
Black Student Success Podcast
By Inquire Higher
We talk with successful, Black students and professionals about their career journeys to provide insight and guidance to Black students and young adults. Brought to you by Inquire Higher, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.

Black Student Success PodcastFeb 11, 2023
00:00
16:49

Leading Teachers to Success feat. Justin Hawkins
Ashley chats with Justin Hawkins, a director of teachers from the South Shore area of Chicago. He details his upbringing, the impact of his family and the village that supported him, and what it means to be a successful Director of Leadership Coach.
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Apr 21, 202323:03

From College Athlete to Entrepreneur feat. Tim Bryson
We talk with Time Bryson, a college athlete advocate, professor, creator, and PhD student, who talks about how his college experience molded him into an educator and entrepreneur.
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Apr 15, 202324:57

Supporting Financial Advisors feat. Ed Cook
We talked with Ed Cook who went from working as a financial advisor to supporting other financial advisors in his work. He details finding his strengths, pivoting within his career, and ways he pays it forward.
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Mar 19, 202324:28

Diversity and Positivity feat. Adam Gabornitz
We talk with Adam Gabornitz from Northwestern Mutual who discusses his work in diversity and overarching passion to serve all kinds of people. He also discusses the importance of his identity to his work in the city of Milwaukee.
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Please consider donating to support the cause of helping Black students reach their goals and succeed through college. All donations are humbly appreciated: https://inquirehigher.com/index.php/donate-to-ih/
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Mar 09, 202324:57

S4 E13 | Bringing Art to Life feat. Hashon Milton
Our 2022 Black Student Success Scholarship winner Hashon Milton joins the podcast to let us know about how his experience at Carnegie Mellon University has been so far. He also details growing up and managing school and his art business.
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Feb 28, 202316:53

Working In Corporate Diversity feat. Rene Howard-Paez
We talk with Rene Howard-Paez who uses his skills from working in education to help create more diverse and inclusive environments in a corporate setting.
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Feb 24, 202326:58

Conquering Clark Atlanta University feat. Javari Carlton (Part 2)
Clark Atlanta freshman Javari Carlton continues to chat with us about the obstacles he faced when starting his college journey and ways he overcame them.
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Feb 14, 202315:20

Conquering Clark Atlanta University feat. Javari Carlton (Part 1)
We talk with Clark Atlanta University freshman Javari Carlton about his decision to attend an HBCU, how it's going so far, and how he managed to complete real estate school during his first semester.
SUPPORT THE BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUND!
Please consider donating to support the cause of helping Black students reach their goals and succeed through college. All donations are humbly appreciated: https://inquirehigher.com/index.php/donate-to-ih/
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Feb 11, 202316:49

Becoming a Financial Advisor feat. JB Bell (Part 2)
JB Bell goes into detail about the different kinds of financial advisors and considerations for those who are thinking about pursuing this career. He also talks about how he pours his knowledge back into his community.
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Feb 05, 202315:56

Becoming a Financial Advisor feat. JB Bell
JB Bell is the longest standing, Black financial advisor in his agency’s history, and talks about going from almost becoming a history professor to making history in financial services.
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Office #: 414-615-1855
Email: james.bell@nm.com, jamesbell.nm.com
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Feb 02, 202316:31

Inspiring Others Through Data feat. Mark Freeman
Senior Data Engineer and On the Mark Data CEO Mark Freeman discusses who opened doors for him in his career journey. He also advises how he has learned to navigate between different spaces and audiences.
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Jan 27, 202323:29

Data Engineer Success Story feat. Mark Freeman (Part 1)
Senior Data Engineer and On the Mark Data CEO Mark Freeman chats with Selvin about his career path change that led to the world of data and tech and some obstacles he faced along the way.
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Jan 24, 202318:56

Student Leader on the Rise feat. Victoria Ogunbanwo (Part 2)
Victoria Ogunbanwo speaks about how she finds support on her campus, advice on putting yourself out there, and how she pays it forward to other students.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaogunbanwo/
Email: voo@uwm.edu
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Jan 20, 202310:28

