The Keys to the Office Podcast

Are you a college student looking to land your dream job? In today's competitive job market, having a strong online presence is essential. In this episode, we explore the power of LinkedIn for college students and how they can leverage their profiles to stand out in a crowded job market. We share practical tips and strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles, developing a compelling personal brand, and effectively networking with industry professionals. We also discuss the critical role of career services teams in colleges and universities in supporting students' career development and building a professional online presence. Join us as we unlock the power of LinkedIn and help college students unleash their full potential.

MaBinti Yillah, a serial entrepreneur and startup founder, is on a mission to improve access to mental health in the Muslim community, facing a formidable challenge of unqualified and culturally incompetent mental health providers and a lack of trust from an already marginalized community. You will learn: 1. MaBinti Yillah's journey from working in government to becoming a serial entrepreneur, executive producer, and startup founder. 2. How influential fictional characters and real-life examples of black excellence have been on MaBinti Yillah's journey. 3. MaBinti Yillah's mission to improve access to mental health care in the Muslim community with her startup, Ziefah Health.

Against all odds, Dana Wilson, the CEO and founder of Chip, is determined to unapologetically break barriers, close the wealth gap and create real change by helping individuals build and scale their financial team. You will learn: 1. Exploring Reinvention in the Financial Industry 2. Investigating How to Find Mentorship and A Tribe 3. Examining How Language and Access Affects Financial Opportunities.

When Rashida Clarke, a Hampton native and full-time entrepreneur, decided she couldn't wait for someone else to recognize her potential, she jumped into the unpredictable world of real estate without a mentor, only to find that the odds were stacked against her success. "I wanted to help people who knew that fast forward so many years, I'd end up helping people, but in a different capacity. Right. Like, not as a social worker, but still using that passion to help others." Rashida Clarke is a Hampton native, full-time entrepreneur, and real estate rock star. She has an extensive background in community outreach and youth engagement, and has been a real estate agent for eight years. Rashida Clarke is a Hampton native who decided to pursue a career in real estate after feeling unsatisfied with her job in community outreach and youth engagement. She took a chance on real estate, and has been successful in it for eight years, despite the high turnover rate. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship in the industry, and the need to find a brokerage with a rookie program to get the training and resources needed to succeed. She also explains the difference between a real estate agent, a broker, and a Realtor, and how a brokerage can create teams of agents. Despite the joys of the job, there are still obstacles to overcome. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The importance of mentorship and how it can help prevent failure in the real estate industry. 2. The difference between real estate agent and Realtor, and what a brokerage is. 3. The obstacles to succeeding in the real estate industry, and why the turnover rate is so high. Quotes: "You don't have to jump head first into this space full time. Tiptoe into it on a part time basis." "Do not believe everything you see on social media." "You've got to have some marketing money. You got to have some money to pay your bills. You got some money to put gas in your car." Rashida's Major Key: Reach out to an agent wherever you are and have coffee with them or go have lunch. Ask them about their experience in the market and use that to make a more informed decision. Let’s Stay Connected! Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/ Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/ Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront! CONTACT For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

I love these recap episodes because it's yet another opportunity to recognize each of you - the Keys family, my guests, and those who are simply curious about just what we talk about  here.  Thank you!S2 E1: Marketing Career Chat with Latina Marketing Mompreneur, Tatiana ChamorroS2 E2: Film Industry Career Chat with Pete AlcideS2 E3: Nursing Career Chat with Legal Nurse Consultant/Nurse Practitioner, Tina BaxterS2 E4: Attorney Career Chat with Victims Rights Attorney, Rachel W. Robinson, Esq.S2 E5: Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Chat with Damon "DaRil" NailerS2 E6: Nonprofit Career Chat with Sabrina Walker HernandezS2 E7: News Anchor Career Path Chat with Vanessa EcholsS2 E8: Sofiat Abdulrazaaq: From Tucker High to Tech CEOS2 E9: From Financial Trauma to Financial Transformation: Tremaine Wills' Journey to Mind Over MoneyS2 E10: The Journey to Career Joy with Mary AdeyemiSupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

