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Like many of us, Melissa checked all the right boxes and, in her own words, expected that the right opportunities would find her because she was deserving. That didn’t happen. Melissa has had to be bold and aggressive - and that energy radiates throughout this episode. Melissa shares her professional advice and experiences on Instagram @melichi_bliss and on her website at melkari.org.

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Halle Rubera shares the stories of accomplished African professionals from different backgrounds currently working at top global firms. #TheHustle sheds light on the wide array of career opportunities - and highlights the wit, grit and hustle of these high-achievers in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, engineering, scientific research and more.

Ernie Omondi - Harvard College, Solutions Engineer at Facebook. Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya. When Ernie switched majors in college, he was uncertain about next steps in his career. He proactively sought advice from upperclassmen and fellow Computer Science Majors - and that’s how he learned about Facebook University. With just a few days to the application deadline, Ernie enlisted the help and encouragement of friends and peers to apply to Facebook. The rest is history. Ernie’s experience is a wonderful story of proactivity, courage and resolve.

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