Career Talk With OG

The Bootstrapping for Startups episode is a keynote I gave to entrepreneurs at Kazakhstan's Go Viral festival.  I provide specific and practical recommendations for startups on how to scale their businesses without attracting venture investments. Check out our culturally relevant professional development programs for Employee Resource Groups Check out our culturally relevant Career Readiness Progr...

Surprisingly, many high achieving professionals experience some form of imposter syndrome.  In this episode, I talk about ways to overcome imposter syndrome and command executive presence.   Check out our culturally relevant professional development programs for Employee Resource Groups Check out our culturally relevant Career Readiness Program for first-generation college students Register for ou...

In this episode, I share my recent experience of being invited by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan to speak in Central Asia's Go Viral Festival.  I was asked to deliver remarks on branding, entrepreneurship, identifying business opportunities, and social media marketing. The festival audience included 10,000 Central Asians seeking to collaborate and improve their skills in media, culture, business,...

This episode is my keynote for the University of Arizona Global Campus - Forbes School of Business & Technology, Center for Women's Leadership Inaugural Leadership Summit.  In this keynote I give specific examples to uncover your career traits and reframe your personal challenges to positive career traits. The Q&A session has lots of pearls of wisdom. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Programs...

During this episode, you’ll learn from career experts, including myself, and PR professionals on what to do to stand out in today’s crowded market and tips for building an eye-catching resume. You’ll also hear from a recruiter, who will tell you exactly what employers are looking for when hiring PR and communications professionals. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Professional Development Pro...

This episode is from the Circle of Change-Career bootcamp in which I was a panelist.  The topic is on NETWORKING - as an introvert this topic is dear to my heart.  Jayne Mattson, the other panelist, and I share lots of networking tips. Register for the 3rd, and last Chingona series, webinar: How to Create & Promote Your Career Portfolio Like a Chingona Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Program...

Today's episode is a short personal talk about not settling and tasting opportunities.  Whether we're young or young at heart we have legitimate reasons for why don't pursuing our dreams.  Many of us end up settling.  Listen to my charla. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Programs Aspira Consulting Career Readiness Program Register for July 19th webinar: How to Create & Promote Your Career Por...

Why are some people happy at work and others miserable? How is it that some people find a career or a business endeavor they love early in life? How do you find your passion? In this episode, Gene Rice, Co-Founder of Rice Cohen International, a recruiting firm, and co-author of Grad to Grown Up shares how to find our passion. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Professional Development Programs...

Minority professionals don't lack social capital. We build relationships differently. Networking in mainstream society is transactional. In Latino culture, networking is relationship first, business second. In this episode, Angelica and I give lots of tips on How to Network Like a Comadre on LinkedIn. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Programs information

This is a Spanish episode for business owners on how to create your professional brand.  Este es un episodio donde capacito a propietarios de negocio cómo crear su marca profesional. Aspira Consulting website Register for the May 18th professional development webinar: How to Network Like a Comadre on LinkedIn

Today's episode is from a 2020 talk at the UC Chicanx/Latinx Leadership Summit.  I shared with the University of California wide Latinx leadership the importance of building and nourishing relationships and how to connect with our youth. Aspira Consulting culturally relevant professional development program May 18th free professional development webinar:  How to Network Like a Comadre on LinkedIn

The Great Resignation. The Great Return. Companies and workers are in a giant tug of war to continue working remote or return to the office. In this episdoe, Peter Rabey, CEO & Co-Founder of X4 Group makes the case for the benefits of returning to the office.   Aspira Consulting information  May 18th webinar: How to Network Like a Comadre on LinkedIn Peter Rabey's LinkedIn profile

Informational interviews are effective in opening doors, learning about new job opportunities, the company culture, and many other benefits.  But there's a right and wrong way to do them. In this episode, the super talented and career expert, Mac Prichard, shares best practices for doing informational interviews. Visit Mac's List Aspira Consulting culturally relevant professional development progr...

Many of us have been working from home since the pandemic, and in some cases will continue to work from home.  Dolores Neira, Founder & CEO of Performance Outcomes & Associates, shares tips on time management, setting boundaries, and staying top-of-mind while working remote. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Career & Leadership Programs Registration link to May 18th webinar: How to Network Lik...

If you're a military professional needing help transitioning careers into the private sector, then listen to this episode.  Marisol Maloney is a U.S. Navy veteran - a former enlisted sailor, turned Fleet Marine Forces Navy Nurse Corps Officer, who later became an all-source intelligence officer, and executive speech writer for 3 and 4-star flag officers.  Today she is a recruiter, recruiting TS/SC...

This episode is from a professional development training I did to help Latinas use LinkedIn to showcase their chingona power.  You'll learn how to tell your unique story.  How to maximize your time on the platform.  How to express your vulnerability and spread positive chisme on LinkedIn.  You'll love the tips, energy, and engagement. Aspira Consulting Culturally Relevant Career & Leadership Progr...

This episode is for any college staff working with with first-generation students. Our extraordinary panel of college professionals share best practices to support student's career aspirations. I also give tips to help students tell their first-generation career story.

I was a guest on the show Silicon Valley Influence where we talked about my business journey, leadership tips, and embracing new opportunities.   Aspira Consulting information

As a minority professional, navigating our career journey and developing our leadership skills goes beyond traditional training programs. Our experiences and challenges are different; we are first-generation, bicultural, or multiracial. We encounter the glass ceiling, lack of mentorship, bias, the opportunity gap, and many other obstacles.  In this episode I discuss how at Aspira Consulting we are...

Is it possible to love your job?  Listen to this episode as Shaun Tai, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BRIDGEGOOD, Arree Chung, Founder and Storyteller of Academy and Creativity Schoo, and myself talk about our career journey and how we've found our passion. Aspira Consulting website Free webinar March 9th: Helping First-Generation College Students Achieve Career Success click HERE Free webin...

This episode is from a LinkedIn Live interview with my friend, Rosie Yeung, in which I was her guest.  We talked about what it means to provide culturally relevant career and leadership training.  I also answer some great career questions from guests.  You'll enjoy this authentic conversation with Rosie and myself. Aspira Consulting's culturally relevant programs

Social media is full of posts about how to be a great leader.  No one talks about being a follower.  In this episode, I talk about why it is ok to be a follower.  You can't win in business, sports, or in life without both a great leader and great followers. Register for the FREE Professional Development webinar 5 Tips to Be Chingona on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting website

This episode is a training I did for a Lean In Latina chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area. I talk about the power of vulnerability, strategies for sharing content, and increasing engagement.  Listen until the end for some 1:1 coaching tips. Aspira Consulting website

January is traditionally when professionals and companies ramp up hiring. This episode is from last week's Career Mentorship session where I dive deep into your career questions.

En este episodio, mi querida amiga, Wally Pretelt-Kieswetter, me invitó a hablar en su clase de masterclass sobre formas de establecer contactos. Comparto varios consejos y tengo una sesión de preguntas. Aspira Consulting website