Ebony Tree Council - Off The Top

Ebony Tree Council - Off The Top

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Ebony Tree Council - Off The Top episodes

  • Career Perspective Interview - Kanesha Williams
    In this episode of "Off The Top", we connect with culinary chef and caterer Kanesha Williams. She is the owner of "Dominique's Comfort Cuisine" where she crafts a unique blend of elegant down home dishes in the Metro Atlanta Area. Kanesha also dedicates her time to being a positive role for young women of color who aspire to be entrepreneurs.
    BY THE NUMBERS:
    African Americans representation  = 10.4 percent
    Average Salary                               = $47,396 (USD)
    10-year Growth Rate                     = 11.0 percent
    Please feel free to send a message directly to Kanesha via our contact form
    To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.
    59 min
  • Special Edition - Charlotte Garnes

    In this special edition of "Off The Top", we connect with pioneer entrepreneur and activist Charlotte Garnes. She is the Program Manager of the Bail Project in the state of Georgia where they disrupt the flow of System-Impacted people headed towards long-term and/or generation incarceration. Charlotte is also the Founder of ReNforce.org where she advocates for returning citizens to obtain meaningful employment; and educates and coaches businesses on hiring system-impacted people.

    Ms. Garnes is a trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist who see the value of restoring human beings in our community to dignity and grace.


    Please feel free to send a message directly to Charlotte via our contact form

    To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.


    1 hr 28 min
  • Career Perspective Interview - Nicholas Harrison

    In this episode or "Off The Top", we are delighted to connect with Nicholas Xavier Harrison 1. In addition to being corporate Stock Broker with Morgan Stanley, Mr. Harrison is a powerful speaker, community leader and influencer. Nicholas gives an empowering perspective on purpose and fulfillment as someone who gauges the positive impact on those he serves rather than external motivations.

    BY THE NUMBERS:

    • African Americans representation = 5.6 percent
    • Average Salary                              = $55,470 (USD)
    • 10-year Growth Rate                    = 4.0 percent
    • Please feel free to send a message directly to Nicholas via our contact form

      To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

      1 hr 4 min
    • Career Perspective - Dr. Lillian Williams

      In this episode or "Off The Top", we are delighted to connect with Dr. Lillian Williams. In addition to being faculty at Augusta Technical College, Dr. Williams is a successful coach and consultant. We were delighted for her share with our young audience these few yet essential words, "Don't be afraid to try"

      BY THE NUMBERS:

      • African Americans representation = 7.2 percent
      • Average Salary                              = $43,680 (USD)
      • 10-year Growth Rate                    = 11.0 percent
      • Please feel free to send a message directly to Dr. Williams via our contact form

        To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

        46 min
      • Off The Top - Year in Review 2021

        In this episode of "Off The Top", we are celebrating the first anniversary of our official launch!! Today, we will highlight the programs that we've created along with share a few of the poignant moments from Season 1 of the podcast.

        Programs include:

        1. Career Resource Hub
        2. Empowerment Academy
        3. Health and Wellness
        4. We also share a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes of Season 2 which focus on themes important to us, such as February (Good Trouble) and March (Celebrating Women). 

          How you can help:

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          • 30 min
          • Career Perspective featuring Mitchell Tillotson

            In this episode of "Off The Top", we take a few moments with Mr. Mitchell Tillotson who is an IT Professional, Music Producer, Financial Advisor.


            BY THE NUMBERS:

            • African Americans representation = 4.4 percent
            • Average Salary                              = $79,000 (USD)
            • 10-year Growth Rate                    = 8.0 percent
            • Please feel free to send a message directly to Mitchell via our contact form

              To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

              51 min
            • Career Perspective - Rosie Omino-Hayes

              In this episode of "Off The Top", we take a moment to speak with a wonderful entrepreneur (Ms. Rosie Omino-Hayes) who is an Online Business Strategist. Her mission is to help other entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale their service business brand. 

              BY THE NUMBERS: 

              • African Americans representation = 4.4 percent
              • Average Salary                              = $79,000 (USD)
              • 10-year Growth Rate                    = 8.0 percent
              • Please feel free to send a message directly to Rosie via our contact form

                To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

                52 min
              • Recent College Graduate Interview - Khyree Gray

                In this episode of "Off The Top, we have the pleasure of gaining insight form Mr. Khyree Gray who is a Studio Technician at a major television network (WJLA). Mr. Gray drops insight about networking, discipline and focus during this episode.

                BY THE NUMBERS:

                • African Americans represent 9.7 percent of the people working in this industry
                • Average Salary = $36,000 (USD)
                • 10-year Growth Rate = 8.0 percent
                • Projected Availability (*) = 18.000 positions
                • (* As of 2021) 

                  Please feel free to send a message directly to Khyree via our contact form

                  To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

                  37 min
                • Special Edition Interview - Jukwan Brooks

                  In this episode of "Off The Top", we are introducing our special edition series. During our special editions, our goal is to highlight Black adults who have overcome significant adversity to achieve their dreams.

                  Today, we interview Mr. Jukwan Brooks who is an Information Technology Support Specialist. Mr. Brooks speaks to us about the challenges of his childhood, his philosophy on life, and his dreams for the future.

                  BY THE NUMBERS: 

                  • African Americans represent 12.2 percent of the people working in this industry
                  • Average Salary = $74,800 (USD)
                  • 10-year Growth Rate = 1.0 percent
                  • Please feel free to send a message directly to Senora via our contact form

                    To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREER EXPLORER section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

                    46 min
                  • Recent College Graduates - Corey Beasley

                    In this episode of "Off The Top", we shift our focus to recent college graduates and talk with Mr. Corey Beasley who is completing the Mechanical Engineering graduate program at Georgia Technical Institute.

                    BY THE NUMBERS:

                    • African Americans represent 2.8 percent of the people working in this industry
                    • Average Salary = $72,000 (USD)
                    • 10-year Growth Rate = 4.0 percent
                    • Please feel free to send a message directly to Corey via our contact form

                      To find out more about this and other career perspectives, checkout the CAREERS section of our website at Ebony Tree Council.

                      41 min

                    About Ebony Tree Council - Off The Top

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                    This podcast channel is designed to help young people imagine great futures for themselves—starting with finding the passions that will shape their professional paths. This channel will include interviews with career professionals, as well as, conversations about the solutions required to advance the needs of Black children in America.