Networking For Us
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Learning to network is a necessity for any career path. But for all the importance that's placed on networking, the skills on how to properly do it are rarely taught. For African Americans, our rulebook is unique in its own right. The Networking For Us Podcast will give Black people of all ages some cerebral approaches to one of the most necessary skills that is needed for success. This is for US. And you know what I mean when I say US.
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Episode 10: The Outro
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat's Good Everybody! Bare with me I know It's been awhile. This Is a very special episode of the Networking For Us Podcast because, It's the final episode. As great as this entire experience has been, I believe I've given you all the knowledge about networking that I have for you to go out Into the world and excel at It! If you feel there's more to be desired well you're In luck, the final episode Is me answering questions from students and professionals I've spoken with that I believe wil...
Episode 9: Giving Game (feat. Briana Bright)
September 08, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat's good everyone! We have a special guest fort he 3rd Installment of the Giving Game Series, Ms. Brianna Bright! Brianna Is a Creative Director, Business Owner and Artist!. On this episode she gives Dakota and the listeners some tools on how building friendships and networking go hand In hand.
Episode 8: Bet On Yourself
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat's good everyone! This Is Episode 8 "Bet On Yourself" We have spent the majority of the podcast talking about other people when It comes to networking but this episode Is all about you! Dakota discusses the Importance of betting on yourself to achieve whatever goals you set to accomplish. He also talks being willing to take a risk to make those goals manifest and understand that with a risk comes bumps and bruises, and to embrace the struggles Instead of running from them. As always, he ...
Episode 8: Bet On Yourself
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat's good everyone! This Is Episode 8 "Bet On Yourself" We have spent the majority of the podcast talking about other people when It comes to networking but this episode Is all about you! Dakota discusses the Importance of betting on yourself to achieve whatever goals you set to accomplish. He also talks being willing to take a risk to make those goals manifest and understand that with a risk comes bumps and bruises, and to embrace the struggles Instead of running from them. As always, he ...
Episode 7: Giving Game (feat. India Dinae)
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat's good everybody! This Is episode 7 of the Networking for Us Podcast and the second Installment of the Giving Game series. We are blessed to have India Dinae, owner of iRestore Hair, an extremely successful Hair Restoration Company housed In Atlanta, Georgia. India gives game on the process of starting a business and the Inner workings of sustaining that business. She talks the Importance of research before you start your business, having a strong support system, and having a person to ...
Episode 6: Talk to Errybody!
August 11, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat's good everyone! This Is the Networking For Us Podcast! On this episode Dakota preaches the importance of being willing to simply talk to people. He highlights how being comfortable having conversations with people you may not know could open a lot of doors that you couldn't even fathom! As always, he gives examples of why he believes this technique Is so beneficial and how It's produced some amazing opportunities In his career, opportunities he wants to manifest for all you listeners o...
Episode 5: Giving Game (feat. Juan Andrews)
August 04, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWhat's Good everybody! As promised we have a guest for episode 5! Juan Andrews, the Juvenile Diversion Program Coordinator at the District Attorney's Office In Philadelphia, and current law student at Delaware Law School stops by the pod to give some game! Juan tells Dakota how networking has been beneficial in his career and stresses no matter how good you are at networking, you still need to be talented at your job. He and Dakota discuss how networking classes should be taught at universit...
Episode 4: Come Correct
July 24, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhat's good! What's good! This is the Networking For Us Podcast! On today's episode we discuss networking, partnering and working with other Black Professionals. And take a deeper look Into one of Dakota's absolute no-no's, which Is believing you can be less professional with someone who's Black simply because you are Black as well. Dakota gives an example of how he failed in that venture and succeeded in it to give context. He also explains when it's a good time to ease the formalities and ...
Episode 3: Black Is the New Black
July 17, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWhat's good ladies and gentlemen! This Is the Networking For Us Podcast Episode 3: 'Black Is the New Black.' In this episode we discuss how to use prejudice in the work place to your advantage. Dakota gives a personal story to highlight how being black allows you to stand out and be more memorable. We then discuss how heightened conversations around police brutality and racial inequality have led to many organizations having to take a hard look In the mirror and address their own shortcoming...
Episode 2: Watering the Seed
July 10, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat's good! In this episode of the Networking For Us Podcast we continue to discuss cerebral approaches as we try to connect with professionals in our field and industry of choice. Dakota details the importance of research and creating narratives to hopefully inspire more engaged conversations between you and the person you're seeking advice from. He also gives examples of language to use to start to interject yourself more into the conversation without having to give an autobiography. He g...
Episode 1: The Intro
July 01, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to the Networking For Us Podcast! In episode one creator Dakota London explains the reasoning behind the creation of the pod and how he hopes It serves the only true purpose It has, to assist Black Professionals in any way possible. The episode contains a detailed breakdown of why networking Is so Important and Introduces a central motif that will be present throughout the episodes to come. Finally, Dakota gives a real-world example on how to properly reach out to a professional you'...