The After (Business) School Special

The After (Business) School Special is a podcast about what business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and more have learned since finishing their business degree. Each episode will welcome a guest to discuss the stories, key learnings, and insights they’ve gained throughout their professional career. We believe that the skills and knowledge you gain during your time as a university student sets you up for success but learning continues well beyond the classroom. Become a life-long learner by enrolling in The After (Business) School Special and become the next guest.

The After (Business) School Special is a business podcast hosted by Edwards Alumni, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Edwards Alumni hosts The After (Business) School Special, a business show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Changing the Current Perception of Human Resources with Deidre Lane & Candance Walz of OptimaHR

  Dec 19, 202446 minS4

  <p>Dedrie Lane and Candance Walz of OptimaHR, chat with host Carlee Snow about all things: </p>The mission, vision, values and impact of OptimaHR Their working relationship turned friendship and the culture they’re building for the businessThe aspects of the business they each specialize and collaborate on The innovative offerings, like employee experience mapping and wellness training, that sets them apartHow they stay up to date with innovations and changes within the HR industry Changing the current perception of Human Resources (and making performance reviews FUN!)<p>Deidre Lane and Candace Walz of OptimaHR discuss their career journeys, the va...

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  Episode #8

  Mindfulness and Corporate Wellness: Innovating Employee Experience and Well-Being with Candace Walz

  Dec 12, 202459 minS4

  <p>Candace Walz is an Employee Experience Expert at OptimaHR, where she leads transformative workplace culture through innovative HR strategies, employee wellness programs, and mindfulness practices. Candace’s career journey reflects her ability to evolve and thrive, transitioning from marketing and sales into human resources and people-focused roles.</p><p>Candace’s professional path is deeply informed by her own mental health journey. Having navigated the challenges of anxiety, she brings empathy and authenticity to her work, using her experiences to inspire meaningful change within corporate environments. </p><p>Through her work at OptimaHR, Candace is helping organizations see the measu...

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  Episode #7

  Redefining HR: Innovating People & Operations Strategy and Launching OptimaHR with Deidre Lane

  Dec 5, 202453 minS4

  <p>Deidre Lane is an entrepreneur, HR strategist, and business leader helping organizations align people with purpose. As the Founder and Owner of OptimaHR, she empowers small and medium-sized businesses with tailored, innovative HR solutions that transform people management into a strategic driver of success.</p><p>Deidre’s entrepreneurial story began during her time at the Edwards School of Business. While still a student, she gained hands-on business experience by supporting her husband in launching and growing his construction company. This early exposure to entrepreneurship taught her the value of resourcefulness, adaptability, and the power of combining people-focused leadership wi...

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  Episode #6

  Salon Scaling Success: Disrupting the Salon Industry with Transformative Tech Solutions, Purpose-Drive Leadership, and Achieving Career Milestones with Michelle Fergusson

  Oct 25, 202458 minS4

  <p>Michelle Fergusson is the Head of Marketing at SalonScale Technology Inc., a role she has grown into after joining the company at an early stage. A passionate and strategic marketing leader, Michelle has played a pivotal role in helping salons streamline operations, improve profitability, and scale their businesses through the power of SalonScale’s innovative technology.</p><p>Michelle dives deep into her professional journey, starting with the origins of SalonScale and how her career trajectory mirrored the company’s growth. Joining SalonScale when the company was still in its infancy, she quickly proved herself as a crucial member of t...

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  Episode #5

  Balance Sheets to Portfolios: Leveraging Accounting Expertise for Wealth Management Success with Chris Kostyk

  Oct 17, 20241h 3mS4

  <p>Chris Kostyk is a Portfolio Manager at MKTS Wealth Partners – iA Private Wealth, where he integrates his comprehensive expertise in public and private accounting with wealth management. </p><p>His early career experience in the public accounting/ tax with Deloitte as well as private sector accounting and corporate finance with BHP built a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and work ethic, preparing him for the dynamic world of portfolio management. These diverse roles have sharpened his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, providing a broad perspective that benefits his clients today.</p><p>Now as an independent adv...

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