Support the show In this episode, Kristina and Mary talked all things career progression as two industry sisters who support each other from a distance. Mary's work in the UK  is aligned with the work Kristina does here in the US and the gems dropped in this episode help individuals at all stages of their career. Check out the full episode! HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Mosope Adeyemi is a passionate, people-oriented, and purpose-driven woman who successfully walks the tightrope of business and social pursuits. She is an award-winning investment professional with a long tenure working with global investment banks. Alongside her functional role, Mary has spent thousands of hours developing, executing, and managing talent recruitment and training programs, focusing on early career professionals. This passion for personal development and equitable career growth led her to found her social-first organization, viSHEbility, and write her debut book: Visible Strengths. In this episode, you will learn the following: How to combine multiple passions into one careerWhy we need a variety of mentors and sponsors who may look and sound very different from usThe key steps to realizing the beauty of “career joy” QUOTABLES: “Mentors can look and sound very different. They don't have to always look like you. If they do, great, and you're able to get something out of them...fantastic. If they don't, that's okay, too. The fact is that as human beings we're more alike than we think actually and so the moment you can give space for people to contribute to your life and be open to receiving that then the more sort of places you can connect. I fundamentally believe in humanity and that people are constantly probably more looking for how to help rather than how to hurt.”“Unfortunately, we’ve turned forming relationships (or networking) as a transaction, but it’s about finding points of connection.“Finding career joy really is being in a place where you’re using what’s most natural to you to drive forward the agenda of your organization to contribute value in a way that is super tangible. But also to do that in a way that you are growing yourself and you’re also achieving your own goals.”“Many of us are constantly living out somebody else’s life, unfortunately.” MARY’S MAJOR KEY: “Self-Awareness! Just know yourself and to thyself, be true.” Who are you and how are you going to show up as your full self at home and at work? RESOURCES: Check out her website at viSHEbility Purchase Mary’s book, Visible Strengths, on Amazon! Let’s Stay Connected! Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/ Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/ Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront! CONTACT For all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com Phone Number: (804) 766-5768

If you're feeling like your actions towards financial success are not working, then this episode is for you!"If you're interested in financial services and you can identify a particular group that needs a particular solution, that could be your lane."Tremaine Wills is an investment advisor, tax strategist, accountant, and owner of Mind Over Money. She is a Hampton University grad and a lover of black women doing great things.This is Tremaine Wills' story...Tremaine Wills grew up with a single mother and experienced a lot of financial trauma in her childhood. This trauma led to her self-sabotaging her own wealth and not believing that she could be wealthy herself. In 2014, she started coaching people on financial matters and helping them to overcome their own financial trauma. In 2020, she decided to open her own RIA and become a financial advisor. She has since been on a journey of shedding her old belief system and growing into her new role.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The journey of self-transformation that an individual must go through in order to become a successful financial advisor2. The importance of mindset in financial success3. The impact that one's upbringing and experiences can have on their ability to give financial adviceResources:Mind Over Money - https://mindovermoney.net/Connect with Tremaine on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremainewillsFollow Tremaine on IG and Twitter - @tremainewillsLoved this episode? We'd appreciate a review on Apple!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

