October is Black Professionals Month!!! Black Professionals Month (BPM) attendees will access numerous strategies and tools developed by and for Black professionals. 

Whether you need help you professionally develop and advance or mentally de-stress and unwind, BPM has it covered! BPM events address various topics, including crafting the perfect pitch, recognizing career blocks, building black wealth, personal branding, and managing anxiety.

Head over to https://blackprofessionalsmonth.com/ and register! 

Use code BPMYBP20 for 20% off your registration!

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This weeks podcast we have Antwan D. Williams, an Administrator/Executive with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children!

Antwan discusses being the oldest of 10 siblings and some challenges he's faced with being a first generation college student. We're discussing student loans, having a support system to push you towards your goals, switching majors, and the ins and outs of health administration.

Join us as we talk about:

-Switching majors from engineering to business/ health care administration

-Navigating life as a first generation college student

-Finding a career you love

-Using social media to figure out your next move

You definitely don't want to miss this episode because Antwan is dropping so many gems and giving away some free advice!

Connect with Antwan!

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This weeks episode features Shanice Hopson! Shanice currently works at NASA as a Computer Engineer where she develops and manages flight software requirements. She also actively invests in real estate & served in the military (Navy) for 4 years! She's done a lot, and she's sharing it with us on the podcast! We're diving into student loans, being a black woman at NASA, and so much more!

Here's some of the topics she's sharing with us:

To learn more about Shanice check her out on Instagram and LinkedIn

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This week's episode features Shana Scott JD, MPH and she is a compliance director, assistant professor, small business owner and mother. Shana has been in public health law for over 17 years and currently serves as the Compliance Director at Barnes Healthcare Services. 

In addition to her position with Barnes, Shana is also an Assistant Professor of Health Policy at the University of Georgia where she teaches both graduate and undergraduate students in the public health program. When she's not solving public health policy and regulatory problems, Shana works with small business owners to establish their businesses and obtain government contracts. Shana is an avid volunteer and currently sits on the board of two Georgia nonprofits. 

Shana Scott earned her JD from Loyola University School of Law, her MPH from Georgia Southern and her BS in Biology from Morgan State University.

Today we're discussing her journey in public health law, her career and doing it all while raising a family and helping others secure the bag!

This is an episode you don't want to miss, so make sure you check it out and don't forget to connect with Shana!

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This episode Dr. Des is sharing 4 things she wish she knew before starting grad school! 

Even if you're already in grad school these tips can help you make the journey a success, and secure the career you want upon graduation! Take a listen, share with a friend and make sure you follow our podcast!

She'll be covering the following topics:

- Dealing with no refund check/financial aid! $$$

- Connecting with your colleagues for future career advancement opportunities 

- Being visible while in grad school!

- How reaching out to past alumni can help you land a job

Don't forget to sign up for our free training "3 Strategies for an Amazing Graduate School Application" ! This FREE training will get you prepared and ready to tackle that grad school application! Whether you're interested in a Masters program or a Doctoral program then this training is for you!

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Also check out our new online course designed to help you get into grad school! "Getting into Grad School" is the online course where Dr. Des takes you through everything you need to craft the perfect personal statement, get the best letters of recommendation and ace the grad school interview!

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This week is a special treat for you! We have Kristoff Cohran, the Founder and CEO of Mission 3E, Inc, a minority focused, transformative personal development experience. He is also the Executive Producer of The Conversation Corner podcast.

They build critical thinkers who become the problem solvers, role models, and leaders within their communities. You might remember our last episode where he had his Co-Founder, Caleb Jordan on the show! If you loved that episode then you're sure to love this one as well!

On this episode we're diving into:

"If it doesn't challenge you then it doesn't change you"- Kristoff Cohran

You can learn more about Kristoff here:

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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

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This week we have an AMAZING episode with special guest Caleb S. Jordan the Co-Founder and COO of Mission 3E, a minority focused, transformative personal development experience. They build critical thinkers who become the problem solvers, role models, and leaders within their communities. Caleb is a Belief Coach, influencer, and transformational leader who is passionate about developing young leaders and unleashing the greatness within.

Listen to his story and why he decided to pursue a degree in education, plus how he pushed through despite others not believing in his vision for his life.

Some of the topics covered include:

This episode is nothing but fuel to the fire you already have inside of you and we can't wait for you to utilize this fuel and continue to do great things!

You can find out more about Caleb and Mission 3E at the following links:

- https://www.mission3e.com/ 

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-s-jordan-a5a10682/

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

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Why would you stay at a job if you're not growing or have any opportunity for a salary increase? I know I wouldn't, and I doubt you would either.

Now it's super common for people to stay at a job for maybe 1.5 years or so and then leave for a better opportunity.

Check out this episode to help you decided what your next move should be, and if it's okay to leave that current position.

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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

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If you’re looking to find a job in a new city then don’t be surprised if you’re application get’s skipped over by employers.

This can happen because

 (1) they don’t want to pay for your travel expenses or

 (2) they don’t want to waste any time interviewing someone that may not move. 

Check out our latest episode where Dr. Des is giving you tips on how to land a job in that new city you've always dreamed of living!

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Don't forget to sign up for a one-on-one session or one of our online courses and let's get this job!

If you’re experiencing any of the below feelings then it maybe time for you to think about a career change. Take a listen to this episode and let's get some plans in place.

1. You spend your workday or your class time daydreaming about other careers/jobs

2. You start wishing that you could go back and change your major

3. You don’t feel inspired or challenged enough in your field

4. You don’t want to improve and move up in your current career

If any of this sounds familiar then it's definitely time to think about what you’re next move should be.

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

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