3 People, 3 Questions: Fall 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023
Adenike Afolabi
Current MHRIR student
What are you reading?
I just finished Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime, a humorous and poignant autobiography about his upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa. The book serves as a reminder that, even in the darkest of times, humor and love can be powerful tools for survival and growth.
What is your favorite website?
Netflix.com. I love watching foreign TV shows, especially K-Dramas.
What is your dream job?
My ultimate aspiration is to be part of a purpose-driven business that adopts the impact investing model.
Dharshini Anugu
'23 BSB
What are you reading?
I just finished re-reading When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. It is a phenomenal autobiography about a neurosurgeon diagnosed with lung cancer. It’s a book I find myself returning to every couple of years. It follows Kalanithi’s journey battling mortality and serves as a reminder that each day is not promised. I absolutely love Kalanithi’s writing style and how he wrestles with life’s many unanswered questions. It is definitely a must-read and puts into perspective what’s important in life.
What is your favorite website?
My favorite website has to be Pinterest. I would like to think I’m a relatively organized person and Pinterest makes it so easy to create various boards for all my different interests. I have boards for my dream home, future travel plans, go-to easy recipes, and so much more! I can get lost on the site for hours!
What is your dream job?
I would love to be an event planner when I’m older. Whether this be planning weddings, charity galas, or corporate fundraisers, I think I would have so much fun creating specialized events for any occasion! I also think that this job is so dynamic and gives you so much flexibility that it would lead to a great work-life balance. It’s definitely a job that would not feel like work!
Carla Pavone
Lecturer, Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
What are you reading?
This is embarrassing, but I rarely read books. I’m an avid reader of The Wall Street Journal—not just the news and business stuff, but especially the color stories about obscure topics that can be surprisingly amusing or touching.
What is your favorite website?
Another embarrassing admission: I LOVE Instagram! Besides friends and family, I follow celebrities, practical info about useful tech (@forgoodcode) and Excel (@thecheatsheets), fitness tips (@twintownfitness and @humble_hustle_life), photography (@dguttenfelder), and indulge in silliness (@zillowgonewild). And yes, I’m a sucker for Instagram ads, too.
What is your dream job?
I’ve had multiple dream jobs and now I have my dream life. The challenge was to juggle work with my roles as a mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. When I led MIN-Corps, I was on an unending field trip learning about world-changing inventions by brilliant scientists. It was a joy to educate them about business to help commercialize their innovations. Today, in my “soft” retirement, I continue to teach Carlson School students and Midwest scientists, and I have more time to devote to the people I love.
This article appeared in the Fall 2023 alumni magazine
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