Young Black and Professional

As a first generation college student navigating my career and life after college was definitely a learning experience. I made plenty of mistakes, felt all the feelings, and of course felt as though I was navigating this alone! Well here's the top 4 things I wish someone would have told me as I was fresh into my life after college. Your first job will NOT be your last job Your major does NOT deter...

This weeks episode features Andre Albritton, the founder of @themillennialsnextdoor  and  @FlavorPodcast   We're discussing his 9-5 and how we started his side hustle. Andre currently works in insurance as a claims adjuster and he  is a nationally recognized investing nerd who trains people on building wealth.   This episode discusses:  - 6 figures in 6 months wi...

This episode is all about money! You could be thinking that you just started your career so you should just take whatever salary they give you...wrong! You can always negotiate! If they offered you the position then obviously you were the best candidate for the job, so why would you not get the salary that aligns with what you deserve? Here are a few things that we discuss in this episode! Researc...

I've noticed so many students who graduate at the top of their class, but they struggle with finding a job in their desired field. Dr. Des is here to share some gems with you to help you get to where you need to be. Stop throwing stuff to the wall to see what sticks and check out these two tips that can help move you forward. Here are just a few things she's discussing in this episode! Make sure y...

If you've ever wondered why you didn't get a call back from a job you knew you were qualified for or for one you at least thought you had a sliver of a chance with then here's why! This episode Dr. Des is going over 4 reasons your resume didn't get a call back and what you can do to fix it, so sit back and get out the pen and paper to take some notes!  This podcast episode is discussing: Why...

This episode is all about grad school and what you need to succeed! Dr. Des goes into some tips on things she wish someone would have told her on her grad school journey and she shares some of the things she did to propel herself forward in her career! This episode covers Experience vs. Grad School. Do you really need that Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree or do you just need work experience? How...

Join Dr. Des as she tells you all about her career in public health and how she got started! She currently is the founder of Young Black and Professional, LLC an organization dedicated to helping recent graduates land a job after college. In this episode Dr. Des talks about why she chose a career in public health program planning and ultimately how she became a health policy analyst. She gives tip...