{"id":42195,"date":"2026-04-28T09:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=42195"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:36:34","slug":"mbamission-podcast-turns-100-ep-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/mbamission-podcast-turns-100-ep-100\/","title":{"rendered":"The mbaMission Podcast Turns 100: Reflections, Insights, and What Comes Next | Ep. 100"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this special episode of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mbaMission Podcast<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, host Harold Simansky and mbaMission founder Jeremy Shinewald celebrate a major milestone\u2014reflecting on standout moments, memorable guests, and the biggest lessons from the podcast\u2019s first 100 episodes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The mbaMission Podcast Hits 100 Episodes | Ep 100\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oxWB4BV_bfg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than one million views, 36,000+ hours of watch time, and a five-star rating, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mbaMission Podcast<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has become a trusted resource for MBA applicants navigating an increasingly complex admissions landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This episode features a mix of favorite clips and fresh commentary, offering both nostalgia and forward-looking insights for future applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/mbamission-podcast-turns-100-ep-100\/#highlights_from_100_episodes\" >Highlights from 100 Episodes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/mbamission-podcast-turns-100-ep-100\/#featured_voices\" >Featured Voices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/mbamission-podcast-turns-100-ep-100\/#looking_ahead\" >Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"highlights_from_100_episodes\"><\/span><b>Highlights from 100 Episodes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking back across 100 episodes, several themes stand out. One of the most important is the idea of the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RYSfeZKDsHw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X factor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d where differentiation\u2014not perfection\u2014is what ultimately helps candidates succeed. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mbaMission Podcast<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has also highlighted the often transformative experiences candidates have while in business school, including traveling globally, building community, and forging lifelong relationships. Another key topic is the increasing use of AI in admissions, which raises important questions about how to use the technology effectively in the application process without sacrificing authenticity. The evolution of the applicant pool has also been a major focus of discussion, with more candidates coming from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds beyond the conventional banking and consulting paths. Finally, the growing emphasis on team-based assessments and emotional intelligence reflects how business schools are adapting to evaluate candidates more holistically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-mbamission-podcast\/id1748825410?i=1000764002996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apple-podcasts-button-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"apple podcasts button\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apple-podcasts-button-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apple-podcasts-button.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3oRg83nTo951DI8WDzNJYV?si=7ebcde8cd2c6416a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spotify-button-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spotify-button-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spotify-button.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"featured_voices\"><\/span><b>Featured Voices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This milestone episode brings together insights from a wide range of voices who have contributed to the podcast\u2019s success. Listeners will hear perspectives from mbaMission consultants such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/who-we-are\/team\/jessica-shklar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jessica Shklar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/who-we-are\/team\/gavriella-semaya\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gavriella Semaya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with industry experts and successful MBA applicants. These voices collectively provide a well-rounded view of the admissions process, offering both expert guidance and real-world experiences that resonate with applicants at every stage of their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looking_ahead\"><\/span><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the podcast looks toward its next 100 episodes, Jeremy and Harold share their vision for the future. They are excited to expand beyond admissions topics into broader discussions about career outcomes and long-term professional growth. They also plan to feature more entrepreneurs and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds, continuing to reflect the evolving nature of MBA programs. Above all, they remain committed to delivering practical, honest, and actionable guidance to applicants around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New episodes of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mbaMission Podcast <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are released every Tuesday on all major streaming platforms, with full video episodes available on its<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@mbaMission\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Curious about how your story, your experiences, and your goals align with what top business schools are looking for? Sign up for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/consult\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a free 30-minute consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Harold, Jeremy, or another member of mbaMission\u2019s admissions team.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this special episode of The mbaMission Podcast, host Harold Simansky and mbaMission founder Jeremy Shinewald celebrate a major milestone\u2014reflecting on standout moments, memorable guests, and the biggest lessons from the podcast\u2019s first 100 episodes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":42198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[643],"tags":[609,453,465],"class_list":["post-42195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mbamission-podcast","tag-business-school-admissions","tag-mba-admissions","tag-podcast"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The mbaMission Podcast Turns 100: Reflections, Insights | Ep. 100<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrating 100 episodes with over 1M views and 36K hours of watch time. 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