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On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Gabby Williams aka The Real Estate Bae! In 2019, Gabby was in a hospital bed receiving news that she was being fired. Today, she is running the Real Estate Bae Agency where she has helped investors closed on millions in real estate investments in St. Louis. We talk more about her journey and she shares tips to help you get started in your real estate journey. Gabby's website: www.therealestatebae.com Follow Gabby: @realestate_gabz At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends and coworkers.

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Paula Delores. She's the founder and owner of The Melanated Bar. The Melanated Bar was created in 2016 to encourage women to prioritize their wellness by creating self-care routines. The Melanated Bar curates skincare and wellness products for the woman who wants to fit “self-care” into her day; by making it effortless and enjoyable. A woman spends on average 30 minutes per day in the bathroom on hygiene; with our products we turn a drab skincare routine into a self-care routine. We talk with Paula about how she started the Melanated Bar, how the business started out of her own self-care journey, how she hit $50K in monthly sales, and she'll also share some skincare tips. You can shop The Melanated Bar here: themelanatedbar.com You can follow Paula on instagram: @themelanatedbar @paulad3lores At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends and coworkers!

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Danny Celestin. Danny is a Trade Development Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (the company behind Hennessey, Duse', Seagram's, Casamigos, Patron, Grey Goose and more). We'll talk more about what he does for a living, what is like being a road manager to Jeezy, how he took a leap of faith and moved to California with no job, and the Vendor Inclusion program he started at Southern Glazer. You can find Danny on Linkedin at Daniel Celestin. This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ciege Hand-crafted sauces. Follow them on IG @indigociege. At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends and coworkers!

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan is a Home Loan Processing Manager. We'll talk more about what he does for a living, leaving a job where he was making over $200K, The Great Resignation, valuing your time, and money habits. You can join Jonathan's Facebook community to learn more about budgeting, paying off debt, and building wealth: Money Talks | Facebook Subscribe to his YouTube channel here: Money Talks - YouTube Follow his IG: @jthomassolutions This episode is sponsored by Indigo Ciege Hand-crafted sauces. Follow them on IG @indigociege. Restock of their sauces are coming March 14th! At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends and coworkers.

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Khamaree Karim. We'll talk about leaving Corporate America and how he started his own business. He'll also answer some tax questions. Disclaimer: Everybody's tax situation is different. Please consult a tax professional about your own personal tax situation. Khamaree Karim graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He received his MBA in 2014 from Lindenwood University of St. Charles, MO. While earning his MBA, he worked at Bank of America in Illinois as a Branch Manager. Khamaree Karim established his first entrepreneurial endeavor, KDK Tax Services, from 2016-2019. As a licensed certified tax preparer, he gained experience in providing his clients with the highest quality of service by embracing the core values of integrity, maintaining compliance with IRS rules and exceptional customer service. Whether his clients had a relatively simple or complex tax situation he was always able to identify legitimate resolutions. KDK Tax Services proved to be a successful undertaking. As individual clients, families and businesses strengthened his growth potential in the industry, he decided to dedicate himself to his company full time. Late 2019, the company's name was changed to Upscale Accounting Solutions, LLC. Upscale Acct. Solutions, LLC is licensed to do more than just tax preparation and consulting. The business is equipped to perform bookkeeping, payroll and other related business consultations/services. Khamaree Karim, MBA is family orientated with a beautiful wife and three children. He enjoys being active outdoors and family game nights. As a family man, he highly respects the desires of his clients to take care of their families as well. He values the importance of financial stability for his clients and will work to ensure your family and or business has the tools it needs to succeed. At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in Corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Khamaree's Website: Accountant | Upscale Accounting Solutions, LLC | United States Khamaree's Email: consult@upscaleaccounting.com Follow Upscale Accounting Solutions on Facebook or on Instagram: @upscaleacct Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers.

