Joblogues

This week, we host an honest discussion with Philadelphia-based probation and parole officer, Yana Brown, about the challenges of a career in law enforcement in today's political climate and how she addresses those challenges with integrity and a smile. Cortney adds a best-selling author to the payroll and Joymarie dishes on her current app obsession. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During this week’s mini episode, we discuss the importance of getting started with your projects and ideas. You might fail; you might succeed, but you’ll never know unless you try.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we chat with former NBA Wizard Girl, software engineer and life coach, Devon M. Williams, about beauty, business and the importance of a balanced personal brand. Joymarie revs up her engines and serves up termination papers to her first Hired & Fired recipient while Cortney shares her recos for adding a little more serenity to your work day. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we introduce our first mini episode to tide you over between full episodes. Cortney shares her networking woes and tips for ditching the accidental date.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During this episode, we connect with Emmy award-winning news anchor and reporter, Jenna Hanchard, for a vibrant discussion on the changing media landscape, the power of the press in effecting social change and her advice for young professionals interested in careers in journalism. We also hear from a few listeners on their favorite news sources, answer your career questions and serve up another animated round of Hired & Fired. Plus, new episodes this and every Monday. Get excited. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first episode with our new co-host, Cortney, we chat with Blavity CEO & Founder, Morgan DeBaun, about how she is building and evolving a digital community centered around black millennial culture. We do some evolving of our own with the addition of two fun, new segments that may or may not have you subscribing to Apple Music and singing “Go best friend, that’s my best friend” your whole commute to work. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links Follow Morgan at @morgandebaun  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month, I chat with Yuxi Liu, Creator & Contributor of Entrepreneurs of New York – a Humans of New York-style photo project that spotlights entrepreneurs in New York City. We discuss how Yuxi has used Instagram to grow his online community of photographers and business owners to over 8,000 members, how he’s leveraged his online success to gain brand credibility, and his top strategies for engaging followers. This episode is perfect for you if you’re a content-creator or creative storyteller interested in growing your brand authentically through online communities and digital platforms. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Erin Styles to discuss her experiences as an entertainment publicist and corporate communications professional. Learn how she turned her obsession with pop culture and television into a lucrative career at NBCUniversal and why it’s important to create and maintain business friendships with your network. We also talk salaries, *NSYNC and our childhoods as web design prodigies.. No biggie. Links + resources: joblogues.com/links  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Joblogues! This month, I caught up with Gina & Wei, two dynamic, young entrepreneurs who launched New York City-based clothing line, Avantūr, with no prior fashion experience. We chat about taking risks, making new connections, lessons learned after a year in business and the importance of just getting started. I hope that this episode serves as a source of inspiration for you as you pursue your own dreams! Links + resources: joblogues.com/links  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.