Career Gems For The Journey

In this episode, Leah Murphy interviews Ama Gordon, Co-Founder of Global Fertility Connections. Ama goes into the unsexy parts of being an Entrepreneur and the grit, tenacity, grace and patience required to start a global company in the middle of a pandemic. Starting a business in the fertility industry is like birthing a baby and it takes a village. Ama’s not a doctor, but she’s a Black woman on...

Covid-19 has transformed our sense of normalcy in many ways. Lay-offs, furloughs and cut backs in hours have affected us all in one way or another. In this episode Leah and Ama give details on what you can do now, in the meantime, to generate income while you search for your next role.

Are you looking to level up in your career? Well, this episode will help you get your name on the short list for the promotion that you’ve had your eye on. Leah and Ama lay out 5 key steps to help you feel confident about making yourself the best possible candidate for that promotion. If you have your sights set on leveling up this episode will certainly help you get started!

In this episode, Leah and Ama discuss what it takes to level up in your career, get that promotion, start that business and BE A BOSS! Pssst... here’s a gem, it’s starts with managing yourself first. Some of our favorite assessments  1. https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/  2. https://discpersonalitytesting.com/ 3. https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/s...

Have you ever asked yourself “what motivates me to get up in the morning to go to work?” Is it the money, is it passion, is it purpose? In this episode, Leah and Ama help listeners identify their professional drivers and discuss how to harness them in the day-to-day of their careers. This episode features special guest, Emily Waldorf an SVP of Corporate Strategy who loves helping others do exactly...

“Expect things to go wrong!” In this episode, Leah and Ama get first hand tips from a key decision maker in education, a Principal and school leader, Ashley Moore. This 20 minute episode is perfect for the busy parents! We discuss how to keep our children safe and what to expect this school year, whether they’re learning virtually or in the classrooms.

Leah is a mom of 3, wife, corporate professional, entrepreneur, podcast Co-host, and most importantly the General Manager of the Murphy household. And, we STILL brought in expert advice from an experienced School Educator and mom herself, Nicole Sancho, to drop gems on how to handle “Back to School 2020” aka “The Shit Show!” Tune in to this episode as Leah, Nicole and Ama discuss how parents can h...

What do you do when “Karen” leaves the grocery store or the park and comes into YOUR office? In this episode, Leah and Ama discuss navigating the infamous “Karen”, the mindset of entitlement and privilege over others (yes, even in your career). Tune in as we discuss how and when to engage or walk away and leave Karen behind.

We’re not done yet! Black men are STILL talented, skilled, successful and they have more to say. “To my White colleagues I am not ok!” In this episode, we have a candid discussion with Nisiar Smith, a Black Banking Executive who experienced a fast-paced rise to VP status before turning 30. There is value in the stories of Black men; listen to Nas drop “gems” as he navigates being a young, Black ex...

Against all odds Black men are talented, skilled and successful. There is value in their lives and their stories. This episode features a Black Executive Engineer, Brent “Ron” Whitesides. Listen to him drop gems about how to persevere despite any circumstance. Whether black, poor, temptations or not, Black men can do more than make it, they can soar with success. Tune in! This is where boardroom d...

Black men are talented, skilled and successful and there is value in their lives and their stories. This episode features a Black Executive Retiree, Shawn Merke. Listen to him drop gems about navigating through discrimination, workplace bias and bringing others up with him in his success. Tune in! This is where boardroom discussion meets “barbershop” talk.

We all have a set of unique experiences that makes us who we are and shapes our career, drinking cognac is one of Ama's! In this episode we introduce the amazingly talented writer and creator, Bonsu Thompson in celebration of black men and their stories. Bonsu, a fellow cognac lover, wastes no time dropping gems and reminding us of the richness in Black stories and how he has been able to recreate...

Covid-19 has forced us all to change in one way or another! This episode outlines how you can re-frame the temporary or permanent change in your career to set yourself up for your next move!

Current and aspiring entrepreneurs this one is for you! This short episode gives you 4 tips for starting and building your entrepreneurial mindset. This episode is great if you are working for yourself full time or creating a side hustle. Make these Gems yours! Let us help you be accountable to your next move, send us your plan to info@gemsforthejourney.org 

Build a career that has both! What you know is creates opportunities, who knows you opens doors. Listen in to this two part episode as Ama and Leah unpack technical skill and political capital.

Build a career that has both! What you know is creates opportunities, who knows you opens doors. Listen in to this two part episode as Ama and Leah unpack technical skill and political capital.

Ama and Leah discuss how to be intentional about your career by discussing 4 Key elements to a solid career plan. This is a great place to start if you are looking to own your career path. Short episode big impact!

This podcast is for you, if you are looking for a funny, honest and super informative podcast on career you are in the right place. Meet Ama and Leah, real friends who want to add a little more Dopeness to the podcast universe by sharing the realness of their careers. This quick intro will tell you a little about the ladies behind Career Gems for the Journey and introduce you to some of the topics...