The FYIC Podcast

In this episode of The FYIC Podcast, Justin interviews one of the previous winning teams of the FYIC Client Challenge—Kelsey, Karianna, Collin, Colin, and Murielle—who share the story behind their standout solution and what it took to rise to the top. The team reflects on their collaboration, the late-night breakthroughs, the unexpected hurdles, and how the FYIC experience pushed them to grow as communicators, analysts, and problem...

In this episode of The FYIC Podcast, Justin sits down with Tom Mobley for an insightful conversation about management, human resources, and the real-world lessons he brings to his students at the Farmer School of Business. Tom shares how he helps future leaders understand what makes teams thrive, why effective people management is the backbone of any successful organization, and how his classes bridge theory with hands-on practice....

In this episode of The FYIC Podcast, Justin sits down with Dr. Jeni Al Bahrani for a lively conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, and the magic that unfolds inside her ESP 201 classroom at the Farmer School of Business. Together, they explore how students unlock their creative potential, why entrepreneurial thinking matters in every major, and the innovative, high-energy experiences Dr. Al Bahrani designs to help student...

In this Origin Stories episode, Justin talks with Caroline Miller, Farmer School of Business student and accomplished actress, about her journey from the suburbs of Chicago to the cornfields of Oxford. She has accomplished much so far but is just getting started.

Our student have amazing stories, and Caroline can tell stories with the best of them.

Listen to her music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WJz73hiY2EhpbhkszoamF...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Thank you for listening to this ...