College Journey feat. Victoria Ogunbanwo (Part 1)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee junior and Rockwell Automation intern Victoria Ogunbanwo chats with Ashley about her college experience so far, upbringing and support, and the many activities she’s involved in on campus.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaogunbanwo/
Email: voo@uwm.edu
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Jan 18, 202308:16

From Volunteer to CEO feat. Brandon Nicholson (Part 2)
The Hidden Genius Project CEO, Dr. Brandon Nicholson, chats with IH about his story and how it coincides with his role at the Oakland-based nonprofit.
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Jan 12, 202310:14

The Hidden Genius Project feat. Brandon Nicholson (Part 1)
The Hidden Genius Project CEO, Dr. Brandon Nicholson, chats with IH about his story and work with the Oakland-based nonprofit. He details their efforts to get more Black youth involved with technology and entrepreneurship, as well as the upcoming opening of their Chicago location.
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Jan 11, 202311:48

A Chat With the Founders
Season 4 of The Black Student Success Podcast is under way!
Get a chance to listen to the founders of Inquire Higher, Selvin and Ashley Quire, who discuss what Inquire Higher is, their thoughts on IH turning 7, and becoming a nonprofit.
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Jan 03, 202305:06

A Day In the Life of a Food Scientist feat. Devin Lewis
Dr. Devin Lewis joins us again to break down a day in the life of a food scientist. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st.
https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
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Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 27, 202219:06

Journey to Becoming a Food Scientist feat. Devin Lewis
Dr. Devin Lewis joins us to talk about his path to becoming a food scientist. He discusses starting off as a cook, balancing work and grad school, growing grapes as part of his doctorate program, and more that led to becoming a Senior Scientist for Coca-Cola.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st. https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 25, 202236:55

A Day In the Life of a Director of HIV Care feat. Justin Roby
Justin Roby joins us again to break down a day in the life of a Director of HIV Care. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st.
https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 20, 202225:09

Journey to Becoming a Director of HIV Care feat. Justin Roby
Justin Roby joins the show to talk about his journey to the world of public health. He details his background in youth development, having a seat at the table as a Director of HIV Care and his commitment of battling systemic racism that impacts his community through his work.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st. https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 18, 202229:41

Where Are They Now feat. Ray Whearley - Project Manager
Returning to the podcast is Ray Whearley who tells us about his new responsibilities in the construction world from his promotion to Project Manager.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st. https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 15, 202205:34

Where Are They Now? feat. Jon Viard - Sr. Director of Supervision
Jon Viard joins us again to give us an update on his promotion, increased responsibilities and challenges he’s met within the last year in the world of financial services.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st.
https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 14, 202211:53

Where Are They Now? feat. Kortney Nash - Editorial Assistant
We're joined again by Kortney Nash who was a student at UC Berkeley when she was first on the podcast. Now she's working as an editorial assistant in her dream career! Check out how she's been doing since the first interview.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Jan 13, 202209:03

Where Are They Now? feat. Nick Jones - Police Officer
We’re joined again by Nick Jones who last talked to us about his journey to becoming a police officer. He updates us on work during the pandemic and his new podcast network.
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Jan 12, 202215:02

Where Are They Now? feat. Tunde Osilaja - Business Consultant
Tunde Osilaja returns to the podcast who previously discussed his experience as a military student. Check out how he's doing since becoming a business consultant.
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Open through January 31st, 2022! https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Jan 11, 202208:55

Where Are They Now? feat. Aaron Robertson - Supplier Diversity Manager
We welcome Aaron Robertson back to the podcast who previously talked about his role as a Senior Procurement Analyst. He has been promoted to a Supplier Diversity Manager and discusses how he helps his company utilize a more diverse group of third-party services while giving overlooked suppliers more business opportunities.
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry") https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Dec 28, 202120:14

A Day In the Life of a Business Intelligence Analyst feat. Toby Baker
Toby Baker joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a business intelligence analyst. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Dec 24, 202135:42

