On today’s episode, we have someone who started out wanting to become an actor, and now helps inner-city youth jump-start their careers in different fields. Let’s start the week with Garrett Jennings Key Points from the Episode: Wanting to become an actor Working in advertising for years Traveling the world for school and work Being recruited for a Masters Program Becoming a substitute teacher Teaching Career Technical Education for inner-city youth Please Rate & Review on your listening pla...
Nov 04, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In today’s episode, we have someone who helps people with their fitness goals. Learn how this aspiring wrestler, to opening his own studio in Washington Heights. Let’s start the week with Brandon Matthews Key Points from the Episode: Creating his own brand and growing it over the past few years Playing Semi-pro football Creating an event for International Women’s Day Transitioning from training at a gym, to opening his own studio How watching professional wrestling helped shape his outlook on de...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On today’s episode, we have someone who manages multi-million dollar relationships for an investment bank. He went from aspiring baseball player to building a career in corporate America. Let’s start the week with Gregory Lara Key Points from the Episode: Wanting to be a baseball player, and transitioning out of that Being one of the few community college students in his investment banking floor How growing up in uptown Manhattan shaped his perspective Desire to help local brands expand with cap...
Oct 21, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On today’s episode, we have someone who advocates for people and nonprofits in his community. He is a conduit of resources, who has professional experience in Europe and America. Let’s start the week with Remysell Salas Key Points from the Episode: Working in NYC City Hall Moving to Europe for a few years Cold-emailing for internships Balancing multiple unpaid internships at the same time Trying to connect people in the community to much needed resources Starting a music career provided leadersh...
Oct 07, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Key Points from the Episode: Living alone through last year of high school Strategically prolonging his college graduation to secure a job Academic life hacks in CUNY system Mentoring is part of our mandate Universe bringing him closer to family Books Recommended: Atomic Habits Other Resources Recommended: Wall Street Oasis Alpha Gents Toast Masters Connect with Guest: Danny Marte Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook @Caree...
Sep 30, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On today’s episode, we have someone who uses his design abilities to come up with creative solutions and products for amputees. Key Points from the Episode: Moving from Iran alone and sleeping in his college's library because he didn’t have a home Using his design background to provide creative products for amputees Being promoted 3 times in 8 months Designing an unofficial BMW concept car that went viral Designing an apartment and his parents making it their home Books Recommended: The 7 Habits...
Sep 23, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On today’s episode, we have someone who was able to merge her passions for marketing and cooking into a sponsorships role at a financial services company. Let’s start the week with Scherise Merritt Key points from the show: Staying true to yourself in the office How saying “good morning” landed her a job Advocating for yourself for career growth Exposing yourself to projects beyond your job description Growing up fast, and how that shaped her Books Recommended: Tuesdays with Morrie More Than Eno...
Sep 16, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Our guest today began taking pictures in night clubs, and now has grown his own production and creative company that works with artists and large organizations to bring projects to life. Let’s start the week with Fred Focus Key points from the show: Why he waited years before calling himself a director Working with large record labels and organizations As an immigrant, explaining his director role to Dominican parents Self-teaching editing skills Other directors and professionals who inspire him...
Sep 09, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Aaron Pagan is on a crusade to educate low income communities about financial service products they can utilize to save, invest, plan, and retire. His career started in real estate, and is now a financial service broker in NYC. Key points from the show: Growing up middle class gave him a unique perspective on finances Finding “mentors from a distance” Your network determines your net worth Tips on becoming financially stable Book Recommended: Relentless: ...
Sep 02, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Julissa Baez is a career coach whose journey began as an immigrant who studied business and changed to political science, then serendipitously landed in a program that changed the trajectory of her career. Now, she helps others identify career paths and becomes their copilot to get to their destination. Key points from the show: Journey of coming to America for college Working in local politics gave her a sense of impact in the community How side hustles ...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, you’ll hear how Brandon went from the copy room to working as a management consultant in the at a top consulting firm. Key points from the show: How to utilize LinkedIn to connect with fellow alumni Why he decided to attend grad school Overcoming fear played a pivotal role in his professional life Working to expand a charter school network in NYC Wanting to become a police officer or civic employee, and how that did not materialize Books Recommended: The Four by Scottt Gallaway ...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Pedro is a modern-day historian, and his journey from being in an immigrant, to working on his Associate’s Degree at a community college, to ultimately obtaining his doctorate degree from an Ivy League School. Key points from the show: The importance of learning about specific fields He became an avid reader while in college How moving to multiple cities in his life helped him professionally Importance of finding mentors in your field Book Recommended: A ...
Aug 12, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Irving helps a major bank work with local communities to have a positive impact. Key points from the show: How his Spanish-speaking upbringing in Washington Heights, NYC has played a pivotal role in his career Being your own champion at work, and tips to achieve it successfully He didn’t know his type of role existed until applying for it Not always about who you know, but who knows you Book Recommended: On Writing Well Connect with the guest: Irving J. B...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Anthony helps bridge the digital divide gap in NYC communities that need it the most. Key points from the show: How being fired...TWICE played a huge role in his career Attending Columbia University's School of International & Public Affairs helped him re-think his career His pivot from accounting was facilitated by finding mentors and leaders in the field Books & Documentaries Recommended: Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem The Black Godfather Please Rat...
Jul 29, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Guru became a lawyer and now counsels innovative, high-growth private clients in corporate and finance matters. Key points from the show: How being a son of immigrants and raised in Brooklyn has played a role in his life and career How the POSSE Scholarship played a pivotal role in his education Urban Fellowship program provided the foot in the door to his career Importance of maintaining good mental health The need to exercise your creative part of the b...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Monique works in the private sector, but with public sector clients. She is a fiscal problem solver for government agencies and authorities. Key points from the show: How being a lesbian Latina from the Bronx has played a role in her life and career Fellowship program provided the foot in the door to her career Importance of Branding yourself at work How to create a Board of Advisors for your career Books Recommended: Good Is Not Enough: And Other Unwritt...
Jul 15, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear how Chris experienced and embraced the changes in his life, that ultimately led him from being in a vocational high school to an investment management company that teaches organizations how to invest their money. Key points from the show: By his own words, he “attended college by mistake”. His best friend’s older siblings attended college, which was his first exposure to higher education Navigated college process without much parental guidance In college, cha...
Jul 08, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
I've known Janet since high school. Since our teenage years, she's gone on to have a career in the private and public sectors. She started her career wanting to pursue law. However, she realized she could be a voice for her community and be of service in different ways. Tune in to see how she was able to pivot successfully Connect with the Host: www.linkedin.com/in/radhy-miranda-mpa Connect with the Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpeguero Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Inst...
Jul 01, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Thank God It's Monday (TGIM)! This podcast interviews people who genuinely love what they do and look forward to starting the week. Every week is a new opportunity to work on our passion, impact, and legacy. TGIM highlights different career paths in which passion-driven people inherently work on what brings them fulfillment. Guests are willing to share their information, experiences, and tips about how to get into their career path and continue to grow in their field while loving what you do Tun...
Jun 24, 2019•25 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
