The Lazenby Experience: Recent Episodes
Joshua Lazenby
The Lazenby Experience Podcast is a podcast where I'm looking to accomplish ONE important goal; to help you find Your success. I say your success because success has a different look for everyone. Some people plan to go to college and earn a degree, like me, while others want to start their own business. So whatever your success looks like to you, I want to help you realize what it is and then achieve it.
With the last episode of season 3, I have a great conversation with Joshua Williams about the trading stock and how to be successful within that industry as well as talk about the benefits of joining the military. This episode is full of great information to help you find success in both of those areas.
When it comes to financial freedom and being financially successful it's important to understand the concept and importance of financial defense. So in this episode, I have a conversation with Dwayne Wilson on how everyone can start their financial defense journey and be prepared for every situation life may throw at you.
Disclaimer: The audio in this episode is not the best quality, but the information is well worth the listen.
Within this episode, I have a conversation with KeJuan Crump about college life and how to be a successful student, fraternity life, the military, and finances and how to start building wealth for you and your family. So if any of these topics interest you, this is a great episode to listen to.
When you are on your journey to finding your success, one part of that success will be about your finances. No, you don't have to be a millionaire to be considered financially free, but you do have to be in control of your finances and not let it control you. So this week's episode, I have Alex Rubio to talk about credit (credit cards, credit score, credit report) and the banking system and how you can use it to your advantage to reach your financial goals and have financial freedom.
When it comes to your finances and building wealth for you and your family, one of the foundational skills to have is to be able to create a budget and stick with it. So within this episode I give you the tools you need to do just that and not have stress and worry about handling your finances ever again.
Faking it until you make it might sound like a great way to move towards your success. Unfortunately, when faking it goes wrong, it can leave you in a worse position than you started with. That's why in this episode, I talk about the honest affect (at least that's what I call it) and how it can be the what you really need to find your success.
Being a full-time or even part-time entrepreneur can be a difficult journey to be success with. Then you add raising a family on top of that and may seem impossible. Lucky for you, I have Conrad bond, serial entrepreneur and my cousin, to share some very valuable gems on how to be a success entrepreneur whether you do it full-time or part-time.
Within this episode, I talk about all things volunteering. I get into why it's important, the benefits, the different types of volunteering, who should be volunteering, and how to get started. This episode is jam packed with information on how volunteering is not only great for your community, but also for your success as an individual and career aspirations.
Within this episode I have a great conversation with Dr. Gaskins on how you can leverage your education and conquer your fears so you can find your success and get to your next level in life. We talk about a lot of things from how to leverage an informal education to what may be the cause of your fear and how to get over it.
Sometimes the opinions of others can keep you from reaching your goals and finding your success. So in this episode, I give great advice on how to stop letting negative opinions of people affect you and your success.
The world we live in today, a lot of people will pivot for one career to another multiple times in their life. Within this episode, Brianna Smyles and I have a conversation about how you can make that pivot with success and less stress.
Being stressed and overwhelmed is a big way to take your focus off your goals and your success. So in this episode, I give 5 steps that will help you remove everything from your life that stresses you out and only focus on what you need in order to find your success.
Within this episode, we have a great conversation about black mental wellness, advocacy in the black community, and empowerment for black men. This is a conversation you want to listen to and will be able to learn a lot from.
Sometimes it seems like you need to be an extrovert to be successful and to find your success. Luckily, that's not true and you can be just as successful as an introvert. So this episode I give you an inside look into how you can find your success even as an introvert in a seemingly extroverted world.
Two important things to work on when it comes to building your success are developing your why and healing from your past hurt. Luckily for you, my guest Reggie Bates, gives you some great gems for both. We also give you some great pointers on obtaining a mentor and/or mentee.
Trying to find a career you love, but needing experience to get in the career, but also needing the career to get the experience is a terrible situation to be in. Luckily, I have some great ideas that will get you what you need so you can start the career you deserve; no matter where you are in life.
Going to college and graduating is already tough, but trying to go through it alone is even tougher. That's why Ariel and myself give some very helpful tips and advice when it comes to not only navigating a PWI (Predominantly White Institution) as a black student, but how to find success through your journey.