Journey To Becoming a Business Intelligence Analyst feat. Toby Baker
Toby Baker, Senior Business Intelligence Consultant, joins the show to talk about his nontraditional path to working in data and analytics. He details how his curiosity working in HR and overcoming a language barrier as a recruiter led him to discover an interest and talent of working with data to help businesses succeed.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
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Dec 21, 202141:33

A Day In The Life of a Pediatric Resident feat. Dr. Chineze Ebo
Dr. Chineze Ebo joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a pediatric resident physician. She details his routine and approach to provide some insight on her line of work.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”) https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Dec 16, 202119:31

Journey To Becoming A Pediatric Resident feat. Dr. Chineze Ebo
We're joined by Dr. Chineze Ebo who is a pediatric resident. She talks about what motivated her to join the medical field, obstacles she faced and advice that she has for students who are thinking about pursuing medicine.
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Dec 14, 202123:60

A Day In The Life of a Developer Lead feat. Robert Pressoir
Robert Pressoir joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a data automation and integration lead. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
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Dec 09, 202118:15

Journey To Data Automation and Integration feat. Robert Pressoir
Robert Pressoir joins the podcast to talk about how he got into IT, specifically automation and integration. He details his beginnings from discovering computer science in college, becoming a developer, and becoming the bridge between the tech and business sides of the company he works for which led him to his current managerial role.
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Dec 07, 202119:41

A Chat About Educated Black Queen feat. Destiny Harris
Destiny Harris joins us again to talk her lifestyle blog and podcast, Educated Black Queen. She details how it started, the information and success tips she has from a Black woman's perspective, and her future plans with it.
You can follow and subscribe to Educated Black Queen below:
www.edublackqueen.com
IG - @edu_catedblackqueen
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Dec 02, 202115:45

Journey To Graduate School feat. Destiny Harris
Destiny Harris joins the show to talk about her school experience as a grad student. She discusses the motivation for her program of choice, managing an online graduate program and how the skills she learned from her undergrad years give her a unique advantage in the field.
To connect with Destiny, visit our website at inquirehigher.com!
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Nov 30, 202128:16

Journey to Becoming a Physical Education Director feat. Omar Alebiosu
We’re joined by Omar Alebiosu who talks about his career journey in physical education. He details getting inspired in 7th grade to pursue the field, the importance of having a seat at the table to have a positive impact on Black and Brown students, and what it’s like to be the Director of Physical Welfare at Niles West High School.
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Nov 23, 202129:54

A Day In The Life of a Pediatric Dentist feat. Dr. Brandon Goodloe
Dr. Brandon Goodloe joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a pediatric dentist. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
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Nov 18, 202123:58

Journey to Becoming a Pediatric Dentist feat. Dr. Brandon Goodloe
Season 3 kicks off with Dr. Brandon Goodloe who talks to us about his journey to pediatric dentistry. He details the inspiration, obstacles, and triumphs behind his career path before working full-time in a private practice. To connect with Dr. Goodloe, visit inquirehigher.com!
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Nov 16, 202125:06

How To Get Accepted To Your Dream College feat. College For The Culture
Selvin Quire from Inquire Higher and Rachel Aideyan from College For The Culture discuss the top ways to get accepted to your dream college during your senior year for this special joint episode!
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Black Student Success Podcast:
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https://www.instagram.com/collegefortheculture/
collegefortheculture@gmail.com
Sep 24, 202125:20

Rachel Aideyan: Senior at Sophie Davis School
Rachel Aideyan joins the podcast to talk about life as a senior at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. She details the diversity of the student body, her special undergrad-to-med school program, staying motivated through the academic rigor, and her college podcast.
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IG: @rachbrilliant and @collegefortheculture
Sep 21, 202130:51

Nyah Jordan: Senior at Boston University
Nyah Jordan is a senior at Boston University and currently the second Black female Student Body President. She talks about her experience at BU, understanding the influence of her confidence as a leader on campus, maneuvering through the pandemic, and one rite of passage she thinks all students should go through.
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Instagram: @Nyah.Jordan
Email: ngjordan@bu.edu
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Sep 09, 202132:22

