After almost four years of MBA: Mature By Accident, Gina and Shashwat are putting a pin in the podcast. With all of the other priorities in their lives right now, they have made the decision to step away from recording. It is unclear if they will pick this back up again in the future, but never say never. 

Thanks to everyone who has supported even one episode of this journey! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about some of the most challenging aspects of adulthood, especially now in their mid-30's. They discuss prioritizing numerous schedules, financial responsibilities, managing their parents, being educated about an array of necessary topics, and being tied to their jobs. Anyone who couldn't wait to grow up and become an adult may have gotten way more than they bargained for... 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Matthew Markie, who recounts how he got addicted to drugs and what the journey has been fighting off that addiction. He recounts what drove him to pills, how he transitioned to hard drugs, and what the rehab process was like for him after many years of using. While Matt's success story may be uncommon and unfinished, he's a shining example how how someone put their mind to changing their lifestyle and did just that. 

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Gina and Shashwat are joined by Philip Maddalena who shares his story on becoming an attorney and what his career has been like. He talks about law school, getting into criminal defense, making way less money than he had initially expected, and ending up in personal injury law. Phil dispels some myths on attorneys and gives some very good advice for anyone who may be considering a career in law! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about how social media has changed since it began and focus on some of the notable negative impacts that it has had on them, their children, and other people around them. They talk about cyberbullying, depression, anxiety, and other such adverse effects of the rise of social media. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to former Jefferson County DA and now Advocate for Children in New York, Christina Curri, about her career tackling crimes against children. Christina has been focusing on prosecuting offenders in child sex crime cases for most of her career before now representing children in their own well-being cases. Listen in as Christina talks about some of her most memorable cases and also gives tips to parents when protecting their own children against online and local predators. 

*Warning that some of this content is mature and sensitive* 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what it's like dealing with "mom guilt" and how that concept also plays out for fathers or other parents. They talk about when it begins, how it's been fueled by social media, and what can potentially be done when finding yourself dealing with it. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Korey Gonzalez to talk about what it's like being in a polyamorous relationship with her boyfriend and her boyfriend's wife. She talks about how they juggle living together, co-parenting, tackle jealousy, and have made a life for themselves as the 3 adults in a new age relationship and living situation. As you'd imagine, like any relationship, communication turns out to be a key factor for them! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined again by Eva Massimino to recount how the last year has been going for her, since her son had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Listeners will remember her previous episode as she discussed the emotion of learning of Alex's diagnosis. She returns to the podcast to give an update on Alex's health, discuss how things have been going for her family, and share the prognosis for the coming months. You don't want to miss this! 

After a few months away, Gina and Shashwat are back for another season of MBA: Mature by Accident. Listen to them talk about what they have been doing over the last few months and also hear about an amazing milestone that they have hit during the downtime! Season 7 kicks off with this episode and many great guests and topics to come! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the transition from one child to two children after the recent birthday of Shashwat's second child. They talk about some of the major changes that happen once you become a parent of two and what that's like as they get older. Additionally, the pair wrap up another successful season of the podcast. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Britt Lynch about her experiences leaving the workforce to stay at home with her children and then heading back into the professional workspace after six years. She talks about the drive to be home with her son, the preparation she did with her husband beforehand, and the impact on her children when going back to work. For anyone who has or is considering this journey, this is a great listen. 

Gina and Shashwat are once again joined by Divya Baxi, Shashwat's wife, to talk about the field of genetic counseling. Divya recounts her educational experience, what genetic counseling is like, why it's important, and what her current experiences are in the field and with her patients. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what their experiences have been going through labor and delivery, from the expectant mother's perspective and the support person's perspective. They talk about what it was like before going to the hospital, during the labor and delivery process, and then what the post-delivery period looked like. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Alyse Donovan who has changed her area of clinical focus since the last time she was on the show. Dr. Donovan talks about seeing patients who are considering bariatric surgery and her process of clearing them or denying their ability to proceed with the surgery. Everyone knows someone who has or is considering bariatric surgery, but what you may not know is how much mental health consideration is involved in it! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Alicia Mucha, PhD to talk about her journey in becoming a single mother and where and how it lead to her completing her PhD program. Alicia talks about the decision to have her son right out of college, the struggles with her family and faith as a single mother, and how she's handled it all while completing a Master's Degree and a PhD! 

