Pathways Unwrapped

This week my guest is Kendra Swinton, who works in corporate music production. He shares how a boy from South Carolina made it all the way to Los Angeles working for a corporate music company. Kendra is a hustler, he’s out here taking all his shots. You can connect with Kendra on IG @kendrewrld and on LinkedIn #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedproblemsolvers #blackcareersmatter #BIPOC #storytelling #careerexploration 

This week's throwback interview is with Bernella Henry, my childhood friend, I admire the creativity of her business and loved learning about her career journey.  Bee shares with us her dream of wanting to become the first Black Woman Band Director at an HBCU. Bee currently works in digital media where she is responsible for the direct placement of video ads on websites, when she is not leading a team she is a small business owner who's work increased in the Rona.  You can get at Bee for all of your balloon and event planning needs at (347) 401-8877, [email protected] and IG @b4alloccasionz .

This week my guest is Melissa Madzel. Melissa shares experiences at North Eastern University to the University of Pennsylvania. Melissa merges her social work education to make social change in the nonprofit world, where she works to help change systems. Melissa offers us some great career advice for anyone at the start or well into their career. Follow Melissa on Twitter @BKMadzel and connect with her on LinkedIn. IG #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedproblemsolvers #blackcareersmatter #BIPOC #storytelling #careerexploration #twentytwo

This week's throwback episode is with Robert Tapper.  Rob is just a good person and has always been a good friend. Rob shares his journey from The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, to building retail brands, to start another company in Rona with his daughter to help us get our money right through his tax preparation business.  Rob can be reached at [email protected] for financial guidance on starting a business and for your IRS needs.

I adore Chef Luciana Lamboy, I am honored to witness her growth and development as a human being.  Chef Luciana shares how her creative spirit leads her to Italy where she learned to make a mean bowl of pasta to Boston where she interned at America’s Test Kitchen to become the personal chef to documentarian Michael Moore. When you are in Brooklyn, you can get her good eats at @lockdownkitchenbk follow her food styling at @lucianalamboy on IG.

This week I sat down with down fellow Midwood Hornet Nicolette.  Nicolette is a  Massage Therapist and Podcaster @definetlynotforeveryonepod.  Nicolette shares her journey with us from Midwood High School to New York City College of Technology to becoming a massage therapist to podcaster.  You don't want to miss this candid conversation.  Nicolette drops jewels about being humble, just doing it, and preserving your spirit. #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedcareerchoices #careerexplorationsaturday #definetlynotforeveryonepodcast #flatbush

This a bonus episode, which is a collaboration with Definitely Not For Everyone Podcast. My good friend Nicolette, inspired me to share my origin story, my career journey, why I am passionate about career development, and my motivation behind creating Liberated Success.  This was a super candid conversation, trigger warning at the 30-minute mark.  Fast forward I won't be offended.....if you listen don't ever ask me about it IRL.  Also, there is a lot of cussing, so this might be too much and that is ok too.  I share some stories about my childhood, my family, and my career.  I hope you enjoy it and now you know more about me. 

This was a super fun episode.  I love me some Lina Rage.  Lina is my friend, she is an educator and founder of Rebel Tutoring.  Lina discussed her journey as a Prep 9 kid to Wesleyan University.  Lina shares why being your authentic self and listening to your gut is important in your career journey.

My very first guest on Career Exploration Saturday was is my big sister Pamela Smith, an Accountant Supervisor who leads a team of 5 accounting specialist with the State of Deleware. Pamela shared her journey with us about her early days in Brooklyn as a GED valedictorian to college restarter in her mid-twenties.  Pamela dropped some jewels about company culture, standing firm in your confidence, and salary negotiation.

This week my guest is Wendell Gray II. Wendell shares his journey from Atlanta attending an arts elementary school that leads him to New York City thriving in his career as a dancer and choreographer.  Follow Wendell @thatguywen and support his digital performance on November 22, 7:30-8:30 pm. Tickets in @thatguywen bio on IG #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedproblemsolvers #blackcareersmatter #BIPOC #storytelling #careerexploration #twentyone