Is it imposter Syndrome, or is it just plain old racism?

Here's the definition of imposter syndrome: "The condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. This condition often results in people feeling like "a fraud" or "a phony" and doubting their abilities."

However, we have to question, why do we feel this way? Is it due to a system of inequities and structural barriers that have been put in place to make you feel inadequate, or is it just due to being fresh in the job market? 

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Let's talk about it!

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That's right friends, I got fired! It happens to the best of us sometimes. In this episode I'm discussing the job that fired me, and how I was able to pivot and leverage that opportunity to land another opportunity which was 1,000 times better!

In this episode I'll be discussing:

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We're hiring!!! If you have marketing experience and are looking for some extra coins on the side, then this is the opportunity for you!

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Join Dr. Des as she gives you 5 strategies to land a job after college! On average it can take 3-6 months for college graduates to find a job after college. If you're a recent college graduate or you're still in college then this is an episode that you do not want to miss! She's dropping so many tips to help you land that career starting job. Some of the strategies she gives you include:

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Join Dr. Des as she gives you 4 tips to show up and show out on your upcoming interview! Interviewing can make some people anxious, nervous, scared or all of the above. However, when you come prepared then you take off a lot of the edge and you're able to focus on showcasing your abilities. This week we're discussing some of the things that I teach you all in the Interview Prep 101 course, and sharing some personal interviewing experiences as well.

Some of the topics covered today include:

If you have an interview coming up soon or you're just trying to get prepared for any possibility of a future interview then Interview Prep 101 is for you!

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Welcome back my Young Black and Professional family! After a much needed break, the podcast is back and we're kicking it off with a special guest! 

Dr. Brittny James is the Chief Operating Officer for Healthcare Equity Solutions (HCES). Dr. James has been recognized for her innovations in instructional methods and research designs targeting historically excluded populations. Prior to leadership at HCES, Dr. James was a leader in higher education for almost 10 years, serving as a faculty member, department chair, and data analyst for several institutions. She is currently a Lecturer at Spelman College. Dr. James has an established record of successfully managing grant contracts and is well-published in the area of health disparities.

Join us today as we discuss:

-Getting paid for your time

-Getting into entrepreneurship

-Prioritizing your boundaries 

-Transitioning from a college mindset to a professional mindset

-Choosing a PhD program

-Working in academia

-Navigating & balancing marriage

Connect with Dr. James!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imbrittjamesbih/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjamesdrph/

https://www.healthcareequitysolutions.com/

https://www.projectchickplanner.com

Hi family! Join me for our season 3 kickoff and let's get our mind right to continue leveling up our career and our life. Today I'm sharing some overall thoughts and career advice that will help you begin to shift your mindset and focus more on creating the life you want, as oppose to letting your career dictate your life.

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want! 

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

⁠Recent Grad Boot Camp⁠

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

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This weeks episode focuses on that dollar bill!! A major part of being Young Black and Professional is being professional in not only your career, but your personal life as well. After all, the main reason we're going to work everyday is for the money lol. I want to make sure you all are prepared in not only securing a job, but also building wealth.

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To learn more about ⁠Recent Grad Boot Camp⁠ and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: ⁠https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses⁠​

This week we have Attorney Jessica Tehlirian, a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Atlanta, GA. She has personally recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her injured clients. 

She has been awarded The Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and The National Black Lawyers for multiple years. She was also awarded Top 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates by The National Bar.

Jessica is giving us some real advice on how to navigate law school, and beyond! She's discussing:

This episode is packed with amazing advice, life experiences and tools that you can use to help you along your journey! To connect with Jessica be sure to add her on instagram @Jessica_Esquire

Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make sure you check out our online courses designed to help you land the career you want!

Don't forge to check out Recent Grad Bootcamp to learn more about how this course can help you elevate your career. (For those that graduated less than 5 years ago)

⁠Recent Grad Boot Camp⁠

If you graduated from college [Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate] 5 years ago or less then this boot camp is for you! Dr. Des takes you through everything needed to land a job in the field you love. Whether you looking to land your first career starting job, or you looking to transition into a higher position then this course will get you all the way together!

Check out the ⁠Young Black and Professional Website⁠ to sign up for our free email list!

This week I'm coming to you with a solo episode on how to navigate working full time while getting a degree! 

As many of you know I worked fulltime throughout both my masters and doctorate programs, and listen it was a struggle! I'm talking about how I balanced it all, and by the way I was also a full time masters and doctorate student as well. I'm sharing some of the top strategies that helped me get through it all.

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To learn more about Recent Grad Boot Camp and the other online courses that Young Black and Professional has to offer then please head over to our website: https://www.youngblackandprofessional.com/online-courses​