On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Gabby Williams aka The Real Estate Bae! In 2019, Gabby was in a hospital bed receiving news that she was being fired.  Today, she is running the Real Estate Bae Agency where she has helped investors closed on millions in real estate investments in St. Louis.  We talk more about her journey and she shares tips to help you get started in your real estate journey.  

Gabby's website: www.therealestatebae.com

Follow Gabby: @realestate_gabz

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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Paula Delores.  She's the founder and owner of The Melanated Bar.

The Melanated Bar was created in 2016 to encourage women to prioritize their wellness by creating self-care routines.

The Melanated Bar curates skincare and wellness products for the woman who wants to fit “self-care” into her day; by making it effortless and enjoyable. A woman spends on average 30 minutes per day in the bathroom on hygiene; with our products we turn a drab skincare routine into a self-care routine.  We talk with Paula about how she started the Melanated Bar, how the business started out of her own self-care journey, how she hit $50K in monthly sales, and she'll also share some skincare tips.

You can shop The Melanated Bar here: themelanatedbar.com

You can follow Paula on instagram: @themelanatedbar @paulad3lores

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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Danny Celestin.  Danny is a Trade Development Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (the company behind Hennessey, Duse', Seagram's, Casamigos, Patron, Grey Goose and more).  We'll talk more about what he does for a living, what is like being a road manager to Jeezy, how he took a leap of faith and moved to California with no job, and the Vendor Inclusion program he started at Southern Glazer.

You can find Danny on Linkedin at Daniel Celestin.

This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ciege Hand-crafted sauces.  Follow them on IG @indigociege. 

At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder.

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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Jonathan Thomas.  Jonathan is a Home Loan Processing Manager.  We'll talk more about what he does for a living, leaving a job where he was making over $200K, The Great Resignation, valuing your time, and money habits.  

You can join Jonathan's Facebook community to learn more about budgeting, paying off debt, and building wealth: Money Talks | Facebook

Subscribe to his YouTube channel here: Money Talks - YouTube

Follow his IG: @jthomassolutions 

This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ciege Hand-crafted sauces.  Follow them on IG @indigociege.  Restock of their sauces are coming March 14th!

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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Khamaree Karim.  We'll talk about leaving Corporate America and how he started his own business.  He'll also answer some tax questions.  Disclaimer: Everybody's tax situation is different.  Please consult a tax professional about your own personal tax situation.

Khamaree Karim graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He received his MBA in 2014 from Lindenwood University of St. Charles, MO.   While earning his MBA, he worked at Bank of America in Illinois as a Branch Manager. Khamaree Karim established his first entrepreneurial endeavor, KDK Tax Services, from 2016-2019. As a licensed certified tax preparer, he gained experience in providing his clients with the highest quality of service by embracing the core values of integrity, maintaining compliance with IRS rules and exceptional customer service. Whether his clients had a relatively simple or complex tax situation he was always able to identify legitimate resolutions.

KDK Tax Services proved to be a successful undertaking. As individual clients, families and businesses strengthened his growth potential in the industry, he decided to dedicate himself to his company full time. Late 2019, the company’s name was changed to Upscale Accounting Solutions, LLC.  Upscale Acct. Solutions, LLC is licensed to do more than just tax preparation and consulting.  The business is equipped to perform bookkeeping, payroll and other related business consultations/services.

Khamaree Karim, MBA is family orientated with a beautiful wife and three children. He enjoys being active outdoors and family game nights. As a family man, he highly respects the desires of his clients to take care of their families as well.  He values the importance of financial stability for his clients and will work to ensure your family and or business has the tools it needs to succeed.

At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in Corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder.

Khamaree's Website: Accountant | Upscale Accounting Solutions, LLC | United States

Khamaree's Email: [email protected]

Follow Upscale Accounting Solutions on Facebook or on Instagram: @upscaleacct

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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Edmonn Maul.  Edmonn Maul is the Director of Engineering at Evertrak LLC and author of the children's book The Exciting Word of Engineering.  He shares his journey of becoming an engineer, why representation in engineering is so important, and his motivations behind writing his book.  