In this podcast episode, Kristina interviews Sofiat (Sofie) Abdulrazaaq, the co-founder and CEO of Goodfynd, a payments platform for food trucks, helping foodies find their favorite food trucks while helping food truck owners (usually BIPOC immigrants) grow their business. Sofie is one of a small number of Black women founders who have raised over $1 million (in fact, she’s raised over $3 million), and she’s just getting started. What does it take to be a successful Black female CEO in the fintech industry? Get your notepads ready and check out the full episode!"You have to be comfortable being yourself in spite of not seeing yourself."HIGHLIGHTS:Sofie is the CEO and co-founder of Gooodfynd, a fintech company that provides an app for food truck vendors and patrons. She is a lawyer by training and has used her skills to build a company that is focused on privacy and data security.This is Sofie's story...She is the CEO of a fintech company and her career path wasn't linear at all. She initially thought she was going to be a lawyer, but really found a love for fintech through her first job at Wells Fargo. She went to law school, but really leaned into classes that were about tech in the law, privacy in the law,In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Sofie's education in the legal field has helped her in the fintech space2. What it is like being a Black woman in the white male dominated fintech industry3. The importance of mentorship, both at home and in the workplace, and the distinction between mentorship and sponsorshipQUOTABLES:"I'm not going to be outworked. I'm not going to be outmaneuvered.""I know I'm going to bring my A-game no matter what!""It doesn't matter that 99% of the people that are in this space don't look like me because I'm going to come to the table anyway.""I'm not going to feel othered. I'm not going to feel less than.""You can't reflect to me energy that I'm not giving you.""It has been a welcomed experience because I welcome myself.""We have to reframe the narrative and think about what makes us powerful and I do think that our family units is one of them."SOFIE'S MAJOR KEYS:You need to not only invest in the knowledge of your company, but you need to invest in understanding how to translate that into VC.You do not want a yes from the wrong person! Every time you get a NO, think of that as a gift.Go at it the Nike way - Just Do It! The best advice is not to take any advice. Be informed, but do not be obsessed with anyone's pathway.RESOURCES:Check out Goodfynd: https://www.goodfynd.com/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email:

In today's episode, we talk to Vanessa Echols who spent 40 years as an award winning television news anchor and reporter. Unlike many, Vanessa knew early on that she was heading in this direction because of her love for reading the newspaper and watching the news at a young age. Vanessa has recently retired and become a published author! And guess what...one lucky listener will get a copy of her new book, We're In Heaven and I Have Some Questions. You have to listen to the entire episode to learn how!   HIGHLIGHTSHer Education Journey: Vanessa stayed curious and enjoyed reading and writing. She took on many roles in high school that gave her exposure to skills needed in this career - she wrote for the school newspaper, she was a yearbook editor, and she did the morning announcements. As a Communications major at the University of Alabama, she worked at the campus television station thereby further building her resume with skills and experience. She knew her knowledge needed to be vast so she enrolled in multiple courses beyond her creative writing and communications curriculum. Her Support System: Her parents were very supportive of all of her ideas and believed she could do anything she put her mind to.Television Media Obstacles/Challenges: In the early 80s, she was the only black woman on the staff on air in her market. There was no access to mentors back then, either. Mentorship/Networking: Don't be afraid to reach out to those you see in your area who you'd like to connect with. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is also a great resource that provides the opportunity to find a mentor.Her Cancer Battle: She will always be an advocate because the increased risk of dying from breast cancer as a Black woman. It presented an opportunity for her to show others just how deeply rooted her faith was. VANESSA'S MAJOR KEYSBE PREPARED - watch the newscast, read the newspaper, and news magazinesBE PERSISTENT - you might not get the first job you apply forDON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL - it can be scary, but do it scaredCONNECT WITH VANESSAWebsite - https://www.vanessaecholswriter.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheVEcholsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanessaechols/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VanessaEcholsWriter/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-echols-3136209/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessaecholswriter Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

