For International Women’s Day, our successful Kelley alumnae sat down virtually one-on-one with Kelley students preparing to launch their own careers. Hear from Yeşim Güra, MBA’91, an international business consultant, independent board director, and executive coach. She spoke from Brussels with entrepreneur Akua Donkor, MBA’23, CEO of Decokraft.
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Sophie Lahey, BS’20: Growing a Passion for Sustainability in Business
When Sophie Lahey first came to the Kelley School of Business, she was not particularly interested in the environment or sustainability. It’s now part of her major and career path—she’s a senior studying sustainable business and public policy analysis. It started with the need to belong. “My first semester was a challenge,” Sophie says…. Read more »
VIDEO: Susan Jones, BS’86: Pursuing a Dream
Susan Jones had reached the second highest post possible at a Cincinnati advertising agency when she started to feel out of sync with the agency’s direction. So she resigned and started her own innovation firm, Seed Strategy, out of a home office in her barn. Today Seed Strategy, the Growth Acceleration Firm, is one of… Read more »
VIDEO: Teaching Confidence Through Skateboarding
Public skate parks can be intimidating places, especially for girl skaters just starting out. Courtney Payne Taylor, BS’06, says females represent less than 10 percent of riders. She teaches girls how to navigate skate parks with confidence through a strong understanding of how to handle the environment before they ride. Watch the video to see how… Read more »
Anna Herold, BS’18: Dare to Stand Out
My internship experience was unconventional. This summer, I had the opportunity to work at a startup accelerator in Bangkok, Thailand. I applied for the position on an external job site not expecting much to happen. But when the opportunity arose from some luck and good interviews, I took the risk and went for it. Growing… Read more »
VIDEO: Chrissy Vasquez, MBA’07: How We Succeed
Chrissy Vasquez, MBA’07, believes every opportunity—especially those that challenge you—can help you grow and change. She sees it daily in her efforts to help combat homelessness in Indianapolis. No matter how many times you’ve been knocked down, keep getting back up, she says. You’ll discover things you thought were never possible. To learn more about… Read more »
Do You Have the Superpowers of Wonder Woman?
As a young girl in the 1970s, I was fascinated by the Wonder Woman television series—the one portrayed by Lynda Carter with her dark hair and sparkling blue eyes. I’m sure I was first drawn in by the fact that Lynda was pretty. But over time, I was attracted to her power. She had SUPERPOWERS,… Read more »
Sherry Davis, BS’00: CFO and Kelley Champion
For Sherry Davis, BS’00, the Kelley School of Business gave her more than an exceptional education. It altered the course of her life. “Kelley changed my whole world,” says Sherry Davis, a native of Indianapolis. “It changed my children’s world. That’s why I stay involved with the Kelley School of Business and Indiana University. When… Read more »
VIDEO: Ashley Volbrecht, BS’07: Driven to Succeed
Ashley Volbrecht, BS’07, always knew she wanted to do something in the fashion industry. She just wasn’t sure what. But in 2013 at a friend’s wedding in Los Angeles, she saw something that connected her dream with reality: a fashion truck. In that moment, she told herself, “This is it.” From that point forward, Volbrecht… Read more »
Make Karma Your Friend
A couple of times a semester, I have a student come to my office and ask me how I figured out what to do with my life. How did I end up with a meaningful career? The answer often disappoints them: I had no plan. There’s no way I could have predicted at 19 or… Read more »