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Investing in Your Vision

Tippie Leads | Season 4 | Episode 6

Faculty Insights: Carolyn Reddick | Student Story: Raffay Malik

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

As you step into the role of CEO of your life, you have to decide where to double down. In this episode, we explore how to apply a high-level, managerial mindset to your resources, ensuring that you're investing in the right things.

Carolyn Reddick joins us to bridge the gap between financial discipline and personal fulfillment. Carolyn is an Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting at Tippie, bringing her CPA experience from PwC to the classroom. She is an expert in helping leaders think like investors when it comes to priorities and vision. She shares how to navigate the trade-offs of daily life with more clarity and purpose.

Later in the show, we hear from Tippie student Raffay Malik. Raffay’s story explores the weight of big ambitions and the moment he realized that pursuing a dream requires more than just passion.

And finally, we will bring it all together with a Final Tip(pie) just for you.

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Episode guests

carolyn-reddick

Carolyn Reddick

Associate Professor of Practice, Accounting
raffay malik

Raffay Malik

Tippie Alum (BBA25)