Career Talk With OG

This is episode 5 of 10 from our First-Gen Virtual Summit.  In this episode, speaker, Wendy Chan, shares her story of growing up low income and struggling in school - she shares her imperfect model minority story. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs Watch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e...

This is 4 of 10 episode from our First-Gen Virtual Summit.  In this episode, we have a panel of first-gen latinas share their trials and victories in their career journey. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs Watch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and le...

This episode is the 3 of 10 episodes from our First-Gen Virtual Summit.  In this episode, I talk about how Career Counselors, Student Affairs, and other college professionals, as well as employers can help college students uncover and share their superpowers to attract internships and jobs. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Progra...

Today's episode is 2 of 10 from our First-Gen Virtual Summit.  The episode is a panel of first-gen college students sharing their diverse experiences and recommendations to better engage first-gen students. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs Watch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsle...

Over the next 10 days, we'll share one episode from our First-Gen Virtual Summit 2022.  Today's episode is 1 of 10.  It's the opening keynote from Brian O'Bruba, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement at UC Merced.  His keynote centers on ways schools and employers can best engage and prepare first-gen students for career success. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for info...

Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a live one-on-one review of people's LinkedIn profile.  Many of these people are active job seekers and I give them tips on how to showcase their profile to recruiters and hiring managers, create their personal brand, and job search tips.  If you're an active job seeker, you'll love this episode. Aspira Consulting website https://www.aspiraconsul...

In this episode, the panelists and I share lots of job search tips from ways to engage recruiters, resume, ghosting, interview tips, and many more tips.  It's 90 minute episode, but it's worth listening to and taking notes. Aspira Consulting website https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/ Aspira Consulting YouTube channel 

This episode is an excellent Q&A session from my talk at Quaid-I-Azam University in Islamabad.  My talk focused on entrepreneurship, risk, resilience, and professional brand. Aspira Consulting website https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/

Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a session I had at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad.  The audience was startups and entrepreneurs.  We talked about the four pillars of professional branding, content creation, attracting opportunities, and nourishing relationships.  Great Q&A session too. Aspira Consulting's website https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/

This episode is a keynote I gave as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week at the National Incubation Center in Karachi, Pakistan to startups and entrepreneurs.  I talk about the fear, benefits, and strategies for taking risks.  I also outline tips to build resilience.  It was an engaging and energetic keynote with an excellent Q&A session.  Thank you to the U.S. Consulate General Karachi and NICK t...

At the moment, many large Silicon Valley companies are laying off employees or freezing hiring.  In this episode, Ricardo Bonilla, Program Manager at JVS, and I talk about how his organization helps jobseekers prepare for new opportunities, career transition, and the specific job programs to help more minorities get into tech. Information about JVS Aspira Consulting's website

In this episode, I was a guest on the Non-Traditionalist podcast.  We discuss my childhood experiences learning English, working in my parent's meat business at a young age, my college experience as a first-gen, career journey and entrepreneur journey. Learn about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs for colleges Learn about our Latino Professionals Development Programs Subscribe...

This episode is a panel discussion from the 2021 Latinidad Summit where Latinx professionals discuss what it means to bring your Latinidad to the workplace, obstacles, and strategies to being yourself. Aspira Consulting professional development programs for Latino professionals Register for the First-Gen Virtual Summit on Nov. 2nd and 3rd - registration link

This is a throwback episode from 2019 of a workshop I did for college students on how to create your LinkedIn profile and build your professional brand. Aspira Consulting website for colleges: https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/ Register for the Nov. 2nd and 3rd First-Gen Virtual Summit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-gen-summit-changing-the-narrative-increasing...

Today's episode is a workshop I did as part of Hispanic Heritage Month for students from Puente, veteran, and career services from the College of San Mateo.  I focused on empowering students to embrace their true selves and identity and transform them into their "superpower". Learn more about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs: https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readine...

How can a company find, hire, and retain diverse talent?  In this episode, Andrea Guendelman, Co-founder and CEO of Speak_, gives tips on how company's can hire diverse talent.  She also shares several career advice. Visit Andrea Guendelman's company website https://speak.careers/ Aspira Consulting website https://aspiraconsulting.com/

Do you love to travel? Do you love to explore new cultures? Do you love to serve our country?  In this episode, my guests, Anand Krishna and John Orak, both Foreign Services Officers with the US Embassy in Kazakhstan, talk about their career journey and what are the steps to pursue a career in the foreign service.  We also talk about the the cultural and community service the U.S. Embassy is doing...

If you're in sales, listen to this episode.  I give tips on how to build relationships with your prospects and not annoy them. Aspira Consulting website www.aspiraconsulting.com

Today's episode is a workshop I did for women entrepreneurs from South Korea and Japan on how to pitch to investors.  Before diving into how to pitch, I talk about the importance of creating our professional and business brand.  Listen to the end because the startups practice pitching and I give them on the spot feedback. Aspira Consulting Latino Professional Development Programs https://aspiracon...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of watching how we talk about ourselves and observing how others around us talk.  I believe in the power of the spoken word.  I also believe in the power of association.  Take a listen and let me know your thoughts. Aspira Consulting Latino ERG Programs Aspira Consulting culturally relevant Career Readiness Program

In this episode, my friend, Nancy Marmolejo, Executive Coach, speaker, and trainer, talks about how we all have unique skills, but we also have roadblocks that keep us from growing professionally.  She share insights on how to tap into our unique genius. For more information about Nancy Marmolejo visit her website https://talentandgenius.com/ Aspira Consulting information https://www.aspiraconsult...

Today's episode is a podcast interview I did for "Elevink Connect".  We discuss why and how to own your voice. Aspira Consulting culturally relevant career and leadership programs. For Latino ERGs https://aspiraconsulting.com/professional-development/ For Career Service Centers https://aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/  

Today's episode is from an hour long keynote I gave at the 2022 Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers Annual Conference.  Despite being widely used, the name "first-gen" has a negative connotation.  Yet, many college career service administrators, employers, and even us, first-gen students/professionals frequently use it.  I talk about helping first-gen students change the narrative, embra...

This is throwback episode where Carolina interviewed me for her show ¡Hablemos!  We talked cultural bullying, imposter syndrome, and the trials and tribulations of my career and entrepreneurial journey. Aspira Consulting's culturally relevant professional development programs Aspira Consulting's culturally relevant Career Readiness Program

You've worked hard to achieve your career goals. But why is your career growth difficult or elusive?  In this episode, Angelica and I teach you: Key elements that make up a Chingona career portfolio How to create quick and professional-looking career highlights Simple tips to promote your career portfolio Q&A & Group coaching session Aspira Consulting culturally relevant professional development