Every student has a unique background and brings diverse views, opinions and discussions into the classroom, which supplements the classroom teaching by the professors.

Ji Shen

Engineering Group Supervisor (EGS) Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Executive MBA

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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. Hear the stories from some Executive MBA students that have come through Rice Business.

Jackie Pham, Founder and President of the CEO Foundation

#### Transforming Tragedy Into Something Remarkable

Jackie talks about her career path, carrying on the memory of her three children Colette, Edison and Olivia, and transforming the lowest points of her story into hope and action through the CEO Foundation, which supports initiatives that closely align with her core values of education, arts, health, wellness, and environmental and social impact for the children of Sugar Land, TX and beyond. - Pierre Aristide, CEO of Impireum Group Holdings

#### Creating Resources for Resiliency

Pierre is the co-founder and CEO of Impireum Psychiatric Group, an adult, child and adolescent psychiatric practice. He discusses resiliency, his path before Rice including almost 30 years as a U.S. Air Force Reserve officer, coping with PTSD and making improvements to mental health treatment centers. - Robert Lesnick, Energy Development and Policy Advisor

#### Doing Business in 70+ Countries feat. Robert Lesnick '00

Robert discusses the state of energy and oil today, his career path from philosophy to the energy sector, roaming the globe working in international business development, and how Rice prepared him for it all. - Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief for the City of New Braunfels Fire Department

#### Whatever You're Doing, Do It For The Right Reasons

Ruy looks back at his time in the EMBA program, the diversity of his class, the business element of public service and some of the toughest times he experienced during his work with the Houston Fire Department. - Jen Paquette, CEO of the JPaq Group

#### How Trauma Led to Triumph

Jen discusses how trauma in her life has influenced her career path, her work with nonprofits and the military, and how it's helped prepare her to work with new business owners.

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