McCombs Made

Marissa Jarratt is the Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer at 7Eleven and a two-time graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

In this episode of McCombs Made, Arthur Mills talks about his many different career pathways, the importance of education, and how he is paving the path for others to succeed.

Gay Gaddis is an artist, business owner, and UT alumna. In this podcast, she talks about her upbringing and how she became the successful woman she is today.

In this episode, former University president Bill Cunningham about his time at UT, the many influential leaders he met as president of the university, and what he wants his legacy to be.

In this episode, McCombs Alumna and Zoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg dicusses how philanthropy plays a role in her life, how the lesson she learned at McCombs shaped her, and what she wants her legacy to be. 

For the first episode of McCombs Made season two, hear from Neal Golden, an alumnus who continues to be a guiding force at McCombs.

April Underwood is a tech founder, investor and alumna of the McCombs School of Business. In this podcast, she discusses how she invests and how to build a successful workplace team.

In this episode, host Firdous Khezrian spoke with Druley about risk management and tolerance in business and life, the traits of some of the best portfolio managers and the legacy he hopes to leave as a Longhorn. 

Cindy Lo is the founder, CEO and chief event strategist of Red Velvet, a renowned full-service and independent event planning agency. She’s also a 1998 McCombs graduate.

In this conversation, investor and philanthropist Billy Freed learned about entrepreneurship, the role that family has played in his career, and the most important qualities of successful entrepreneurs.

Phil Canfield generously donated $20 million to the Business Honors Program at the McCombs School of Business. The program was renamed after him. In this episode, hear about his career as an investor, his time as a student at McCombs and his connection to the city of Austin.

In 2019, Kendra Scott created a $13.25 million endowment to start the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, which is now part of the McCombs School of Business.

Since Swapnil Agarwal graduated from McCombs in 2003, he’s grown a real estate investment empire. In this episode, hear how Agarwal’s upbringing as an Indian immigrant influenced his personal and professional life, the role intention plays in all of his pursuits, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Tiffany and Leon Chen started their groundbreaking cookie business, Tiff’s Treats, when they were just 19-year-old sophomores at the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, Tiffany and Leon speak about the drive they’ve carried throughout their careers, the pillars of partnership and the value of kindness in community-based businesses. 

Gary Kelly, former CEO and current executive chairman of Southwest Airlines, shares a glimpse into his indelible 35-year tenure at the company.