Young Black and Professional

This weeks episode focuses on that dollar bill!! A major part of being Young Black and Professional is being professional in not only your career, but your personal life as well. After all, the main reason we're going to work everyday is for the money lol. I want to make sure you all are prepared in not only securing a job, but also building wealth. If you remember nothing else, then remember this : "It's not how much money you make, it's how much you keep". I'm interested in building wealth and I want to make sure you have the tools needed to build wealth too. We're discussing: -Investing the right way! Using 401ks, Roth IRAs etc -Getting a High Yield Savings Account -Does carrying a balance on your credit card build your credit? -Talking Money in a Relationship -Beating Inflation

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To learn more about ⁠Recent Grad Boot Camp⁠ and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: ⁠https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses⁠​

This week we have Attorney Jessica Tehlirian, a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Atlanta, GA. She has personally recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her injured clients. 

She has been awarded The Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and The National Black Lawyers for multiple years. She was also awarded Top 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates by The National Bar.

Jessica is giving us some real advice on how to navigate law school, and beyond! She's discussing:

• Leveraging social media to gain clients
• Networking to open doors that just submitting a resume can't
• Following a nontraditional law school path
• Finding your passion outside of your career

This episode is packed with amazing advice, life experiences and tools that you can use to help you along your journey! To connect with Jessica be sure to add her on instagram @Jessica_Esquire

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want!

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

⁠Recent Grad Boot Camp⁠

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

• Developing Your Career Goals
• Resume Development [ATS Compatible Templates]
• Cover Letter Development
• Digital Portfolio Development
• Networking + LinkedIn Tips
• Interview Prep

Check out the ⁠Young Black and Professional Website⁠ to sign up for our free email list!

This week I'm coming to you with a solo episode on how to navigate working full time while getting a degree! 

As many of you know I worked fulltime throughout both my masters and doctorate programs, and listen it was a struggle! I'm talking about how I balanced it all, and by the way I was also a full time masters and doctorate student as well. I'm sharing some of the top strategies that helped me get through it all.

Make sure you subscribe and rate this podcast, and also share it with a friend!

To learn more about Recent Grad Boot Camp and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses​

This week we have special guest Jeremy Johnson! A Madison Florida Native who is doing amazing things! Jeremy has spent over 10 years enabling international Fortune 500 companies to develop products and services to disrupt their industry. As a Director of Product Management, Jeremy is highly skilled at bridging gaps between IT and Business stakeholders helping them find common ground to meet the strategic objectives of their organization.

As an entrepreneur, Jeremy and his wife Alexis have founded The Legacy Collective. They specialize in putting clients on the path to financial independence in a way that is meaningful to them through financial literacy.

This weeks episode discusses:

- The pressures of being a first generation college student

-What to do if you don't get an internship or a job in your major

- Landing a career in IT

-Changing career paths

-Developing your financial goals

Connect with Jeremy!

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://livemore.net/jeremyjohnson

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want!

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

Recent Grad Boot Camp

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

• Developing Your Career Goals
• Resume Development [ATS Compatible Templates]
• Cover Letter Development
• Digital Portfolio Development
• Networking + LinkedIn Tips
• Interview Prep

Check out the Young Black and Professional Website to sign up for our free email list!

This week we have special guest Jeremy Johnson! A Madison Florida Native who is doing amazing things! Jeremy has spent over 10 years enabling international Fortune 500 companies to develop products and services to disrupt their industry. As a Director of Product Management, Jeremy is highly skilled at bridging gaps between IT and Business stakeholders helping them find common ground to meet the strategic objectives of their organization.

As an entrepreneur, Jeremy and his wife Alexis have founded The Legacy Collective. They specialize in putting clients on the path to financial independence in a way that is meaningful to them through financial literacy.

This weeks episode discusses:

- The pressures of being a first generation college student

-What to do if you don't get an internship or a job in your major

- Landing a career in IT

-Changing career paths

-Developing your financial goals

Connect with Jeremy!

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://livemore.net/jeremyjohnson

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want!

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

Recent Grad Boot Camp

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

• Developing Your Career Goals
• Resume Development [ATS Compatible Templates]
• Cover Letter Development
• Digital Portfolio Development
• Networking + LinkedIn Tips
• Interview Prep

Check out the Young Black and Professional Website to sign up for our free email list!