In this episode, Kristina sits down with Sabrina Walker Hernandez, a certified consultant, coach, facilitator, & bestselling author who helps nonprofits and small businesses build relationships that increase revenue.  She shares the good, the bad, and the not-so-pleasant path to her success. She was strategic in her planning process as a mom and spouse with a defined window of time to complete her education. Check out the full episode for more!  "In anything in life, building relationships is the key." - Sabrina Walker HernandezHIGHLIGHTS:Career Goals: As a child, Sabrina fell in line with what her family wanted her to be which was an attorney. It wasn't until her internship in her senior year that she discovered her interest in the nonprofit space.Family Support: Her parents had a limited education background and they were devastated when she told them she wasn't going to law school. She explained her detailed plans to them and they shifted to supporting her goals...even though they weren't quite clear on what lied ahead for her.Military Career: Sabrina shared her story about "running away from home" and joining the US Army, which eventually covered the full cost of her education - undergrad and grad school.Education Journey: She earned college credit instead of monetary compensation for her internship. It exposed her to the legal community. Her advice to college students: take an internship to build your network, clarify your career path, and learn critical soft skills. It's not just about the degree.Mentorship: As she grew up, she was exposed to those in the military...not necessarily those who went to college. She naturally followed that path of those informal mentors in her community. Her first boss mentored her and it had a huge impact in her success. Sabrina mentors one person per year. FYI - be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear more about her application process. Beyond mentoring professionals, Sabrina works with local students in a program known as VAMOS. Learn more about it here. SABRINA'S MAJOR KEY:Build relationships with your college classmates. The network is critical. Who is the student next to you and who is in their network? Every opportunity is a networking opportunity.CONNECT WITH SABRINA:Website - https://supportingworldhope.com/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

We had an opportunity to chat with Damon Nailer, CEO of Kitril Consultancy.  With over 1K speaking engagements and many published works under his belt, Damon is known as a “Renaissance Man”, Inspirational Communicator, Gift Guru, and Authority/Expert who provides direction, inspiration, and education to any audience.  Listen to how he  determines which project he focuses on and his major keys for success as a multi-passionate entrepreneur. TIMESTAMPS00:00 - 00:32 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction00:33 - 02:57 | Welcome Damon Nailer02:58 - 04:32 | A parent Educator04:33 - 06:31 | Childhood dreams and future ambition06:32 – 09:09 | Educational journey09:10 - 13:13 | The first job process 13:14 - 19:55 | The Pivot19:56 - 21:06 | No limit to what you can achieve21:07 - 31:02 | Creating the balance31:03 – 35:16 | How to stay Organized35:17 – 38:12 | Setting Goals38:13 – 45:27 | Greatest Obstacle 45:28 – 52:18 | The Major Keys to Success 52:19 – 54:36 | Upcoming Projects & Get Connected!54:37 – 56:36 | Closing Remarks56:37 – 57:04 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office PodcastSHOW NOTES No limit to what you can achieveDon't put limitations on yourselfCreating the balancePlan everything out and make sure before you commit to anything, you look at your calendarAlways keep your vision in mind but understand you're going to have to make adjustments for the unforeseen circumstances and situations that may ariseDon’t downplay any experience you haveGreatest ObstacleGetting the help that's necessaryThe Major Keys to SuccessTry to use the process of elimination to arrive at your dominant giftAsk yourself four questions: What am I good at doing? What am I passionate about? What do I do that has a positive impact on others? What can I do on a voluntary basis?Key Notes Always be ready for your opportune momentBe proactive and stay ahead of the curveIn order to pursue and achieve a dream, one must first HAVE a dreamEverything you do, every profession you're in, there's something to glean fromCONNECT WITH DAMON NAILERWebsite: https://www.kitrilconsult.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/daril1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damon.nailer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damon.nailer/Youtube: https://www.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com

