All Things Career

Darius chats with Michelle Larkin on how professionals can manage feeling overwhelmed during a time of transition. They discuss how to get clear on your intentions to make the BEST next decision. Michelle is an executive-level professional and founder of CATAPULT Training where she has over 20 years of experience in supporting personal and professional growth. In this episode we cover: How CATAPUL...

You're over it. Your boss doesn't develop you. Your boss is a bully. Or maybe you have a micromanager boss. You are hopelessly wondering how you can professionally deal with a bad boss. In this episode, Kirsten shares the 4 types of "bad" bosses and how to manage up to deal with them. As always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here. Be sure to head to our w...

Our lives are a reflection of our decisions, and actions we’ve made in the past. If you’re looking to improve your lifestyle and career, you need to start with the goals you’ve established for yourself.  Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of goal setting and how to create a vision statement that aligns with your priorities so you accomplish your goals.  There are 6 key elements to a bala...

Should I follow my passion or money? Is it true that if you follow your passions the money will follow? We'll talk more about both of these questions in today's show. You can expect to hear Kirsten share her journey of when she picked passion over her paycheck, followed the money, and the moment she realized her purpose. As always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking her...

If you’re building a business or managing a side hustle listen up because today we’re going to review how to structure your schedule in a way that builds good habits and leads to long-term success through Time Blocking.  In time blocking your schedule, each block is dedicated to accomplishing a specific task, or group of tasks, and only those specific tasks. YES, this means no checking social medi...

How often do your new year resolutions actually last? In order to achieve a goal, habits not resolutions need to be developed. Since we spend the majority of our time at work, why not acquire new habits to advance our career.  In this episode, Kirsten shares new work habits that are as easy as ABC. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here. Be sure to head to our website to download conten...

Welcome to All Things Career, Formerly known as "The First Cup Podcast" Kirsten and Darius are back with a show is full of career hacks that will help you climb the corporate ladder. And full of frameworks that you can apply while building your business.  If you are a professional, entrepreneur, or side hustler this show is for you! Want to keep up with the Norwoods and All Things Career...

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. Buying a "new construction" is a bit different than buying a previously-owned home. Since there is no previous homeowner, there's really no negotiation process and you have the ability to design and build a custom home.  In this episode, hear from first-time homebuyers, Jasmine and Devan, on their new construction home buying process. If y...

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. It takes hard work & grit. The hardest part about purchasing your first home is that you don't know what you don't know. In this episode, hear from first-time homebuyers, Taylor and Brad, on what they wished they would have known in their process. [3:14] Their homebuying process [10:40] What they would change about their process [13:12] Adv...

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. It takes hard work & grit, some money saved up and of course, a great realtor on your team. Today we are joined by Beth Liller (and her husband, Shawn), our realtor who has many years of experience as she shares tips and tricks for prospective homeowners. [8:44] When do I contact a realtor?  [16:20] What do I do first? [19:50] Do I buy a new build or...

We've all heard the phrase, "parents just don't understand." But as we get older, we know the more appropriate phrase is "kids just don't understand." In this episode, we talk about generational curses & generational blessings, the ultimate joys of parenthood, and how to balance your career and parenting.  [7:11] Generational Curses  [9:30] Generational Bless...

The last few weeks have been filled with devastating news highlighting acts of racial discrimination and injustice. This on top of far too many other examples across too many decades makes it clear that systemic racism exists in our nation. In this episode, Kirsten and Darius discuss how everyday experiences are different while black. And of course, offer some advice for if you find yourself in th...

Entering the real world or "adulting" is one of the most jarring life experiences a Millennial can face. In fact, 1 in 2 recent college graduates said they lost themselves after college. One of the best ways to find yourself is to find your purpose and you can find your purpose by hearing stories from those who have it somewhat figured out. In this episode, Darius and Kirsten talk with a...

According to Business Insider , only 24% of Millennials are financially literate. Meaning that Millennials struggle to understand the basics of personal finance. For this reason, Darius and Kirsten had a conversation with a financial advisor who gave his two cents on all things money. SHOW SUMMARY: [2:17] Emergency Funds - how much you should have saved [4:11] The importance of investments [8:50]...

Now that we have more quality time to connect with our partners, this is the perfect opportunity to cultivate our communication and listening skills in our relationship.  The First Cup Podcast hosts, Kirsten and Darius, who are newly engaged,  had the dreaded, “We Need to Talk” conversation on this episode.  The Talk, which was used in episode 5, is a question card deck created to guide a couple&a...

Many millennials have moved across the country for their careers.  For this conversation, we’re digging into some of the challenges of being in quarantine alone. Our millennial expert, Malik opens up about how he is prioritizing his mental health and creative ways to stay connected to family and friends. SHOW SUMMARY:  [4:34] Malik's new work reality [6:44] Coping alone in quarantine  [11:10]...

Healthcare workers, janitors, and grocery store workers are just a few of the essential workers who are reporting to work every day despite stay-at-home orders.  In this conversation, Darius and Kirsten chat with a Fortune 50 grocery store professional who shares why he continues to deliver on his company’s mission despite the unprecedented times. SHOW SUMMARY:  [2:55] Bryant's new work reali...

The world has officially stopped. Businesses and schools have closed their doors and over 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment.  To understand this reality from the source, we had a conversation with a recently laid off Millennial as well as a U.S. House of Representatives liaison to share the truth of the reality from a government standpoint.  SHOW SUMMARY:  [4:30] Shelby's new w...

What matters most when getting a job? Is it your work experience or the number of degrees you have? And beyond securing a career, will experience or education help you keep the job, grow in your career, and make a competitive pay?  In this episode, take a sip with Eli Lilly and Company's Director of Talent Sourcing, Maurice Taylor, a professional who has over 30 years of recruiting experience...