Take Your Homeboy To Work Day Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHave you ever wondered, "What does my friend or cousin or partner ACTUALLY DO at work?" If so, listen to Take Your Homeboy To Work Day Podcast, the premier podcast to learn about careers & trades! Each episode I interview guests from different professions. We dive into (1) the arcs of jobs held, (2) the education & training received, (3) the skills & the experiences acquired, (4) how much you can earn and (5) the intrinsic fulfillment that motivates them.
So for anyone interested in hearing the first hand experience of a specific career, these conversations are your launching pad.
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Episodes
Macro Social Work | Career Coaching feat. Marthea Pitts, MSW
May 31, 2023 13:03 - 41 minutesToday's Guest is Marthea Pitts, MSW, a 3x award-winning workforce development career counselor and macro-focused (program design and advocacy) social worker. Her commitment to challenging the status quo of economic development through career and education pathway design birthed The MSW Coach™. It is her journeys as a community servant that built her foundation for success. She has served as a social worker enriching young mothers' lives, and as a community advocate fighting for the fair...
Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney feat. Sean Villery-Samuel (Part 2)
May 26, 2023 11:27 - 23 minutesToday’s guest is Sean Villery-Samuel, an attorney practicing Personal Injury Law with experience in Criminal Law. He is a native of Beaumont, Texas, and in May 2009, he earned his law degree from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Sean was inspired to pursue a legal career by his father, who is an attorney in Beaumont, and a role model for the impact that Sean wanted to have with his career. He grew up watching his father help people, and knew that he wanted to help...
Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney feat. Sean Villery-Samuel (Part 1)
May 24, 2023 16:30 - 44 minutesToday’s guest is Sean Villery-Samuel, an attorney practicing Personal Injury Law with experience in Criminal Law. He is a native of Beaumont, Texas, and in May 2009, he earned his law degree from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Sean was inspired to pursue a legal career by his father, who is an attorney in Beaumont, and a role model for the impact that Sean wanted to have with his career. He grew up watching his father help people, and knew that he wanted to help...
Executive Retail Leadership | CEO | "Techpreneur" feat. Kevin Lloyd Part 2
May 06, 2023 16:53 - 38 minutesToday’s Guest is Kevin Lloyd, a former Executive Leader in Retail and current “Tech-pre-neur”, who has built a tech and entrepreneur ecosystem that brings together the Black community in Central Ohio. He has over 20 years of Executive Leadership at Retail outlets like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Old Navy and Sears. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of MYLE (Make Your Life Entertaining), an Entertainment Software and Data Analytics company that provides curated content based on ...
Executive Retail Leadership | CEO | "Techpreneur" feat. Kevin Lloyd Part 1
May 03, 2023 12:56 - 33 minutesToday’s Guest is Kevin Lloyd, a former Executive Leader in Retail and current “Tech-pre-neur”, who has built a tech and entrepreneur ecosystem that brings together the Black community in Central Ohio. He has over 20 years of Executive Leadership at Retail outlets like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Old Navy and Sears. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of MYLE (Make Your Life Entertaining), an Entertainment Software and Data Analytics company that provides curated content based on ...
Senior Correctional Probation Officer feat. Kimberly Jefferson (Part 2)
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutesToday’s episode features State Probation Officers. Probation officers work everyday is to ensure the safety of our communities. They promote safety by supervising an offender and ensuring compliance with any court orders. They help them find the resources they need to complete their supervision while holding them accountable so they kind of serve as part counselor and part law enforcement officer. They assess needs with individualized supervision plans specific to each offender. Without a d...
Senior Correctional Probation Officer feat. Kimberly Jefferson (Part 1)
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutesToday’s episode features State Probation Officers. Probation officers work everyday is to ensure the safety of our communities. They promote safety by supervising an offender and ensuring compliance with any court orders. They help them find the resources they need to complete their supervision while holding them accountable so they kind of serve as part counselor and part law enforcement officer. They assess needs with individualized supervision plans specific to each offender. Without a d...
CEO, IT Consulting Firm feat. Monty Ragland (Part 2)
April 21, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutesToday’s episode will highlight Executive Leadership, such as CEOs , Presidents, and other top-level managers. Their focus is Setting the company's overall strategy and vision by setting the direction and goals of the company. They have to make tough decisions guiding the company mission, balance the demands of investors and serve as the public face of the company. Today’s guest is Monty Ragland, President & CEO of ProTeam Solutions Inc. Monty is people-first leader with a love for the CO an...
