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Owl Have You Know
The Rice Business Podcast
Owl Have You Know is Rice Business’ podcast created to share the experiences of alumni, faculty, students and other members of our business community – real stories of belonging, failing, rebounding and, ultimately, succeeding. During meaningful conversations, we dive deep into how each guest has built success through troubles and triumphs before, during and after they set foot in McNair Hall.
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We release new episodes every other Wednesday.
Recipient of the 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction
We're proud to announce that our podcast received the 2026 Award of Distinction (Individual Episodes - Business) from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA). This marks the fourth consecutive year our podcast has been recognized by AIVA, following Awards of Excellence in 2025 and 2023 and an Award of Distinction in 2024. This honor is made possible by our dedicated hosts, Maya Pomroy '22 and Brian Jackson '21, and the generous guests who tell their stories.
We're grateful to AIVA and those who were critical to the podcast's early success: Rice Business external relations team, the alumni board, and past hosts Christine Dobbyn '20, David Droogleever '12 and Scott Gale '19.
Check Out A Special Episode
To Become a CEO, You Need To Take Risks feat. Professor Yan “Anthea” Zhang
In this live episode, Professor Zhang shares what her research reveals about the leap from functional roles to the C-suite, why taking risks is non-negotiable for career advancement, and how Rice Business Executive Education’s Executive Leadership for Women program is giving women the tools and community to rise.
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What's Your Story?
At Rice Business, we believe in the power of stories and we know everyone has one. Are you interested in enriching the Rice Business community by sharing your experiences, or do you want to recommend a friend? Fill out an interest form.
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Pivot
Sean Self (Rice BA ’93, EMBA ’06) joins host Christine Dobbyn to discuss pivoting from being an employee to an entrepreneur, how Rice Business helped him on that journey and advice for budding entrepreneurs.
January 05
Up Next
Dr. Alan Crane, Associate Professor of Finance at Rice Business, joins host David Droogleever to discuss his teaching experience, how economics and finance go together and the importance of research in the commercial world.
December 08
Pivot
Cameron Simoneau '05, owner of Tri-State Running Company, speaks to host Christine Dobbyn about his transition from corporate life into entrepreneurship.
December 01
Pivot
Abbey Donnell ’17 discusses how Rice Business empowered her to start her own company and the female entrepreneurship environment in Houston.
November 30
Pivot
Charley Donaldson '09 joins host David Droogleever to discuss how he used his MBA as a springboard into a new career, how important it is to be creative in your job, and how the pandemic has shaped the trajectory of CaringBand.
October 13
Flight Path
Patra Brannon-Isaac ’11 talks about the process of being admitted to Rice Business, the impact her MBA has had on her career trajectory, and her involvement in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school.
October 06
Flight Path
This episode is part of a set of short interviews which were recorded during Alumni Reunion Week 2021. Be sure to listen to the other two Alumni Reunion Week episodes. Ian Hernandez '11 joins host Christine Dobbyn in the Owl's Nest.
June 16
Flight Path
This episode is part of a set of short interviews which were recorded during Alumni Reunion Week 2021. Be sure to listen to the other two Alumni Reunion Week episodes. Tamara Hughes ’16 joins host David Droogleever in the Owl's Nest.
June 09
Pivot
This episode is part of a set of short interviews which were recorded during Alumni Reunion Week 2021. Be sure to listen to the other two Alumni Reunion Week episodes. Matthew Marand ’20 joins host David Droogleever in the Owl's Nest.
June 02
Pivot
Ritesh Sheth ’04 joins host Christine Dobbyn to discuss his journey from management consulting to product management and financial analyst, and finally to becoming a yoga teacher and focusing on serving others.
April 14
Meet the Hosts
Founder, The Public Lead
Co-founder, Maven Interests
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA, Class of 2022
Co-founder, Maven Interests
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA, Class of 2022
Director, Origination, Earthrise Energy
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Online MBA, Class of 2021
Cohost, Owl Have You Know
Online MBA, Class of 2021
Former Hosts
Founder, Dobbyn Digital Media
Executive MBA Class of 2020
Executive MBA Class of 2020
Full-Time MBA Class of 2012
Former Executive Director, Halliburton Labs
Host, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA Class of 2019
Host, Owl Have You Know
Executive MBA Class of 2019
Check Out Our Other Podcast: The Index
Hosted by journalist Saul Elbein (The New York Times Magazine, This American Life) and produced by Rice Business Wisdom in partnership with Texas Monthly, The Index brings research to life with conversations on work, culture and innovation.