Gina and Shashwat are again joined by Ashley Rouleau as she recounts her current custody battles with her ex-husband for their teenage daughter. Ashley talks about the situation that led to joint-custody and why she's battling for sole or revised custody now that things have changed. Listen to her give her side of this incredibly long and difficult process so far and what happens next. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the concept of blind loyalty and how they have handled it over their lives. They talk about the difference between loyalty and blind loyalty, how to approach the concept with certain individuals, who might deserve it, and how to actually handle this in your life. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Trevor Charpentier to talk about his battles with mental health issues and how they have impacted his most important relationship. As Trevor tackles his own priorities, he reflects on how it has negatively affected his marriage. Trevor hopes that sharing his recent and past experiences will help others not fall into the same situation as he currently finds him self. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about 5 different milestone forks that came about in their respective journeys. They discuss what the big event was, how it ended up going, and look back on some of the decisions they didn't take to consider what may have happened or how things could have ended up. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Marques and Angelica Crosby to talk about their non-profit organization, Medway Marches, and how they got started engaging in community activism. Both Marques and Angelica recount how they got involved in the creation of this organization, what types of events they participate in, the backlash of being community activist, and what it means to them as parents and community members. 

Gina and Shashwat commemorate their 100th episode of the podcast by talking about their journey over the last 3 years. They highlight their top 5 most downloaded episodes, some major milestone events along the way, and how things have changed for them since the podcast began! 

Gina and Shashwat discuss the concept of Imposter Syndrome in their professional lives. They talk about the five kinds of Imposter Syndrome and where they most relate to those areas. They go on to discuss how this comes about and what they can do about it going forward in their careers. 

Gina and Shashwat talk kick-off the 6th season of their podcast in this episode. 

They talk about some of the major events that have occurred in the time that passed since the end of the Season 5. 

Most importantly, they had to take a moment to fondly remember their Season 5 Guest, Alecia Maringola, who passed away in late 2022. 

On a lighter note, things are looking good for both co-hosts and Season 6 should shape up to be another fun, educational ride. 

Gina and Shashwat review another tremendous season of their joint podcast. They talk about some of their most memorable and educational shows and guests across the last 6 months. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the new concept of "quiet quitting" that is seemingly polarizing the corporate workplace in the Autumn of 2022. They talk about what quiet quitting is and isn't, how they view the concept, how they would handle it, and what the impacts of it are on them and their work environments. This is a topic that many people can relate to, regardless of your industry and work setting. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about evolving friendships as they get older and more mature. They discuss an incident of platonic heartbreak, how their outlook on friendships has evolved over time, and what friendships are for them in the current stages of their lives. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Elizabeth Ewen to recount her journey getting her PhD from Boston University.  Liz talks about her educational path, what the experience was like deciding on a program, and how her 7 year journey went in completing her doctorate. Listen to her recount her thesis process, some of her lab work, and what years of her life were like as a doctoral student! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Jim Hayes to talk about his experience being recently laid off from his previous employer. He talks about the experiencing of finding out that he no longer had a position, how he handled it, and how he soon he jumped into the job market for finding a new role. Jim also gives some excellent advice for anyone who may be dealing with organizational restructuring or downsizing. If you're in the corporate world, in any position, this is an episode for you! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Abby Ozbun to talk about her side hustle. Even while being a fulltime employee, Abby generates additional income by reselling clothes online. Hear all about how she finds bargains at the thrift store and can earn upwards of 10,000% profit on her purchases! You'll definitely want to hear this episode and learn about how you may be able to follow in her footsteps! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Eva Massimino to talk about her recent experience finding out that her 3-year old son, Alex, as leukemia. After what has been an incredibly nightmarish last few weeks for the family, Eva joins the podcast to talk about the experience of her son being diagnosed, what the situation has been like since then, and what people can do to help support others and educate themselves. This is an episode that you won't want to miss. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Matt Bernaiche, who talks about his experiences living with cerebral palsy. Matt talks about his childhood, the multiple surgeries he had to have, getting through high school, and various life events that have come up along the way. With an incredible outlook on life, Matt is definitely someone that you will want to hear more about! 

