Episodes
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
A Triple Husky’s Co-op Journey feat. CJ Grasso
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Meet CJ Grasso, B.A.’16, M.S.’17, MBA’22. CJ began his journey at Northeastern as a business major. However, during his first co-op at a small law firm, he realized the need for change and found a new passion in community resilience and homeland security. A triple husky, CJ stays in touch with his co-op coordinator and continues to visit the university—he acts as a resource to co-op students by providing advice on topics such as effective interviewing and workplace leadership. Learn more about CJ’s experiences throughout his time at Northeastern and how they’ve positioned him for success within his current role at the management consulting and leadership development firm McChrystal Group.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophergrasso/
If you’re interested in becoming a co-op employer, email alumni@northeastern.edu to get started.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Standing Up for Comedy feat. Elke Thoms
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Meet Elke Thoms, a graduate of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2018 and currently a stand-up comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. Elke's comedic journey began during her time at Northeastern after taking classes at Improv Boston, igniting a passion for the art of comedy. With a captivating stage presence, Elke has been performing standup all over the country at venues including The Comedy Store, Second City, Laugh Factory, and Boston Improv. Her creative expression also extends to the realm of poetry, with a selection of her poems having been published in esteemed Boston-based publications. Learn more as we dive into Elke’s journey from a tour guide at Northeastern University to an exciting career in stand-up comedy, while hearing her take on the Hollywood writer’s strike as it extends well into its second month.
Website: Elkethoms.com
Instagram: @elkethoms
Tiktok: @elkethoms
YouTube: @Elkethoms
Wednesday May 31, 2023
The Spirit of Radio: The Story of Rush and Women in Media feat. Donna Halper
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Meet Donna Halper, LA’69, MEd’70, MA’73! A remarkable trailblazer in the world of radio and music, Donna made Northeastern history in 1968 as the first female DJ of WRBB. One of Donna's most significant contributions came in the early 1970s when she played a vital role in discovering the legendary rock band Rush. Recognizing their immense talent, Donna championed their music and gave them their initial airtime on US radio waves. Donna's passion for music and broadcasting led her to work as a DJ across the United States, music director, radio consultant, and media historian. Learn more about how this future Massachusetts Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame Pioneer Award-winner utilized her experiences learned early-on at Northeastern to help shape her journey as a pioneer for women on the radio, and how she’s continuing to amplify the voices of women in media today.
Image courtesy of Lesley University
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Think Outside the Box(y) feat. Hannah Ung
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Meet Hannah Ung, DMSB’23! The founder of one of Boston’s most innovative startup companies, Boxy, Hannah has been helping college students find storage through a host’s underutilized space since 2022. With the support of Northeastern’s entrepreneurial network, Hannah has grown Boxy through market research and building a rapport with customers in the area, all of which helped her win a Women Who Empower Innovator Award this year. Learn more about her entrepreneurial journey, the impact of her Northeastern experience, and the exciting future of Boxy.
Website: www.storewithboxy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahung/
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Compound Interest: The Eighth Wonder of the World feat. Mike Troxell
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Meet Mike Troxell, DMSB‘10, Principal and Founder of Modern Financial Planning. After working in finance and wealth management, Mike opened a financial planning business in 2018 that serves millennials and Gen X in the tech industry. He completed two co-ops throughout his time at Northeastern, including one at Merrill Lynch on Wall Street during the peak of the 2008 financial crisis. Mike talks about the impression Merrill Lynch’s then-CEO made on him while on co-op and how that impression has stuck with him today. His work has garnered a lot of attention from the industry, including being named a Top 100 Financial Advisor of 2022 by Investopedia. Listen as Mike discusses the importance of compound interest, diversifying your portfolio, and establishing cash reserves.
Modern Financial Planning: https://www.modernfp.com/
Mike Troxell (podcast & more): https://www.MikeTroxell.com
Newsletter: https://www.TheWeeklyVest.com
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
All the (Paris) Possibilities feat. Gina V. Dunn
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Meet Gina V. Dunn, CSSH'06, CPS'13! A double-husky, Gina lives by the philosophy of to not just learn for school, but for life. Being a self-described lifelong learner, Gina has an eclectic resume and diverse career history—from surviving the 2008 recession to writing Paris Possibilities, her new innovative and informative guidebook for those visiting the city for the first time. Learn how Gina used her Northeastern experience as a vessel for different career paths.
Paris Possibilities: ParisPossiblities.com
Instagram: @the_paris_connect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginavdunn/
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
A Side Hustle Trifecta feat. Ben Brakenwagon, Bella D’Ascoli and Ye Tian
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
On this special episode of Northeastern Next, meet three entrepreneurs with exciting side hustles! Our first guest, Ben Brakenwagon, transcends the typical entrepreneur convention through his own personal side hustle selling rock climbing equipment, his work at a tech startup, and everything in between. Following Ben, current Northeastern student Bella D'Ascoli celebrates the legacy of her late friend Samantha Hemphill by offering an opportunity to purchase Sam’s exemplary artwork, with all profits donated to a charitable foundation started by her family in her honor. Finally, meet our third guest, Ye Tian, the founder of Crafts Zone Studio. Tian has his very own brick and mortar craft studio in Brookline, MA where you can create personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts with your loved ones. Learn about how he uses Northeastern’s vast alumni network to grow his business.
Ledge Climbing: https://ledgeclimbing.com/
SamScribbler: https://samscribbler.com/
Crafts Zone Studio: https://www.crafts.zone/
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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Thirst Isn’t Complicated: Drink Simple feat. Kate Weiler
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Meet Kate Weiler, CPS ‘13! Co-founder of the beverage company Drink Simple, she is a hardworking and motivated entrepreneur with a passion for nutrition and sustainability. Using Northeastern's IDEA program to build the framework of her business, Weiler launched the Drink Simple brand to critical acclaim. Learn about her entrepreneurial journey to bring maple water to the masses!
Drink Simple: https://bit.ly/3yVFXKc
Instagram: @drinksimple
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Diving into Entrepreneurship feat. Valerie Robert
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Meet Valerie Robert, Khoury'23, CSSH'23! A Women Who Empower Innovator award winner in 2022, it's no secret that Valerie is an incredibly motivated individual—from holding a variety of leadership positions on campus to having aspirations of starting intersectional businesses, it's clear she is on a path towards success. Learn about her entrepreneurial journey and her post-graduation plans.
Instagram: @valerie.robert
Northeastern WISE: @northeasternwise
The Circuit: @thecircuited
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Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Who Runs the World? Girls!
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
This Northeastern Next bonus episode is the culmination of five women’s quest to change the way the world perceives their strength. During her co-op in Northeastern’s Advancement division, student athlete and aspiring journalist, Madison Neuner, AMD’24 examines ways in which women own their right to influence social change for themselves and others. From advocating in office spaces to cheering on the track, learn how these alumnae and students are paving the way to overcome disparities and biases in our communities and beyond.
- Ally Legend, AMD’14, Senior Director of Equality Engagement at Salesforce
- Michelle Satter, LA'74, Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at Sundance Institute
- Ahndraea Allen, AS'05, MS’09, Senior Training Specialist for Sales Academy UAE at Adidas
- Darrel Schreiner, MS’22, & Dominique Schreiner, MS’22, Co-Founders of CAKE DENIM