Javion Bodine

Tips From the Unqualified

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Tips From the Unqualified is a conversational and professional podcast for people navigating life, careers, and ambition before the résumé, credentials, or support systems catch up. Hosted by Javion Bodine, the show explores the real experiences of people who are building toward their goals without a clear roadmap. College students chasing dream jobs. Parents learning as they go. Career switchers. Creatives. Professionals who feel capable but under-resourced. People who are ahead of the work but behind the requirements . Each episode blends honest dialogue, practical insight, and lived experie...

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Javion Bodine

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How to Thrive in Leadership: Lessons from Lawrenz Ellman-Sanders 08.03.2026 50:41

Leadership can be both a challenge and an opportunity. Many students wonder how they can make a real impact on their campuses. In episode 3, we’ll explore the journey of Lawrenz Ellman-Sanders. Lawrenz an MBA candidate at the University of South Carolina, shares invaluable lessons on thriving in college leadership roles, being apart of the D9 family, and and how just being yourself gets you access...

The Process NOT the Product of Brentavius Boyd 07.03.2026 50:35

In this episode of Tips from the Unqualified , I connected with Brentavius Boyd, a remarkable individual whose life journey encapsulates resilience and determination. Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Brent faced numerous challenges, from navigating a single-parent household to overcoming societal stereotypes, and even becoming THE Mr. A&T of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Un...

The Art of Asha Taitt 04.03.2026 1:39:47

In our FIRST episode, we connect with the Ms. Asha Taitt. Asha reveals her journey from an overthinking kid with a worry book to a fearless creative. She candidly shares experiences that many in the Black community are hesitant to discuss, like childhood memories, the power of therapy and realizing everyone has an inner twin. These stories aren’t just personal; they resonate with so many of us. As...