This week we have special guest Jeremy Johnson! A Madison Florida Native who is doing amazing things! Jeremy has spent over 10 years enabling international Fortune 500 companies to develop products and services to disrupt their industry. As a Director of Product Management, Jeremy is highly skilled at bridging gaps between IT and Business stakeholders helping them find common ground to meet the strategic objectives of their organization.

As an entrepreneur, Jeremy and his wife Alexis have founded The Legacy Collective. They specialize in putting clients on the path to financial independence in a way that is meaningful to them through financial literacy.

This weeks episode discusses:

- The pressures of being a first generation college student

-What to do if you don't get an internship or a job in your major

- Landing a career in IT

-Changing career paths

-Developing your financial goals

Connect with Jeremy!

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://livemore.net/jeremyjohnson

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 discussing the illusive 'Dream Job'. We've all had dreams of what we would be doing and all the money we'll be making, so how do we get there? This week we're diving into what a dream job looks like and how you can start implementing the steps to get there.

 I'll be discussing:

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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 a special guest, Mr. Jimmy Smith Jr. who is a an engineer with the Department of Defense and the founder of Ask Mr. WebSmith. He graduated with his Associate in Arts degree from North Florida Community College in Spring 2011 and transferred to Florida State University Spring of 2015 with dual degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering with minors in computer science, math, and business. Upon graduation, he was hired by the Department of Defense.

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Join us as we discuss:

Catch up with Jimmy at the following places!

​https://askmrwebsmith.com/​

​https://www.instagram.com/ask_mrwebsmith/​

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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​

Welcome back y'all!!! As many of you may know I took some time off to have my little bundle of joy and now I'm back! We're going full blast with the podcast and to kick it off I wanted share some of things I've learned while having a family and working full time. I'm going to be discussing the following topics:

We're just getting back started with this season so I'm definitely excited to bring you content that you'll love! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review!

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​

You don’t want to miss this episode with Alexis Story, a former recent grad bootcamp student! She discusses her journey from college to the career field, and how she just obtained her CHES certification! We dive into leveraging your network to find a job, navigating college and dealing with all the pressure of figuring out your next move, as well as dealing with ADHD and figuring out how to navigate the professional world. Alexis is a recent graduate of the Health Education and Promotion major at Towson University. Although new to the workforce, Alexis has gained a vast amount of experience as an intern at the District of Columbia Department of Health, and various organizations throughout her college career. Alexis currently works as an Advocacy Program Coordinator at the Global Liver Institute.

This episode discusses:

-  How to identify support systems that can help propel your career forward

-  The importance of having a mentor (virtually or in-person)

-  Landing a job through informational interviews

-  Changing your major in college and deciding your next steps

-  How Recent Grad Boot Camp helped Alexis Secure the Bag!

Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/alexisstory22

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!

If you’re in a current entry level or mid-level role and you’re looking to rise to a management or senior level role then this is the podcast episode for you! Dr. Des is dropping gems about non-traditional ways to gain leadership experience if you’re not currently in a leadership role. Experience is usually one of the deciding factors that hiring managers will look at to determine if they’re going with you vs. another candidate. Dr. Des is teaching you how to think outside the box when it comes to gaining experience and showcasing it within your resume!

-  What to do if your boss doesn’t support your out of the box thinking

-  Leveraging interns/volunteers

-  Work Groups/Committees

-  Hosting Trainings to Showcase Your Skills

-  Attending Trainings to Enhance Your Leadership Skills

To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com to check out our online courses, including Recent Grad Boot Camp!

Don't forget to check out our free trainings and resources to help you on your career journey! 

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This week we have an amazing guest speaker, Tareka Wheeler, PMP the Founder & CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. We're discussing how you can show up as your authentic self in professional settings, plus so much more. A lot of times it can be hard to put on a mask everyday and head into the office, so this episode will give you some ideas and thoughts on how to show up professionally and essentially "Come to Play the Game". Also, if you ever wondered about obtaining a Project Management Professional Certification then you're going to want to make sure you tune in!

The topics covered in this podcast include:

Make sure you connect with Tareka in the below spaces:Being a Superwoman/man in your work settings

Website: http://twstrategicsolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professional_dna/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDNA

Don't forget to message us on instagram or send an email to [email protected] to tell us what topics you'd like covered on the podcast.

To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

Don't forget to check out our free trainings and resources to help you on your career journey! Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Des to create a strategy to get to your goals

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

This week we have a former Recent Grad Boot Camp student, who is making big moves with her career and the areas that she’s currently passionate about! She currently works as Clinical Research Coordinator in Cancer and Immunology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. Outside of studying and research, Kierra is a creative and aspiring actress, much of her creativity was developed and nurtured through her magnet school. Join us as we discuss:

-  How she utilized Recent Grad Boot Camp to level up in her career and increase her salary by $20k

-  How to merge your passion with your current career choice

-  Navigating being a person of color within your career

-  Leveraging networking to level up in your career and obtain new opportunities

Reach out to Kierra here:

Social Media: IG @Kie.pieces

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kierraparent

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 

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Season 2, Episode 2| Socials, Kickbacks & Salary Negotiations

Dr. Khristen Holmes is a Senior Program Manager working with a healthcare start up. She has a Master's in Public Administration and a PhD in Health Service Management and Research. Although Dr. Holmes started her career in state government, she has successfully transitioned to the private sector and continues her work to increase access to care. She also has her own consulting company, where she helps organizations with project management, process improvement, and strategy.

I had the pleasure of revamping Dr. Holmes' resume when she felt it was time to transition into the next phase of her career, and sis got the job!!

This episode discusses the importance of:

Plus so much more!!!

Make sure you tune in, leave us a review & connect with Dr. Holmes at the links below!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_dr.holmes/ 

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/khristen-holmes

K Holmes Consulting:

www.kholmesconsulting.com

Don't forget to message us on instagram or send an email to [email protected] to tell us what topics you'd like covered on the podcast.

To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

Don't forget to check out our free trainings and resources to help you on your career journey! Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Des to create a strategy to get to your goals

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional 

Welcome back to season 2!!! In this episode Dr. Des gives you a warm welcome and let's you know why the delay in this season happened. She'll discuss goal setting, conversations that can push you forward & it's a special announcement just casually thrown in there lol! 

Don't forget to message us on instagram or send an email to [email protected] to tell us what topics you'd like covered on the podcast.

To learn more about Young Black and Professional and get resources and tips sent to your inbox go to www.YoungBlackandProfessional.com

Don't forget to check out our free trainings and resources to help you on your career journey! Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Des to create a strategy to get to your goals

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/YoungBlackandProfessional