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Edmonn Maul. Edmonn Maul is the Director of Engineering at Evertrak LLC and author of the children's book The Exciting Word of Engineering. He shares his journey of becoming an engineer, why representation in engineering is so important, and his motivations behind writing his book. Edmonn's book can be purchase on Amazon: The Exciting World of Engineering: Maul, Edmonn, Taylor, Juanita: 9781736737705: Amazon.com: Books If you have any career questions, you contact Edmonn on Linkedin (Edmonn Maul) If you have any questions about writing or publishing a book, you contact Edmonn at maulcreativesolutions@gmail.com At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers.

On today's episode, we talk to Paris Woods about how she paid off $100K in debt in a little over three years, some creative ways she was able to reduce her expenses and earn additional income through Airbnb, and her ongoing journey to becoming financially independent and retire early. Paris Woods is a first-generation college graduate of Harvard University and a lifelong educator, having worked at some of the country's top institutions. The daughter of a wise mother who encouraged her to venture out into the world and make “new mistakes,” Paris learned the hard way how to manage her finances and achieve financial freedom. Through years of trial and error and the guidance of numerous FIRE (financial independence, retire early) experts, Paris landed on some simple principles that completely turned things around for her financially and in life. Paris's debut book, The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom, teaches readers how to win financially while living a life they love. Writing with the heart of a teacher, Paris breaks down seemingly complex financial topics into simple and actionable advice anyone can follow. Paris has enjoyed numerous opportunities to help families with their personal finances, including through her work as a college financial aid officer and as an IRS-certified tax preparer. Paris earned her bachelor's degree from Harvard College and her master's degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently an executive doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin and she resides in New Orleans, LA. The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737606607 You can visit Paris' website and find bonuses for the book here: https://www.pariswoods.com/ At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram @corporateishpodcast

Brittany is a marketing consultant who's spent the last 9 years helping small Black & Brown businesses across the Chicagoland area and nation build and grow marketable and profitable businesses. Her professional experience and foundation for her marketing and branding knowledge stems from her background in advertising. Brittany has spent the past 9 years of her career touching brands like MillerCoors, Corona, Modelo, Chevrolet, and the list goes on. It was during these years that Brittany began to master her brand strategy, digital advertising, and marketing communications skills. Today, Brittany uses the knowledge she's acquired to help small business owners gain clarity, develop strategies that secure a favorable reputation in the hearts of their most valuable clients, and communicate their value to convert prospective clients into profitable ones. She is also the CEO of The Resume Agency. A resume writing company designed to help transitioning career professionals make their best, first impressions with polished resumes and other professional resources. Brittany is a public speaker, educator, and advocate for diversity & inclusion. She's a proud graduate of Illinois State University's School of Business, and recipient of various awards and honors. Brittany Applegate's Website: brittanyapplegate.com The Resume' Agency Website: theresumeagency.com Instagram: @resumeagencychi @imbrittdanielle Email: brittany@theresumeagency.com Check out Brittany's Podcast: The Employed EntrepreneuHer At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram for updates @corporateishpodcast

On Today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Dr. Brittany Wright. Dr. Wright is an Optometrist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri. Dr. Brittany Wright, originally from the Chicagoland area, attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science and Master of Science degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology. Dr. Wright completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, graduating with honors. During this time, highlights of her experience include serving as National President of the National Optometric Student Association, Vice President of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, selection as an SCO Student Ambassador and earning membership into the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society. She then went on to compete a residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Dr. Wright joined the University of Missouri with experience in primary care, cornea and refractive surgery, ocular disease management and geriatric care. Along with these areas, she is also involved in community health care, with focus on patient access and education. She oversees patient care at the UMSL Patient Care Center as well as community facilities in East St. Louis and St. Louis. Dr. Wright is an active member of the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association and the St. Louis Optometric Society. Dr. Wright also spent time as a Professional Consultant for Johnson & Johnson Vision. LinkedIn: Brittany Wright Instagram: @insEYEght_with_drwright At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram for updates @corporateishpodcast

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Marty Murray Jr. Marty is a Portfolio Manager at a Fortune 15 Healthcare company. A Portfolio Manager is pretty much a project manager on steroids. Marty will get into more about what he does on a daily basis. He'll also talk about ageism and why representation in the healthcare and pharmacy space is so important. You can connect with Marty Murray Jr. on LinkedIn and on Instagram @artofthegentlemen Check out the non-profit Inroads.org for career resources At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram for updates @corporateishpodcast