Tyler Hendon: A Chat With the Author of Mirage (Part 2)
Tyler Hendon, self-published author, talks about his upcoming book Mirage: The Truth About Social Media. He describes how social media culture impacts the way we think, behave and feel as well has how to navigate social media to determine what’s true and what’s misleading.
Learn more about Tyler’s book at:
https://themiragebook.com/
https://www.instagram.com/miragebook_/
https://www.facebook.com/Mirage-The-Truth-About-Social-Media-145237531032349
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Sep 03, 202144:22

Tyler Hendon: What It’s Like Working in HR (Part 1)
Tyler Hendon joins us to talk about his progression as an HR professional and business consultant. He details taking the risk of moving to Louisville for a job at Amazon, skills needed to succeed in human resources, learning to represent the company you work for, and the initial challenges of growing a business as an introvert.
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tylerhendon7@gmail.com
Consultwithhendon.com
TheMirageBook.com
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Sep 01, 202126:30

Jaquilla Ross: What Does an Accountant Do?
Jaquilla Ross joins the show to talk about her multi-layered experience as an accountant. She details starting her own accounting firm, the endless paths to take within accounting, fulfilling her passion for teaching at colleges and universities, and the many resources and benefits from joining the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).
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Website - https://www.jaquillaross.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1018520315180340/Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/finance_gurl_NABA - https://www.nabainc.org/
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Aug 27, 202121:21

Tiffany Atwater Lee: What Does An Archivist Do?
Tiffany Atwater Lee is a certified archivist who joins the podcast to talk about her career in preserving and organizing records of primarily African American history. She details following her passion for history, learning technical skills such as HTML and Python in grad school, opportunities to work with other industries, and her success that’s defined by her worth and value.
Follow and connect with Tiffany at tatwater@auctr.edu
Learn more at https://www.auctr.edu/
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Aug 25, 202135:20

Marquayla Ellison: Becoming a Full-Time Graphic Designer
Marquayla Ellison, founder and graphic designer of Ellastic Designs, joins the show to discuss her journey as a creative and businesswoman. We get into her artistic nature, the pivotal moment that pushed her to take her business seriously, a typical week in her work, and putting self-care first.
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www.ellasticdesigns.com
IG: @ellastic.designs
Facebook: @EllasticDesigns
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellasticdesigns
Social X MKE: https://socialxmke.com/
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Aug 13, 202133:27

Joel Webley: Journey to Becoming a Black Pilot
Joel Webley is a long-time pilot and chairman of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP). He joins the show to talk about his career journey in aviation, the different areas in the field that don’t require flying, how much of a “genius” you need to be to work in aerospace, and the success in having options.
Check out the work that Joel does with OBAP at obap.org!
Aug 10, 202124:53

Danielle Edwards: What Does a Lighting Director Do?
We're joined by Danielle Edwards who is a lighting director for live music shows and concerts. She talks about her unique journey into her career, what her typical day looks like on the day of a show, her lighting style and approach for her clients, and taking big steps to follow her calling.
Follow and connect with Danielle on:
Instagram - @d_e_lights
Email - danielle.lampy@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned in Interview:
Diversify The Stage - diversifythestage.org
The EVEN Network - theevennetwork.org
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Jul 16, 202121:45

Kairise L. Conwell: How Can a Career Advisor Help Me?
Kairise Conwell is an experienced, higher ed professional who helps college students as a career advisor. She details how she walks students through their skills and interests to find the best career, when and how to begin networking, going to college with an open mind, and how she defines success.
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Jul 16, 202138:23

Catrina Alexandre: Working In Construction
Catrina Alexandre, Founder of Black Women in Construction, joins the show to talk about her career in construction. She discusses why she got into construction, the many opportunities in the field including working onsite and offsite, and the importance of paying it forward.
Follow and connect with Catrina on:
www.blackwomeninconstruction.com
Instagram: @BLACKWOMENINCONSTRUCTION & @CAT_GOT_UR_TONGUE
Email: CATRINA1217@GMAIL.COM
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Jul 13, 202116:15