CEO, IT Consulting Firm feat. Monty Ragland (Part 1)
April 19, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutesToday’s episode will highlight Executive Leadership, such as CEOs , Presidents, and other top-level managers. Their focus is Setting the company's overall strategy and vision by setting the direction and goals of the company. They have to make tough decisions guiding the company mission, balance the demands of investors and serve as the public face of the company. Today’s guest is Monty Ragland, President & CEO of ProTeam Solutions Inc. Monty is people-first leader with a love for the CO an...
Family Medicine Physician feat. Sean Johnson, MD (Part 2)
April 14, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutesToday’s episode is about Medical Doctors and physicians. After surviving the pandemic, the contributions of Doctors can’t be praised enough. The capacity to manage patient care, medical knowledge, navigate the politics of a health system and possess clear communication is nothing short of a superpower. So of course, on a podcast about careers, I had to invite a Medical Doctor to give us a peak behind the curtain about what that life is really like. Today’s Guest is Dr. Sean Johnson, a physi...
Family Medicine Physician feat. Sean Johnson, MD (Part 1)
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutesToday’s episode is about Medical Doctors and physicians. After surviving the pandemic, the contributions of Doctors can’t be praised enough. The capacity to manage patient care, medical knowledge, navigate the politics of a health system and possess clear communication is nothing short of a superpower. So of course, on a podcast about careers, I had to invite a Medical Doctor to give us a peak behind the curtain about what that life is really like. Today’s Guest is Sean Johnson, MD a physic...
Customer Experience Officer feat. Thomas Linton (Part 2)
April 07, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutesToday’s episode will feature the role of a Customer Experience Officer. The Customer Experience Officer (CXO) is a fast-growing role in business culture. This person ensures that the company vision and values match with the customer’s experience using their product or service. They shape what a company offers to its customers. For example, if I visit an airport lounge such as the Delta Sky Club, the CXO would set standards for the Greeters, Service Staff and Kitchen to ensure I am happy and ...
Customer Experience Officer feat. Thomas Linton (Part 1)
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutesToday’s episode will feature the role of a Customer Experience Officer. The Customer Experience Officer (CXO) is a fast-growing role in business culture. This person ensures that the company vision and values match with the customer’s experience using their product or service. They shape what a company offers to its customers. For example, if I visit an airport lounge such as the Delta Sky Club, the CXO would set standards for the Greeters, Service Staff and Kitchen to ensure I am happy and ...
Music & Production Coordinator feat. Tanisha Edwards (Part 2)
January 20, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutesPart 2 - This episode we’ll learn about the life of a Music Coordinator in Film & Television. A Music Coordinator’s primary responsibility is finding music that can be used in a video or production. For example, if a director wishes to hire an orchestra to record music for a film, it is up to the music coordinator to book the orchestra, the recording studio, and studio staff, and they must also negotiate legal rights to use the music, negotiate salaries, and coordinate with editors and film ...
Music & Production Coordinator feat. Tanisha Edwards (Part 1)
January 16, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutesPart 1 - This episode we’ll learn about the life of a Music Coordinator in Film & Television. A Music Coordinator’s primary responsibility is finding music that can be used in a video or production. For example, if a director wishes to hire an orchestra to record music for a film, it is up to the music coordinator to book the orchestra, the recording studio, and studio staff, and they must also negotiate legal rights to use the music, negotiate salaries, and coordinate with editors and film ...
Human Services Analytics feat. Dr. Jordan Argus
January 09, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutesToday we’ll hear about Human Services Analytics. Human Services Analytics uses Data to help organizations improve outcomes for the people they serve. For example, State govts. May use it identify and better understand health risks in a population, or a company may use it to identify issues that slow their employees’ productivity. The purpose of Human Services Analytics is to work more efficiently, reduce waste with resources and make better decisions with the goal to help people. Today’s G...
Plumbing, HVAC Specialist & Truck Driving feat. Quinton Harden
January 02, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutesToday we’re discussing the skilled trades of plumbers, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning), Truck Driving & Entrepreneurship. The US Dept. of Labor reports skilled trade educations are more likely to be employed than those with academic degrees. In fact, trade school is less expensive that a traditional 4 year degree, offers more job security since it can’t be outsourced and will have availability since more tradespeople, who are baby boomers and Gen. Xers, will be retiring soo...
Owning a Travel Agency feat. Stephanie Kilson-Thomas
December 26, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutesToday episode is about the life of Travel Agents. Travel Agents have truly made an evolution in what they deliver. Long gone are the days of booking you a flight and handing you a pamphlet. Now they provide “white glove” service that includes excursions, cuisine suggestions and everything in between. Today’s guest is Stephanie Kilson-Thomas with KT Travel & More. Stephanie has built a thriving travel agency leveraging her skills in brand development, sales execution and customer service. S...
