Listen & Learn Series Podcast

In this new-age society, kids enjoy more attention than their yesteryear counterparts. Despite being advantaged, they're a troubled species. These youngsters are surrounded by innumerable problems which in turn, makes them little rebellious too. The upsetting reasons could possibly be their individualism, sense of freedom or the ever growing peer pressure. Eventually, they face the hostile attitude of society. In this episode, I am happy to be joined by Mr. Jarvis Shields, Mentor/Motivational Speaker of 2B Forever Young, Team Shields LLC

Amid the current economic uncertainty of COVID-19, 2020 is proving to be an interesting time for the housing market and its effects on real estate market trends. As these trends have evolved and continue to develop, it is important to understand the current real estate market trends and how to forecast and make sense of the future. My guest on this episode is Mr. Quinn Green.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been stressful for many people. Fear and anxiety about your own health and the health of loved ones, your financial situation from job loss, and loss of support services you rely on causes many to wonder how I will make it. This can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children as well. On top of it all, through public health actions such as social distancing, all of this can make people feel isolated and lonely which has increased stress and anxiety. Obviously, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread, but what about the mental health? How much of a toll is it really taking on people being able to take care of their mental health? Episode Guest: Mr. Jeremy Turner

Shopping for insurance starts with shopping for an agent. Whether you are getting home insurance, business insurance or car insurance, you rely on an agent to navigate the terrain and find a policy that works for you. The question is, who is the best person for the job? In today's episode, Does Your Insurance Agent Have Your Best Interests At Heart, I am happy to be joined by Mr. Jermaine Phillips, State Farm Insurance Agency Owner.

Diversity & Inclusion are at a risk in the crisis, but are critical for business recovery, resilience, and re-imagination. In this episode, I explore what companies can do to ensure that D&I remains the core part of their agendas during the downturn and beyond.

Leadership means different things to different people around the world, and different things in different situations. For example, it could relate to community leadership, religious leadership, political leadership, and leadership of campaigning groups. The dictionary version of leadership is “to lead a group of people or an organization.” It's creating and planning, securing resources, and looking out for and improving errors. Leadership is about motivating people to work together and to achieve a certain goal. In today's episode, Effective Leadership, I will be joined by Mr. William Bennett, a true entrepreneur and talent acquisition professional. In our discussion today I hope that you are provided a solid snapshot of what leadership looks like.

Being unemployed is pretty common. Today, the Coronavirus pandemic has cost literally millions of people to lose their jobs. So, the unemployment rate is at a record level now. Regardless of the reason, being unemployed creates stress, but the quest for your next job can turn into a full time job. In this episode, I am happy to be joined by Mrs. Virginia Mendoza, who like many other professionals has been faced with the unexpected, unemployment.

Now more than ever, it's pretty common to hear about people who have successfully steered their careers in a totally different direction, whether they new they had more to bring to the table or was effected by loss of job, and come out the other end happier than before. This may be the case for you. In this episode, we will hear from Ray Jackson of CareerBloom Consulting, who's journey has become his passion. If you've been contemplating a career pivot but aren't sure whether to take the plunge, I hope you will listen and hear some key points on being prepared. Mastering the move has everything to do with knowing what to expect in the weeks or months ahead. Luckily, with a little advice and inside information from Ray, who has been through the process, it can seem a much less daunting. He had a true moment of clarity and made a key shift in his mindset. This was a huge change for him but would've never have happened if he were not given this gift, the gift of time to reflect.

Being great requires a lot! When you find the thing inside of you that lights us up every single day, you can begin your journey to greatness. But this passion may only take you so far. Eventually, the excitement starts to dwindle and your motivation weakens. Will you quit, and defeated or do you have the motivation and hunger inside of you to forge on, fueled by a seemingly endless supply of mental strength and determination. My guest on this episode, Mr. Gerron Rose will share his unwavering force that drove him to defy the odds and continue when everything seemed to say otherwise. He wanted more, he wanted to overcome, he wanted to stay hungry and reach his success. He found the power to conquer. Hunger is a hard thing to hang onto in the face of doubt, but there are some ways to find and feed that hunger, and stay motivated when you're struggling to see the light. It doesn't matter what your past was, your future is what you want it to be! It is a process, a journey. So let that journey (and all the little choices we make each day) be fueled by passion and hunger – because together, they are unstoppable.

Branding is such a crucial component of success. Think of some of the largest companies in the world -- from Nike's “swoosh” to Apple's icon -- everyone is familiar with the brands they created. Today, building your personal brand is just as important as building your company's brand -- in fact, it might even be more important. Consumers want to hear the story behind the founders -- the failures, struggles and the success. This means putting yourself out there and marketing yourself in addition to your business. On this episode, I will share with you Why Brand Building Is Important and a few tips to help you get it done!

LinkedIn is the largest business-oriented networking website geared specifically towards professionals. It has over 600 million members, in over 200 countries. This popular platform gives you the ability to showcase your profile, expertise, recommendations and connections, not only is your profile the first professional impression of you when recruiters and employers use LinkedIn to search for candidates but it also demonstrates credibility in your industry and highlights your achievements. On this episode I am very excited to be joined by my special guest, Mrs. Talia B. Washington. You guessed it, my lovely wife of 15 years. Talia is a Program Specialist with Prairie View A&M University as well as the President & CEO of Blue Cactus Group, a Social Media Management Company. She will provide valuable knowledge on the benefits and importance of using LinkedIn!

This is a joy to be kicking things off. Over the years I have been one that friends, family, and colleagues reach out to as a sounding board or help with advice on each of the main areas of these conversations. Once the times changed due to COVID-19 I took some time to do a brain dump. This is what led me to many of the ideas and topics we will discuss throughout the episodes of this podcast series. On a day to day basis, I provide guidance on general human resources. What I have a passion about is consulting with start-up, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. I posses a B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Texas Southern University, and currently pursuing my Professional in Human Resources certification. I am a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and member of The Church Without Walls actively serving on the Usher Ministry. I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, sports, traveling, and enjoying life to its fullest. I have been married to my wife Talia for 15 years, and we have 4 children, Janae, Jacob, Jordan, and Jamison.