We sat down with Rachel W. Robinson, Esq to chat about how she overcame multiple obstacles on her path to owning her own practice as a Victim's Rights Attorney. Such an inspiring story that you certainly want to hear! Check it out and share with a friend.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - 00:32 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction00:33 - 02:35 | Welcome Miss Rachel02:36 - 05:25 | Future Ambition05:26 - 06:35 | Finding a good law internship06:36 - 13:39 | Educational Obstacle13:40 - 22:59 | First job experience out of law school 23:00 - 31:25 | Finding the support31:36 - 37:28 | How to keep pushing forward37:29 - 44:15 | The Joy and freedom on the other side of the obstacles44:15 – 51:54 | The Major Keys to Success51:55 – 54:42 | Upcoming Projects & Get Connected!54:43 – 55:35 | Closing Remarks55:36 – 56:07 | Subscribe to The Keys to the Office PodcastSHOW NOTES Getting a good law internship·       Go to a law school that has a thriving legal community around it·       Check the relationship that your school hasEducational Obstacle·       High school bullying and abuseFirst job experience out of Law school·       Being a stronger advocate for victims and understanding themFinding the support·       Look specifically for a network of attorneys of 20 therapists of color·       Enroll in Employee Assistance Program (EAP), if availableHow to keep pushing forward·       While you're in college, have fun, find your balance, and don’t go crazy·       Have people who can vote for what you're capable of doing and teach you the ropes of what you're trying to doRachel W. Robinson, Esq's Major Keys:·        Know when to stop the spiral and take control·        Do not be afraid to stand in your values and your integrity·        We cannot be all that we are meant to be if our minds are not in the right place·        Be prepared to cut things out and cut people out even when the dynamic is no longer healthyConnect with Rachel W. Robinson, Esq.Website: https://www.RWRobinsonLTD.LegalRachel's Spotify Artist Page: https://tinyurl.com/yn523u27 Rachel's Amazon Author page: https://tinyurl.com/4dmd6rsa  “Make It A Great Day: The Choice Is Yours Volume 2” by Jackie Simmons, et al. on behalf of The Teen Suicide Prevention Society: https://tinyurl.com/36t5vyre Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

SHOW NOTES Internship •If you're interested in nursing, get your CNA certification, get a job working in a nursing home or assisted living home health care, and get your feet wet.•Understand if this is something that you want to do. Too many young people go into nursing school and become nurses, only to realize they didn't want to be nurses.The difference between a CNA and other nurses•CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant. You are the eyes and ears of the nurse.•A lot of times, the CNA takes care of the patients and does the basic care like taking them to the bathroom, helping them bathe, helping them get dressed, and sometimes feeding someone.•The CNA's role is very critical and a lot of what the CNA does and how they document what they do can impact how a legal case comes out.•The role of the CNA is very important and it's the entryway into the healthcare field for a lot of people.•They are not responsible for the actual plan of care, but they can give input into it. But it's the registered nurse (RN) that develops a plan of care for the patient.Finding a legit CNA program•Start by finding your department of health or state board of nursing website.•Make sure that the program we're looking at is on the accredited list.•Look at how the classes are structured and the learning style.The earning potential for a CNA•This is a good time to be in healthcare because everybody's short-staffed, so they're paying more.•You can start your career as a CNA and make up to $18 an hour.Mentorship•Look for those opportunities in your community that can help you go further. •If you're thinking of being in any type of STEM fields or medical, etc. Take the hard classes, and don't be afraid to try.•Take the extra English class because a lot of what you need to do is communication, and writing. Take the science class and learn about it and also do your research.•You could always volunteer at a nursing home passing out water.One Major Key to Success•Set your intention.•Always be open to new opportunities.The Nurse Shark Academy•A formal coaching program that takes you from idea to launch with six sessions that work you through building your business plan.•If you can write a nursing care plan, you can write a business plan.•This isn't some dried-up business plan that people think of; this is a plan for your business with all the steps being put in place.•If you don't have a plan of what vision you have for your business, you're going to be easily distracted. •Other nurses can have their own businesses and let people know that nurses can be business owners as well.Why do you want to be an entrepreneur?•IBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email:

