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Real Talk #4 l Getting Out Of A Slump (Negative Mindset) Oct 19, 2018

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We all have those days (or weeks) where it feels like nothing is going our way. Last week was one of those weeks for me. I had lost my car keys on my trip to Arizona and spent the whole week frustrated that I could not happen. Here are 3 things I did to get myself out of the negativity of last week: 🔑Recognized that I was in a slump. I knew my situation was temporary and therefore I knew eventually there would be a resolution. 🔑 Communicated my feelings and outlined expectations with my friends and family. 🔑 Put a time limit on how long I was going to allow this situation to affect me. *** I will be going Instagram live every Thursday at 9 PM to record Real Talk. Follow my IG @tiffanyparra_ **** Join me every week as we dive into new topics! Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: http://bit.ly/LIpodcasts

Making Your Mark with 20 Year Old Entrepreneur Amanda McCreight Oct 15, 2018

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In a matter of months, Amanda went from full-time medical student to starting her own business and living with a billionaire inventor. Her story demonstrates what can happen when you step outside of your comfort zone. Amanda's startup Mark Your Map is a scrapbook and travel app in one. The app is currently a work in progress but Amanda has learned valuable lessons in the process like how to build a team, the importance of self-teaching, and taking risks. Amanda is currently living and working with the founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely and her entrepreneur husband/author Jesse Itzler. Stay tuned to hear how Amanda landed this incredible opportunity and more. Amanda's info: IG: amandamccreight markyourmap https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamccreight/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbJFN2r00yN9k3EPdsXRpw?view_as=subscriber Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/

Real Talk #3 l How to Say No Featuring Natalie Riso Oct 05, 2018

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It’s 10x easier to say yes than to say no. Especially when the person asking is a friend. Business is not always black and white. It’s a people-centered industry and fostering relationships is a big part of it. So how do you say no to someone who you’re friends with? Natalie Riso graduated USC as the #1 most followed student on the platform. Her advice for people on how to say no: 🔑 Separate the opportunity from the person. Listen to Natalie’s full interview for season 2 of the Work in Progress podcast. (most recent episode) This snippet is probably the single most important part of my interview with Natalie. It's easy to feel pressured into saying yes because you have built a relationship with someone but in order to respect yourself and the project saying no is apart of the process. Follow my IG for updates on the Build Your Empire event this weekend: @tiffanyparra_ Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/

From 0 to 300K followers with LinkedIn Queen Natalie Riso Oct 01, 2018

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Natalie Riso went from ghost writing LinkedIn posts as part of a summer internship to being the #1 most followed student on the platform. She has been on the platform for three years now and has seen evolved over time especially with the introduction of video. Natalie is undoubtedly one of the hardest working people I know. After graduating from USC, she has started her full-time role at Studio71 as a Content Marketing Strategist. Outside of work, she regularly plans and speaks at events across North America on social media, mental health, and women in leadership. In this episode we talk about the evolution of social platforms, how to balance multiple projects, and how to get hands-on experience in event planning. Connect with Natalie: www.linkedin.com/in/natalieriso/ Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/

Real Talk #2 l Stop Saying You Don't Have Time Sep 28, 2018

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I believe it was winter of 2017 when I watched this Ted Talk by Laura Vanderkam called How to Gain Control of Your Free Time. I was sitting in my room with no internship lined up for that summer. Then it hit me.. I was creating this false narrative that I didn't have enough time to look for a job not because I was actually too busy but because deep down it was not a priority. When you say I don't have time for x. What you really mean is I don't prioritize x. The second you accept what you value and how that aligns with your time management is the moment you take control over your time. As I sit here at 12:15 AM writing these show notes, I am awake because this podcast is a priority to me. Send this podcast to someone who may be struggling to find time in their day! Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ Watch this Ted Talk, it changed my life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3kNlFMXslo

Running A Gen Z Marketing Agency at 19 yrs old with Ray Tran Sep 25, 2018

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From selling random items door-to-door as a kid to leading a team of 8 Gen Z marketers, Raymond Tran is proof of what can happen when you work hard and build a team of passionate people. Ray is the 19 year old founder behind MediaZen Digital. The marketing agency is entirely staffed by content creators within Generation Z. They focus on digital marketing, social media management and content creation services for small businesses. Ray has been able to build the team from 1 person (himself) to now 8 Gen Zers. In this episode, we talk about life as a young entrepreneur, how to build the right team, and the value of passion and hard work over talent. Ray's info: IG: @raytrann @mediazendigital https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-tran/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/

Real Talk #1 l Keys to Consistency Sep 21, 2018

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Introducing the new solo series, Real Talk. Every Friday I'll be sharing a value, story, or life lesson with all of you. This week's focus is consistency. In this episode I talk about the importance of it, how to quantify your work, and my own struggles with staying consistent. I really want this series to be a one-on-one between me and you! Reach out to me on LinkedIn, IG, or email to suggest topics you want me to talk about. Stay posted for a new Work in Progress interview this Monday. As always, please a review and subscribe! It's a HUGE help. Text this episode to a friend that may be struggling with consistency. Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/

Sharing My Story on the Meet the Creatives Podcast Sep 18, 2018

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Guys, season 2 is here!! I'm so stoked for what's in store for this podcast. What can you expect? - At least one full-length interview and solo podcast a week - More video micro-content with guests (make sure to follow me on IG and LinkedIn) - Special surprises In this episode, I share an interview I did with Rob Johnston of the Meet the Creative's podcast. I dive into how I leveraged LinkedIn to work at my dream company, why I started Work in Progress, and plans for the future. Let me know what you think of the episode via a rating on the podcast app! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/ Check out Meet the Creatives: IG- @meetthecreativesny

How to Build a Business ft Canada's 20 under 20 Manu Goswami Sep 05, 2018

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Season 1 Finale is featuring the jack-of-all-trades Manu Goswami. Manu has been building businesses since the age of 10. The 21 year old canadian entrepreneur, speaker, and LinkedIn influencer has a certain self-awareness that is achieved through years of turning ideas into realities. In this episode, we uncover the backstory behind his latest venture, TruFan, a company that helps businesses and influencers discover and reward their top fans. Manu gives a lot of great insight on topics like: How to develop self-awareness The journey to obtaining a minimal viable product How to build a strong network And more... Connect with Manu online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swishgoswami @goswish (IG) SEASON 2 PREMIERE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 TH Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Subscribe to the

Dropping In To Your Passion with Leann Abad & Sarah Grosz Aug 24, 2018

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“Instead of dropping out, you’re actually dropping into something” I interviewed Leann Abad and Sarah Grosz for the podcast and they explained that dropping out of college was not about disconnecting from education. Rather it was a way for them to further their education in their respective fields. For Leann, that meant dropping out to work on his startup Ashe media. For Sarah, that meant moving across the country to work full-time as a growth hacker BAMF media. The stigma behind college drop outs being lazy or unmotivated could not be further from the truth. In some ways I envy those who have dropped out of college. Because going against the grain of what society has deemed “the right choice” to pursue the unknown takes courage. But, more importantly it takes #selfawareness and as young people that’s what we should be chasing down more than anything. Guest info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgrosz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannabad/

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