The FYIC Podcast

The FYIC Podcast

The FYIC Podcast is a product of the First Year Integrated Core at Miami University's Farmer School of Business. Cover art: Ally Secor

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July 30, 2025 30 mins

On the first of this summer's Internship Spotlights, Javaun Robinson returns to talk about his journey towards graduation. Internships, return offers, full-time work, and owning your schedule are all a part of the conversation. And most importantly, he attributes his consistent success to building his network from day one. This episode includes so many valuable insights to one of Farmer's best and brightest.

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In this episode, Justin talks with Vivek Gupte, second-year business student and conductor extraordinaire about how his two passions seemlessly feed his drive for success. From the FYIC classroom, to a triumphant return as an Undergraduate Associate, Vivek's energy is electric. Listen in for an amazing perspective on the life of a Farmer School of Business student.

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February 28, 2025 26 mins

In this episode of the FYIC Podcast, Justin chats with Logan Murray, an FYIC alum who leveraged his passion for videography to thrive in the program—and turn it into a successful career. Logan shares how his storytelling skills gave him an edge in FYIC, the moments that fueled his creative journey, and how he transformed his love for videography into a profession. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about following your passions,...

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August 14, 2024 21 mins

In this episode of the FYIC Podcast, Justin interviews Patrick Reaves about his unexpected journey with the Miami Redhawks football program. Patrick shares how a unique opportunity with the team led him to shift his career path and embrace new challenges. He discusses the impact of this experience on his personal and professional growth, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience. Tune in for an inspiring conversati...

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August 8, 2024 23 mins

Welcome to the first episode of the sixth season of The FYIC Podcast! In this exciting installment, host Justin sits down with the newly appointed Director of the First Year Integrated Core (FYIC) at Miami University, Josh Ferris. Join us as we explore Josh's journey to this pivotal role, his vision for the future of the FYIC, and the innovative strategies he plans to implement to enhance the first-year experience for our stud...

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In this episode of The FYIC Podcast, Justin reconnects with Javaun Robinson for a follow-up conversation about his internship at Textron in Dallas, TX. Javaun shares insights into the real-world engineering challenges he faced, the skills he honed, and the mentorship he received while working at one of the top aerospace companies. He also discusses how the experience has shaped his career goals and offers advice for students seekin...

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July 25, 2024 17 mins

Continuing season five with more summer internship spotlights, Justin sits down with Aaron Broering to discuss his internship journey at GM Financial. You will also learn how this very podcast influenced Aaron's decision to enroll at Miami University. Hear about the pivotal role the Farmer School of Business played in preparing him for his current position. Don't miss Aaron's insights and experiences that can inspire...

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July 23, 2024 21 mins

Let's kick off season five with a spotlight on summer internships! 

Join Justin as he interviews Reegan O'Leary about her exciting internship experience at PWC in Boston. Discover how the Farmer School of Business equipped Reegan with the skills and knowledge for her position. Tune in for insights and tips on making the most of internship opportunities.

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Join Justin as he interviews Javaun Robinson, diving into Javaun's inspiring journey to Miami University. Discover the various activities and organizations Javon is passionately involved in on campus. Hear about the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his college experience. Plus, get an exclusive look at Javon's exciting plans for the upcoming summer.

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Join Justin as he delves into the world of social media strategy with the brilliant mind behind FYIC's captivating online presence, Ally Secor. In this episode of the FYIC Podcast, Ally shares her journey as an accounting student and digital content extraordinaire, revealing the secrets behind the mesmerizing content that has been turning heads on FYIC's Instagram and LinkedIn platforms.

Through insightful anecdotes and pr...

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In this episode, Justin sits down with Jack Mercer. Jack was the leader among several students who ran the Techstar's Startup Weekend at the Farmer School of Business this fall. 

Jack talks about that role, life as a student, and the importance of getting involved.

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November 28, 2023 22 mins

On this first episode of Season 4, Justin talks with Kaleigh Kuhns, Alec Dorta, Claire Schrinner, and Charlie Walsh about the effort it takes to become a successful team. It doesn't always just happen. It's not always about just being lucky. It takes effort and the willingness to give each team member a chance.

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April 26, 2023 30 mins

We have had many talented, extraordinary people join the podcast, but it is not everyday that a musician with this huge following visits the studio.

Today, Justin talks with the amazing Sam Dearie. Yes, Sam is an FYIC alum and blazing his trail through the Farmer School of Business.  However, he makes it very clear that this comes with hard work and an intentional focus.

Sam has also launched his podcast and has g...

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In this first episode of Season 4 of The First Year Integrated Podcast, Justin is joined by Sloane Faller and guest host Drew Vollette to talk about the FYIC, jobs at Farmer School of Business, side hustles and the long debated topic of Bagel and Deli vs. Skippers.  Sloane also talks about her current and future career in social media, and Justin offers her a job on the FYIC Social Media Team.  As always, there are several surprise...

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On this episode of The FYIC Podcast, Justin talks with Lidia Marusic and Aiden McGaughy. They are both students at the Farmer School of Business and are ACTIVELY involved.  We talk about the Business Student Advisory Council, Farmer Week, and other amazing opportunities to explore while at Farmer.

They have found their place and made it work with their schedule.  Now its your turn.

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April 7, 2022 25 mins

On this episode of The FYIC Podcast, Justin sits down with a team of five students who are working through four classes and numerous projects TOGETHER.  Yes, together.  

They make it clear: you need to communicate, find something the team is passionate about, and set high expectations.

Thank you Ally, Henry, Grant, Megan, and Haley for sharing your thoughts on how your team has found such great success so far in y...

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In this episode, Justin and guest cohost Brian Kennedy continue our conversation with Adam Swab about blockchain and how you can learn more about the technology.

If you listened to part one, you already know how much Adam knows about the topic. Part two offers additional insights about this amazing technology.

And remember, these guys are only freshmen.  We are excited to watch as their journey continues in the FY...

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February 25, 2022 23 mins

In this episode of the FYIC Podcast, Justin and guest cohost Brian Kennedy sit down with blockchain expert Adam Swab.

The catch... Brian and Adam are both freshmen in the FYIC right now.

This amazing conversation is about the technology that is blockchain, cryptocurrencies and NFTs, and Adam's successes in this new frontier.

The conversation was just too good to stop, so this episode is part one of t...

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February 22, 2022 31 mins

In this episode, Justin sits down with the founder/CEO of Market Games, Torsor Kotee, and Digital Marketing Manager, Casey Nguyen. They discuss the Intro to Business Simulation and its place in the BUS 101 class.

Each semester, student teams compete for market share and revenue (among other KPIs) in a three round game.

As a bonus, several 101 profs add their thoughts on how to successfully play the game.

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September 30, 2021 19 mins

In this first episode of the third season of the FYIC Podcast, Beth and Justin chat with FYIC student Ty about his first month of college.  He talks about the challenges he's faced, the people he's met, and how he prepared all of his life for this moment.

Side note: Beth wanted to interview his mom, but Ty will have to do.

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