Black Student Success Podcast

Black Student Success Podcast

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Black Student Success Podcast episodes

  • Anwar Douglas: Getting Time Back as an Entrepreneur

    Multiple business owner Anwar Douglas joins the show to talk about his journey from industrial engineer to serial entrepreneur. He details his early exposure and interest in STEM, working and traveling across the country through his engineering program, realizing his work/life imbalance in a traditional 9-5, and creating positive impact through his essentials, housing, and real estate investment businesses.

    Follow and connect with Anwar on:

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwardouglas

    Instagram - @anwardouglas

    46 min
  • Bria Sadler: Junior at Agnes Scott College
    History major Bria Sadler joins the show to talk about her experience at Agnes Scott College, a women’s college in Georgia. She discusses what influenced her to attend, her praises for the staff and faculty support at the PWI, and her appreciation for the academic rigor and empowerment instilled on campus.
    31 min
  • Erin Keith: Law Advocate and Writer For Social Justice
    Staff attorney Erin Keith joins the show to discuss her journey in law. She describes growing up surrounded by Black excellence, the joys and community of her HBCU experience, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement during her law school studies, and importance of remaining authentic while finding happiness in your career.
    Follow and connect with Erin on:
    Facebook - Erin Yvonne
    Twitter - @TheErinKeith
    Instagram - @TheErinKeith
    Blog -  Growth Under Oath: www.GrowthUnderOath.com
    37 min
  • Kelsey Mumford: 2nd Year Student at the London College of Fashion
    Kelsey Mumford joins us to talk about her experience as a student at the London College of Fashion. She details the process to apply to a European college, a day in the life of a student in London, how she figured out fashion business was a better fit than fashion design, and navigating a foreign country with her Black American culture.
    Follow and connect with Kelsey on Instagram at:
    @kelseyymumford
    @kayolivebrand
    @kelseyyvisual
    Kelsey’s Websites:
    www.kayolivebrand.com
    kelseymumford.squarespace.com
    46 min
  • Rochelle Shipley: Growing and Evolving With Media
    We’re joined by Rochelle Shipley who has spent several years as a media professional across different platforms. Her experiences include the advantage of taking major-related classes early in college, exploring different areas of broadcast media, and seeing digital media grow from its infancy.
    47 min
  • Mar’Quon Frederick - Freshman at Cornell University
    Cornell University freshman Mar’Quon Frederick talks to us about his college exposure in high school, getting very involved as soon as he got on campus, and the importance of having a calculated plan before starting college.
    Follow and connect with Mar’Quon on:
    Instagram - @scholarlymq
    Twitter - @quon_mar
    25 min
  • Tomilola Akinfe: Going Beyond Your Typical Nurse
    Tomilola Akinfe joins the show to discuss her unique nursing career. She talks about her initial influences, the best technical and universal nursing skills, getting her doctorate degree for free, and what it’s like to direct an entire healthcare program for the government.
    Follow and connect with Tomilola on:
    LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/tomilola-akinfe-dnp-rn-32b64052
    Instagram - @rn_betty
    52 min
  • Deon Robinson: From College Radio DJ to HR Director
    We’re joined by Deon Robinson who is a human resources director, and he talks about his not-so-straightforward path into the position. He details managing work and high school, the skills it takes to run an entire HR department, and living and planning like you have a future.
    Follow and connect with Deon on:
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deon-robinson-60074661/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deon.robinson.77
    ***2021 BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP***
    Black high school seniors who qualify can apply here through 4/30/21: https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848
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    34 min

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We talk with successful, Black students and professionals about their career journeys to provide insight and guidance to Black students and young adults. Brought to you by Inquire Higher, a 501(c)(3)…