Young Black and Professional

Hi family! Join me for our season 3 kickoff and let's get our mind right to continue leveling up our career and our life. Today I'm sharing some overall thoughts and career advice that will help you begin to shift your mindset and focus more on creating the life you want, as oppose to letting your career dictate your life. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this podcast! Also make s...

This weeks episode focuses on that dollar bill!! A major part of being Young Black and Professional is being professional in not only your career, but your personal life as well. After all, the main reason we're going to work everyday is for the money lol. I want to make sure you all are prepared in not only securing a job, but also building wealth. If you remember nothing else, then remember...

This week we have Attorney Jessica Tehlirian, a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer in Atlanta, GA. She has personally recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her injured clients.  She has been awarded The Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and The National Black Lawyers for multiple years. She was also awarded Top 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates by The National...

This week I'm coming to you with a solo episode on how to navigate working full time while getting a degree!  As many of you know I worked fulltime throughout both my masters and doctorate programs, and listen it was a struggle! I'm talking about how I balanced it all, and by the way I was also a full time masters and doctorate student as well. I'm sharing some of the top strategies th...

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...

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: Getting Clear on What You Want Making Your Job Fit Your Lifestyle Some Pro's & Con's of Starting Y...

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 scie...

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: Giving yourself grace when starting back with work after a long break Knowing when to s...

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 navig...

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...

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...

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...

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 increa...

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 info@Youngblackandprofessional.com to tell us what topics you...

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 blac...

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 admin...

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...

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...

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! $$$ - Co...

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 ha...

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 lead...

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. To learn more...

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 cit...

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...

LinkedIn is the future of job seeking, and 87% of recruiters stated that they use LinkedIn to find candidates. If you don't have a LinkedIn account, you have one but you're not active, or your kind of active on this platform then this episode is for you! Dr. Des is breaking down why you need a LinkedIn account and how to set yourself up for your next career opportunity! Dr. Des will give you a few...