This week I'm discussing the illusive 'Dream Job'. We've all had dreams of what we would be doing and all the money we'll be making, so how do we get there? This week we're diving into what a dream job looks like and how you can start implementing the steps to get there.

 I'll be discussing:

• Getting Clear on What You Want
• Making Your Job Fit Your Lifestyle
• Some Pro's & Con's of Starting Your Own Business

Make sure you share our podcast with your friends! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

To learn more about Recent Grad Boot Camp and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses​

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we have a special guest, Mr. Jimmy Smith Jr. who is a an engineer with the Department of Defense and the founder of Ask Mr. WebSmith. He graduated with his Associate in Arts degree from North Florida Community College in Spring 2011 and transferred to Florida State University Spring of 2015 with dual degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering with minors in computer science, math, and business. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Department of Defense.

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Join us as we discuss:

• Saying yes to opportunities that others may say no to
• Working within the public vs. private sector
• Changing career paths
• Starting a business while working full time

Catch up with Jimmy at the following places!

​https://askmrwebsmith.com/​
​https://notaryservicesjax.com/​
​https://www.shutteronics.com/​
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Follow him on social media too!

​https://www.instagram.com/ask_mrwebsmith/​
​https://www.instagram.com/notaryservicesjax/​
​https://www.instagram.com/shutteronics/​

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To learn more about Recent Grad Boot Camp and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses​

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back y'all!!! As many of you may know I took some time off to have my little bundle of joy and now I'm back! We're going full blast with the podcast and to kick it off I wanted share some of things I've learned while having a family and working full time. I'm going to be discussing the following topics:

• Giving yourself grace when starting back with work after a long break
• Knowing when to say no to some opportunities
• Knowing that you can be a boss and have a family
• Your time is what you make it, so decide how you want to spend it and make it happen

We're just getting back started with this season so I'm definitely excited to bring you content that you'll love! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review!

To learn more about Recent Grad Boot Camp and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses​

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You don’t want to miss this episode with Alexis Story, a former recent grad bootcamp student! She discusses her journey from college to the career field, and how she just obtained her CHES certification! We dive into leveraging your network to find a job, navigating college and dealing with all the pressure of figuring out your next move, as well as dealing with ADHD and figuring out how to navigate the professional world. Alexis is a recent graduate of the Health Education and Promotion major at Towson University. Although new to the workforce, Alexis has gained a vast amount of experience as an intern at the District of Columbia Department of Health, and various organizations throughout her college career. Alexis currently works as an Advocacy Program Coordinator at the Global Liver Institute.

This episode discusses:

-  How to identify support systems that can help propel your career forward

-  The importance of having a mentor (virtually or in-person)

-  Landing a job through informational interviews

-  Changing your major in college and deciding your next steps

-  How Recent Grad Boot Camp helped Alexis Secure the Bag!

Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/alexisstory22

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want! 

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

Recent Grad Boot Camp

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

• Developing Your Career Goals
• Resume Development [ATS Compatible Templates]
• Cover Letter Development
• Digital Portfolio Development
• Networking + LinkedIn Tips
• Interview Prep

Check out the Young Black and Professional Website to sign up for our free email list!

You don’t want to miss this episode with Alexis Story, a former recent grad bootcamp student! She discusses her journey from college to the career field, and how she just obtained her CHES certification! We dive into leveraging your network to find a job, navigating college and dealing with all the pressure of figuring out your next move, as well as dealing with ADHD and figuring out how to navigate the professional world. Alexis is a recent graduate of the Health Education and Promotion major at Towson University. Although new to the workforce, Alexis has gained a vast amount of experience as an intern at the District of Columbia Department of Health, and various organizations throughout her college career. Alexis currently works as an Advocacy Program Coordinator at the Global Liver Institute.

This episode discusses:

-  How to identify support systems that can help propel your career forward

-  The importance of having a mentor (virtually or in-person)

-  Landing a job through informational interviews

-  Changing your major in college and deciding your next steps

-  How Recent Grad Boot Camp helped Alexis Secure the Bag!

Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/alexisstory22

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want! 

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

Recent Grad Boot Camp

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

• Developing Your Career Goals
• Resume Development [ATS Compatible Templates]
• Cover Letter Development
• Digital Portfolio Development
• Networking + LinkedIn Tips
• Interview Prep

Check out the Young Black and Professional Website to sign up for our free email list!

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app