Young Black and Professional

Join Dr. Des as she takes a dive into some of her past experiences of microagressions and racism in the workplace. She'll discuss how she navigated situations and give advice that she heard from some powerful African American leaders in Corporate America! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and leave us a review. As always, share it with a friend! Happy Black History Month!

In this episode, Averri shares her amazing story of transitioning from fashion design to political sciences, public affairs, and ultimately entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired as she opens up about: Pivoting Your Career: Learn how Averri made bold career moves, from fashion design to political sciences, public affairs, and finally entrepreneurship. Discover her secrets for finding your true...

In this episode, Dr. Des is dropping knowledge bombs left and right. From navigating toxic work environments to leveraging professional relationships for growth, she's covering it all. And don't forget to stick around until the end for the big surprise! 🌟 Key Takeaways: Navigating Toxic Work Environments: Learn how to recognize and handle toxic work environments like a pro. Dr. Des shares...

In this empowering episode, our guest, Breanna Foreman, shares her career journey, offering invaluable advice on navigating the professional landscape, especially when faced with self-doubt. Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect: Changing Paths: Breanna shares her personal experience of changing her major three times before discovering her passion in public health. A testament to the fa...

In this episode, Dr. Des shares everything you need to know about crafting a resume that stands out in the competitive job market. Whether you're embarking on your first job search or looking to level up your career, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 🤖 Mastering the ATS Code: Dr. Des dives deep into making your resume applicant tracking system (ATS) compatible. Learn the secrets...

In this episode, Dr. Des chats with the amazing Nicole Kenney, the mastermind behind Hey Auntie! and It Starts With Me, LLC. We're diving deep into real talk, sharing highs and lows of her journey, and more! 🌟 Highlights: NAACP Adventures: Nicole discusses her time at the NAACP – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Real talk on what it's like to be part of such a major league...

2024 is here my friends! I'm so glad we made it and we're ready to get back to the money. Today we're talking all about career goal planning and how to actually accomplish the goals you set for yourself this year. Dr. Des is discussing: Developing SMART Career Goals Having Accountability to Accomplish Your Goals Enjoy the Small Wins Don't be Afraid to Pivot Don't forget to sign...

In this episode, Dr. Des is discussing the top mistakes that recent grads make in their quest for the perfect job. This episode is packed with valuable insights to help you kickstart your career on the right foot. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect: 1️⃣ Stop applying to 100 jobs a day! We've all been there – applying to countless job postings every day, hoping something sticks. But...

With over 16 years of navigating corporate America, Jessica has some serious wisdom to share. She’s been in the trenches, held senior leadership roles at a Fortune 39 company, and now she’s on a mission to help individuals like you master the corporate world. In this episode, Jessica dives deep into some advice that will help you get to the next level of your career! Some of the topics we're d...

In this episode, we're going back to school – not for more classes, but to help recent college graduates (like you!) find the perfect job. We've got a lot of insights to share, so grab your headphones and let's dive in! Here's What's in Store: 🔍 Mastering Job Search Engines: Ever wondered how to harness the power of job search engines like Indeed, Workforgood.org, ZipRecruiter...

I had a blast chatting with Byron Wilson, and this episode is packed with some real gems. Here's a sneak peek at what we talked about: From PWI to HBCU :  Byron shares his journey on why he transferred from a predominantly white institution (PWI) to an HBCU.  He's got some eye-opening insights on why attending an HBCU was a game-changer for him. How Expanding your Circle Can Lead to Succes...

In this week's episode, we're discussing how to determine your salary requirements. Whether you're pursuing a career in the public sector, private industry, or aiming for a federal job, understanding how to determine your salary range is crucial. Here's what Dr. Des is Discussing! 📈 Setting Your Target Salary: Learn how to calculate a realistic target salary that reflects your ski...

In this episode, we've got a special guest, and guess who? It's none other than my hubby and co-founder, Darius Strickland! Darius has had quite the journey in athletic administration, breaking barriers as an African American male in White male dominated field. But that's not all - he's recently ventured into executive-level event management, all thanks to his D1 athletic admin exp...

Whether you're fresh out of college or still reminiscing about those campus days, the student loan talk is one that hits close to home. We've got your back with insights that'll have you navigating the loan landscape like a pro. 🔸 Federal vs. Private Loans : Ever wondered which way to go? We're breaking down the differences so you can make the right call. 🔸 Loan Repayment Plans :...

This week we are talking with Alex Tsado, who has made major waves in the world of Artificial Intelligence & Business! He operates at the intersection of disruptive technology, community economics, and historical regenerative philosophies, as they apply to the future of the global African and underrepresented communities. Alex is discussing his transition from leaving Nigeria to attending Colu...

This week we're talking about what to do when your job isn't enough! Sometimes we come to a cross roads where the job we're at isn't what we though it would be, or we're ready to move up in our career, but we just don't know what exactly that next step should be. Well we're talking about it today! Tune in as we discuss: - Determining whether it's time to move on or...

From coming into college with an undecided major, to working for NASA, getting an MBA and stepping out on faith to become an entrepreneur and creating paths to help others make millions! Tremaine Wills has navigated her career from working in government, to transitioning into the private sector and ultimately building a successful business focused on making money! Some of things we discuss in this...

If you haven't heard of ChatGPT, then where have you been? It's a free artificial intelligence tool that basically acts as your personal assistant! You can ask it just about anything and it can help create whatever you want. In this episode Dr. Des is giving tips on how to use ChatGPT to Write Your Resume! Learn how to get ChatGPT to help rewrite your resume tailored to specific jobs. How...

Today we're talking all about how to bring in some extra cash on the side! That's right my friends, we're talking about side hustles & how you can make some cash to afford the lifestyle you deserve. Join Dr. Des as she tells you all about her past side hustles (She use to sell mixed tapes in high school y'all lol!) and gives you tips on how to start working towards your extra i...

Today we're talking about mentors, how to get them, how to maximize their time & how they can help you level up in your career! One big takeaway from this episode is that NOT ALL SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE ARE GREAT MENTORS! I'm going over: The qualities you need to look for in a good mentor How to find a mentor to help you grow How to get in the room with people who are on a higher level than...

Is it imposter Syndrome, or is it just plain old racism? Here's the definition of imposter syndrome: "The condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing in external, objective ways. This condition often results in people feeling like "a fraud" or "a phony" and doubting their abilities." However, we have to quest...

That's right friends, I got fired! It happens to the best of us sometimes. In this episode I'm discussing the job that fired me, and how I was able to pivot and leverage that opportunity to land another opportunity which was 1,000 times better! In this episode I'll be discussing: How to pivot your life when you unexpectedly lose a job How to utilize the skills from various jobs in your...

Join Dr. Des as she gives you 5 strategies to land a job after college! On average it can take 3-6 months for college graduates to find a job after college. If you're a recent college graduate or you're still in college then this is an episode that you do not want to miss! She's dropping so many tips to help you land that career starting job. Some of the strategies she gives you includ...

Join Dr. Des as she gives you 4 tips to show up and show out on your upcoming interview! Interviewing can make some people anxious, nervous, scared or all of the above. However, when you come prepared then you take off a lot of the edge and you're able to focus on showcasing your abilities. This week we're discussing some of the things that I teach you all in the Interview Prep 101 course...

Welcome back my Young Black and Professional family! After a much needed break, the podcast is back and we're kicking it off with a special guest!  Dr. Brittny James is the Chief Operating Officer for Healthcare Equity Solutions (HCES). Dr. James has been recognized for her innovations in instructional methods and research designs targeting historically excluded populations. Prior to leadershi...