• Family Life in an MBA

  • May 30 2022
  • Length: 31 mins
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Family Life in an MBA

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    So Kai was in Istanbul earlier in May 2022 for the consulting abroad program, and while digging into scrambled eggs and sipping on his second cappuccino, he began thinking about (and missing) his friends and family, all of whom are scattered across the globe. And then he thought, how do his MBA classmates, those who have husbands and wives and children, cope? How have they managed themselves and their families in the madness that is the MBA program?

    In this episode, Kai sits down with fellow George Washington University Global MBA classmates Meakin Marange and Zachary Zobelle, to discuss family life in an MBA program. Meakin and Zach enlighten Kai with valuable insights on managing the delicate balance of personal life, family life and life in an MBA program, and share short and sweet messages to their better halves.

    Date uploaded: Monday, 30th May 2022
    Host: Kaihan Lin
    Guests: Meakin Marange and Zachary Zobelle

    Show Notes:
    (0:33) Introducing Zachary Zobelle and Meakin Marange
    (1:21) Zach's introduction
    (1:38) Meakin's introduction
    (2:40) Pivoting into the unknown (Zach)
    (4:41) Ellie's birth and the MBA (Zach)
    (6:23) Away from home (Zach)
    (7:16) Thank goodness for technology! (Zach)
    (7:57) Ellie's two cents (Zach)
    (9:00) On venturing to the US (Meakin)
    (10:35) Washe's birth and starting the MBA program (Meakin)
    (11:38) On communicating with family (Meakin)
    (13:33) Playing favorites (Zach and Meakin)
    (14:44) The tricky topic of "balance" (Zach)
    (16:05) The tricky topic of "balance" (Meakin)
    (18:46) The trickier topic of finances (Meakin)
    (20:15) The trickier topic of finances (Zach)
    (23:04) Turning back the hands of time (Zach)
    (24:08) Turning back the hands of time (Meakin)
    (25:30) Advice for parents and soon-to-be parents (Meakin)
    (26:14) Advice for parents and soon-to-be parents (Zach)
    (28:26) A note to my better half (Zach)
    (29:18) A note to my better half (Meakin)

    Email: MBAA
    LinkedIn: GW MBA Association
    Podcast: More Than an MBA

    Meakin Marange:
    “I am a Global STEM MBA candidate at the George Washington University, School of Business and a proud father of a one year old son. Prior to pursuing an MBA at GW, I worked in the mineral processing industry in South Africa and then turned entrepreneur to co-found a tile manufacturing company in Zimbabwe. I also led operations in a logistics and retail family business. I am Pro-Fellow and the Vice President of Finance for the Business Analytics Club at George Washington University. I am interested in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management.”

    Meakin's LinkedIn

    Zachary Zobelle:
    “I am an MBA and Sport Management student at GW who is trying to keep up with my one year old daughter! I've spent the past five years in the banking industry involved in underwriting, analysis, and customer support. I'm excited to dive into the sports industry which I have a huge passion for and have been a fan of for years. Also love personal finance and traveling!”

    Zach's LinkedIn
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