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Michael Robinson. Michael Robinson is a former employee of Enterprise. He talks more about what he did for Enterprise, how he left and started renting cars on Turo as a full time entrepreneur, and the power of paid and unpaid mentorships. Follow Mike on Instagram @mike.will.makeit Email Mike at mikerobinson@mavrez.com At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in Corporate America, and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram for updates @corporateishpodcast

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Breenae Washington. Breenae is an engineer with a passion for diversity and inclusion. Growing up, she excelled at math and science but often questioned her abilities because she didn't see other girls who shared her interests. Despite the lack of representation, with the support of her family and teachers, she found the strength to take the road less traveled. After receiving her degree from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and starting a career in IT, she quickly noticed that the lack of diversity in STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) was still a serious issue. This fueled her desire to make a difference. Today, her mission is to bridge the gender and diversity gap in STEM/STEAM through early exposure and education. We'll talk with Breenae about what she does as a Senior Product Manager at Amazon, leaving Mastercard after working there for nearly 9 years, and the initiatives she's pushing forward with her organization, The STEAM Queens. Visit The STEAM Queens website at thesteamqueens.com Breenae's book is called The STEAM Queens Amazon.com: The STEAM Queens: 9781732988521: Washington, Breenae M, Whaley, Felicia: Books At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America, and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram for updates @corporateishpodcast

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Ace Moore. Ace is a Senior Information Security Engineer at one of the largest health care companies and a Cyber Security Professor. He'll get into more about what he does on a daily basis. He'll also talk about some of the misconceptions of working in tech, how he wants to encourage more black people to work in tech, and how he's been holding down two full time jobs. You can contact Ace Moore on Twitter @wordspaceace or on Linkedin: Arceonul (Ace) Moore At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder. Please rate, leave a review, and share this podcast with your family, friends, and coworkers. Follow us on Instagram for updates @corporateishpodcast

On today's episode, Corporate-ish has a conversation with Dometi Pongo.  Dometi Pongo {pronounced dō-muh-TEE} is the host of the hit MTV series True Life Crime and multiple MTV News video franchises including its flagship digital program, “Need to Know,” which provides award-winning analysis of trending news stories.  In addition to hosting after shows and red carpet activations for ViacomCBS's tentpole events like the Video Music Awards, the Grammys, and MTV Movie & TV Awards, Dometi regularly joins senior leadership in moderating internal, company-wide discussions on equity in ViacomCBS's “Courageous Conversations” series led by MTV Entertainment Group President Chris McCarthy. Dometi's illuminating commentary on everything from entertainment news to politics and social justice can be heard in his role as contributor to ET Live, the Smithsonian Channel, and Sirius XM's Karen Hunter Show.  The award-winning journalist also works as a speaker and multimedia consultant through his firm, Pongo Strategy Group, which helps organizations tell better stories through multimedia. In partnership with Sankofa Ventures, Dometi's annual group tours of Ghana, West Africa provided more than 70 American travelers from the African diaspora an opportunity to explore their ancestral lineage.   We talked with Dometi about how he went from working an office job at Target headquarters to pivoting to a career in journalism and ultimately landing at MTV.  We also talk about chasing your passions, tapping into your spiritual force, and diversity in journalism. You can follow Dometi on instagram @dometi_ and at www.dometi.net At Corporate-ish, we highlight black professionals, have authentic conversations about the black experience in corporate America and share tips to help you grow in your career and climb the corporate ladder.  Please rate, review, and share this podcast.  Follow us on instagram at @corporateishpodcast

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Trey Woods. Trey is a Digital Media Producer Manager for AT&T. He'll get into what he does on a daily basis. He'll also talk about diversity and inclusion initiatives he's been apart of at ATT, continuing his education, betting on himself, how he's giving back to his community and how he relocated to Florida and Texas. Connect with Trey Woods on LinkedIn to contact him and/or learn more about his Urban Wealth Development Group Follow Corporate-ish on IG @corporateishpodcast Please give us 5 stars and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts! Follow @blackpeoplewhohike on IG, they are doing amazing things!