SUMMARYIn this episode Kristina sits down with Pete Alcide, award-winning filmmaker who also has a PhD in Psychology. He walks us through his education background of earning multiple degrees while already knowing exactly what he was passionate about. Pete suggests artists who know they want to get into the entertainment industry should focus on building skills instead of degrees. Earning a Bachelor’s degree is a helpful start, but graduate programs may not be worth the money or time. Check out the episode for more!TIMESTAMPS[00:30] Guest IntroPete Alcide is a multi-degreed filmmaker. He learned of his passion for film making while performing in a play as a child.[07:06] Pete’s Educational JourneyPete has a PhD in psychology. After switching his major a couple of times during his undergraduate studies, he settled on studying with people and their minds. This has fueled his understanding of people when writing scripts and short stories. [13:06] Finding Mentors and Industry Peers[17:49] Formal Education and ArtistsGain skills, not degrees. Artists excel best when they have the opportunities to build industry relevant skills. A bachelor's degree may be helpful, but graduate programs may not add to your end goal. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.[25:17] NetworkingDon’t just be book smart; be open to getting your hands dirty. Creating intentional connections is the best way to build a long lasting community.[29:50] One Major KeyPete’s major key advice is “don’t stop.” Stopping and starting delays your progress–keep going.[35:16] ClosingCONNECT WITH PETETwitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialPAFilmsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialpafilms/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPAFilmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliO5aH8IE67jdoGcgmsKhgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-peterson-alcide-54211a38/IMDB: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm5707108/overviewBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

In today's episode, Tatiana Chamorro shares her story of moving to the US and becoming a successful entrepreneur, providing listeners with tips on how to pursue their own career goals. She is an entrepreneur and marketing professional who is passionate about helping others reach their career goals. "The most important part of it is it's happening."Tatiana is a Latina entrepreneur who didn't initially see herself in the marketing field. She moved to the US in 2015 with her husband and young son. While her husband pursued his master's degree, Tatiana stayed home with her son and began volunteering. She eventually went back to school and discovered her passion for graphic design. Today, she is an entrepreneur who works in the marketing field and loves sharing her story with others.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Tatiana Chamorro decided to study graphic design, and the impact that decision had on her life2. The importance of having a positive mindset, planning ,and strategizing when pursuing an educational or career goal[01:09] Guest Intro[02:40] Making Career Decisions[10:41] Balancing Motherhood and Pursuing PassionsAs a parent, your decisions are not only yours–they also impact your family. Fixing your mindset to understand the difference between “the right now” versus “the end goal” makes the in between moments that are hard and inconvenient a little bit more bearable. [13:17] What are your five year goals?When deciding on a career and making a life plan, plan for the big things just as much as the small ones.[18:02] International StudentIdentify your potential hurdles as an international student early. This gives you time to fit these action items in your timeline for achieving your goal. Do your research of opportunities, resources, and people associated with your school and/ or career. This sets the tone for your time in school and how you can make big moves for your career. [22:05] MentorshipThere is formal and informal mentorship that plays a role in your future. A mentor is someone to guide you through your path and encourage you along the way. They don’t have to be super successful all around, but they do have to take being “on your team” as seriously as you do.[28:17] What is Tatiana doing now?[34:45] One Major KeyDon’t just focus on right now, plan for the next five years. The end goal for the next five years will tell you what your road map needs to look like. Exercise goal planning in a dynamic way to know where you’re going and help keep the momentum.Connect with TatianaInstagramLBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.com

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs.S1 E1: The Keys to the Office: Meet Your Host, Kristina Butler!S1 E2: The Keys to the Office: Interview FAQsS1 E3: The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Coach JuiceS1 E4: The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Kristina Theodore and Madison Washington About the Beauty IndustryS1 E5: The Keys to the Office: Your Degree IS NOT EnoughS1 E6: The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Amor Laüren About the Entertainment IndustryS1 E7: Tiauna Jackson Shares the Keys to the Talent Agent OfficeS1 E8: A Conversation with Rick Benbow About the Job Opportunities for Recent GraduatesS1 E9: Hairstylist Career Chat with Lenise and Star of Parlour RepublicSupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

