Today's new episode features Wilson Darko; he has two businesses, Kofi Enterprises, Inc. and Chale Cards, LLC. Darko is also a Motivational Speaker and an Engineer. 

We got a chance to chop it up about college, starting and maintaining two businesses, and what it was like to believe in yourself and your abilities. 

College Background:

B.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, from the Rochester Institute of Technology

Internships: 

Drafting Intern at M/E Engineering, Undergraduate Research at RIT, Power Systems Design Intern at Canon Design;

Field of Career or Future Interests:

Engineering - Power Systems

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE);

Instagram:

@kofispeaks

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Sometimes we have to get out of our own way and pursue our dreams.

Today's new episode features Alexa Chavarria; she will be going to get her Masters's in Digital Marketing from the EAE Business School in Barcelona.

We got a chance to chop it up about her time traveling around the world, her journey to obtaining her Bachelor's degree, and the benefits of taking advantage of internship opportunities.

College Background:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations with a Minor in Journalism.-William Paterson University. 2024 Masters program in Digital Marketing- EAE Business School

Internships:

Promotions Director at Brave New Radio, Public Relations intern at Frontline Entertainment Agency, Social Media manager and YouTube Channel host for WPAC, Writer and podcast host for The Pioneer Times.

Field of Career or Future Interests:

Publicist/ Journalist

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations:

AmeriCorps 2020-2021

Instagram:

@alexa_chav_rria

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Tis the season to celebrate our Graduates!

Today's new episode features DJ Riley, a recent North Carolina A&T State University graduate obtaining his M.S. in Electrical Engineering. We got a chance to chop it up about his senior year, the many internships and projects he has gotten to be a part of during his collegiate years, and life after Graduate school.

College Background:

Class of 2020 B.S in Electrical Engineering at Hampton University Class of 2022 M.S. in Electrical Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University

Internships:

2018 - Summer College Intern at NextEra Energy (Miami, FL) / 2019 National Science Foundation Fellow (Duke University) / 2021 Project Management Intern (US Department of Agriculture)

Field of Career or Future Interests:

CEO of my own fashion tech business

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations:

NAACP, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, NSBE, IEEE, ΦΣΠ National Honor Fraternity

Instagram:

@_dr.jr

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Every day is a new day to look within and work on ourselves, our current selves, and our future selves.

Today's new episode features Mak Reed, a Psychology major at Kennesaw State University. We chopped it up about mental health, college decisions, and plans for post-grad!

College Background:

Psychology Major Kennesaw State

Field of Career or Future Interests:

Child Psychology - Forensic Psych

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations:

PR Chair of NCNW & Relay 4 Life

Instagram:

@_itsjustmak

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BBK sits down with Jamal Dummett, a media mogul, business owner, and graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). We got a chance to learn about his upbringing, being a well-known DJ, graduating with his degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, and now owning his own Media company. 

College Background:

Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology (NJIT)

Internships:

Proctor & Gable MetLife Inc 

Field of Career or Future Interests:

Media/Entertainment

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations:

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. National Society of Black Engineers

Instagram:

 @djmal_1l + @jaydummettphotography

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In today's episode, we sat down and chatted with Sydney Pulliam, a New York Medical College student obtaining her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

We got a chance to speak about her undergrad college experince and what it was like attending an HBCU and then getting her Doctorate and attending a PWI.

What it's like living in a new city, and if she would live in this new city after graduating.

What made her want to become a Physical Therapist, and if she had any change of heart during her college journey.

College Background:

B.S. Chemistry w/ a concentration Biochemistry- Alcorn State University and Lorman, MS 39096 C/O 2020 Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Valhalla, NY, New York Medical College, C/O 2023

Internships:

George Washington Carver Internship 2017, Iowa State University. Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program, Stennis Space Center 2019

Field of Career or Future Interests

Physical Therapy, Science

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations

NABPT NY, Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity

Instagram: @spulliamthebrand, @sydsyddy

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BBK sits down with Chris Davis, a co-founder of two businesses, Revcarto and Pending. We get a chance to hear a little bit behind the story of how two companies came to be and the work-life balance of a co-founder. With the right people and tools in your corner, anything is possible. 

College Background:

BFA "in progress" with East Stroudsburg University

Internships:

Walt Disney World Resort back in 2016

Field of Career or Future Interests

Marketing & Advertising

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, AIGA Philadelphia, and Newsweek Expert Forum

Instagram: @chrisdavisworks (personal) & @revcarto (business)

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Just be more kind to yourself, know that every step is still a step, no matter how small.

BBK sits down with Raven Parks, a college graduate from East Stroudsburg University. We talked with her about post-grad and what it was like graduating at the start of the pandemic, building meaningful relationships, and some of her favorite Cheesesteak places in Philly. 

College Background:

B.A in Communication Studies with a double concentration in advocacy + public relations from East Stroudsburg University

Internships:

Mentor- Girl Talk Global 

Field of Career or Future Interests:

Future interests include talk shows/spokesperson for a nonprofit organization or health org.

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations:

The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)

Instagram: @raven.___ @therealwrae

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BBK sits down the Dominique Hawkins, a graduate with her J.D. from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. As an attorney, Dominique takes us through her journey into her dream career. After failing the bar her first time and Bouncing Back for a second try. We can see what it looks like to try again and regain focus to accomplish your goals.

College Background:

B.A in Political Science from Texas A&M University

Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University

Internships:

With a State Rep in College Town

In-house counsel w/ school district, Labor/Employment Sector with Legal Aid and In House counsel for TSU

Field of Career or Future Interests

Legal Field; Currently an Associate Attorney.

Future Interests incl: Becoming General Counsel of a company and eventually owning a restaurant

Organizations Involved and National Affiliations

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Houston Young Lawyer Association

Instagram: everybodylovesdom

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BBK sits down with Sultan Aminu, a Ramapo College of New Jersey graduate, in our seventh episode! As a basketball coach, he takes us through his journey of being a student-athlete in college, playing overseas, and his role in working with kids.

College Background:

Completed: BA Business Admin from Ramapo College of New Jersey

Instagram handle: @kingsult23

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