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MBA IRL

Alyssa and Niki P

The decision to get an MBA later in life is a big one, at least it was for us. It’s a lot of money, and a huge commitment on top of managing a full-time career, being present with family and friends, parenting, health and wellness, and the list goes on. We’re Alyssa and Niki P, two brand and business development consultants in our mid 30’s who are leveling up. We realized during our first term that it takes a community to get through it, so we’ve decided to start one here, documenting our experience and sharing it with you. Whether you’re entertaining the idea of going to business school or halfway through the program, this is for you. Our real-life MBA experience -- the highs, the lows, and everything in between... We hope you choose to join us on our journey!

We have over 150 downloads! Thank you to you, our listeners, for following along with our journeys. Alyssa’s surprise announcement led to some goal sharing, which brings us to the topic for today’s episode–working on the goal of applying to business school. Thanks to an MBA IRL listener, we are sharing a bit more about our application process and things to consider when writing your personal statement.

May 6, 2022

29 min

14 Days of the EMBA

3 finals, 2 simulations, 1 critical thinking project, a great resignation, a puppy, and a partridge in a pear tree…

Mar 7, 2022

38 min

Taking it Day by Day

Our first term is off to an unanticipated start. While managing change is nothing new to us, navigating it in this environment is. We have to remind ourselves that “Life is a marathon, not a sprint”—this holds for our MBA journey too.

Feb 16, 2022

28 min

Back to School: Mature Audiences Only

And just like that, our first term is over. Of course, we did our research before getting started, but there’s a lot we didn’t know walking in on that first day. Here, we share our first experience living it–real moments of parent guilt, self-doubt, and reflection. It took some trial and error, but we think we’ve caught our stride.

Feb 8, 2022

32 min

Introducing MBA IRL and the Co Creators

Meet Alyssa and Niki, the co-creators of MBA IRL. In this episode, they share a bit about themselves and why they chose to go back to school almost a decade and a half after completing their undergrad.

Feb 1, 2022

10 min