In this episode of Make Up Your Mind, Jahleane sits down with Jade Walters, founder of The Ninth Semester, a career development platform. Jade shares her unconventional job search strategies, including how she landed a job at TikTok by posting a TikTok video resume. She also dives into negotiating your first salary, leveraging social media for career growth, and building multiple income streams through brand deals and entrepreneurship. If you’re looking for job search tips, early career advice, or insights on making money online, this episode is a must-listen.

About Jade:

Jade Walters is a career and lifestyle content creator and the founding editor of the early career resources blog, The Ninth Semester - the go-to platform for a community of over 200,000 students and recent graduates. In addition to full-time content creation, Jade serves as a freelance employer branding and recruitment marketing consultant for corporate early career recruiting teams. Jade Walters is a proud HBCU STEM graduate of Howard University. She currently resides in Chicago, IL

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00:00 How Jade Walters Built The Ninth Semester
03:22 Landing a Job After College Success
10:26 How I Got Hired at TikTok
20:32 Negotiating Salary and Brand Deals
31:00 Investing in Yourself for Career Growth
37:44 Quitting 9-5 to Become an Entrepreneur
44:23 Multi-Passionate Careers and Pivoting Successfully

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In this episode, Jahleane explores the journey of discovering one's passion and purpose. She emphasizes that passion is not a sudden revelation but a series of small insights, or 'breadcrumbs', that lead to a greater understanding of oneself. The conversation covers practical frameworks for self-discovery, the importance of time management, overcoming financial risks, and addressing mindset blocks. Ultimately, it highlights that finding passion is an ongoing process that requires active effort and resilience.

00:00 Finding Your Passion: The Breadcrumb Trail

06:13 The Framework for Discovering Passion

11:57 Overcoming Time Constraints and Financial Risks

18:04 Mindset Blocks and Support Systems

21:01 Ongoing Journey of Passion and Purpose

14 Questions To Your Career Fulfillment

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In this episode, Jahleane interviews Thamina Stoll, a finance expert who shares her journey from having only $2,000 to building a path towards $15 million in retirement savings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial independence, especially for women, and discusses practical strategies for saving, investing, and building wealth. Thamina highlights the significance of understanding compound interest, the necessity of having an FU fund, and the importance of advocating for oneself in both finance and career.

About Thamina:

Thamina Stoll is an award-winning advocate for women’s economic advancement, a B2B marketing expert, and the founder of The Sheconomist, a media company empowering women in tech to grow their wealth. By 28, she had driven 8-figure revenue at LinkedIn and served as the youngest member of its Women@ LinkedIn Global Leadership Team, while also championing initiatives at the intersection of personal finance, entrepreneurship, and investing. A speaker, board member, and women’s health advocate, Thamina has been featured in outlets like Forbes and Nasdaq and was named one of Germany’s “100 Women of the Year” in 2022.

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In this episode, Jahleane interviews Gianna Prudente, LinkedIn's first early career development editor, who shares her postgrad journey. Gianna offers practical advice for early career professionals, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's unique experiences and skills.

About Gianna:

As LinkedIn's first-ever early career development editor, Gianna Prudente reports on Gen Z for LinkedIn News. She uses her platform to be a voice for her generation, helping young professionals navigate the unspoken rules of work (spoiler: she's still figuring them out, too). Gianna also co-hosts Let's Talk Offline, a podcast about what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career. Her mission is to build community for Gen Z by facilitating real, informative conversations about the things you don't learn in school, from identifying what you want in a job to advocating for yourself at work.

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If you've ever wondered if freelancing is for you post-grad, you're in the right place. In this episode of Make Up Your Mind, Jahleane transparently chats with Ben Chipman about his journey freelancing after having his job offer rescinded postgrad. Whether you're curious about pricing your services correctly, finding clients, and the overall security (of lack thereof) behind freelancing, you'll get your burning questions answered here.

About Ben:

Benjamin Chipman is a creative at his core with a practical, business-minded approach. A digital and partnerships strategist, Benjamin has worked for startups, influencers, and multinational corporations to build and grow communities, cultivate a brand voice, and create engaging content. As a creator, he's worked with brands like Coach, CVS Pharmacy, PUMA, Native, and more, and as a strategist with brands like Gay Water and Amazon. His experiences have been the furthest thing from linear, and that may just be his specialty.

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In this episode, we go over all things imposter syndrome - its various types, and how it affects individuals in their personal and professional lives. Jahleane shares her own experiences with self-doubt and offers practical strategies to overcome these feelings, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's accomplishments and seeking support from mentors.

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In this episode of 'Make Up Your Mind', host Jahleane Dolne discusses the essential 5 steps to change your life in 90 days, focusing on the subconscious mind's role in shaping identity and habits.

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In this episode of 'Make Up Your Mind', host Jahleane Dolne welcomes Bryanna Samuels, a 20-something entrepreneur who's balancing it all as an ambitious founder of a fashion brand and finance professional. Bryanna discusses her experiences in investment banking and venture capital, the challenges of balancing a demanding career, and the importance of self-discovery in her 20s.

Chapters

01:50 Bryanna's Journey in Finance and Fashion

07:31 The Balance of Career and Passion

11:02 Transitioning from Investment Banking to Venture Capital

14:13 Establishing Boundaries in a Demanding Industry

18:51 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Finance

21:23 Advice for Aspiring Investment Bankers and VCs

26:31 Building a Fashion Brand: Good Report

32:15 The Importance of Iteration and Taking Action

36:36 Building in Public as a Founder

44:50 Final Advice and Reflections

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In this episode of the Make Up Your Mind podcast, host Jahleane Dolne discusses the significance of setbacks and how they shape one's journey. Addressing both internal and external obstacles, Jahleane emphasizes the importance of discipline over motivation and the role of exposing oneself to new experiences to overcome burnout. 

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Ted Talk: What I learned from 100 days of rejection

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In this episode of "Make Up Your Mind," host Jahleane Dolne dives deep into the art of pitching yourself and why it's essential for seizing opportunities, whether in your career, business, or personal growth. Learn how to craft a compelling pitch that highlights your unique value and gets you noticed.

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