With a lifelong love for teaching and coaching, Sam Rainey’s career at Michelin North America began in logistics and soon shifted to human resources where he manages Michelin’s U.S. and international internship and co-op programs. Sam is also actively involved in the company's Business Resource Groups (BRGs). RBGs are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions.

"Do not ever be afraid to fail. If you don't fail, you're not learning." John Pearson and host Jamie Patterson discuss job search preparedness on this episode of inONE, covering topics from soft skills to internships to mentorship, and how campus recruitment programs are adapting to the remote work environment. John found his career niche in campus recruitment since graduating from Clemson in 2015, but he couldn’t stay away for too long! He enrolled in Clemson’s MBA Online program this fall and recently launched the University Relations Podcast, all while leading university recruitment initiatives at Unilever. We’re thrilled to have him in the program and on this episode!

One of the first faces many new students will meet at the Clemson MBA Program is academic advisor Katy Lentz, who guides business analytics, entrepreneurship & innovation, and full-time Corporate MBA candidates along their graduate school paths. Having recently earned her MA in Higher Education Administration remotely from the University of Nebraska, Katy knows all too well the challenges of finding new ways to balance work, life, school, and community in the face of the pandemic - experiences she shares on this episode of inONE.

For anyone with an interest in global experiences and international culture, Upstate International the place to start! This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization exists to empower people and businesses of all nations to thrive in South Carolina's Upstate through programs, events and initiatives that foster the dynamic exchange of international cultures and ideas. Ever fascinated by the world and by the people in it, Tracie Frese leaped at the opportunity to serve as Executive Director at Upstate International five years ago, and she joins us on inONE to share some of the exciting ways to get involved - from Salsa at Sunset to Bitcoin and international trade.

From her time as a Clemson MBA student and throughout the past decade as Director of Academic Programs, Dr. Jane Layton has had a profound impact here at Clemson MBA, creating meaningful experiences that provide MBA candidates with the skill sets necessary to emerge in today’s business environment. Thanks to a passion for international learning, Dr. Layton has championed several masters-level study abroad opportunities including International Business Management and Global Leadership at Oxford University, and always applies a global mindset while developing new programs like the MBA in Business Analytics and Online MBA programs. Meet Dr. Jane Layton in this episode of inONE!

Technology has been the key to remaining connected during COVID-19. Our guests today work in the tech sector and are joining us from Raleigh and Dallas for a conversation about how we're using tech and adjusting to this new world. Nadeen Qubti is an IPS analyst for Red Hat Enterprise Software and a graduate of the MBA Corporate program, and Grady May is a project and program manager for Cisco and just started our online MBA program last semester. Join Nadeen and Grady as they share their experiences at Clemson MBA and in the world of technology.

How can I remain connected in a time of social distancing? Jacob Kerby and Eric Okimoto tackle this universal question as business professionals continue to work and manage remote teams. In this episode, they cover best practices for working remotely, managing remote employees, using technology effectively, and hiring/onboarding new employees.

Remote recruiting in a socially distanced world is challenging, but Joey Malamug has found creative ways to adapt and overcome to remain agile in his role as Manager of Recruiting at ScanSource. Joey shares best practices for maintaining effective communication and showcasing company culture with job candidates on the latest episode of the inONE Pawdcast.

Tommy Tomlinson & Alex Knollman, founders of Greenville STRONG, are focused on supporting and bringing light back into the Greenville community. They have partnered with Dapper Ink, a homegrown GVL company, to create a "Buy a T-shirt, Give a Meal" community support initiative where the proceeds of each T-shirt purchase are used to buy meals from local restaurants to feed front line medical professionals in Greenville, S.C.

Improv comedy is more than fun and games, it develops skills like quick thinking, active listening, team-building, and the ability to brush off mistakes and keep moving. Alrinthea Carter brings her improv training and background in counseling to Clemson MBA students in her role as Academic Advising Coordinator, where she goes beyond course planning to help part-time students practice self-care and maintain a work-life balance.