Duke Global Executive MBA Student Blog

I have a unique story behind pursuing my MBA and my corporate passion: my oldest child was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease.

I was quite confident that I was going to absolutely crush balancing the rigors of a fast-paced job, a Global Executive MBA program, all while being a husband and a new dad.

When it was announced that Term 2 and Term 3 would be domestic residencies in Durham, I set out to create engaging club activities over Zoom that gave members of my class cultural immersion and networking experiences.

The learning begins before students step foot in a classroom.

I’ve always been interested in the intersection of government and business, and how these interactions compared across different countries, cultures, and political and economic systems.

If you’re still deciding whether to get an MBA, ask yourself: What do I want to get out of it? Is the timing right for me? Is the school right for me?

The 18 months of the program produced some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Not only academically but in terms of personal and professional growth.

There is nothing like working in the cannabis industry. Cannabis has its own language, culture, and rhythm. It requires a heightened level of resilience, hustle, and grit if you want to successfully operate in the space.

Our Global Executive MBA Class of 2020 represented the highest ratio of women in any previous GEMBA class at Fuqua.

Here’s my story and some tips for how others in similar situations can achieve work-life balance.