SharpHR Career Corner

Master's Degree vs. HR Certifications: Which Is Right for You? Should you pursue a Master's degree, earn HR certifications, or invest in both? It's one of the biggest questions facing aspiring and early-career HR professionals. In this episode of SharpHR Real Talk: Careers After College, Karen Sharp sits down with an HR professional, Aubrey McGuire, who chose to pursue both a Master's degree in Hu...

When You Lose, Don't Lose the Lesson   Another graduating class has crossed the stage and is preparing for the next chapter. In this episode of SharpHR Real Talk: Careers After College, Karen Sharp-Price welcomes Ramona Santa Maria, Internship Coordinator and Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems at Buffalo State University. Their conversation explores: • Why internships matter • Whe...

Most careers don't follow a straight path. In Episode 6 of SharpHR Second Chapter: Unforgettable Career Stories, Chad Rogers shares how a lifelong commitment to service shaped a remarkable career journey. Beginning as an EMT at age 16, Chad went on to serve in the United States Navy, build a distinguished career with the Virginia State Police, advance into leadership roles including Captain and Ch...

What does life really look like after college graduation? In this episode of SharpHR Real Talk: Careers After College, Karen talks with graduating business administration students Chase Harding and Madeline Straub about the reality of entering the workforce, job searching, networking, grad school decisions, and the pressure many students feel to have everything figured out immediately after gradua...

Devon Powers built a meaningful career as a nurse practitioner, but reached a point where she wanted more balance and something different in her life. In this episode, she shares what it took to step outside her comfort zone and open BestCellar Book Bar in Clarence, New York, while continuing her work in healthcare. We talk about the reality of balancing two very different paths, the challenges of...

Welcome to the first episode of SharpHR Real Talk Careers After College. In this episode, I sit down with Sophia Call, a SUNY Geneseo graduate who shares her honest journey from college into the professional world. Sophia’s path did not follow a straight line, and that is exactly why this conversation matters. We talk about what it was really like navigating college without having everything figur...

Sometimes your career only makes sense when you look back. In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter, I sit down with John Adams to talk about how every step in his career journey led him to exactly where he is today. What once felt like separate experiences now come together in a way that truly fits. We also talk about his business, The Too Tall Franchise Guy, where he helps people explore busine...

In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter: Unforgettable Career Stories, Karen Sharp-Price sits down with Kelsey Beck, who began her career in Human Resources but knew fairly early on that she wanted to explore a more creative path. After years working in HR roles that required precision, compliance, and managing complex responsibilities, Kelsey discovered her passion for storytelling and digital...

In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter, I’m joined by Michael Olinger, often referred to as MO, who spent 24 years in funeral services as a licensed funeral director and manager before beginning a new chapter as a financial advisor. Michael shares what it was like to step away from a profession deeply tied to identity, service, and responsibility — and how he found his way back to himself in th...

She spent years shaping the news. Then she chose a completely different path. This episode we explore a powerful career shift from news executive producer to legal assistant and the courage behind that decision. 🎵 Music used with a valid license from AudioJungle.

Do you have a son or daughter in 8th-12th grade?  Have you thought about college yet?  Are you or your child stressing out about the college application process?  Listen to this episode of SharpHR Career Corner as we learn from Mike Broderick who owns Advantage College Planning of Buffalo on what you can do to help your family get organized as you start to get ready to look at colleges.  Reach out...

Personal branding is an important part for not only the job seeker but anyone working. What do you want to be known for in your career circle? What do people say about you when you aren't around? What are your top 5 values? These are just a few points Ben talks about in this episode of creating your own personal brand. https://realbusinessconnections.com/ Introduction by David Bittner, Independent...

Have you ever heard of manifesting your thoughts to get the results you want?  Could you actually manifest your unique purpose to reach your career goals?  SharpHR Career Corner had a fascinating conversation with Whitney Sullivan, leadership coach, as she explained how we can do exactly that. Whitney Sullivan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyhsullivan/ Introduction by David Bittner, Independe...

