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Career Exploration: Associate Director of Programming & Former College Counselor

Hear from first-generation Associate Director of Programming, Marrissa Washington, about a day in her life, her path to success, her …

Turn Your Creative Talents Into an Enterprise

In this episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Dre Brown, a self-taught freelance makeup artist who has cultivated a …

Journey to Becoming a Director of HIV Care

Justin Roby joins the show to talk about his journey to the world of public health. He details his background …

How Can You Further Develop A Sense of Belonging?

Allyn Shaw talks about imposter syndrome, being the ‘first’ or the ‘only’ person who looks or identifies as you do …

Do I Have To Code Switch At Work In Order To Be Successful?

Have you ever been told that you talk differently when at work compared to other places such as around friends/family …

Creating and Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Do you wonder how success is built as an entrepreneur? Do you wonder whether there are secrets to start up …

Tips To Find Out A Company’s Real Values

How can I find an organization that truly values diversity, equity, and inclusion? Here are some tips that can empower …

Navigating A Career In The Public Sector

Rise First invited Tinisha Agramonte, former Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Lead of the First-Gen Professionals Initiative …

Voluntarily Self-identifying On a Job Application (Why You Should!)

Have you ever come across a self-identifying form on a job application and weren’t sure if you should complete it …