We're giving you The Keys to The Office, and all you need to do is show up ready to unlock the door. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Lenise Robinson and Star Davis met and started working together 2. The importance of formal and informal education in the hair industry 3. How the transition from working alone to working in partnership can be successfulTimestamps:[00:00:02] - The Keys to the Office[00:02:18] - Introducing Lenise & Star[00:06:07] - Switching from corporate to hairstylist career[00:08:29] - What did you study in college[00:09:39] - The importance of formal education[00:14:09] - Be intentional about your coins[00:15:12] - From solo to business partners[00:22:23] - The Keys to Success[00:25:11] - Finding a mentor[00:27:40] - Mentoring other stylists[00:32:49] - What is Parlor Republic's Shadow Day.[00:37:05] - Bye until next episode Lenise Robinson is a mom, veteran, and educator with 14 years of experience in the hair industry. She is passionate about healthy hair and loves to share her knowledge with her clients. Star Davis is a dog mom and college graduate with 14 years of experience in the hair industry. She is the owner of Healthy Hair Republican in Richmond, Virginia and loves to help her clients embrace their natural hair.This is Lenise Robinson and Star Davis's story...Lenise Robinson and Star Davis are two black female hairstylists who have been in the industry for 14 years. They met while working at the same salon and quickly realized they had a lot in common. Both women are passionate about hair and education, and they decided to start a business together. Their business is based in Richmond, Virginia and provides hair services and products to their clients. They also offer classes and education on hair care to their clients and to other stylists. Their business has been successful due to their shared passion for hair and their commitment to education.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How Lenise Robinson and Star Davis met and started working together2. The importance of formal and informal education in the hair industry3. How the transition from working alone to working in partnership can be successful Lenise Robinsonhttps://www.instagram.com/parlourrva/linktr.ee/parlourrvaStar Davishttps://www.instagram.com/thehairmogul/Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email:

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs."I am someone who firmly believes in the power of higher education and the opportunities that it can provide."Rick Benbow is the regional vice president for Western Governors University. He is passionate about creating pathways to opportunity through higher education and has dedicated his career to making college more accessible for students in underserved communities.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The rising cost of tuition and the impact on underserved communities2. The importance of aligning experience with educational programs3. The value of WGU's online, competency-based modelChapter Summaries:[00:00:33] - Rick Benbow is the regional vice president for Western Governors University, a nonprofit online competency-based university. He's been with WGU for three years. He has two Masters degrees, went to undergrad at Howard University, did some government work, and worked at a well-known public university in Los Angeles. His commute to work is about 2 hours each way. [00:07:29] - Diversity in online learning is a problem for students from underprivileged communities. They need more resources and flexibility to complete their degrees and they need to be able to pay for it, which can be difficult for some people in those communities, especially if they don't have a lot of resources.[00:08:18] - The cost of college has increased by 169% since 1980, while salaries for young workers has only increased by 19%. Some students find it difficult to find a job that aligns with their degree program. WGU's model allows nontraditional students to find alternative pathways to earn a living. WGU is a non-profit college where the average tuition is $4 per six-month term term. The competency based model allows motivated and determined students to control the cost and the time associated with skill attainment and higher education degree attainment. ______________________________________________________Support the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs."I'm a testament to you can do it, and you don't need somebody to hold your hand. You just get out there and do what needs to be done."Tiauna Jackson is a talent and literary agent, and the founder of the Jackson Agency. She specializes in providing representation for actors, writers, producers, and directors. Jackson is the first black woman to be elected to the Association of Talent Agents, and the first black woman to own a WGA franchise.This is Tiauna Jackson's story...Tiauna Jackson is a talent and literary agent who has made history by becoming the first black woman to be elected to the Association of Talent Agents. She has also founded her own agency, The Jackson Agency. In this podcast, she talks about her journey to becoming an agent and the obstacles she has faced along the way. She also talks about the importance of education in this space and how college students can prepare to overcome the obstacles they will face.KEY TIMESTAMPS[02:37]: Your introduction to Tiauna Jackson and how she turned barriers into blessings has garnered her worldwide attention and 100% ownership of her agency with offices in California and Georgia.[05:47]: Strategies for climbing the ladder of success when mentors and helping hands are hard to find.[07:00]: Preparing for challenges as a professional through research; and how to hit the pavement with a legacy building agenda. [12:07]: How to get started in the entertainment industry, tips for working your way up, and making a name for yourself when the industry is not very diverse or inclusive.[22:45]: Civic duty and philanthropy for the modern Black and Latinx professional: what it looks like to support initiatives and attach your name to philanthropic causes. [30:45]: What are the soft and hard skills needed to get started in the entertainment industry? Tiauna shares her thoughts and ideas on how to develop these skills.Learn more about Tiauna!Essence Article: Go Fund Me: Support The Buffalo Soldiers MuseumThe Jackson AgencySupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-5768

