Chop't Up Podcast

Have you ever wanted to do business in Dubai? Or maybe you want to launch a product/service in another country? Overseas expansion is an exhilarating prospect for many businesses — and a pressing, sometimes stressful, reality for others. New markets. New currency. Fresh revenue streams. High returns on reinvestment. Revitalized product development. “Going global” is a strategic maneuver opening th...

Attending a U.S. university is an exciting prospect for new international students. But as you embark on a new chapter as an international student abroad, you must make some adjustments. Fahria Tasneem is an enthusiastic MBA candidate at Hofstra University with extensive experience in project management and marketing across various industries, including private and development sectors. Originally...

While women have been a critical element of the workforce since the beginning of time, it’s only recently that women in leadership have become a holy grail for significant organizations that want to be seen as open and welcoming places to work. The data shows that organizations with significant representation of women (and other diverse leadership) on their boards and in their executive suites, re...

When developing a job search strategy for yourself, you have to understand that a hiring manager takes only a few seconds to scan your resume. Thus your resume should be crisp and decorated with all your work accomplishments accurately. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States, an average job search would take around 3 to 4 months. One of the most common questions that a jo...

Maybe you’ve just graduated from college and are struggling to figure out your dream job. Or perhaps you are already working a 9-5 job but are feeling unfulfilled in your current role. Landing your dream job may be a daunting task but it can be done with motivation and persistence. You will first need to identify the qualities of your dream role, take a self-assessment quiz, and have successful in...

We are EXTREMELY honored to chop’t up on the final EPISODE of the year with Ingrid Lewis Martin . We often don’t recognize the difficult task government officials dealt with to keep the City running. Many of these civil servants enter into this work to make a DIFFERENCE.  NEW YORK—Mayor Eric Adams announced Chaplain Ingrid Lewis-Martin as Chief Advisor to the mayor, a role which will have her...

What does it mean to be a dad? The art of fatherhood is evolving as society and the traditional family change. With these positive parenting tips, dads can help their children build confidence and self-esteem, and in turn, learn how to be engaged, supportive, and loving fathers to their children. Today's families are increasingly more diverse, including single-parent families, blended families, sa...

Paul Williams, CEO of Absolutely Trophies Inc. an NYS and City certified MBE located in Bayside Queens is a custom recognition awards builder, promotional products provider, and custom sports apparel supplier. Paul’s is also CEO of GI Integrated Computer Solutions Inc. a small business IT consulting company specializing in hardware and software solutions. Paul has a strong sense of giving back to...

Asking questions is so important. Often people don't ask questions for fear of looking inadequate, or inept when in actuality, asking questions shows openness and willingness to learn from those who have the information or experience. Asking Questions helps us understand that Life is full of challenges that come at us almost constantly, and chances are we're facing one right now. Asking questions...

The following is a conversation between Betty Augustin, Founder and CEO of EdeYouth and Karmisha Superville, the Host of The Chop't Up Podcast. EdeYouth is a non-profit organization that enables young people to acquire functional skills through relevant training programs. We emphasize building self-awareness, self-esteem, as well as self-improvement among young adults aged 13-21 in the United Stat...

It’s time to put your money where your mouth is. The racial wealth gap isn’t going anywhere. In the wake of the booming recession and protests for racial and social justice, Black businesses continue to remain a fragile coterie in the eyes of the economy. The dollar in the Black community is inconsistent and the racial wealth gap could take decades to bridge.  In this brand new episode, we ha...

Lack of access to safe, affordable, timely, and respectful abortion care, and the stigma associated with abortion, pose risks to women’s physical and mental well-being throughout the life course The overturning of Roe v. Wade has sent shock waves through our society, and as women, it’s important to share our stories. Recently, we sat down with Corinthia Benison , Founder and Former Collegiate Bask...

When I say “business coach,” you might immediately picture cheesy motivational speakers, a cold hotel conference room, and equally dismal coffee. But business coaching can be the single most significant investment you make in your career or business because it can teach you the ins and outs of the business world firsthand.  Pursuing a business or entrepreneurship coach can act as a great resource...

Why is event planning stressful? Event management is undoubtedly a high-pressure job—the competition, travel, and the environment of chaos all contribute to it. In this brand new episode, we chop't up with Event Expert CEO Keisha Pinto. She is the lead designer at Keisha Pinto Events and resides in Toronto Canada. Her events focus on business strategy, innovation, and event technology, and teach h...

There are different kinds of women in this world, but the kind of woman you should be is a high-value woman. Why? Because that’s the woman every man wants, and everyone wants to be friends with.  A high-value woman is the “unproblematic” woman people love and respect because she embodies value and grace. Apart from attracting high-value people and effortlessly winning the hearts of people, be...

Have you ever known a woman who seemed to effortlessly attract men? We're talking about the type of woman you didn’t want the guy you liked or were dating to meet because you were afraid he’d fall for her on sight like every other guy seemed to.  Was he or she carefree, fun, radiant, beautiful, and irresistible? Would you describe him or her as a tantalizing magnet?  If the answer is yes...

Why don’t black people support black businesses? To expand on that why don’t black businesses support other black businesses? I have noticed this trend. People claim that they will support businesses and will help out and purchase items, but when the time comes- they are nowhere to be found. Black people do a lot of talking and not a lot of doing. This trend of not supporting one another is why ma...

If you've been diagnosed with a mental health problem you might be looking for information on your diagnosis, treatment options, and where to go for support. However, what if there’s no specific diagnosis and you just had a MOMENT? What if that moment continues to persist whereby you are irritable, easily triggered, and or seeking a deeper understanding of your Mental journey?  Let’s be hones...

Successful partnerships embrace collaboration over competition. The key to finding dedicated business partnerships is always looking for the win, win, win, in business. Have you found the perfect partner for your business? Not just an accountability partner or someone to mastermind with, but a true “soul mate” for your business? If you have a partner for your business, are you getting value from t...

Trauma generates emotions, and unless we process these emotions at the time the trauma occurs, they become stuck in our mind and body. Instead of healing from the wounding event, the trauma stays in our body as energy in our unconscious, affecting our life until we uncover it and process it out. The healthy flow and processing of distressing emotions, such as anger, sadness, shame, depression and...

The Black Experience is filled with truths, triumphs, and pure black joy! Many times we tell stories through fashion however, over the years the business of fashion and access towards Designers of Color has been a struggle.   As we conclude #BlackHistoryMonth we are reminded of the tapestry deep woven in the roots of African Fashion. It ignites passion. It restores hope. It connects the...

In this brand new episode, we talked about stocks, investing like a beast in 2022, and important lessons about FAITH and MONEY with a very special guest: Shneidine Michel , Financial Coach, Public Speaker, Media Correspondent, and Community Leader! Shneidine" Millennial Mom Money Magnet" is the creator of "Money Talk Monday Show" where she has guest experts in many different industries join her to...

In this world women often feel they need to choose: mothering or working, the pursuit of success or have babies? Recently we sat down with special guest Desiree Kinney, Founder of The Business Matchmaker. We chop it up about life, balance & womanhood. This conversation explores some of the most problematic intersections of our time: mothering and creativity, partnering and independence, economics...

Pastor Dennis carries a strong teaching anointing and has been in pastoral ministry for almost 40 years. He is an accomplished Bible scholar, community empowerment strategist, and publisher of The New York Christian Times newspaper as well as several books, magazines, and periodicals. He has provided leadership in several key corporate community economic benefit negotiations and has worked with ma...