Career Talk With OG: Recent Episodes
Oscar Garcia
In Career Talk With OG, I empower you, so opportunities come to you. You’ll get relevant, practical and actionable career tips and strategies. You’ll also hear from industry professionals sharing their career journey. Plus we'll have episodes en español too.
I'm the Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm providing culturally relevant professional development programs. I'm an introvert turned international speaker and trainer. Our clients include Fortune 1000 firms, professional associations, colleges, and career development organizations.
Join us for an insightful discussion on overcoming imposter syndrome and building self-confidence in your career. In this episode, we explore:
- Identifying the Five Types of Imposter Syndrome:
- Navigating Systemic and Cultural Influences
- Practical Tips to Boost Self-Confidence:
Tune in and empower yourself to conquer imposter syndrome!
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In this episode, we delve into the critical aspects of career growth and personal development. Join us as we explore:
- Understanding Risk Aversion:
- Cultural Perspectives on Risk-Taking:
- Building Resilience: Bouncing Back from Setbacks:
Join us as we empower you to embrace risks, challenge conventional narratives, and unlock your full career potential.
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In this empowering episode, I delve into the transformative concept that our identities are our greatest assets. It's a keynote I delivered to CSULA. As a first-generation professional, I share my personal journey—a tapestry woven with cultural threads, systemic challenges, and moments of resilience. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
Are you a K12, College or workforce development partner exploring ways to better serve historically marginalized students?
Aspria Consulting partnered with the 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 to train over 30 Career Counselors and workforce development board partners on our Empowering Scholars train-the-trainer program.
What's in store for you in this episode?
𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: Discover how our cutting-edge culturally relevant career readiness program is designed to empower students across diverse backgrounds.
𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Witness firsthand how career counselors from various programs (including First-Generation, First Year Experience, Puente, Adult Learners, English Language Learners, EOPS, Veterans, and more) are leveraging our framework to help students reframe their journey into powerful career narrative.
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Join us on a journey of resilience and transformation in today's podcast episode. Our panelists have navigated the challenges of incarceration or being system-impacted and emerged with powerful tales of personal and professional triumph. We delve into the panelists’ unique personal and career paths, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the wisdom gained through their experiences. Tune in to be moved by their compelling narratives and find inspiration in their dedication to forging new beginnings.
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating realm of cultural scripts—those deeply embedded ideas and assumptions that shape our lives. We’ll explore their origins, impact, and how to reframe them. Join us as we bridge our dual cultures—home and career—crafting narratives that empower authenticity and resilience.
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In this week's episode, 'Chelle Peters, a seasoned recruiter, shares valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the job search process. This episode provides essential guidance to help you stand out and secure your dream job. Tune in and unlock the secrets behind successful job hunting!
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This week we're dropping a Spanish episode - Cómo crear tu marca profesional. Nuestra marca profesional nos ayudad a resaltar en nuestra carrera profesional y atraer oportunidades laborales.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a special one. We randomly selected people and reviewed their LinkedIn profile live. You'll want to listen to this episode and with your LinkedIn profile open.
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Ready to master LinkedIn? In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, we unlock the full potential of your LinkedIn profile! I'll share practical strategies for optimizing your profile, building a strong professional brand, and attracting job opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, I got you covered.
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Are you a seasoned professional navigating the job market after 40? Join us on Career Talk With OG as we dive into empowering strategies for job seekers who’ve seen a few career seasons. In this episode, we’ll explore how to: embrace fear, uncover your talents, and master job search strategies. Tune in and embrace your seasoned wisdom as you embark on the next chapter of your career.
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Are you tired of wearing a corporate mask and hiding your true self at work? In this episode, I share 5 tips to remove the corporate mask and be your authentic self in the workplace.
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This week on Career Talk With OG, Dr. Gilberto Pérez, Vice President for Student Life, talks about building community, increasing student engagement, and providing support services for students. Gosh College recently received a grant from the Department of Education to expand it's wraparound services for Latinx students and many other students.
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This episode of Career Talk With OG, guests Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human, and Cynthia Kleinbaum Milner, Chief Marketing Officer of MoneyLioin, talk about highlighting trailblazing latinas and challenging stereotypes. Listen to the podcast A La Latina
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Imposter Syndrome holds many of us back from realizing our full potential. In this transformative keynote, I provide my first-generation perspective and understanding of how historically marginalized groups can overcome imposter syndrome and navigate their career with unshakable confidence.
