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Gumbo of Opportunities | An International Business Podcast

Gumbo of Opportunities | An International Business Podcast

Written by: Alessandro Braga
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Welcome to Gumbo of Opportunities, the platform where we dive deep into the landscape of international business, with a closer look at the state of Louisiana and New Orleans.

This podcast is curated by Dr, Alessandro Braga and Dr. Gustavo Barboza as well as the team at the Center for International Business – Loyola University New Orleans, College of Business.

Join us as we unravel the stories, insights, and strategies of influential global players of the Bayou region in their pursuit to make the Bayou one of the most attractive areas for businesses. Get ready for an enriching journey into the minds of the shakers of the business world, exclusively on Gumbo of opportunities.

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Episodes
  • Makeup, Markets & Missed Opportunities: The Global Sephora Gap

    Makeup, Markets & Missed Opportunities: The Global Sephora Gap
    Dec 18 2025

    In the final episode of the Fellows Podcast series, Eldana Tesfaye and Isabella Castillo compare the beauty industries in Honduras and Ethiopia, uncovering why major cosmetic retailers like Sephora still aren’t there. They discuss affordability, cultural beauty norms, and the barriers shaping access to makeup.
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    25 mins
  • Location matters. Main differences between Spain and the U.S. through the eyes of college students.

    Location matters. Main differences between Spain and the U.S. through the eyes of college students.
    Dec 11 2025

    In the fourth episode of the Fellows Podcast series, International Business Fellows Pablo Marquez Martinez and Santiago Lorenzo Gallo discuss the main differences between Spain and the U.S. through the eyes of college students. They compare food, college life, work–life balance, social culture, and more in this fun and insightful debate on what it really means to be a student on each side of the Atlantic — and what both countries can learn from each other.
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    33 mins
  • The impact of study abroad on students’ global competence

    The impact of study abroad on students’ global competence
    Dec 9 2025

    In the third episode of the Fellows Podcast series, International Business Fellows Amber Harp interviews Mr. Craig Howat discussing how study abroad programs can impact global competence and career prospects of college students.
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    51 mins
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