It was her roommate's positive engineering internship and an invite to a great tailgate that put GE Healthcare on Madison's radar. But it was her curiosity and enthusiasm that got her in front of the right person to be considered for the Financial Management Program (FMP) and gave her two years rotating through a wide variety of options in the world of corporate finance at the start of her career. As a strong student who was still a bit unsure what exactly she wanted to do in the vast expanse of "finance," Madison sought out rotational programs that would show her many different facets in a relatively short period of time. Managing the men's swim team at ND didn't leave her a lot of time for other extra-curriculars, but she's very clear that the experience gave as much to her as she put into it and allowed her to stay close to a sport that she loved. The Saturday of our conversation she'd gotten up at 5 am to go swim -- an activity she views as exercise, stress relief, and a habit that grounds her. That kind of dedication shows up at work too, and opens lots of doors.

Madison's recommendations:
The Morning Brew - Madison subscribed after guest Heather Eaton recommended it and now she's hooked.
The Old Man and the Three podcast - JJ Reddick & Tommy Alter talk basketball, current events and interview some big names in the NBA, entertainment and political worlds.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive documentary on Netflix - Racing is big business and there's lots to learn from this deep dive into the unique world of Formula 1.

Find more on Madison's background on her LinkedIn profile.

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