Career Cheat Code

By Radhy Miranda

This podcast highlights the stories behind the careers of everyday people impacting the world, and loving it. This podcast is for people who are already having the impact they want in the world, or ar... more

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How many episodes does Career Cheat Code have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Career Cheat Code episodes:

May 04, 2020023 | The Devil Wears Swimwear With Gianni Garcia pt 1
On Today’s Episode, we share part one of someone who wanted to be a corporate lawyer, and 1 Facebook Message changed his trajectory to being in the Fashion industry for nearly a decade. Let’s start the week with Gianni Garcia.
Key Points from the Episode:
Fashion speaks to him

Wholesaling in Fashion

Learning about line sheets

You can get into this industry with any background

Growing a company’s sales into multi-millions internationally

Being hired for both skills and contacts in the industry
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April 20, 2020022 | Budgets Don’t Manage Themselves with Chris Sun
In today’s episode, we have someone who worked on Hilary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and now manages over $10.6 billion dollars for the City of New York. Let’s start the week with Chris Sun.
Key Points from the Episode:
Born in Queens, then being culture shocked moving to Long Island

Son of Taiwanese immigrants

Always wanting to be a public servant

Community organizing and working at an international foundation

Quitting job to figure out next steps and travel

Volunteering while overseas
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1h 14min
April 06, 2020021 | Your Benefits Guru with Marcelina Mata
On today’s episode, we have someone who started their career selling cable boxes, and now manages benefits for a tech company with a global footprint. Let’s start the week with Marcelina Mata.
Key Points from the Episode:
Bring your personality to the workplace

Growing up in a diverse community helps professionally

Use community colleges as resources for less expensive programs/classes

Taking a pay cut to propel her career

Importance of networking throughout your career and keeping in touch with network regularly

It’s OK not to put things on your resume for different reasons

Keep in contact with recruiters and hiring managers...even if you don’t get the position you interview for
Books Recommended:
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Other Resources / Cheat Codes:
Internships.com

LinkedIn Premium

JUMP Nation (Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program)
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1h 10min
November 18, 2019020 | Consult for Change with Michael Chang
On today’s episode, we have someone who majored in philosophy, and now helps multiple nonprofits ensure they are financially able to carry out their missions. Let’s start the week with Michael Chang
Key Points from the Episode:
Moving to China for 5 years to connect with relatives
Getting a Masters degree in China
Why he chose to major in Philosophy
Service projects took him the world
Impact of Jesuit education on him
Obtain a Master’s of Public Administration from Columbia University
Helping small businesses and nonprofits
Book Recommended:
Mohandas K. Gandhi, Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth
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42min
November 11, 2019019 | Visual Merchandising with Jennifer Goris
On today’s episode, we have someone who almost became an accountant, and instead decided to tap into her creative side with her career, and her own business. In her day job, she does a lot more than just “make the stores look pretty”. Let’s start the week with Jennifer Goris
Key Points from the Episode:
Sticking through a long interview process
Benefits of getting a career coach
Tapping into creativity in college
Switching from accounting major to communications
Grad School internships helped provide opportunities
One goal: Make mom proud
Starting her own business while maintaining a full-time job: https://www.etsy.com/shop/trulyyoursbyjenmarie
Career Meme referenced: https://me.me/i/success-success-what-people-think-it-looks-like-what-it-c71a6d30b3cb43a48d4574860ab7c4ec
Books Recommended:
Invisible Man
Michelle Obama: Becoming
Resources Mentioned:
Higher Educational Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Student Sponsor Partners
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1h 8min
November 04, 2019018 | Print Designer Turned Workforce Specialist with Garrett Jennings
On today’s episode, we have someone who started out wanting to become an actor, and now helps inner-city youth jump-start their careers in different fields. Let’s start the week with Garrett Jennings
Key Points from the Episode:
Wanting to become an actor
Working in advertising for years
Traveling the world for school and work
Being recruited for a Masters Program
Becoming a substitute teacher
Teaching Career Technical Education for inner-city youth
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48min
October 28, 2019017 | Make it Work Out with Brandon Matthews
In today’s episode, we have someone who helps people with their fitness goals. Learn how this aspiring wrestler, to opening his own studio in Washington Heights. Let’s start the week with Brandon Matthews
Key Points from the Episode:
Creating his own brand and growing it over the past few years
Playing Semi-pro football
Creating an event for International Women’s Day
Transitioning from training at a gym, to opening his own studio
How watching professional wrestling helped shape his outlook on dedication
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017 | Make it Work Out with Brandon Matthews
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1h 10min
October 21, 2019016 | Managing Million Dollar Relationships with Gregory Lara
On today’s episode, we have someone who manages multi-million dollar relationships for an investment bank. He went from aspiring baseball player to building a career in corporate America. Let’s start the week with Gregory Lara
Key Points from the Episode:
Wanting to be a baseball player, and transitioning out of that
Being one of the few community college students in his investment banking floor
How growing up in uptown Manhattan shaped his perspective
Desire to help local brands expand with capital investments
Dispelling myths of wealthy people once he worked with some
Getting paid to manage relationships
Traveling for work
Books Recommended:
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
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56min
October 07, 2019015 | The Community Plug with Remysell Salas
On today’s episode, we have someone who advocates for people and nonprofits in his community. He is a conduit of resources, who has professional experience in Europe and America. Let’s start the week with Remysell Salas
Key Points from the Episode:
Working in NYC City Hall
Moving to Europe for a few years
Cold-emailing for internships
Balancing multiple unpaid internships at the same time
Trying to connect people in the community to much needed resources
Starting a music career provided leadership skills he still uses
Embarking on a new journey with a lobbying/consulting company
Staying yourself at work brings value to the workplace
Book Recommended:
The Millionaire Next Door
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48min
September 30, 2019014 | Calculated Risks with Danny Marte
Key Points from the Episode:
Living alone through last year of high school
Strategically prolonging his college graduation to secure a job
Academic life hacks in CUNY system
Mentoring is part of our mandate
Universe bringing him closer to family
Books Recommended:
Atomic Habits
Other Resources Recommended:
Wall Street Oasis
Alpha Gents
Toast Masters

Connect with Guest: Danny Marte
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51min

FAQs about Career Cheat Code:

How many episodes does Career Cheat Code have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.