Gina and Shashwat have finally come back from their hiatus, having been through a number of ups and downs these last 6 weeks. They talk about some of the things that had them preoccupied during the second half of the summer, keeping them from being able to record. Have no fear everyone, they are doing okay and back at it! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Alecia Maringola to talk about her experiences with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Alecia educates them on what SMA is, when it become a part of her daily life, how it impacts her as an adult, and how she overcomes her obstacles to enjoy her hobbies. This is a must listen for anyone who is curious about anyone interested in learning more about the rare disease community. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Kayla Baral on her experiences with network marketing. Kayla talks about how she got involved with Arbonne products and how that quickly turned into a major part of her life. She discusses the opportunities in network marketing, how it actually works, and what that opportunity has meant for her life. 

Gina and Shashwat recount the story of when Shashwat was arrested in New York City. He reminisces, not overly fondly, about what led to the arrest and everything that unfolded after that. You wouldn't believe this story if someone told it to you, but trust the fact that it is 100% accurate and factual! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Paul Sasso, Gina's husband, to talk about his recent decision to leave his trade. After almost 18 years in the electrical trade, Paul has made the decision to become a stay at home father. Listen to him talk about the experience of owning his own electrical services company, making the decision to leave the industry, and what life may be like as a stat-at-home father for the foreseeable future. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about growing up in different environments, where their parents viewed dating and relationships so differently. They talk about their parents' views on dating and what that meant for them in supporting the concept of dating, as Gina and Shashwat were growing up. They also talk about what this means for their own children, in the future, coming from the environments that each did. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what the first year of parenting is like, as Shashwat just completed this milestone. They talk about the journey, the different landmark moments, and what the experience was like for them. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Gina's fellow STEPS members, Attorney Paul Bedard and Deputy Police Chief Bill Palmieri, to talk about social host laws in Connecticut. Paul and Bill discuss how the social host laws can impact families with teenagers celebrating proms, graduations, and other annual social events as the school years comes to a close. They also discuss strategies on how parents can keep their children from being put in tough situations as the academic year winds down. This is an educational episode you won't want to miss! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Gina's mother, Rose, to discuss her experience in emigrating from Spain in 1960 to move to the United States. Hear her talk about the voyage, coming to Ellis Island, and getting acclimated to life in a new country. Rose can vividly remember so many details of her experience, which she's happy to share with the audience. This is an episode that you'll not want to miss. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Shashwat's mother, Kalyani, to talk about her experience in having an arranged marriage. She provides great detail on how she and her husband got connected, what the timeline was, and how she went about agreeing to marry her groom! This is an incredible story and a can't miss episode! 

Gina and Shashwat commemorate their 2 year anniversary of Mature by Accident this week by discussing some of the big things that have changed in their lives since this podcast began. They talk about the personal and professional changes, what they have been doing over the break, and also highlight what the listeners can expect coming up in Season 5! 

Gina and Shashwat wrap-up another season of their podcast with a review of how the season went and all of the things in their lives that have happened during this season! Hear them highlight their favorite guests and talk about some of their favorite episodes over the last 4+ months. 

Gina and Shashwat follow a list of various items and memories that people would remember from the 1990's. They talk about their experiences with those memories on this walk through numerous discussion points over the decade! If you're older than 25... this is a good episode for you! :-) 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Parker Porter about his career in the world of mixed martial arts. Parker talks about his journey to getting picked up by the UFC, what his training is like, his family support, and numerous other topics. Listen to Parker give an inside look into the life of a MMA fighter on the international stage and then watch him fight on 2/19 in Las Vegas! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about parenting as a concept and all of the various dynamics that go into it. They discuss how quickly it changes, advice from others, and how different it is now versus a few years ago. 

