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All Things Career

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

The Mission of All Things Career is to provide the unwritten rules of success to people of color. No matter if you have a job or own a business - we want to share information and experiences that we wished we knew earlier in our careers. Our show is full of career hacks that will help you climb the corporate ladder. And full of frameworks that you can apply while building your business.

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Episodes

So You Want to Be a Homeowner? Part 1

August 03, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. It takes hard work & grit, some money saved up and of course, a great realtor on your team. Today we are joined by Beth Liller (and her husband, Shawn), our realtor who has many years of experience as she shares tips and tricks for prospective homeowners. [8:44] When do I contact a realtor?  [16:20] What do I do first? [19:50] Do I buy a new build or an existing home? Episode Quote: "Find a realtor with great customer service and the spirit of ...

Kids Just Don't Understand

June 25, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

We've all heard the phrase, "parents just don't understand." But as we get older, we know the more appropriate phrase is "kids just don't understand." In this episode, we talk about generational curses & generational blessings, the ultimate joys of parenthood, and how to balance your career and parenting.  [7:11] Generational Curses  [9:30] Generational Blessings  [14:06] Balancing your career and parenting  [29:00] The Ultimate Joys of Parenthood  Connect with us on social media by search...

______ While Black.

June 12, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

The last few weeks have been filled with devastating news highlighting acts of racial discrimination and injustice. This on top of far too many other examples across too many decades makes it clear that systemic racism exists in our nation. In this episode, Kirsten and Darius discuss how everyday experiences are different while black. And of course, offer some advice for if you find yourself in these situations. SHOW SUMMARY: [3:50] Driving While Black [8:00] Advice for Driving While Bl...

How to Live a Purpose-Driven Life

May 26, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Entering the real world or "adulting" is one of the most jarring life experiences a Millennial can face. In fact, 1 in 2 recent college graduates said they lost themselves after college. One of the best ways to find yourself is to find your purpose and you can find your purpose by hearing stories from those who have it somewhat figured out. In this episode, Darius and Kirsten talk with a purpose-driven expert, Juanita Ingram.  SHOW SUMMARY: [3:00] Author, Actress, and Attorney - how? [...

Money, Money, Money

May 11, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

According to Business Insider, only 24% of Millennials are financially literate. Meaning that Millennials struggle to understand the basics of personal finance. For this reason, Darius and Kirsten had a conversation with a financial advisor who gave his two cents on all things money. SHOW SUMMARY: [2:17] Emergency Funds - how much you should have saved [4:11] The importance of investments [8:50] How to increase your credit score [12:00] 401K - how much you should save each pay cycle ...

We Need to Talk

April 27, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Now that we have more quality time to connect with our partners, this is the perfect opportunity to cultivate our communication and listening skills in our relationship.  The First Cup Podcast hosts, Kirsten and Darius, who are newly engaged,  had the dreaded, “We Need to Talk” conversation on this episode.  The Talk, which was used in episode 5, is a question card deck created to guide a couple's conversation and help uncover the beliefs, motivators, and values of one another. SHOW SUMMAR...

We Need to Talk

April 27, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Now that we have more quality time to connect with our partners, this is the perfect opportunity to cultivate our communication and listening skills in our relationship.  The First Cup Podcast hosts, Kirsten and Darius, who are newly engaged,  had the dreaded, “We Need to Talk” conversation on this episode.  The Talk, which was used in episode 5, is a question card deck created to guide a couple's conversation and help uncover the beliefs, motivators, and values of one another. SHOW SUMMAR...

My new COVID reality: I'm working from home...alone.

April 23, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Many millennials have moved across the country for their careers.  For this conversation, we’re digging into some of the challenges of being in quarantine alone. Our millennial expert, Malik opens up about how he is prioritizing his mental health and creative ways to stay connected to family and friends. SHOW SUMMARY:  [4:34] Malik's new work reality [6:44] Coping alone in quarantine  [11:10] Why Malik is not going home [13:12] Creative ways to stay connected with family and friends  ...

My new COVID reality: I'm an essential worker. Am I safe?

April 22, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Healthcare workers, janitors, and grocery store workers are just a few of the essential workers who are reporting to work every day despite stay-at-home orders.  In this conversation, Darius and Kirsten chat with a Fortune 50 grocery store professional who shares why he continues to deliver on his company’s mission despite the unprecedented times. SHOW SUMMARY:  [2:55] Bryant's new work reality [4:07] A 32-year first  [5:32] The shopper reaction  [8:09] How employees feel  [12:40] The...

My new COVID reality: I'm an essential worker. Am I safe?

April 22, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Healthcare workers, janitors, and grocery store workers are just a few of the essential workers who are reporting to work every day despite stay-at-home orders.  In this conversation, Darius and Kirsten chat with a Fortune 50 grocery store professional who shares why he continues to deliver on his company’s mission despite the unprecedented times. SHOW SUMMARY:  [2:55] Bryant's new work reality [4:07] A 32-year first  [5:32] The shopper reaction  [8:09] How employees feel  [12:40] The...

My new COVID reality: I'm laid off, now what?

April 21, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

The world has officially stopped. Businesses and schools have closed their doors and over 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment.  To understand this reality from the source, we had a conversation with a recently laid off Millennial as well as a U.S. House of Representatives liaison to share the truth of the reality from a government standpoint.  SHOW SUMMARY:  [4:30] Shelby's new work reality [7:22] "I'm sorry Shelby, but we have to let you go" [9:25] What it's like calling t...

My new COVID reality: I'm laid off, now what?

April 21, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

The world has officially stopped. Businesses and schools have closed their doors and over 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment.  To understand this reality from the source, we had a conversation with a recently laid off Millennial as well as a U.S. House of Representatives liaison to share the truth of the reality from a government standpoint.  SHOW SUMMARY:  [4:30] Shelby's new work reality [7:22] "I'm sorry Shelby, but we have to let you go" [9:25] What it's like calling t...

Work Experience or Advanced Education

March 08, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

What matters most when getting a job? Is it your work experience or the number of degrees you have? And beyond securing a career, will experience or education help you keep the job, grow in your career, and make a competitive pay?  In this episode, take a sip with Eli Lilly and Company's Director of Talent Sourcing, Maurice Taylor, a professional who has over 30 years of recruiting experience.  SHOW SUMMARY: [3:57] The Importance of Experience & Education  [6:13] How to find your workpla...

The First Sip

February 12, 2020 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MB

A steaming cup of coffee is the first thing millions of people reach for every morning. In a world where millennials are pressured to be successful in their careers, be actively present within their relationships and live an “instagram-worthy” lifestyle. We, at First Cup pride ourselves on being an advice driven podcast to jumpstart your day or wine down your afternoon.  Grab your cup jumpstarters and take your first sip of a new life. 

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