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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 2025 Communicator Award of Excellence
We're proud to announce that our podcast received the 2025 Award of Excellence (Individual Episodes - Business) from the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA). 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
Professor, Ex-Bar Owner and Snoop Dogg’s Business Partner feat. Senior Associate Dean James Weston
Senior Associate Dean James Weston brings surprising stories and 25 years of insight and impact to this special live episode. An award-winning professor and nationally recognized researcher, James shares his groundbreaking research on racial disparities in auto lending. He also chats about his journey from the Federal Reserve to Rice Business, the evolution of the school over the years and his work to shape its future.
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Pivot
Season 4, Episode 14
Ashley shares her journey from a science-focused career path to the beauty industry. She talks about pursuing an MBA to pivot careers, encourages others to pursue unconventional paths with their MBAs, and imparts an important lesson: closed mouths don’t get fed.
April 17
Pivot
Season 4, Episode 13
Brian Jackson, Rice Business alumni board president, joins host Maya Pomroy ’22 to talk about the importance of finding a job that fits your values and how the adversity he has faced was a blessing in disguise, serving as a gateway for his personal and professional growth.
April 03
Pivot
Season 4, Episode 12
With a background in chemical engineering, T. pivoted to cloud strategy and delivery, working for major companies like Google. She's now pursuing entrepreneurship with BlackBoxx, redefining care packages. T. talks about joy and passion in her career, satisfaction in entrepreneurship, and shaping her legacy.
March 23
Pivot
Season 4, Episode 11
Meet Erika, the creator of The Pancake Princess, a popular baking blog that compares recipes side-by-side to help readers and aspiring bakers find ones that are just right for their tastes and skill levels. She shares her journey from English major to baker, her favorite bakes, and how Rice Business was a key ingredient for her career in entrepreneurship.
March 06
Flight Path
Season 4, Episode 10
The geophysicist, energy transition advocate and 2023 Rising Star Award winner talks about her background, two decades of experience in the international oil and gas industry, transition to renewable energy and current role at S&P Global.
February 21
Up Next
What can organizational leaders do to foster constructive dialogue, even when viewpoints differ?
February 07
Flight Path
Season 4, Episode 8
Dymphna is currently the chief executive officer of the Clean Cooking Alliance. She sits down with host Scott Gale ’19 to unpack her impressive career, her experience working internationally, developing an early appreciation for the Chinese language and culture, and her passion for the energy transition and climate initiatives.
January 24
Flight Path
Season 4, Episode 7
Host Maya Pomroy catches up with her friend and fellow ’22 alum, Keri Sprung, in this episode. Listen as they chat about their unforgettable Executive MBA cohort days, Keri’s passion for healthcare and innovation, and the importance of finding good mentors.
January 10
Flight Path
Season 4, Episode 6
Join us this episode as we delve into the journey of Wendy Fong '13, the founder and principal of Chief Gigs. A business coach and talent optimizer, Wendy shares her inspiring story of transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship.
December 20
Flight Path
Season 4, Episode 5
Amy joins host Scott Gale ’19 for a live event in McNair Hall to discuss her path to the higher ranks of academia, her vision for Rice’s future, continuing to foster the community Rice is known for, and how we can adapt and embrace new technologies.
December 06
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
Senior Manager, 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