Get to know Alexis Hightower, the next co-host for the Buzz on Business podcast

Monday, January 10, 2022

Media Contact: Bailey Stacy | Communications Coordinator, Marketing & Communications | 405-744-2700 | bailey.stacy@okstate.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Alexis Hightower and I am so excited to be the new marketing intern for the Spears School of Business! In this role, I will be writing various blog posts as well as co-hosting the Buzz on Business podcast with Dean Ken Eastman. Similar to last semester, we will be sitting down with various business professionals to talk about the in’s and out’s of all things business.

To start off, here are the basics about me. I grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma and have lived here for 17 years. I graduated from Stillwater High School in 2017 and immediately knew I wanted to stay close to home. I graduated from Oklahoma State in December 2020 with a dual-degree in marketing and management, minors in international business and sports management, as well as a certificate in sales and service excellence.

After graduation, I knew I wasn’t ready to leave Stillwater, so the obvious choice was to pursue a master’s degree from Spears School of Business. In the spring 2021, I started my masters in business administration and I will graduate in May.

I am extremely extroverted, social and thrive on a busy schedule. My hobbies include working out, spending time with friends and watching/listening to crime shows and documentaries. My favorite TV shows are Criminal Minds, Quantico and Euphoria. My favorite music artists are Luke Combs and Machine Gun Kelly. My dream place to live is Nashville, Tennessee and I was actually able to live out my dream this past summer when I worked at a women's clothing store called VICI in Nashville. My dream place to visit is Aktobe, Kazakhstan. Fun fact, I was adopted from Aktobe when I was 13 months old, so I have always wanted to go back and visit.

Throughout the last three years, I have been a teacher’s assistant for the Introduction to Marketing class, MKTG 3213. I love getting to know people, so if you ever see me on campus or in Stillwater, don’t be afraid to say hi.

I am so excited about co-hosting the Buzz on Business podcast. I have never been on a podcast before, much less co-hosting one. However, I am eager to hear from the guests, learning more about their past experiences and what they consider “The Buzz” on business.

If you have any specific questions you want Dean Eastman or I to ask our guests or if you want us to cover any specific business-related topics, please feel free to message any Spears Business social media platforms. @spearsbusinessosu - Instagram/Tik Tok, @spearsbusiness- Twitter, Spears School of Business - Oklahoma State University - Facebook/LinkedIn.

Like usual, we will be releasing two episodes each month on multiple streaming platforms - @BuzzOnBusiness. The first episode of the semester with Dean Eastman and I will be available to listen on January 12. I can’t wait for you to listen!

Story By: Alexis Hightower | alexis.hightower@okstate.edu