Energy Provider & Electrical Engineering feat. Kristopher Steward
December 19, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutesToday we’ll hear about electrical engineering, energy service and its delivery to your home & business. Electricity powers the essentials of our lives like heating and lighting and dare I say, that many of us take it for granted, that is, until it is out and we don’t have any. Energy delivery is complex and requires state-of-the-art infrastructure so that it is safe and reliable. Today’s guest is Chase Steward, a 15 year veteran with ComEd. ComEd is Illinois’ largest energy provider that ke...
Public Health feat. Dr. JacKetta Cobbs
December 12, 2022 19:32 - 50 minutesToday's episode is about Public Health, which is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, mitigating injuries, and reducing and preventing diseases. Public health professionals try to prevent problems from happening by implementing educational programs, recommending policies, and conducting research. Now this is in contrast to clinical professionals like doctors and nurses, who focus primarily o...
Human Resources - Employee & Labor Relations feat. Kendra Lee, Esq.
December 05, 2022 19:41 - 48 minutesToday, we’re discussing Human Resources with a specialty in Employee & Labor Relations. Human Resource Managers focus on the efficiency of the relationship between employee and employer, so they often wear many hats that include Legal, Business & Project Management. Employee Relations Specialists focus on preventing problems between employees and management. They create policies that are fair and consistent for everyone in the workplace. Labor Relations often deal with Union negotiations. Th...
Fashion Designer feat. Stephanie Foster
October 07, 2022 00:47 - 47 minutesToday, we’re discussing Fashion Designing and Business Ownership. Shows such as Project Runway, The Hype and The Fashion Fund highlight how talented you have to be to succeed in the apparel and fashion industry. Having an artistic eye, sense of style, and sketching designs are only prerequisites to enter this world. You also need strong sewing skills, an in-depth knowledge of fabrics and software training on programs like Adobe. In addition, you better be equipped with exceptional communicat...
Pharmaceutical Sales feat. Stephanie Alexander
October 06, 2022 00:50 - 35 minutesToday, we’re discussing Pharmaceutical Sales. I’m imagine you’ve wondered, what do they talk about with the doctor? Well I’ve learned that they are critical for promoting innovation in medicine. They work hard to analyze complicated disease states and illuminate key differences in medicine for healthcare professionals that will lead to better long-term outcomes for you, the patient. They have a continuous thirst for knowledge and many are passion driven by family and friends who dealt with ...
Policy Adviser feat. Orjanel Lewis, Esq.
June 09, 2022 20:40 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBToday we’re discussing Policy Advisors. A policy advisor creates the internal and external strategy that helps a company achieve their mission. Internally, they develop operational guidelines to ensure state and federal regulations are being adhered. Externally, they use their expertise to negotiate with leaders in government agencies that impact the day-to-day operations of the company. Because the responsibilities are expansive, Policy Advisors have to have a wide range of skills for succe...
Commercial Real Estate feat. Jeff Allen
June 09, 2022 18:48 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBToday’s episode is about Commercial Real Estate. Commercial real estate refers to business retailers like office spaces, hotels and strip malls. When banks lend money for CRE, it heavily influences wealth distribution, via raising property values and determining the location of businesses in a community. Today I’m thrilled to have Jeff Allen, Director of The Economic Equity Advisory Group at BMO Harris Bank to share his experience navigating CRE for over 14 years. Jeff has worked at the lar...
Government Relations & Advocacy feat. Joseph Pierce, Jr.
June 08, 2021 02:11 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBToday we’re discussing Government Relations and Advocacy. Govt. Relations and Advocacy requires leaders to serve as the unified voice for a group of citizens with a shared cause. They fight to make sure that cause is top of mind with policy makers using their expertise, relationships and negotiation skills. They also educate the community they represent about progress and invest time growing awareness to others to build more support. Today, I’m proud to speak with Joseph Pierce Jr, the Dire...
Government Relations & Advocacy with Joseph Pierce, Jr.
June 08, 2021 02:11 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBToday we’re discussing Government Relations and Advocacy. Relations and advocacy requires leaders to serve as the unified voice for a group of citizens with a shared cause. They fight to make sure that cause is top of mind with policy makers using their expertise, relationships and negotiation skills. They also educate the community they represent about progress and invest time growing awareness to others to build more support. Today, I’m proud to speak with Joseph Pierce Jr, the Director ...