Setting goals for your life in a small, but important step in your journey to success. So in this episode I give you the inside scoop on the art of goal setting so you can find the success you've been looking for.
With the price of college going up every year, making the decision to get a higher education can also be a costly one. Unless... you take the advice from my guest, Brianna Membres, which can get you a debt-free degree. No matter where you are in life from high school students to adults thinking about going back to college, if you can take the advice from this episode, you can come out a college graduate with NO DEBT!!
Mentorship is an important part when it comes to finding your success. So in this episode, I discuss what is mentorship, the importance of mentorship, who should be mentors/mentees, how to be a great mentor/mentee, and where to find a mentor/mentee.
The Lazenby Experience Podcast will be taking a 2 week break during the holiday season. I hope you enjoyed the first half of season 3. We will be back with more great topics and guest starting Tuesday, January 10th, 2023.
In this episode, we finish what we started last week with overcoming obstacles and succeeding through adversity as well as gain another valuable history lessons along the journey.
In today's episode, I get to sit with one of the founders of The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to talk about ways we can overcome obstacles and succeed through our own adversity. Not only do we get advice and tips to help us with our individual success, we also get a rich history lesson and discover valuable information you couldn't find anywhere else.
Imposter syndrome is something a lot of suffer from that is keeping up from our success, but don't quite know how to get out of. Luckily for you, I have the perfect episode. Within this episode, I will be discussing what is imposter syndrome, who may be impacted by it the most, how to get over imposter syndrome, and more.
If you are heading towards the end of your college career and don't know what to expected in the "really world", this is the episode for you. In this episode, Kaitlyn and I discuss all things adulting and working your first career opportunity. This includes, the transition stage, finances, finding new friends, pros and cons of being an adult and so much more.
One quote I believe can send you the wrong message is "don't be the smartest person in the room". I don't know exactly where it came from or who said it, but I believe it can definitely have you leave a space or "room" you could've grown a lot in. Within this episode, I give you 5 reasons why this isn't the best quote to live by when you're looking and working towards your success.
Ever felt like it's impossible to get your dream off the ground while still taking care of your responsibilities? Well, this is the perfect episode for you. In this episode, I have a great conversation with music producer, Jamari Mikell, about how to balance everyday life with building your dreams. Did I mention he also produced the music you hear throughout the podcast?
There comes a point in everyone's life where they have to make a tough decision that will affect their future success. To help make that decision a little clearer for you, I give you 5 things to think about and write down so you can know exactly what move(s) you need to take.
Your mental health plays a big part of you finding your success. So in this episode, Jasmine and I, dig deep into what stress, anxiety, and depression is, where it may come from and how to overcome it to find your success.
If you are in college and apart of a student organization, either as a leader or member, this is the episode for you. Fundraising for your student organization can be tricky sometimes and overwhelming. With this episode, I will give you 5 ideas you can use to help fundraise for your student organization and some tips to make sure they are successful.
In this episode, I sit down with Ari Owens to discuss three important topics that can help you get to your next level in life. First we get into how introverts can find success in the world without having to be someone they're not. We then jump into the discussion of first in the family and how to successfully navigate the obstacles that comes with it. Lastly, we get into self care and how vital it is to your success, how it can effect your success, and different types of self care.
I believe being able to give a speech or presentation in front of people, whether it one person or 100 people, is a foundational skill to finding your success and people to be on your side and in your circle. In this episode I give my tips on how you can also be prepared for your next speech, be it your 1st or 100th.
No matter who you are or where you come from getting a college education should be available for you. Within in this episode, my guest Jimmie Martin, and I give some practical tips and advice on not only have to survive in college with a disability, but strive and find your success.
One thing I believe is that an organized space is an organized mind. And that having an organized mind is a foundational step to finding your success. Within this episode, I give you the 5 steps to help you get and stay organized.
Season 3 starts Tuesday, September 27th and it will be full of great information from yours truly, but also, for the first time, special guest. I will be having PhD's, therapists, engineers, educators, entrepreneurs, and even founders. We will be discussing a lot of valuable topics including imposter syndrome, credit, conquering your fears, and mental health to name a few. So stay tuned every Tuesday so I can give you the tools you need to help you get to your next stage in life.