World Champion Arm Wrestler, Ron Erimini, joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about the sport of arm wrestling. He discusses how he get started in the sport and how his career has taken off since his start back in 1988. Ron also talks about how his career has peaked, at the young age of 52, when he recently won the World Championship in 2021! 

Coming back from the holiday break, Gina and Shashwat talk about New Year's resolutions. Do they have them? Have any actually made it all the way through the year in the past? What are they going to be focusing on in 2022? 

Gina and Shashwat reflect on the year that was 2021 in their personal and professional lives. They discuss some of the highlights from their individual lives and also some of the great episodes that the podcast had seen in the last calendar year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners and supporters! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Alyse Donovan to talk about her experiences as clinical psychologist. Alyse talks about her role as a psychologist, how she got into this field, and what it means for her professional and personal life. She talks about how her job impacts her relationships and dating life, amongst a host of other interesting topical areas. 

Return guest, MJ Gissas, talks to Gina and Shashwat about his experiences being a small business owner of a financial services company. He educates the audience on new investment opportunities in the insurance industry and what life is like running his own small business. He talks about helping the pair launch an official MBA: Mature By Accident website! 

Diana, better known in the community as Valentine the Clown, talks to Gina and Shashwat about her life as an entertainer. She discusses her journey to getting started in the business and how her experiences have been over the last almost 40 years of being a professional clown. 

Torrie Hyde joins Gina and Shashwat to discuss what his experiences are like as a single father, with full custody of his 7-year old daughter. He talks about his support system, his struggles with raising her, and the day to day life of being a single father in and out of the Covid pandemic. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what life is like as a business traveler. With both of them having had to travel domestically and internationally for work related matters, they give their perspective on what those experiences have been like (pre & post the Covid-19 Pandemic). 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Katie Soltys  on her journey to becoming a real estate agent. She discusses her motivations to dive into this space, the competition level of real estate, how she's going to balance that with her full-time job, amongst a variety of other things. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about some pivotal decisions that they have made in their lives and how they ended up making those decisions. They discuss how the decisions impact their journeys and what would potentially have happened if they decided the other way. All of that blends well into the decision making discussion and process by which they have made these monumental choices. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by three local members of the Southington/Plantsville community to talk about the tremendous work that their organizations are doing in the area. Lois, Steve, and Missy discuss how their groups are helping improve the lives of people around them and dive into how important it is for the younger generations to get involved in community activities. Even if you don't live in the area or know these people, this is a great listen! 

Nav joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about his role in driving change management in the corporate world. He discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted large organizations in deploying change to new technologies, protocols, and policies. Nav also gives some great tips on how to use the change management process in your daily life. 

Dana joins Gina and Shashwat to give the "guy's perspective" of the infertility journey and process. He discusses his experiences with the doctor's office, the lack of support offered to the partner, the process of offering support, and so much more. Listen to Dana give a first hand account of what his story was like and what advice he offers to men in similar situations! 

Gina and Shashwat discuss what Gina's recent experience was like leaving her position after a number of years to transition to a new organization. They discuss the process of getting the new role and all the decision points that come along with how that decision is eventually made! 

Gina and Shashwat are back for Season 4 of MBA: Mature By Accident! Listen to them give a recap of what happened during the break and quick off the season with a brand new segment. 

Gina and Shashwat wrap up Season 3 of their podcast. They speak briefly with their special guest, Maya Sasso, and then recap some of their favorite moments of the previous season. 

Gina and Shashwat reminisce about their professional journeys and how they got to their current positions after the last decade out of college. They talk about the roles they have had along the way and then focus a little bit on what they do in their current positions. Listen to them relive it all for you in this episode! 

Paul Sasso joins Gina and Shashwat to discuss his passion for researching and understanding his lineage and heritage. He talks about how he got interest in his family history from a young age and how that fire has been stoked over the years. Listen to him tell us about how he's gone well beyond just an ancestry test and how this has led him to become his family's go-to ancestry expert. 

