LinkedIn is the largest business-oriented networking website geared specifically towards professionals. It has over 600 million members, in over 200 countries.  This popular platform gives you the ability to showcase your profile, expertise, recommendations and connections, not only is your profile the first professional impression of you when recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to search for candidates but it also demonstrates credibility in your industry and highlights your achievements.

On this episode I am very excited to be joined by my special guest, Mrs. Talia B. Washington.  You guessed it, my lovely wife of 15 years.  Talia is a Program Specialist with Prairie View A&M University as well as the President & CEO of Blue Cactus Group, a Social Media Management Company.  She will provide valuable knowledge on the benefits and importance of using LinkedIn!

This is a joy to be kicking things off.  Over the years I have been one that friends, family, and colleagues reach out to as a sounding board or help with advice on each of the main areas of these conversations.  Once the times changed due to COVID-19 I took some time to do a brain dump.  This is what led me to many of the ideas and topics we will discuss throughout the episodes of this podcast series.

On a day to day basis, I provide guidance on general human resources.  What I have a passion about is consulting with start-up, small businesses, and non-profit organizations.  I posses a B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Texas Southern University, and currently pursuing my Professional in Human Resources certification.  I am a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and member of The Church Without Walls actively serving on the Usher Ministry.

I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, sports, traveling, and enjoying life to its fullest.  I have been married to my wife Talia for 15 years, and we have 4 children, Janae, Jacob, Jordan, and Jamison.