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Could you be guilty of implicit bias pruning? In this episode of Career Talk With OG, I talk about the concept that I refer to as "implicit bias pruning", limiting the potential of people or a group due to our unconscious bias, behavior or stereotype of a group, for example first-generation and historically marginalized students.
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In this episode of Career Talk With OG, Cultural Engagement Officer of Aspira Consulting, Angelica Garcia, shares her perspective on how to push through career challenges.Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
This is a special Spanish episode of Career Talk With OG. Es un taller que dí para la Cámara Venezolano-Americana de Comercio e Industria (VenAmCham). Descubre el arte del liderazgo auténtico y cultive las habilidades necesarias para liderar con integridad, propósito e influencia. Sumérjase en el mundo de la marca profesional y comprenda cómo mejorar su marca personal para diferenciarse en un mercado competitivo.
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The road to success is paved with obstacles, heartaches, and lots of faith. In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, Dr. John Hernandez shares his incredible story of a first-generation immigrant and a product of the California community college system becoming a college president.
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What does it take to create a strong college environment? In today's episode, Dr. Mike Muñoz, President, and Herlinda Chico, Board President, of Long Beach City College share the importance of three success traits: Collaboration, Confianza (trust), and Vision in creating a strong and prosperous college community.
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In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, we embark on a professional development workshop for NCCHC designed for Latinx professionals in academia. We delve into the distinct challenges we face in our careers – from navigating misconceptions of our qualifications to tapping into the power of cultural beliefs and overcoming the fear of taking risks. Discover how to unlock your full career potential with our practical strategies and actionable tips so you can fearlessly unleash your true potential and thrive in your chosen path.
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En este episodio de Career Talk With OG, el emprendedor en serie, Crístian Ocaña, comparte sus senderos y tribulaciones como emprendedor.
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Institutions in higher education are experiencing declining enrollment, turnover, and political headwinds. In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, Dr. Anthony Cruz, Campus President of Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus, talks about how he uses his expertise to increase educational opportunities, enhance the student experience, bolster student success, and leadership tips for those interested in becoming a college President.
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In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, Alberto L. Esparza, the esteemed President & CEO of I Rise Foundation. Alberto takes us on a remarkable journey through his 40 years of dedicated social justice activism. From his humble beginnings as Cesar Chavez's bodyguard to creating the transformative Sí Se Puede Foundation, Alberto's impactful work has reached far and wide. With a deep passion for empowering the youth, Alberto has also spearheaded significant initiatives like STEM programs, uplifting countless young minds along the way. Alberto has been an influential figure, serving on various boards and commissions while continually advocating for equality and justice. Tune in to gain invaluable insights from an OG Chicano with an abundance of pride. Alberto will leave you inspired and motivated.
Connect with Alberto Esparza on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-l-esparza-9237b32/
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG, my guest is Rosy Corado-Biggs with JVS San Francisco. JVS provides free career and job search workshops, many online. Rosy shares some job market trends and also job search tips for early to mid-career professionals. She specifically highlights their Job Search Accelerator program - an intensive and effective job search program.
JVS Job Search Accelerator Program https://www.jvs.org/job-search-accelerator-san-francisco/
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In this episode of Career Talk With OG, we dive into how job seekers can best utilize LinkedIn. I cover topics like creating your personal brand, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, growing your connections and sharing your expertise. You'll want to listen to this episode with your LinkedIn profile available. I'll give you lots of practical and actionable tips to leverage the platform to you attract opportunities.
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In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, my son and I delve into an important discussion about the influence of various aspects of our identity on assuming leadership roles. My son shares his personal leadership journey as a young, college-educated, brown, queer person. We explore the questions: Does the color of our skin influence our ability to assume leadership roles? Does sexual orientation play a role in leadership opportunities? And what about age? Lastly, we'll reflect on the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals who are young, brown, and queer.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a past keynote from the San Francisco Chapter of the National Hispanic Organization of Real Estate Associates (NHORA). I focused my keynote on the leadership concept of being a giver, not a taker. How the best salespeople share their vulnerability and treat clients with authenticity and genuine interest.