Failure is probably one of the least talked about topics, but is something everyone goes through. So in this episode, I will be discussing all things failure; from how failure can lead to your success to learning how to learn to not be afraid to fail.
If you are interested in improving your networking skills or trying to figure out how to network all together, this is the episode for you. In this episode, I talk about all things networking; from what it is and the benefits to the do's and don'ts.
If you are a college student and your debating about joining a student organization or taking it to the next level and being a leader within a student organization, this is the episode for you. In this episode, I discuss how being in a student organization and being a leader within student organizations can add some much value to your life while in college and after.
Deciding to going to college can be a tough decision. Selecting the right college can be even tougher. That's why in this episode, I will give you my tips that will help you make the best decision on what college (community college, 4-year university, or trade school) is right for you.
Selecting the right major is one of the most important decisions you will make when starting your college journey. This major will potentially get you started on the career path of your dreams. So to help you with that decision, in this episode, I have 5 strategies that I believe will guide you in the right direction.
Whether it's your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 100th time, moving into an apartment can be stressful and overwhelming. That's why with this episode, I give my 5 tips I believe will help make your apartment journey a little smoother and stress-free.
Are you thinking about transferring to a different college and don't know where to start? Are you about to get your associates degree at a community college and want to continue to a 4-year university to get your bachelors degree? Well this is a great episode for you that will give you 5 tips on how to make the process a little easier no matter if you're moving across town or across the country.
Why would you listen to my podcast and take my advice if you don't know anything about me? That's why in this episode I share about my college experience so far and how you can possible learn from my mistakes and successes. From my classroom experience and internship/co-op opportunities to my leadership roles and me being a transfer student, there's a lot you can learn from and possibly avoid.
College is a great way to learn the skills you need to start a career you love. Fortunately, in this day in age, it's not the only way. In this episode, I will be giving 5 reasons why college might not be for you as well as give alternative ways you can continue to learn and grow your skills to find your success.
In this episode I discuss in great detail 10 myths about going to college and why I consider them myths from my own college journey.
I'm super excited to announce the return of the Lazenby Experience Podcast! Season 2 starts September 7th and I can't wait to share with you all my tips and tricks I hope will help you along your journey to your success. This season of 10 episodes will cover great topics each week including myths about college, transfer advice, networking, and so much more. Hope you enjoy!
This episode goes over how to get the most from your internship to make the best decision when looking for a full-time career after you graduate. The topics that I cover include setting goals before you start your internship, networking with everyone, being ok to make mistakes, my internship experience self-evaluation questions, and some general things to know. If you would like a copy of my internship experience self-evaluation form and/or my questions to ask a manager, email me at lazenbyexperience@gmail.com.
This episode goes over how to prepare for three types of job interviews (over the phone, webcam/Skype, and in-person) as well as some tips and tricks to help you stand out amongst the crowd.
Because of this coronavirus pandemic, we have been forced to either work from home or take our classes online, work fewer hours, or be put on leave until the pandemic is over. So I have come up with some tips and tricks on how to learn/work from home efficiently as well as how to take advantage of this time and turn a negative situation into a positive outcome.
This is part 3 of a 3 part series to help you get prepared for a career fair. This part goes over how to build a resume to help you stand out among other candidates. I also talk about what a resume is supposed to be and what it shouldn't be.
This is episode two of a three-part series to help you get prepared for a career fair. This episode is specifically about how to do research on the companies you're interested in that will attend the career fair. I will also talk about why it's important to gather this information.
This is part 1 of 3 to help you prepare for a career fair. In this episode, I talk about having confidence when attending a career fair. In order to build confidence, you need to know the following: 1. You will not get every opportunity you want. 2. Know the companies that will be attending. 3. Have an elevator pitch 4. Wear professional attire 5. Have plenty of resumes
This episode, I discuss the advice I give to high school students on how they should navigate high school, some pros and cons with different options after they graduate, and questions to ask themselves to make the best decision. The following are the options I talk about in this episode. Future episodes will cover these topics in greater detail. 1. 4-Year University 2. Community College 3. Trade School 4. Military 5. Workforce 6. Start a Business
This episode gives you a little bit of my background, my goals in life, and why I think you should listen to this podcast.
This is an introduction into what the Lazenby Experience Podcast is going to be cover for the coming episodes.