Teri joins Gina and Shashwat to talk about her experience as a stay-at-home mother for her two boys. She talks about the journey, the decision, the day to day, and what life is like as a homemaker. Listen to her give incredible anecdotes on what the last 8 years have been like for her and also some fantastic advice for anyone considering doing the same thing. 

In another flashback episode, Gina and Shashwat look back on some of the things going on in their lives back in 2009 when they were 22. They talk about the people, entertainment, and life experiences from that year that have helped shape who they are today! 

Krista and Dori join the show to discuss what it's like to be a "plant parent" for over 150+ different plants in their homes. They talk about nurturing the plants, the mental health benefits of tending to plants, and how they got involved into becoming addicted to being a plant parent! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about Shashwat's experience having his first baby and becoming a first time parent. They discuss the hospital visit, the partner experience in labor, and everything that comes with bringing your baby home and then actually becoming a parent! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about some of their highlights from the last year of this podcast. They go through a few of their favorite episodes and guests as they reflect on the journey that was an entire year of MBA: Mature By Accident! 

Gina and Shashwat welcome Marisa back to the podcast to talk about her experience as an adopted child. Marisa talks about her thoughts on her adoptive parents, the adoption process, and the overall journey she's had since her adoption at 3 months old! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Megan Albanese and Gabe LeBlanc to discuss the Southington STEPS program and their efforts to promote youth substance abuse prevention. They talk about their individual efforts, their experiences with the organizations, and what types of programs they are involved with in promoting youth participation in preventing substance abuse. 

Gina and Shashwat take on the topic of "gender".  Listen to them talk about how gender roles, identities, and norms and how all of these play a role in their personal and professional lives! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by an old friend, Shannon O'Reilly, who recounts her mental health journey in dealing with at-times, crippling anxiety. Since her middle school years, Shannon has had to tackle mental health issues and she catalogs some of those experiences in this episode. Listen to her talk about bullying, therapy, friendships, relationships, and much more! 

Gina and Shashwat talk more about who they are as people. Not having had the chance to really introduce themselves and pull back the curtain for the listeners, they take this episode as a chance to open up more about who they are as individuals! 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Jackie Seeger about being the mother of two girls and what the experience is like in today's age of raising confident and independent young women. She touches on teaching her girls about clothes, boys, identity, beauty, friends and so much more. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Emily Sylvester on what it was like becoming a vegan. About 11 months ago, Emily made the decision to become a vegan and her entire life has changed because of it. Listen to her talk about her lifestyle, her shift in educational focus, and her social media impact with her vegan Instagram page! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by guest, Ashley Casale. She talks them through her journey from 2003 to present day as she battled with her true identity. Listen to Ashley recount the various steps that she had to take over the last 18 years to get to where she is today. She talks about her fiancé, her battles, her daughter, and what it was like when she finally her true self. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about how they are managing their debt and how difficult it can be. Balancing student loans, bills, mortgages, food, entertainment and living your daily life can be a stressful experience. They discuss how it all has come together for them over the last 12-13 years. 

Shashwat and Gina conclude Season 2 with a recap of all the content that they published over the last 20 episodes. They talk about the assortment of serious topics, the amazing guests, and the breadth of issues that they discussed in another fantastic season! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by repeat guests, Nikky Silva and Divya Baxi as they discuss their experience with the infertility journey. Nikky provides her perspective as someone diagnosed with infertility and what her journey was like from diagnosis to pregnancy. Divya adds her professional views as a genetic counselor focusing primarily in Assisted Reproductive Technologies. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about what the home buying experience is like. Gina contrasts Shashwat's current home buying updates with her stories from back in 2012. They talk about financing, closing costs, inspections, locations, and so much more that they never knew were related to buying a house! 

Shashwat and Gina wave goodbye to 2020 with a brief review of how their years went overall. They also look ahead at what 2021 may bring them, in an effort to actually make plans given the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine and new strains of the virus! 