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People are continuing to get laid-off. In this episode of Career Talk With OG, I give you tips on what to do before you start applying for jobs again. It's a short clip, and full of excellent wisdom. Please share this clip with anyone that has been laid-off.
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In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, we'll discuss three essential career skills: creating your professional brand, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, and networking for introverts. Throughout the episode, I emphasize the importance of authenticity and genuine connections. I encourage listeners to reflect on their values, passions, and goals, and align their brand, LinkedIn profile, and networking efforts accordingly.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a personal testimony from Eddie Garcia, author, leadership and life coach, and retired corporate executive. Eddie shares his incredible story of growing up in East San Jose, getting kicked out of college, becoming a corporate executive, running for elected office. Then experiencing a life altering heart attack and being a heart transplant recipient. He is the author of "Summer in the Waiting Room" where he talks about his true story of youthful promise, unfulfilled potential, temporary success, catastrophic illness, and spiritual awakening.
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In today's episode of Career Talk With OG, I talk about what the two percent of jobseekers do differently to get ahead. Whether your education is from Harvard or the school of hard knocks, do what the two percent does to successfully manage your career and get ahead. The tips are simple, not easy, but doable.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a personal story about giving unconditionally. I often talk about helping others with zero expectations. It's not easy to do, yet there's a positive outcome.
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This episode of Career Talk With OG is a talk I delivered for Moreno Valley College for minority students, entrepreneurs, innovators, staff, and business owners. I speak about conquering minority obstacles, harnessing competition, valuing our identity, taking risks, and uncovering our superpowers.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a virtual workshop I gave to Korean and Japanese women entrepreneurs on how to pitch their business idea to investors. In the episode I talk about intersecting your personal and business brand, pitching tips, and content creation.
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This episode is from a webinar I did on how to be your authentic self at work. The corporate environment plays a major role as well as other factors. My focus is on what we can control.
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This episode is a keynote I gave at Cypress College where I share strategies for obtaining internships and how to transform your story into a career narrative. Listen until the end for the Q&A session.
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Are you a business owner or thinking of starting a business? In this episode, I give you several business networking techniques that have helped me attract hundreds of thousands of dollars in referral business.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is from a guest appearance with Leena Mendoza. We talk about my definition of leadership, why I choose the title "Chief Empowerment Officer", cultural bullying, and being proud of my Latino culture.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is with Co-founders of Inspirame, Mauricio Gonzalez and Maria Medrano. Together they launched Inspirame, a technology platform that provides student analytics, education management services, and a user platform that helps first-gen, low-income, Black and Latinx students complete college. Both Mauricio and Maria are first-generation professionals and know first-hand the struggles minority students experience obtaining a college education.
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In this episode, Victoria Banuelos, author of First-Gen, Next-Gen - A guide to Thriving as a First-Generation Latinx in the Next Generation of American Workforce, talks about her experience as a first-generation professional. We discuss topics like gratitude roadblock, facing rejection in the USA and Mexico, and tips to fit-in the corporate culture.
Victoria Banuelos' book https://www.amazon.com/First-Gen-NextGen-First-Generation-Generation-Workforce/dp/1637304595
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This episode is 17-minutes of key things you need to do on LinkedIn to help you find a job. I talk fast and you'll want to listen to it several times and take notes.
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In today's episode author, William Watson, Ed.d, discusses his book, Twelve Steps for White America: for a United States of America. Dr. Watson grew up in Mississippi during the civil rights era. His parents were civil rights workers and his family received death threats from the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups. In his book, he applies recovery principles to our national dysfunction of "racialized rigged advantage". The content in his book has been considered inflammatory. Dr. Watson shares his struggle with alcoholism and his journey to healing. He is an Aspen Presidential Fellow.
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This episode is from a workshop I did for Cal State University East Bay for students and alumni on mentorship. I redefine the mentor/mentee relationship and provide practical and actionable tips to create an influential relationship. There's a Q&A session at the end of the workshop.
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In this episode, Arnoldo De La Fuente, CEO of MavenNext, a technology service provider, talks about his journey from growing up in "Little Village" Chicago to co-founding and CEO of a multi-million dollar company. MavenNext is a premier ServiceNow partner and expanding into Mexico.
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In this episode, Professor Philip Tran and I talking about how to make decisions, the different types of decisions there are, and why we have difficulty making decisions. This is part two of a two part business talk series. Listen to episode #137 for the first part of the series.
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In this episode, Professor Philip Tran and I discuss how to build human relations and develop meaningful connections. This episode is part one of a two part series for his business class.
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In this episode, Bill Davis, Lead Faculty at The University of Arizona Global Campus and Nancy DeVore PhD, MS, Associate Faculty and Consumer Experience Consultant, talk about how universities and faculty can create a culture of belonging and inclusion.
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Today's episode is on using leadership journey stories to help organizations create trust and equity. Carmen Perkins, Founder, and Sandy Wallenstein, Senior Partner, of Project Edquity, discuss how organizations create a safe space so employees feel comfortable sharing their personal journey to develop a more meaningful company culture.
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This is episode 10 of 10 from the First-Gen Virtual Summit. Founder, CEO and first-gen, Kevin Hu, at Firstly, discuss best practices for colleges to create a quality mentorship program.
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This is episode 9 of 10 from the First-Gen Virtual Summit. In this episode, the panelists share recruitment strategies to target and hire first-gen college students.
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This is episode 8 of 10 from the First-Gen Summit. In this episode, my friend, Jennifer Merchant, discuss best practices for career centers to serve first-gen students.
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This is episode 7 of 10 from the First-Gen Virtual Summit. In this episode, our panelists are first-gen PhDs and work in academia. They share not only their story and ideas on how to support first-gen stuents.
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Today's episode is 6 of 10 from our First-Gen Virtual Summit. The episode is a keynote delivered by Dr. Lanysha Adams. She discusses the misconceptions of first-gen students and importance of combining knowledge of self plus principled action equals Me Power.
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This is episode 5 of 10 from our First-Gen Virtual Summit. In this episode, speaker, Wendy Chan, shares her story of growing up low income and struggling in school - she shares her imperfect model minority story.
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This is 4 of 10 episode from our First-Gen Virtual Summit. In this episode, we have a panel of first-gen latinas share their trials and victories in their career journey.
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This episode is the 3 of 10 episodes from our First-Gen Virtual Summit. In this episode, I talk about how Career Counselors, Student Affairs, and other college professionals, as well as employers can help college students uncover and share their superpowers to attract internships and jobs.
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Today's episode is 2 of 10 from our First-Gen Virtual Summit. The episode is a panel of first-gen college students sharing their diverse experiences and recommendations to better engage first-gen students.
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Over the next 10 days, we'll share one episode from our First-Gen Virtual Summit 2022. Today's episode is 1 of 10. It's the opening keynote from Brian O'Bruba, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement at UC Merced. His keynote centers on ways schools and employers can best engage and prepare first-gen students for career success.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a live one-on-one review of people's LinkedIn profile. Many of these people are active job seekers and I give them tips on how to showcase their profile to recruiters and hiring managers, create their personal brand, and job search tips. If you're an active job seeker, you'll love this episode.
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In this episode, the panelists and I share lots of job search tips from ways to engage recruiters, resume, ghosting, interview tips, and many more tips. It's 90 minute episode, but it's worth listening to and taking notes.
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This episode is an excellent Q&A session from my talk at Quaid-I-Azam University in Islamabad. My talk focused on entrepreneurship, risk, resilience, and professional brand.
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Today's episode of Career Talk With OG is a session I had at the National Incubation Center in Islamabad. The audience was startups and entrepreneurs. We talked about the four pillars of professional branding, content creation, attracting opportunities, and nourishing relationships. Great Q&A session too.
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This episode is a keynote I gave as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week at the National Incubation Center in Karachi, Pakistan to startups and entrepreneurs. I talk about the fear, benefits, and strategies for taking risks. I also outline tips to build resilience. It was an engaging and energetic keynote with an excellent Q&A session. Thank you to the U.S. Consulate General Karachi and NICK teams for the invitation.
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At the moment, many large Silicon Valley companies are laying off employees or freezing hiring. In this episode, Ricardo Bonilla, Program Manager at JVS, and I talk about how his organization helps jobseekers prepare for new opportunities, career transition, and the specific job programs to help more minorities get into tech.
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In this episode, I was a guest on the Non-Traditionalist podcast. We discuss my childhood experiences learning English, working in my parent's meat business at a young age, my college experience as a first-gen, career journey and entrepreneur journey.