From childhood dreams, to balancing an education and career, finding mentorship and forming genuine relationships, join us as we talk with special guest, Amor Lauren! Whether you want to pursue the entertainment industry or invest in your craft, Amor Lauren shares the keys to navigating through the highs and lows of setting yourself up for success. Grab your notepad and a pen, you don’t want to miss these gems!TIMESTAMPS00:31 - 01:52 | Welcome Amor Laüren01:53 - 04:32 | Childhood Dreams04:33 - 08:16 | The Art of Balance08:17 - 10:34 | Mentorship10:35 - 14:59 | Investing in Your Craft15:04 - 19:33 | Start Where You Are19:34 - 22:59 | Learning How to Educate Yourself23:00 - 30:53 | The Importance of Relationships30:54 - 36:00 | The Higher Up, The More Cut Throat36:15 - 38:29 | Preparing for What’s Ahead38:30 - 43:35 | The Prep Pack43:36 - 54:55 | Major Keys54:56 - 56:24 | Upcoming Projects & Get Connected!56:25 - 59:49 | Free Templates59:50 - 1:02:32 | The Tribe1:02:33 - 1:07:25 | The Real Keys to the Office______________________________________SHOW NOTESMentorship- You should always have someone who you can consult with, within the same industry as yourself, or someone who is credible and experienced within your career field to decrease the amount of mistakes that you could potentially make.- A mentor will save you time and money for the knowledge obtained.- Don’t be afraid to invest in mentorship to help further your career.Public Appearance- Invest in your appearance! Take the time to consult with someone to make sure that you’re well groomed for exclusive public appearances.Invest in a Home Studio- Home essentials include: a computer, speakers, a mic, kaotica eyeball, interface, earphones, and a hard drive.- Building a home studio allows you to record at any point in time.Start Where You Are- If you cannot afford to hire someone for a service, at the bare minimum learn to figure it out.- Exhaust your resources! Research on online platforms like YouTube.- Everything is figureoutable. There is nothing that you cannot figure out how to do.- If you don’t have a computer, join a library and use the computer for free!- It all depends on YOU, your hunger, and your time management.Learn How to Educate Yourself- Education comes in many forms, and sometimes the best education is from being in the field.- Grow your network and get around people who are already in your industry.The Importance of Relationships- Build genuine relationships on social platforms! You never know who someone could be connected to.The Higher Up, The More Cut Throat- You have to be spiritually grounded and have a strong circle in order to survive the entertainment industry.- Many people operate out of fear and control within the industry.- Make sure to read your contracts!- Take time to read the backstory behind Elvis Presley, Jackie WilsoSupport the showLet’s Stay Connected!Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call today! Main Website: https://thekeystotheoffice.com/Podcast Website: https://www.thekeystotheofficepodcast.com/Check out my favorite home office finds in my Amazon Storefront!CONTACTFor all business inquiries, please email: thekeystotheoffice@gmail.comPhone Number: (804) 766-