Living Corporate

On the thirty-fourth entry of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield shares a few ways to effectively advocate for yourself professionally throughout your career. Remember, closed mouths don’t get fed in this day and age. If we don’t advocate for ourselves in the workplace, who will? Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!

Zach speaks with Lionel Lee, Zillow Group's Head of Diversity Engagement, and they discuss his unique personal career journey up to this point. Lionel details what influence and coalition-building look like in his position, and he also shares some of the things that he's been able to do at Zillow that he believes have helped to improve the sense of belonging and inclusiveness for black and brown f...

On the ninth entry of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, talks to us about five things she thinks we should consider when pursuing our dream job or just that next best move we can make. You're bringing a lot of things to the plate - your experience, your expertise, your skills - so it's important to make sure that these companies are real...

On the thirty-third installment of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield talks to us about the three things he believes all professionals should be scheduling regularly. The best time to find a job is when you're not looking for one, so be sure to implement these strategies to set yourself up for when you do need that new job! Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!

Zach speaks with Kori Hale, CEO of CultureBanx, about CultureBanx itself and her personal career journey. They also discuss the concept of producing content, particularly while other, and Kori offers some great advice for professionals who are afraid to make a jump or do something new in their career. Connect with CultureBanx through their website, Instagram, and Twitter - and check out their cont...

On the eighth installment of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, helpfully informs us of one technique to use in our interviews to ensure that we have a great one - turning them into business meetings. Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through her socials! LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, FB Check out Latesha's YouTu...

On the thirty-second entry of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield helps us to determine the length of our resumes. With the average job posting getting 200+ applicants and recruiters scanning resumes for 6 seconds on average, getting to the point is definitely necessary, but he thinks that there is another factor we need to take into consideration - relevancy. Connect with Tristan o...

Zach speaks with the founders of Dipper, Jacinta Mathis and Netta Jenkins, about the value of your personal voice. They also share their journeys that led them to create Dipper and talk about their plans for the platform in 2020. Connect with Jacinta and Netta on LinkedIn!

On the seventh entry of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, graciously shares ten pieces of advice regarding changing your mindset to stop settling in your career. We have to stop doubting that we're good enough for the jobs that we ultimately desire! Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through her socials! L...

On the thirty-first installment of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield shares a couple of things you can do to set yourself up to have a great first week on the new job. The first week of work can be an exciting and fun time, but it can also be anxiety-inducing. Hopefully these tips help ease the transition into your new role! Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!

Zach sits down with award-winning author and race and gender empowerment expert Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever to talk about identity, self-advocacy, and resistance in the context of the workplace. Dr. Avis also shares some advice for black and brown women who are still struggling to find their voice and advocate for themselves at work. Connect with Avis on her website and through social media! Twitter,...

On the sixth installment of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, shares five signs that tell us it's time to leave our job, and she lets us know that the right opportunity is out there for us - we just cannot settle. Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through her socials! LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, FB Check out L...

In this special episode, Liz Sweigart sits down with Noah, a Latinx trans man, who brings us an incredible story of survivorship. He graciously shares the variety of experiences he's had over time and talks about how his identity over the years has impacted and influenced his family.

Zach sits down with Cedric Chambers, the founder and CEO of JUMP Recruits, to discuss the definition of the term "diversity" and the concept of diversity of thought. Cedric also offers a few recommendations to CEOs and chief HR officers who want to see their organization become more diverse. Check out JUMP Recruits and connect with Cedric on LinkedIn!

Sheneisha speaks with Dr. Kennetth Joseph about what it's like to be a first-generation American or immigrant working in corporate America right now. He shares his unique insight and experiences with us and more. Connect with Kennetth on LinkedIn and IG!

On the thirtieth entry of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield talks about how you can make the case for something we're pretty sure all of us want - a raise. Take the time out to really build your case before marching up to your boss and demanding more coins. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!

Zach speaks with Jennifer Brown, founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, and they take a deep dive into exploring what diversity and inclusion means. They also talk about what it really means to be inclusive as a leader, and Jennifer shares a bit about her latest two books.  Check out Jennifer's books! They're titled "Inclusion" and "How to Be an Inclusive Leader." Connect with Jennifer on t...

On the fifth entry of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, touches on the subject of job search fatigue. Is it a real thing? The answer is yes. She shares a handful of helpful tips to keep your stamina up while job searching and more.  Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through her socials! LinkedIn, IG, Twit...

On the twenty-ninth installment of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield walks us through why LinkedIn is such an important platform for the modern professional and anyone trying to get into or grow within their field. He also shares a handful of statistics that help illustrate that fact. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!

Zach speaks with Tamara Fields, the Austin Office Managing Director at Accenture. She details her career journey to this point and offers her perspective on how organizations can make conversations and examinations around gender more intersectional and inclusive. Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn and Twitter! Search open positions at Accenture.com. Check out Accenture's Inclusion and Diversity Index...

On the fourth installment of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, talks about the importance of salary negotiation - get your coins, sis/sir! She dispels a couple salary negotiation myths and offers up a few tips of her own to help you get what you ask for, not what you deserve. Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with...

On the twenty-eighth entry of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield speaks about having an effective networking follow-up strategy and introduces us to the four-step approach he personally uses. Implementing these tips will surely help foster more valuable connections from your networking experiences! Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!

On today's show, Zach sits down with Jorge Corral, Accenture's Office Managing Director for Dallas/North Texas. He speaks about his experiences as a first-generation professional and what fuels his passion for Latinx representation in the STEM fields, and he also shares three points of advice for Latinx professionals. Connect with Jorge on LinkedIn and Twitter! Search open positions at Accenture.c...

On the third entry of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, lists seven things that you need to know before you go into your next interview - know before you go! Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through her socials! LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, FB Check out Latesha's YouTube channel! BCC's socials: LinkedIn, IG, T...

On the twenty-seventh installment of Tristan's Tips, our special guest Tristan Layfield of Layfield Resume Consulting emphasizes the importance of being aware of your online presence. He shares several steps you can take to ensure potentially inappropriate items don't fall into the hands of future employers. Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter!