Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

Serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, the U.S. Army helped me find aspects of a home that I missed growing up and joining Fuqua feels like coming home all over again.

I strive to life a purpose-driven life and wholly believe that without a greater purpose, all successes are fleeting.

When I started my MBA journey, I was nervous about affording the program, as well as having the self-confidence and ability to balance pursuing higher education while fulfilling family and work obligations.

Facing the unknown and going after a long-term goal, there is no substitute for being fully aligned, fully committed, and ready to show up for each other.

Understanding your client’s pain points and aligning your solution with their strategic goals creates a compelling case for transformation — and demonstrates the real-world value of applying MBA lessons to drive results.

Team Fuqua challenges me professionally, and academically every day, while providing a support system with the ultimate goal of creating better leaders.

The relationships I’ve built and the lessons I’ve learned will stay with me long after graduation.

As happens in life, you start with a clear picture of what direction you wish to take, and then one slight detour leads to another until you find yourself somewhere you never imagined.