The SI-MBA Podcast
Alyssa Stankiewicz on Reimagining Business for Good
Jan 16, 2026
Season 1
Episode 11
Grossman
In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Stankiewicz, a Sustainable Innovation MBA alum who made an unexpected leap from linguistics to a career in finance at Morningstar. Alyssa shares her journey of overcoming intimidation, embracing authentic networking, and discovering the power of capital markets to drive positive change. We talk about her experience in the Total Impact Portfolio Challenge, the mentors who shaped her path, and her vision for sustainable business. Tune in for insights on building confidence, creating impact, and finding common ground in business. Hosted by Apryl McCoy and Brooke Weatherup. From a conversation recorded May 2025