients in their industries. Tish Hicks ’88, Kathryn Hayd…
Professional Development Series with Tish Hicks ’88 on the Power of One’s Voice
In this three-part series, you’ll hear some of the most frequently asked questions that they receive from their clients in their industries. Tish Hicks ’88, Kathryn Haydon ’99, and Melissa McFarlane …
Isabelle Nüssli ’10 MBA on Empowering Productivity in C-Level Leadership and Partnerships
After her own experience in conflict with chairpersons, Isabelle Nüssli interviewed 100 chairpersons and CEOs to uncover the source of the tension that’s often built at the top of the corporate pyram…
Ellie Burrows Gluck ’06 on Meditating in the Midst of Busy Schedule
Start your day off with a sense of peace and mindfulness with Ellie Burrows Gluck as she guides us through a calming meditation exercise in this special episode. Before co-starting MNDFL, Ellie Burro…
Erica Keswin ’95 MBA on Quality Relationships at the Workplace
Erica Keswin is a workplace strategist and business coach with over 20 years of experience, having worked with top organizations that honor relationships at their workplace. Keswin, a bestselling aut…
Behind the Scenes with Chuck Bontrager ’94 and Heather Aranyi ’05
Concertmaster of Hamilton: An American Musical of the Chicago company and artist and teacher-in-residence at the Lyric Opera of Chicago come together to share their stories as entrepreneurial artists…
Paula Whitman ‘86 on De-Stressing the College Admissions Process
August 1st is the long-awaited day that the Common App opens for students applying to colleges. Paula Whitman is here to tell you that applying to colleges does not have to be stressful! Whitman, a c…
Gary Beasley ’87 on Taking Calculated Risks
Gary Beasley went with his gut to leave his first job after few months, despite the general rule of thumb his mentors suggested of staying at a company for few years. This was only one of the many su…
Nicole Gibbons ‘03 on Revolutionizing the Paint Industry
Nicole Gibbons moved her way up from being the PR Assistant to become the Global Director within her ten years of tenure at Victoria’s Secret. What makes her story even more impressive is that she wa…
Scott Shay '79, ’80 MBA on the Golden Rule in Finance and Life
Scott Shay didn’t think he would be where he is today as the Chairman of Signature Bank when he started his freshmen year at Northwestern as a chemistry major. Shay, a Chicago native, moved to New Yo…
Audrey Cheng '15 on Redefining Success to Prioritize Happiness
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Moringa School, a multi-disciplinary learning accelerator to provide young students with digital and professional skills training in Nairobi, Kenya, Audrey Cheng quickly …
Brian Mustanski ’99 on his Passion for LGBT Health Research
It was during his undergraduate years that Brian Mustanski knew he wanted to combine the perspectives of biology and psychology in the world of human sexuality research. He now serves as the Director…
Campus to City Live from Evanston Recording
Earlier this spring, the NAA hosted Campus to City, an event where four recent alumni returned to campus from San Francisco,Washington, D.C., New York City, and Chicago to share advice with the Cla…
Mallory Thompson ’79, ’80 MS on Making Connections & Building an Alumni Community
Mallory Thompson graduated from the Bienen School of Music in 1980 and is now only the third person in the university’s history to hold the director of bands position. Beloved by the Northwestern mus…
What’s Next Live from Chicago Recording
In honor of one year of incredible alumni stories on this show, the Northwestern Alumni Association hosted a live panel of recent alumni who shared stories about what it takes to make a major transit…
"After the Show" with Career Coach Carol Ross ’83, ’87 MS
Sometimes, taking one step in the right direction is all you need to go from feeling stalled to having momentum in your career journey. Carol Ross ’83, ’87 MS hosted a webinar for the NAA in April 20…