Tabitha Sweeney focuses on body image, worthiness, and manifestation & abundance with her clients.  Learn more about each of these important pieces in building one's self-confidence.  We had an interesting conversation about Tabitha's career journey.  Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate Tabi...

SharpHR Career Corner had the pleasure of sitting down with Juweria Dahir to learn about her career and life story.  Juweria is one of those people who has a vision of a better place for her children and she is doing something about making that happen here in the Buffalo, NY area.  After hearing about her accomplishments you will understand why she has earned so many distinguished accolades.  Enjo...

There is some exciting news coming from Jennifer Whitmarsh during our podcast and you are going to want to hear about it.  Jennifer originally went to college thinking she was going to get into counseling but she spent her last 16 years going from counter representative to partner at a dry cleaning business.  Listen to Jennifer's career story. Plus hear what is happening in Jennifer's life and lea...

Immigration has been a hot topic especially the last few years and sometimes it is hard to keep up on the laws.  SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Rosanna Berardi from Berardi Immigration Law to talk about her passion for immigration law, how she got started as an attorney, when she started her own law firm and how she manages that work-life balance.  We had a great conversation and you will qui...

Could you use a little inspiration in your life? SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Julia Harris from License 2 Smile to learn about her own story and how she motivates others to greet life with a smile. At the age of 9, Julia Harris suffered a brain injury which left her with significant physical and cognitive disabilities. She had to relearn the simple tasks of how to swallow, eat, talk, move,...

Do you have trouble sleeping? You will enjoy listening to Soda Kuczkowski, Sleep Health Educator and Founder of Start with Sleep.  Soda is extremely well versed in the sleep industry.  She shares little things you can do to make improvements in how you sleep. Soda has a vast knowledge on how sleep impacts your health and why getting a good night sleep is so important.  Her website provides sleep s...

SharpHR Career Corner had a fascinating conversation with Tracey Howes about functional breathwork.  If you never heard of it Tracey will explain what it is and how it is used to help so many people with a multitude of issues.  Tracey comes to us from the Greater Bournemouth Area, Southern England.  She tells her career story and how functional breathwork has had such a positive impact on her life...

Have you heard of The Confidence Project?  If you haven't you truly need to. The Confidence Project helps leaders and professionals build their confidence and advance their careers.  Tracy Hooper has also written two books during Covid. The first was The New Hello What To Say What To Do In The New World of Work and most recently The Now Hello What To Say What To Do In The New World of Work.  Tracy...

June is PRIDE month and SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Rev Susan Frawley to discuss the LGBTQ+ community.  We had a great conversation and I learned so many interesting things that I was not aware of about pronouns, laws on the state and federal level and how states differ.  Please join me in welcoming Rev Susan Frawley. Resources -  GLYS of WNY Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Prod...

Have you ever thought about purchasing a franchise?  Karen Sharp-Price from SharpHR Career Corner talked with Erika Davis about what the process is in figuring out if a franchise is right for you.  Erika also talked to Karen about her own career journey.  Don't hesitate to reach out to Erika and start the conversation.  She is a tremendous resource for you. Contact Information - askerika.com, edav...

Sabrina and I had a great conversation about her career journey.  I love talking with her because she has so much love for what she does and she just beams excitement and happiness.  Sabrina attended a Pure Romance party in college and the opportunities that came from that have been amazing for her.  You won't want to miss listening to this episode. To contact Sabrina go to:  https://www.facebook....

Amy Shellman is a nurse and business owner of Sunsets and Souls Boutique.  We had a great conversation about life as a nurse, as an owner of a business, and as a mom.  Amy is super real and isn't shy to tell it like it is with all the wins and challenges along the way.  We are going to connect back with Amy towards the end of the year to see how she is doing and check in with her accomplishments a...