Shashwat and Gina discuss the proper pronunciation of Shashwat's first name and the entire process of correcting people who say it incorrectly. They discuss the process of naming Shashwat's child, dealing with incorrect names, and the weird feelings people get when coming across names they can't readily pronounce. 

Our spouses return to the show to discuss what it's like to try getting pregnant, what being pregnant is like during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what preparing for parenthood can be like. From the perspective of veteran parents and parents-to-be... this episode covers a whole host of topics around pregnancy in 2020! 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Mark and Melissa DiLoreto on the launch of their new product line, Splash Warning. Mark and Melissa talk about what inspired the creation and launch of the product and how they went through the process of bringing it to market! Learn all about their new product today! 

Gina and Shashwat bring back Sheila Kelly to talk about her experiences as a survivor of sexual violence. Sheila discusses her experience, how she handled it in the short term, how it changed the trajectory of her life, and what advice she has for others who may be dealing with a similar situation. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about Thanksgiving and what the holiday means to them. They talk about their memories of past Thanksgivings, how it was for them in 2020, and some of their favorite Thanksgiving foods. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the week coming up, which would have been their 15th year high school reunion. On this episode, they discuss the events of past high school reunions and the disappointment in missing another one in 2020. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about the impending Election Day and how they are preparing for the event! Steering clear of their actual political views... they talk about voting, the coverage, making their decisions, and much more on this episode! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about Halloween is going to be like in 2020 and also reflect upon what their experiences were like growing up. They talk about costumes, trick-or-treating, ghost stories, and more as they discuss all topics related to the Halloween holiday! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by a trio of ladies that have been friends for more than 15 years and they talk about how they met, how their friendship has potentially evolved, how their friendship endures, and some advice on how keep from having conflict! Listen to them laugh through this episode and end with some serious advice on how to keep your friendships alive and well for decades to come! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Sajel Lala, who specializes in medical genetics. She talks to them about her role, some of the conditions she deals with, how genetics is going these days, and where the field is headed in the future. 

Gina and Shashwat talk about mental health and the stigma around the entire topic. How do you handle balancing mental health? Do you speak to a professional about what's going on in your life? How can we do better to allow people to be honest about their situation? These questions and more as they explore their mental health journeys and how they deal with them. 

Shashwat and Gina talk to David Gugliotti about the massive rise of Esports! They talk about what Esports is all about, how it rivals traditional athletic competition, his success at the University of Oregon, and much more! 

Kevin St. Pierre, High School Teacher and Varsity Coach, join Gina and Shashwat to discuss what it's been like starting school again in the Fall of 2020. He talks about lesson plans, distance learning, hybrid teaching, and health standards put in place at his school for getting kids back into the classroom during this pandemic! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about their memories of 9/11/2001 and how the aftermath of that day have impacted their lives since then. Even after 19 years, they can never forget the experience of that day and the many days that followed. 

Gina and Shashwat talk to Gabe, owner of The Deli Rescue Food Truck, on opening a small business in the middle of pandemic, the ins and outs of a food truck life, and how it works when trying to get his new business off the ground! 

Gina and Shashwat discuss what weddings look like in times of Covid-19 and also reminisce about their individual wedding days. They reflect on the similarities and differences in the way that their weddings were planned and eventually executed. 

Shashwat and Gina kick-off Season 2 by talking about where we are in 2020 and how things went over the break between seasons. They talk a little bit about where they are personally, how Covid-19 is impacting them, and what is yet to come in this is crazy year that everyone is experiencing! 

Gina and Shashwat review Season 1 of MBA: Mature By Accident and talk about the all of the great things that have happened over the last few months! From fantastic guests to really deep topics, listen in as they reminisce about how everything has gone over the first 20 episodes!  

Shashwat and Gina talk about what it's like handling unexpected curveballs in their professional lives. They talk about how to handle them, learn from them, prepare for them in the future, and build on those experiences moving forward! It doesn't matter what your job, title, role, or career is... this is something that impacts everyone and can be an educational listen. 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by Dr. Allison Edwards, DVM to talk about her journey to veterinary school and what it's like being a veterinarian today. Listen in as she talks about all things veterinary medicine from a professional's perspective! If you have pets or have ever thought about what it's like being a vet, this is the episode for you! 

