Welcome to CWBS: The Scope by the Columbia Women’s Business Society where we feature women changing the game in business.

Check out interviews with amazing female founders, gain access to tips for breaking into different industries, and get advice on how to make the most out of your Columbia University experience.

Podcasts

  • Navigating the Transfer Experience

    In today's episode, Niki Zhang (CC '28) and Raine Wang (BC '26) interview Anna Pan (BC '26) and Intellect Chen (CC '26), two transfer students and current members of Columbia Women’s Business Society. They discuss their motivations for transferring, the challenges and opportunities they encountered, and how they navigated academics, career resources, and social life in a new environment.

  • Breaking into Finance: Interview with Niamh O'Brien & Jazim Lesane

    In today's episode, Niamh O'Brien and Jazmin Lesane from Columbia's Center for Career Education reflect on the best ways for students to prepare for finance recruiting. They answer questions including: Does your major matter? What are the best resources at Columbia that students should take advantage of to prepare for interviews? Tune in if you're interested in pursuing a career in finance and want to make sure you are prepared for the recruiting process.

  • Prepping for Finance Recruitment: Interview with Liana Wadhwani CC' 26 & Grace Song CC' 25

    In today's episode, CWBS Professional Development chairs Liana Wadhwani CC' 26 & Grace Song CC' 25 reflect on their finance recruitment experiences and provide guidance on breaking into the industry.

  • So You Want an Investment Banking Internship?: Interview with Esther M

    In today’s episode of CW no BS, Zainab P. interviews Esther M., a senior in Columbia College, as she reflects on her past experiences working in investment banking. Tune in if you have ever wonder what it’s like working on the floor, how college students find these jobs, and the skills you can gain from these opporunities

  • 20th Annual Conference Attendee Interview

    At this year's conference we spoke to several attendees about their hopes for the conference and the future for women in finance. Listen to hear about conference attendees experiences!

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Mischka Capriles of Lamarca Well

    The Scope Podcast is back! This episode includes an interview with Mischka Capriles, the founder of Lamarca Well, which was started to connect a community seeking a healthier life with different tools, connections, and education to help them acheive it.

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani of Alinea

    Today on the podcast we have Eve Halimi and Anam Lakhani, the co-founders of Alinea, an investing app for Gen Zs which allows them to grow their money by investing in what matters to them.

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Vanessa Pham of Omsom

    Today on the podcast we have Vanessa Pham. Vanessa is the CEO and co-founder of Omsom, a company that creates authentic and flavorful Asian cuisine in the form of instant-made noodles.

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Kathryn

    Today on the podcast we have Kathryn Minshew! Kathryn is the CEO & Founder of the Muse, a career platform used by over 75 million people to research companies and careers.

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Aleksandra Medina and Katrin Kaurov with Frich

    Today on the podcast we have Aleksandra Medina, Co-Founder and CPO of Frich, and Katrin Kaurov, Co-Founder and CEO of Frich, a FinTech company making money social.

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Kelsey Willock of Aura Finance

    Today on the podcast we have Kelsey Willock! Kelsey Willock is the Founder and CEO of Aura Finance. Aura Finance is a financial wellness and investment platform designed with women in mind first.

  • The Scope: Female Founders with Kala Maxym of Five Senses Tastings

    Today on the podcast we have Kala Maxym! Kala Maxym is the Founder and Chief Event Composer of Five Senses Tastings, a performance and music-based company that focuses on engaging with the five senses, and the Co-founder of the company’s cocktail branch, Song & Tonic.

  • The Scope: Welcome Class of 2025

    Today on the podcast we have Alyse Rovner (Membership Engagement Chair & BC'23), Sabina Jia (President & CC'22), Hannah Lederman (Internal Initiatives Chair & CC'23), and Sophia Naqvi (Vice President & CC'23) who all serve on the executive board of CWBS. They delve into advice for first year students at Columbia University, giving you all the inside scoop on what they wish they had known earlier!