How I Made It

How I Made It

Fitness franchises. A locker empire. Millions of miniature pies. How are Bentley alumni making it every day? Let's find out.

How I'm Making a COVID-Tracking App with Guillermo Fernandes ’13

To stop the spread of the virus, Guillermo is hoping his app will spread awareness.

07-22
18:01

How I'm Making Fashionable Face Masks with Schnelle Shelby ’04

In the face of no face masks, Schnelle is helping her community one stitch at a time.

06-23
11:23

How We’re Making Rent with Steve Alperin ’87 and Michael Connelly ’86

Steve and Michael are helping people suffering from the COVID fallout make rent, buy groceries and keep their lives on track.Photo by Pat Greenhouse

05-18
13:57

How I'm Making Hand Sanitizer with Steve Riordan '81

With an FDA formula, Steve is boosting production from a Florida distillery.

04-29
07:50

How I'm Making COVID-19 Tests with Tony Remington ’92

Tony's at the epicenter of a coronavirus test lab with a goal of processing 5,000 samples a day by May.

04-17
13:49

How We're Making It Through

There are 65,000 Bentley alumni around the world, all in this together, right now. Let's pivot this podcast to hear some stories of how you're making a difference.

04-16
01:34

How I Made Father Bill Proud with John Yazwinski ’96

John has a plan to end homelessness.

03-08
13:54

How I Made Total Gym 2.0 with Jesse Campanaro ’02

Jesse takes the family business into the next century — Chuck Norris and all.

03-07
14:29

How I Made Middle Schoolers Unite with Kim Harrington ’96, MBA ’00

Kim demystifies the publishing game and rallies for her #metoo novel.

03-06
15:44

How I Made It, Lost It ... And Made It Back with Mike Mangini ’01

Mike has some advice about building that startup from ground zero.

03-05
18:58

How I Made My Disney Dream Job with Pauline Han ’91

Pauline ensures every Disney product has a happily ever after.

03-04
15:08

How I Made Sweat Fixx with Elise Caira ’11, MSA ’12

Elise makes the case for ditching the 9-5 to throw your oar into the hobby you love.

03-03
14:07

How I Made Laundry Locker with Arik Levy ’96

Arik pours his blood, sweat and dirty clothes into the little things that make life easier.

03-02
19:05

How I Made Mamie's Pies with Kara Romanik ’85

Kara shares the winning recipe for taking your business from the back of your SUV to QVC.

03-01
19:48

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