Gina and Shashwat are joined by former Miss Connecticut, Sharalynn Donlin. They talk about what her experiences were like in competing for a state crown, going on to Vegas to compete in Miss America, and what being a "beauty queen" is really all about! 

Gina and Shashwat talk about advice that they would give to their younger selves around romance, education, friendships, career paths, and finance. Hindsight is 20/20, but it's always interesting to see what advice you would give to your younger self on the journey of life! 

Shash and Gina talk with guest Matt Galka on his experiences as a TV reporter in Phoenix, Arizona and a bit about his journey from interning to his current role. He talks about dealing with trolls, some of his most memorable stories, what it's like being on camera, and a lot more. 

Gina and Shash discuss some of their favorite songs and special songs that make them feel a certain way. Music is the language of life and we want to share some of those individual songs that are important to us! We're excited to share our musical tastes with our MBA family! 

Gina and Shashwat discuss the protests and civil unrest in the United States over the last week and how that is impacting their lives. How can we take the events of the last couple weeks and help share the message? Make a change for ourselves? Keep from being obstacles to progress? 

Gina and Shash talk about how much they have handled loss and grief and what are some of the things that they learned from this experience. They talk about dealing with loss in the beginning of their senior year of high school and how they have had to adapt to each individual loss/situation since then. This is a heavier episode, but one that definitely epitomizes what MBA: Mature By Accident is all about. 

In honor of #BlackoutTuesday... MBA stands with the cause. #TheShowMustBePaused 

Gina and Shash talk about role models and how someone gets to be a role model for us. They talk about first role models and what roles those people played in their lives. They also explore some characteristics of what makes a role model for us and what it's like for them to be potentially be role models for other people. 

Gina and Shash are joined by their spouses, Paul and Divya, to talk about their relationships! Both couples talk about how they got started and also about what the experience was like meeting each other's parents and siblings. You can be sure that there will be a part 2 to this episode! 

Gina and Shash talk with guest Sylvia Ofori-Boadu on her experience taking a hardship and making that into an opportunity to impact the lives of others. She talks about motivation for yourself and and looking at every day as another opportunity to positively impact the people around you! 

Shash and Gina talk with guest MJ Gissas on his experience going from athlete to coach and what that transition was like. He talks with us about having to deal with parents, cutting players, putting together game plans, and working up the ladder of high school coaching. 

Shash and Gina talk with guest Jacci Robinson about pregnancy and motherhood before and during the pandemic. She discusses what her experiences were like with her mother, being a mother of a toddler, and what being currently pregnant with twins is like for her! 

Gina and Shash talk about how much they have learned from observing. You can learn so much about yourself and the people around you by just taking it all in, processing it, and then acting. Opportunities to observe and process are everywhere around you. You may be surprised to see how much observational learning has impacted your daily life! 

Gina and Shash talk about what it was like to be sixteen and a junior in high school. When you think about important years in your growth and development, it's actually pretty crazy to think about how big of a year that 16 really is. When they talk about Mature By Accident, this is exactly what they're talking about! 

Shash and Gina talk with guest Nikky Silva about teaching and how things have changed for her through this pandemic. She discusses her journey in education and gives advice to parents that are currently homeschooling their children.

Using an Instagram questionnaire, Shash and Gina answer with some of their "favorite things" from 1997. They describe what life was like as a 10 year old living in the 90's.

In this podcast, Shash and Gina discuss COVID-19 and how the pandemic has impacted their lives. They discuss changes in work, adjusting to new situations, and the new world we live in. 

Often times, we do not realize how individual moments add together to shape who we are. The actual moment where things become a little clearer is often overlooked, until later when you can reflect on what you learned. MBA: Mature by Accident is a lighthearted podcast where two friends discuss various topics about life, and reflect on those moments that taught them valuable lessons. They explore their own journeys and share lessons they have learned "by accident".