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Dr. Anancia Stafford.  Dr. Stafford is a fully licensed Chicago-born and Chicago-based psychotherapist, consultant, speaker and educator.  She has served as an assistant professor at DePaul University as well as a behavioral health specialist at various locations.  Dr. Stafford owns a private practice titled Inner Peaces Counseling and Consulting LLC which provides mental health therapy to individuals, couples and families.  She has a decade of experience with providing mental health treatment, guiding behavior modification and providing education.  We'll talk about microaggressions, corporate PTSD, setting boundaries, taking time off, and why mental health is important to being successful. If you're dealing with workplace harassment, visit this link for resources: https://projectwhen.org/resources/how-to-report-workplace-harassment-incidents/ Dr. Stafford's Website: innerpeaces.org  Link to Dr. Stafford's mood and behavioral tracker: anancias.clixli.com Linkedin: Anancia Stafford Ed.D, LCPC, NCC Instagram: @drstafford_ Email: anancia.stafford@innerpeaces.org.

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Robyn Hines.  She is an Early Career Development Lead at Cash App.  She'll get into what she does on a daily basis.  She'll also talk about helping college graduate begin their careers, helping people transition and return to the workforce, negotiating pay with little to no experience and career fair tips. You can connect with Robyn Hines on LinkedIn.  You can also follow her on IG @r_kellz.   For updates, info, and career tips, follow us on Instagram @corporateishpodcast.  Also please like, leave a review, share and subscribe.

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Onyechi Okosi. He is a Senior Partner Success Manager at Cash App. He'll get into what he does day in and day out. He'll also talk about how he landed at Cash App, how he has advanced in his career, and how he as learned to be more vulnerable in the workplace. You can connect with Onyechi Oksoi on LinkedIn and at his Instagram @blackmcqueen. Also, his twin brother makes dope custom suits, check out his Instagram @isoko_im. For updates, info, and career tips, follow us on Instagram @corporateishpodcast. Also, please like, review, share, and subscribe.

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Dr. Nikki Smith.  She is a Client Experience Strategist for a financial services firm.  She'll break down what she does on a daily basis.  She'll also talk about mentorship, advocating for herself, and why the black community should have more conversations about pay.   You can connect with Nikki Smith on LinkedIn. For updates, info, and career tips, follow us on Instagram @corporateishpodcast. Also, please like, review, share, and subscribe!

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Christopher Arceneaux. He is a Manager of Customer Success at LinkedIn and owner of Uncle Pizzas. He'll break down what he does in his current role for LinkedIn. He also talks about Entrepreneurship, being his authentic self, and provides some LinkedIn Tips to help you become more visible on the platform. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn Follow his business page on Instagram @unclepizzas Purchase his sauce at www.unclepizzas.co/ Google Carla Harris Talent Connect to learn more about what Chris mentioned in the episode For updates, info, and career tips, follow us on Instagram @corporateishpodcast Also, please like, review, share, and subscribe!

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Katia Coleman. She's a Senior Corporate Recruiter at a customer relationship management technology company. She will tells us more about what she does on a daily basis. She will also talk to us about her thoughts on Diversity & Equity, relocating, and provide some interview tips to help you ace your next interview. Feel free to connect with Katia on LinkedIn. For updates and info on the latest episodes, follow our Instagram @corporateishpodcast Also, please like, review, share, and subscribe!

Today, Corporate-ish is having a conversation with Vasilis Mann. He is an Account Executive at a customer relationship management company. He will tell us more about what he does and being an introvert in sales. He also shares his experience with job hopping and how he's been able to use it to his benefit. Feel free to connect with Vasilis on LinkedIn. For updates and info on latest episodes, follow our Instagram @corporateishpodcast If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave a review, and share.

Today, Corporateish is having a conversation with Dino Anagbogu. He is a technical recruiter for social media company. He will tell us more about how he pivoted from sales into recruiting and landed at Facebook. He also shares resume' and networking tips to help you land your next career move. Follow Dino's Instagram @_sirnonso and check out his podcast Taper Talk (ig: @tapertalk) Follow our Instagram @corporateishpodcast