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See It to Be It : Insurance Program Management (w/ Traci Adedeji) May 23, 2020

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On the thirteenth installment of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with Traci Adedeji, the AIO program lead at AIPSO and president elect of the Rhode Island Chapter of the CPCU Society, in a wide-ranging interview about her unique role, her unconventional journey into the insurance industry, and so much more. Traci espouses the importance of establishing mentoring relationships at work and shares some advice on how to foster a very strong professional network on LinkedIn. Check the links in the show notes to connect with her and find out more about the CPCU Society!

Connect with Traci on LinkedIn.

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Tristan's Tip : Why Your LinkedIn Isn’t Gaining Traction May 21, 2020

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On the sixty-sixth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield explains why your LinkedIn profiles alone won't get recruiters or hiring managers in your inbox. He runs through a couple pieces of advice to help your LinkedIn gain some traction and really stresses the importance of being actively engaged on the platform - remember, LinkedIn is all about developing organic relationships, but you can't do that if you aren't interacting with other people's content. Looking for a coherent strategy on how to unlock the power of LinkedIn? Utilize the link in the show notes to book a suitability call with Tristan!

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Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter. Links in order:

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Recognizing Power In Digital Communities (w/ God-is Rivera) May 19, 2020

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Zach has the honor of sitting down to chat with God-is Rivera, Twitter's first ever global director of culture and community, about recognizing power in digital communities. She talks about how her passion for journalism and storytelling led her to her role at Twitter and shares the ways she sees people creating a sense of community on the platform today. She also comments on the trends she sees happening in digital community building over the next year or so. Check the links in the show notes to connect with God-is!

Connect with God-is on Twitter. She's also on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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The Link Up with Latesha : Reducing Anxiety While Interviewing May 16, 2020

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On the twenty-sixth installment of The Link Up with Latesha, our incredible host Latesha Byrd, founder of Byrd Career Consulting, offers some helpful advice on how to reduce your anxiety when it comes to interviewing. She talks about the importance of practicing and preparing for an interview beforehand and breaks down the differences between both processes. Check out the show notes to read her piece on Money about how to crush your next virtual job interview!

Interested in Latesha's Career Chasers Members Club? Click here for all the information. Membership will be reopening very soon, so join the waiting list!

Check out Latesha's Money article on how to ace your next virtual interview.

Stop by LateshaByrd.com! Click here to check out Latesha's shop, and don't forget the 60% discount code GETTHECOINS.

Find out more about Latesha on the BCC website or connect with her through LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, and FB.

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Connect with Byrd Career Consulting via LinkedIn, IG, Twitter, and FB.

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Tristan's Tip : Taking Back Control of Your Job Search May 14, 2020

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On the sixty-fifth entry of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield is back with some career advice geared around taking back control of your job search. Listen to the full tip to hear what Tristan believes to be the key to doing so, and if you’re tired of going through the same old process to get the same results and you want a cohesive and coherent job search strategy that will guarantee you 3x more interviews, apply for a suitability call using the link in the show notes!

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Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.

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Tackling Systemic Inequity (w/ Debra Gore-Mann) May 12, 2020

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Zach has the honor of speaking to Debra Gore-Mann, president and CEO of The Greenlining Institute, about tackling systemic equity. She graciously shares her unique career journey with us and talks a bit about what it looks like to manage the wide array of philosophies, motivations and personalities she engages with in an effort to shift and create systemic change. Check out the show notes to connect with Debra and for more information on The Greenlining Institute!

Connect with Debra on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Interested in learning more about The Greenlining Institute? Check out their website.

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Read Debra's piece mentioned in the episode by clicking here.

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See It to Be It : Real Estate Industry (w/ OJ Gordon) May 09, 2020

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On the twelfth entry of our See It to Be It podcast series, Amy C. Waninger speaks with OJ Gordon about his entering the real estate industry from the insurance industry and the unique role he's taking on in doing so. OJ also suggests that people interested in getting started or learning more about the industry look into getting involved with the local chapter of their National Real Estate Investors Association (REIA). Check out the show notes to find out more!

Click here to find your local National REIA chapter.

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Tristan's Tip : Preparing for Pandemic-related Job Interview Questions May 07, 2020

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On the sixty-fourth installment of Tristan's Tips, our amazing host Tristan Layfield discusses how we can prepare for the pandemic-related questions we may get during job interviews. He breaks down four different questions you could be asked relating to COVID-19 and shares how he would answer them if he were in our shoes. Since the onset of the coronavirus, the pandemic has made a cameo in the majority of conversations that we’ve had. With that being the case, there’s no reason to think that our job interview won’t be another area where it will rear its head!

Connect with Tristan on LinkedIn, IG, FB, and Twitter.

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

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Taking Time (w/Arlan Hamilton) May 05, 2020

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Our very own Amy C. Waninger has the honor of chatting with Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital and author of "It's About Damn Time," which was released TODAY! Arlan went from homeless in three years to running Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm that solely invests in companies founded by women, people of color and LGBTQ entrepreneurs. She graciously shares a bit about why she started her fund and wrote her book, talks about what it is about under-estimated talent that she thinks makes them a great bet in business, and she tells us how she gets herself into the right mindset to walk in and own really intimidating rooms. Check the show notes to find out more about her book!

Interested in her new book? Check out ItsAboutDamnTime.com.

Connect with Arlan on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

You can find out more about Backstage Capital on their website. They're also on FB, IG, and Twitter.

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.

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Equity & COVID-19 (w/ Dr. Brian Williams) May 02, 2020

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Zach welcomes Dr. Brian Williams back to the platform on this special Saturday show themed around equity and COVID-19. He graciously shares his perspective on the reality of young black and brown folks continuing to be susceptible to this disease and discusses several sobering statistics that illustrate clear long-standing inequity.

Connect with Dr. Williams via LinkedIn or Twitter, and check out his personal website by clicking here.

Read his Chicago Tribune op-ed titled "COVID-19 and gun violence are devastating black Chicagoans".

Interested in his podcast Race, Violence & Medicine? Follow this link to listen on a variety of platforms.

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.

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