In this episode, we discuss the impact of mental health on our ability to be successful with 2 amazing guests (and we’ve got prizes)! LaGina Harris, Founder of The Us Space & La Rae Infinity Let’s Talk Podcast along with Melissa Mel, Founder of the WoMi App have teamed up to bring us the Melanin Minds conference on Saturday, July 17th. Register at https://melaninminds.org and join in on our discussion in this episode. Be sure to ask yourself 2 questions. Do you think your mental health is important? And, is your career impacting your mental health? We’re giving away tickets to 5 lucky winners who follow @CareerGemsForTheJourney & @_MelaninMinds on Instagram and DM us with your favorite podcast episode!

We know you’re talented, skilled and qualified but, none of that matters unless you know the cheat codes for what to include AND not include on your résumé! This episode tells you the algorithms, keywords and formats required to prevent your résumé from going into the black hole.

The playing field is NOT level for everyone in the workplace, but you can use your challenges to change setbacks to success. In this episode, our guest Stephanie Perez-Jarmul, a bi-lingual, Puerto-Rican American rose above her circumstances to become a professor, social worker and advocate for change!

You’ve got the juice! Take the risk in your career that you’ve been thinking about. It’s going to be scary but, you can do it anyway. In this episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon discuss taking risks in your career and rising above fear with Diana Haussling, Vice President & General Manager of Digital Commerce. Tune in for this phenomenal conversation with great gems you’ll definitely want to save!

Are you wondering whether you need a career coach or not? Well, in this episode Leah gives you a sneak peek of what it’s like to have a career coaching session. If you want a preview before deciding, listen to this episode!

Is your company part of the problem or part of the solution? Are you ready to do the work? In this episode, Leah and Ama discuss how recent events highlight the importance of how companies show up on behalf of people of color and how this is demonstrated in Corporate America. Now is the time to inform, educate and transform and we’re ready to get started!

Do you feel physically, mentally or emotionally drained at work? Are you learning? Is anyone asking you what YOU want to do next? Do you feel valued? It may be time to rework your plan and make a change. In this episode, Leah and Ama discuss how to decide when it’s time to go and the importance of a career plan that works so you can work it! It’s not failure, it’s growth!

In this episode, Leah Murphy interviews Ama Gordon, Co-Founder of Global Fertility Connections. Ama goes into the unsexy parts of being an Entrepreneur and the grit, tenacity, grace and patience required to start a global company in the middle of a pandemic. Starting a business in the fertility industry is like birthing a baby and it takes a village. Ama’s not a doctor, but she’s a Black woman on a mission to help all Intended Parents build families.

Covid-19 has transformed our sense of normalcy in many ways. Lay-offs, furloughs and cut backs in hours have affected us all in one way or another. In this episode Leah and Ama give details on what you can do now, in the meantime, to generate income while you search for your next role.