Pathways Unwrapped

This week my guest is Natalie Howard. Natalie dropped so many jewels about the field of nursing. She is super passionate about creating health care systems that cater to Black people. We talk about health care disparities and that nursing is about revitalizing communities. You can follow Natalie on IG @natalie_howard_np1

I learned so much from my big cousin Fatima Minor during this conversation. Fatima is an early childhood educator in Cali.  Fatima shares how leaving a Muslim community in Brooklyn with her family in her early teens, to studying in West Africa, where she found herself and her passion for education.  Fatima is not on the socials….enjoy our conversation.

This week my guest is Shoshanah Kennedy Hobson. Shoshanah shares how the incarceration of a loved one leads her to her work at the Innocence Project. Shoshanah shares how her career has come full circle from daily affirmations in elementary school to writing a children’s book Alizah’s Story. Alizah’s Story is the perfect book for the grade school children in your life, available at www.alizahsstor...

Today's #tbt career conversation is with my friend Tosha Porche.  Tosha is an insurance litigator with over 20 years of experience in automobile claims adjustment.  Tosha shares how a girl from California becomes a woman at Texas Southern University.  Tosha had choices and she chooses to go to an HBCU, she shares an honest story about her time in Texas.  Tosha is not on the soc...

This week's throwback Tuesday interview is with Kimberly Council.  Kim shares her journey from Bishop Loughlin to North Carolina Central University to Pratt Institute where she earned a Master’s Degree in Library Science.  Kim shares why a librarian is an information professional and doing your googles is not enough. Kim is doing some amazing work in East New York through her church and...

This week my guest is Kendra Swinton, who works in corporate music production. He shares how a boy from South Carolina made it all the way to Los Angeles working for a corporate music company. Kendra is a hustler, he’s out here taking all his shots. You can connect with Kendra on IG @kendrewrld and on LinkedIn #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedproblemsolvers #blac...

This week's throwback interview is with Bernella Henry, my childhood friend, I admire the creativity of her business and loved learning about her career journey.  Bee shares with us her dream of wanting to become the first Black Woman Band Director at an HBCU. Bee currently works in digital media where she is responsible for the direct placement of video ads on websites, when she is not leadi...

This week my guest is Melissa Madzel. Melissa shares experiences at North Eastern University to the University of Pennsylvania. Melissa merges her social work education to make social change in the nonprofit world, where she works to help change systems. Melissa offers us some great career advice for anyone at the start or well into their career. Follow Melissa on Twitter @BKMadzel and connect wit...

This week's throwback episode is with Robert Tapper.  Rob is just a good person and has always been a good friend. Rob shares his journey from The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, to building retail brands, to start another company in Rona with his daughter to help us get our money right through his tax preparation business.  Rob can be reached at robert.tapper@gmail.com for financi...

I adore Chef Luciana Lamboy, I am honored to witness her growth and development as a human being.  Chef Luciana shares how her creative spirit leads her to Italy where she learned to make a mean bowl of pasta to Boston where she interned at America’s Test Kitchen to become the personal chef to documentarian Michael Moore. When you are in Brooklyn, you can get her good eats at @lockdownkitchen...

This week I sat down with down fellow Midwood Hornet Nicolette.  Nicolette is a  Massage Therapist and Podcaster @definetlynotforeveryonepod.  Nicolette shares her journey with us from Midwood High School to New York City College of Technology to becoming a massage therapist to podcaster.  You don't want to miss this candid conversation.  Nicolette drops jewels about being...

This a bonus episode, which is a collaboration with Definitely Not For Everyone Podcast. My good friend Nicolette, inspired me to share my origin story, my career journey, why I am passionate about career development, and my motivation behind creating Liberated Success.  This was a super candid conversation, trigger warning at the 30-minute mark.  Fast forward I won't be offended.....if...

This was a super fun episode.  I love me some Lina Rage.  Lina is my friend, she is an educator and founder of Rebel Tutoring.  Lina discussed her journey as a Prep 9 kid to Wesleyan University.  Lina shares why being your authentic self and listening to your gut is important in your career journey.

My very first guest on Career Exploration Saturday was is my big sister Pamela Smith, an Accountant Supervisor who leads a team of 5 accounting specialist with the State of Deleware. Pamela shared her journey with us about her early days in Brooklyn as a GED valedictorian to college restarter in her mid-twenties.  Pamela dropped some jewels about company culture, standing firm in your confide...

This week my guest is Wendell Gray II. Wendell shares his journey from Atlanta attending an arts elementary school that leads him to New York City thriving in his career as a dancer and choreographer.  Follow Wendell @thatguywen and support his digital performance on November 22, 7:30-8:30 pm. Tickets in @thatguywen bio on IG #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberate...

This week my guest is verta maloney Verta is an anti-racism educator, founder of 45 Lemons, and TheGameHers.  verta shares her journey from a girl in New Jersey, to how she wants to make education for all the little verta’s of the world, and her passion for making Black Women great!  Follow @vertamaloney on the socials and watch her Level Up on Twitch.  #liberatedsuccess #liberatedp...

This week my guest is Margarita Marasigan. Margarita shares how a personal experience motivated her to be a nurse. Margarita is doing the hard work of keeping her grammar school safe in the pandemic.  #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedproblemsolvers #blackcareersmatter #BIPOC #storytelling #careerexploration #twenty

This week my guest is Hannibal Collins of @ficofinesse. Hannibal shares his journey from Brooklyn Technical High School to becoming self-employed in the pandemic. Follow him @ficofinesse and fix your credit!

This week my guest is Siu Cheng, a Recruitment Specialist for the Department of Citywide Administrative Services for New York City. Siu’s story is honest and inspiring. Siu will be facilitating our New York City Civil Service 101 webinar on October 19 & 26, 5pm – 6:30pm. Make sure you register, you don’t want to miss this information.