2025 Winter Season Recap

Join us as Josh Clawson, MSR's managing editor, interviews each team member and reviews lessons learned during our Winter 2025 season. Stay tuned for future episodes being released in Fall 2025!

In this episode, Stuart Bird interviews BJ Allen, a professor of marketing at the Marriott School of Business. In addition to teaching marketing, BJ has done extensive work in writing, researching, and motivational speaking. As the author of The Compensating Power of Christ, he brings a unique perspective on why Faith in Christ is one of the four values of the Marriott School, and how it sets BYU's business school apart from the rest. For more information of BJ Allen, visit his site here:   https://www.bjallen.net/religious-writing

Taia Hobson interviews Professor Melissa Larson from BYU's School of Accountancy. Professor Larson shares her experiences of becoming a professor and her advice for measuring success. She focuses on the importance of controlling what we can control, and dedicating time for quiet reflection. For more information about Professor Larson, visit her biography site here: https://marriott.byu.edu/directory/details?id=5457

Join Josh Clawson and Landon Saguibo as Landon shares his experience of starting the BYU Fashion Association, studying in the marketing program, and preparing for his future. He shares insightful ideas about measuring our success based on our impact on others, instead of our popularity or wealth. More information about Landon can be found on his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonsaguibo/

In this episode, Taia Hobson interviews Jeff Wilks - an associate dean and EY distinguished professor of accounting at the Marriott School of Business. Jeff shares interesting insights on how learning, teaching, and faith in Christ exists at the Marriott School. For more information about Jeff Wilks, visit his LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wilks/

Carlos Vasquez interviews Brianna Lucero, an innovative BYU alumna living in New York City. As co-founder of Marina Candles and Art Director of Mischief, she seeks to combine her artistic professional life with her faith. For more information about Brianna, visit her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilucero/

Listen to this insightful episode to hear Brother Brad Wilcox share his experience in teaching in the Savior's way. As Sarah Bird and Brother Wilcox discuss the Values of the Marriott School of Business, they discover how all four of the values match the teachings in the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

In this episode Taia Hobson interviews business leader, BYU professor, author, and athlete Reid Tileston. Reid shares his inspiring story and sheds light on positive ways to measure success. For more information about Reid, visit his website at this link: https://www.reidtileston.com/

Join Professor Scott Pope and Stuart Bird as they discuss Professor Pope's journey to becoming a professor at Brigham Young University - Idaho. As a now experienced professor and department chair of business management, Professor Pope has an insightful view on teaching and learning. Listen to this inspiring episode to increase your love for teaching and learning in the classroom and through experience.

Join Jalee Clarke and Stuart Bird as they discuss Jalee's inspiring story. As a former student and assistant to the dean at the Marriott School of Business, she shares her expert perspective on the Marriott School values and healthy ways to measure success.