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Foundational Concepts of DEIA with Tara Fuller Oct 01, 2026

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In this episode, we’re joined by Tara Fuller, DEIJ Director at the National Aquarium, for a conversation about creating more equitable, inclusive and welcoming communities. Drawing on her background in fraternity and sorority life, organizational leadership and DEIJ work, Tara shares how curiosity, perspective-taking, self-reflection and intentional language can help individuals and organizations create meaningful change. She also explores the role each of us can play in strengthening organizational culture and fostering a greater sense of belonging.

Planning for Retirement with Brea Dantin, MJ Retirement Mar 26, 2026

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00:00 Getting Started with Investing in Your 20s
01:09 Introduction to Our Guests: Brie Danton and Nicole Jankowskis
02:53 Why Early Career Professionals Should Think About Retirement
06:25 Understanding Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
10:29 Maximizing Your Retirement Contributions
12:33 The Importance of Automation in Saving
13:23 Portability and Vesting in Retirement Plans
16:12 Tax Advantages of Retirement Plans
17:59 How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
27:17 Exploring Additional Savings and Investment Options
30:50 The Basics of Investing for Retirement
35:43 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Personal Lines of Insurance with Leighann Sargent , MJ Companies Personal Lines Mar 05, 2026

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00:00 Introduction
01:54 Understanding Personal Lines Insurance
03:28 Home Insurance Basics
05:04 Renters Insurance Explained
07:21 Liability Coverage in Renters Insurance
09:03 Reading and Understanding Your Policy
11:41 Deductibles and Premiums
15:15 Condo and Townhome Insurance
16:36 Auto Insurance Tips
22:40 Factors Affecting Auto Insurance Premiums
27:12 Final Thoughts and Advice

Understanding Benefits Packages with Eric Charles, MJ Companies Employee Benefits Feb 12, 2026

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00:00 Introduction
00:24 Employee Benefits with Eric Charles
02:00 What Are Employee Benefits?
02:39 Types of Insurance in a Benefits Package
03:19 Choosing Between PPO and High Deductible Plans
04:13 Examples of Using Different Coverages
06:20 Importance of Medical Insurance and Short-Term Disability
07:46 Key Terms in Health Insurance
13:09 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
18:14 Navigating Open Enrollment and Plan Selection
20:12 Finding Healthcare Providers and Cost-Saving Tips
22:55 Options for Health Insurance Without Employer Benefits
24:32 Final Tips and Considerations

Compensation and Knowing Your Worth with Julie Bingham, MJ Companies Compensation Consulting Jan 22, 2026

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00:00 Introduction
01:06 Meet Julie Bingham: Career Overview
01:42 Understanding Compensation Consulting
03:06 Defining Compensation and Rewards
04:03 Hourly vs. Salary: Key Differences
06:57 Overtime and Work Hours
09:40 Bonuses and Incentives
11:13 Negotiating Your First Job Offer
16:44 Salary Growth and Increases
18:52 Market Dynamics and Pay Disparities
21:19 Benchmarking and Online Data
26:21 Evaluating Job Offers
28:55 Education and Compensation
30:22 Performance and Pay
32:40 Company Culture and Compensation
33:28 Final Thoughts on Compensation

Saving and Budgeting with Nicole Yankauskas, Avalon Wealth Advisory Jan 01, 2026

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00:00 Introduction
01:18 Meet the Experts: Nicole and Brie
01:38 Foundations of Personal Finance
03:56 Budgeting Basics and Strategies
06:40 Behavioral Finance and Money Mindset
20:48 Credit and Debt Management
27:48 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
30:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Introducing our Financial Head Start Podcast Series Dec 22, 2025

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We’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with MJ Sorority to bring you a new series on financial literacy—made possible through a grant from the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Our first episode will release Jan. 1, we hope you tune in!

Navigating Relationship with Jessica Smith Nov 14, 2023

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Tiffany Eckert | Kindness Always Wins Mar 17, 2023

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Episode 40 | The Importance of Care with Alysa Martin Oct 31, 2022

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Join us as we talked to board certified infectious disease pharmacist Alysa Martin! On this episode we talk about the importance of care in both the medical field and at home.

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