Edmonn's book can be purchase on Amazon: The Exciting World of Engineering: Maul, Edmonn, Taylor, Juanita: 9781736737705: Amazon.com: Books

If you have any career questions, you contact Edmonn on Linkedin (Edmonn Maul)

If you have any questions about writing or publishing a book, you contact Edmonn at [email protected]

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On today's episode, we talk to Paris Woods about how she paid off $100K in debt in a little over three years, some creative ways she was able to reduce her expenses and earn additional income through Airbnb, and her ongoing journey to becoming financially independent and retire early.

Paris Woods is a first-generation college graduate of Harvard University and a lifelong educator, having worked at some of the country’s top institutions. The daughter of a wise mother who encouraged her to venture out into the world and make “new mistakes,” Paris learned the hard way how to manage her finances and achieve financial freedom.

Through years of trial and error and the guidance of numerous FIRE (financial independence, retire early) experts, Paris landed on some simple principles that completely turned things around for her financially and in life. Paris's debut book, The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom, teaches readers how to win financially while living a life they love. Writing with the heart of a teacher, Paris breaks down seemingly complex financial topics into simple and actionable advice anyone can follow.

Paris has enjoyed numerous opportunities to help families with their personal finances, including through her work as a college financial aid officer and as an IRS-certified tax preparer. Paris earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and her master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently an executive doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin and she resides in New Orleans, LA.

The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737606607

You can visit Paris' website and find bonuses for the book here: https://www.pariswoods.com/

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Brittany is a marketing consultant who’s spent the last 9 years helping small Black & Brown businesses across the Chicagoland area and nation build and grow marketable and profitable businesses.

Her professional experience and foundation for her marketing and branding knowledge stems from her background in advertising. Brittany has spent the past 9 years of her career touching brands like MillerCoors, Corona, Modelo, Chevrolet, and the list goes on. It was during these years that Brittany began to master her brand strategy, digital advertising, and marketing communications skills.

Today, Brittany uses the knowledge she’s acquired to help small business owners gain clarity, develop strategies that secure a favorable reputation in the hearts of their most valuable clients, and communicate their value to convert prospective clients into profitable ones.

She is also the CEO of The Resume Agency. A resume writing company designed to help transitioning career professionals make their best, first impressions with polished resumes and other professional resources.

Brittany is a public speaker, educator, and advocate for diversity & inclusion. She’s a proud graduate of Illinois State University’s School of Business, and recipient of various awards and honors.

Brittany Applegate's Website: brittanyapplegate.com

The Resume' Agency Website: theresumeagency.com

Instagram: @resumeagencychi @imbrittdanielle

Email: [email protected]

Check out Brittany’s Podcast: The Employed EntrepreneuHer

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On Today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Dr. Brittany Wright.  Dr. Wright is an Optometrist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri.

Dr. Brittany Wright, originally from the Chicagoland area, attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science and Master of Science degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology.  Dr. Wright completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, graduating with honors.  During this time, highlights of her experience include serving as National President of the National Optometric Student Association, Vice President of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, selection as an SCO Student Ambassador and earning membership into the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society.  She then went on to compete a residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.

Dr. Wright joined the University of Missouri with experience in primary care, cornea and refractive surgery, ocular disease management and geriatric care.  Along with these areas, she is also involved in community health care, with focus on patient access and education.  She oversees patient care at the UMSL Patient Care Center as well as community facilities in East St. Louis and St. Louis. Dr. Wright is an active member of the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association and the St. Louis Optometric Society.  Dr. Wright also spent time as a Professional Consultant for Johnson & Johnson Vision.

LinkedIn: Brittany Wright

Instagram: @insEYEght_with_drwright

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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Marty Murray Jr.  Marty is a Portfolio Manager at a Fortune 15 Healthcare company.  A Portfolio Manager is pretty much a project manager on steroids.  Marty will get into more about what he does on a daily basis.  He'll also talk about ageism and why representation in the healthcare and pharmacy space is so important.  

You can connect with Marty Murray Jr. on LinkedIn and on Instagram @artofthegentlemen

Check out the non-profit Inroads.org for career resources

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