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See It to Be It : Mediator & Arbitrator (w/ Rebekah Ratliff) Oct 03, 2020

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On the twenty-second installment of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger chats with Rebekah Ratliff, a credentialed insurance expert and founder and president of Capital City Mediations, LLC. Rebekah offers some insights into her career as a mediator and an arbitrator and shares where she finds community in the unique space that she inhabits professionally.

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Tristan's Tip : Gain Clarity While Gaining New Skills Oct 01, 2020

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On the eighty-fifth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about how you can gain some clarity on what you want to do for a career while also gaining some new skills. Now's a great time to gain some new skills, knowledge, and contacts to set yourself up to get back to work or to change careers, so make sure to listen to the full tip!

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SurveyMonkey and #BlackLivesMatter (w/ Zander Lurie) Sep 29, 2020

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Zach has the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Zander Lurie, the CEO of SurveyMonkey, about his company, what he's both excited and nervous about in the next 12 months, and what he's learned and is learning as a white male executive regarding how he can leverage his access, influence and capital in tangible ways. He and Zach touch on George Floyd, the #BlackLivesMatter protests, COVID-19, the economy, the political landscape and more. Zander also talks a bit about his executive network and what he thinks is top of mind for them when it comes to not losing momentum around diversity, equity and inclusion.

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See It to Be It : Career Advancement Expert (w/ Francine Parham) Sep 26, 2020

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On the twenty-first entry of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with Francine Parham, a career expert and practitioner focused on female leadership and the advancement of women into positions of leadership and authority in the workplace. She is also the creator of the Sharpen Your Skills Professional™, a series of career development learning programs and a forthcoming online platform for women in the workplace. Francine shares her career journey with us, detailing the two-decade path she took through the corporate space, and she and Amy both promote the upcoming Professional Women's Advancement Summit - it takes place October 15th. Purchase your digital pass today to receive over $3,500 worth of invaluable learning and experience for 15% of the price!

Register for the Professional Women's Advancement Summit! It takes place on October 15th. Receive over $3,500 worth of invaluable learning and experience for 15% of the price!

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Tristan's Tip : The Importance of Building Your Professional Brand Sep 24, 2020

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On the eighty-fourth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield discusses the importance of building your professional brand. Job searching, especially currently, is competitive, and you should be taking every step to give yourself an edge!

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Getting the Memo (w/ Minda Harts) Sep 22, 2020

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Zach has the pleasure of chatting with Minda Harts, author of the best-seller "The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table," about the launch of her book and how her career and life has continued to shift and change in light of its success. She also shares a few interesting details regarding its creation, such as how it was rejected by several publishers, and she touches on what she believes organizations should be focused on to create more inclusivity and equitable treatment for Black and brown people, specifically for Black and brown women, at work. Click the links in the show notes to order a copy of her book!

Click here to buy Minda's book! Scroll down the page to find a list of several sellers, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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*Bonus Pod* Black Creativity + Levity (w/ Zach and Ade) Sep 21, 2020

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Zach and Ade spend some time catching up in this lighthearted special Monday episode. Ade shares a bit about what she's focusing on right now - check the link in the show notes to schedule a career pivot consult with her! - and they both stress the importance of ensuring learning content is free for the people who need it, but not for these organizations.

Click here to schedule a career pivot consult with Ade! Do note that this is specifically for transitioning into tech.

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See It to Be It : Photojournalist (w/ Monica Morgan) Sep 19, 2020

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On the twentieth installment of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with Monica Morgan, an award-winning international photojournalist who has documented historical events around the globe. Morgan has served as an official photographer for iconic figures like Rosa Parks and has snapped imaged of dozens of politicians, entertainers, other public figures and ordinary Metro Detroiters during a decades-long career. She shares what led her down the path to photojournalism, some of the incredible experiences she's had in her career, and more.

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Tristan's Tip : Creating Content for LinkedIn Sep 17, 2020

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On the eighty-third installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield talks about creating content for LinkedIn. Content for you to post on LinkedIn is all around you, so pay close attention to the examples Tristan provides that can help you get started posting on the platform. Having a great Linkedin profile is only half of the battle - the other half is posting and engaging on the platform to make sure you are being seen by the right people. Tristan also plugs our live interactive weekly webinar series The Access Point - check the link in the show notes for more information!

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Re-imagining Tech & Belonging (w/ Aubrey Blanche) Sep 15, 2020

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Zach chats with Aubrey Blanche, the Director of Equitable Design & Impact at Culture Amp, about re-imagining tech and belonging. She discusses her complicated relationship with race and identity, talks about how to effectively combat diversity fatigue, and much more. Click the links in the show notes to connect with Aubrey and check out Culture Amp's anti-racism plan!

Connect with Aubrey on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Check out Culture Amp's anti-racism plan by clicking here.

Donate to the Justice for Breonna Taylor GoFundMe by clicking here.

Find out how the CDC suggests you wash your hands by clicking here.

Help food banks respond to COVID-19. Learn more at FeedingAmerica.org.

Check out our website.

Email stacey@kanarys.com or learn more at https://www.kanarys.com/employer