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How to Build a 7-Figure Portfolio Nov 05, 2020

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We all wish retirement and money were things that just fell from the sky. But they don’t. Getting your money organized—and growing it to 7-figures and beyond takes a plan. Today we have author and Clever Girl Finance founder, Bola Sokuni, to break down where to start with creating your own portfolio.
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Bola’s First episode: https://apple.co/2ugRQvX
Save $1000 This Month! download: http://bit.ly/2ZX0CLe

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Bola Sokunbi: https://bit.ly/3dZxo5L
Grow Your Money: Learn How Investing Works: https://bit.ly/37NmVcy
Clever Girl Finance: https://bit.ly/34yiHU7

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The Unreality And Dream Job Myth of Emily In Paris Oct 27, 2020

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Does the dream job exist? Thanks to shows like Netflix’s Emily In Paris, you might think “yes,” however, you might be happy to hear the dream job is actually a myth. Today we’re exploring why there’s no such thing as a dream job (hint, that’s great) and how we can use Emily In Paris as a case study for thinking about our own career paths and dealing with our own very real workplaces.
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Figure Out Your Next Career Move: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04
Job Search Checklist: https://bit.ly/2EYnFiB
There’s No Such Thing as a Dream Job—And It’s Great: https://bit.ly/3hC3oNf
Why I Ditched the Idea of “The Dream Job”: https://bit.ly/3hQ8lm5

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7 Career Lessons We’ve Learned (That We Wish We Knew Earlier) Oct 20, 2020

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Career Contessa turns 7! To celebrate our anniversary, the team is sharing the best career advice we’ve heard and the career lessons we wish we had known earlier. Take a road down memory lane with us—and grab some wisdom along the way.
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Big Bodacious Goal guide: https://bit.ly/3dcO3l1

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I Am Not Your Stereotype: Black Women In The World Oct 13, 2020

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In our third episode of our “Black Women In…” series, Chei, Jasmin, Stephanie, and Neveah are back to discuss common stereotypes the world has about Black women. We’re addressing three common stereotypes that are toxic and destructive in the workplace and beyond. Quick disclaimer: adult language is used in this episode.

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Chei Burris Career Coach: https://bit.ly/2VYRPb7
Black Women In the Workplace: https://apple.co/2GI9Rd2Black Women vs. White Privilege: https://apple.co/2SvTCSJ

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Jasmine Anderson LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2AJBaAZ
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How the Most Successful People Work From Home Oct 06, 2020

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How do you do great work while sitting near the same spot where you watch Netflix? How can you maintain and grow your network when you spend less time face to face? The key is to detach yourself from old ways of working and adopt new habits to match your new environment. On this episode, time management expert Laura Vanderkam shares her 5 tips on how to change these habits—all from studying how the most successful people work from home.
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Disrupting Time Management episode: https://apple.co/2QKPdu7
Remote Control Online Course: https://bit.ly/34Tqcp7
Experts
Laura Vanderkam: http://bit.ly/37IsmGN
The New Corner Office: https://amzn.to/34cMzE7
The New Corner Office Podcast: https://bit.ly/30imAtO
Laura’s schedule for parents: https://bit.ly/3cGDgA4

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Money, Blogging, and The Power of Morning Routines with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential Sep 29, 2020

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Today’s episode is with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, the content creator and brand builder behind The Skinny Confidential, which is a blog, book, podcast, and a lot, lot more. Lauryn is well-known for her straightforward advice and this interview is no exception. She doesn’t hold back on sharing how she has scaled her brand and her unique revenue streams. Lauryn shares how she narrows down her endless ideas so she can actually execute and prioritize work, what she would do if she was starting out today, her morning routine, and so much more.
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The Skinny Confidential Instagram: https://bit.ly/32vOWlI
Him and Her Podcast w/ Career Contessa: https://bit.ly/3mjlVl7

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Gratitude Letters: How to Cultivate Happiness In The Workplace Sep 22, 2020

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Gratitude. It’s something we hear a lot about. But what are gratitude letters? On today’s episode, we’ve got Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Thank You Project sharing her three steps for writing gratitude letters and cultivating happiness in the workplace.

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Productivity Powerhouse Course: http://bit.ly/36rZyBQ

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The Thank You Project: https://amzn.to/3iACCpM

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How to Confront Your Fear-Based Thoughts Sep 15, 2020

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Fear is a nasty 4-letter word that can keep you from moving forward. So how can you confront your fear-based thoughts? On today’s episode, we’ve got Kea Meyers Duggan, a career and life coach, sharing her three tips for confronting fear-based thoughts and the role fear plays with the internal narrative you tell yourself—and the impact it can make on your decision-making process.
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Cultivate Growth Mindset Episode: https://apple.co/2CwKLMc
Master Your Personal Pitch Worksheet: http://bit.ly/39LHx39

Experts
Kea Meyers Duggan: https://bit.ly/3kaZehl
Book Kea on Career Contessa: https://bit.ly/3jRQ8pk

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4 Types of Problem Coworkers on Selling Sunset And How To Avoid Them In Your Office Sep 08, 2020

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We’re discussing problematic workplace behavior and specifically using Netflix’s new-ish reality show Selling Sunset as our case study. We’ll use the reality show to highlight four types of problem coworkers and give advice on how to deal (or even avoid) each one in your office.
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The New Manager Manual: http://bit.ly/2MWpmOw

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4 Rules for Gaining Control of Your Money—And Saving Hundreds This Month Sep 01, 2020

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We’re discussing budgeting and how you can use it to take control of your money even during Covid times with Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need a Budget, an award winning personal finance platform and the author of the You Need a Budget book. You’ll learn why budgeting doesn’t mean restricting yourself and zero fun, as well as four rules for gaining control of your money—and save hundreds this month.

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You Need a Budget Website: https://bit.ly/2EJhL4x
You Need a Budget Book: https://bit.ly/3hDyJjq

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