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This episode is a panel discussion from the 2021 Latinidad Summit where Latinx professionals discuss what it means to bring your Latinidad to the workplace, obstacles, and strategies to being yourself.
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This is a throwback episode from 2019 of a workshop I did for college students on how to create your LinkedIn profile and build your professional brand.
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Today's episode is a workshop I did as part of Hispanic Heritage Month for students from Puente, veteran, and career services from the College of San Mateo. I focused on empowering students to embrace their true selves and identity and transform them into their "superpower".
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How can a company find, hire, and retain diverse talent? In this episode, Andrea Guendelman, Co-founder and CEO of Speak_, gives tips on how company's can hire diverse talent. She also shares several career advice.
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Do you love to travel? Do you love to explore new cultures? Do you love to serve our country? In this episode, my guests, Anand Krishna and John Orak, both Foreign Services Officers with the US Embassy in Kazakhstan, talk about their career journey and what are the steps to pursue a career in the foreign service. We also talk about the the cultural and community service the U.S. Embassy is doing in Kazakhstan, including organizing the giant GoViral festival.
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If you're in sales, listen to this episode. I give tips on how to build relationships with your prospects and not annoy them.
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Today's episode is a workshop I did for women entrepreneurs from South Korea and Japan on how to pitch to investors. Before diving into how to pitch, I talk about the importance of creating our professional and business brand. Listen to the end because the startups practice pitching and I give them on the spot feedback.
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In this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of watching how we talk about ourselves and observing how others around us talk. I believe in the power of the spoken word. I also believe in the power of association. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts.
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In this episode, my friend, Nancy Marmolejo, Executive Coach, speaker, and trainer, talks about how we all have unique skills, but we also have roadblocks that keep us from growing professionally. She share insights on how to tap into our unique genius.
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Today's episode is a podcast interview I did for "Elevink Connect". We discuss why and how to own your voice.
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Today's episode is from an hour long keynote I gave at the 2022 Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers Annual Conference. Despite being widely used, the name "first-gen" has a negative connotation. Yet, many college career service administrators, employers, and even us, first-gen students/professionals frequently use it. I talk about helping first-gen students change the narrative, embrace their journey, value their identity, and the power of vulnerability. To employers, I give simple techniques to help identify first-gen talent.
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This is throwback episode where Carolina interviewed me for her show ¡Hablemos! We talked cultural bullying, imposter syndrome, and the trials and tribulations of my career and entrepreneurial journey.
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You've worked hard to achieve your career goals. But why is your career growth difficult or elusive? In this episode, Angelica and I teach you:
- Key elements that make up a Chingona career portfolio
- How to create quick and professional-looking career highlights
- Simple tips to promote your career portfolio
- Q&A & Group coaching session
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The Bootstrapping for Startups episode is a keynote I gave to entrepreneurs at Kazakhstan's Go Viral festival. I provide specific and practical recommendations for startups on how to scale their businesses without attracting venture investments.
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Surprisingly, many high achieving professionals experience some form of imposter syndrome. In this episode, I talk about ways to overcome imposter syndrome and command executive presence.
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In this episode, I share my recent experience of being invited by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan to speak in Central Asia's Go Viral Festival. I was asked to deliver remarks on branding, entrepreneurship, identifying business opportunities, and social media marketing. The festival audience included 10,000 Central Asians seeking to collaborate and improve their skills in media, culture, business, and technology.
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This episode is my keynote for the University of Arizona Global Campus - Forbes School of Business & Technology, Center for Women's Leadership Inaugural Leadership Summit. In this keynote I give specific examples to uncover your career traits and reframe your personal challenges to positive career traits. The Q&A session has lots of pearls of wisdom.
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During this episode, you’ll learn from career experts, including myself, and PR professionals on what to do to stand out in today’s crowded market and tips for building an eye-catching resume. You’ll also hear from a recruiter, who will tell you exactly what employers are looking for when hiring PR and communications professionals.
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This episode is from the Circle of Change-Career bootcamp in which I was a panelist. The topic is on NETWORKING - as an introvert this topic is dear to my heart. Jayne Mattson, the other panelist, and I share lots of networking tips.
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Today's episode is a short personal talk about not settling and tasting opportunities. Whether we're young or young at heart we have legitimate reasons for why don't pursuing our dreams. Many of us end up settling. Listen to my charla.
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Why are some people happy at work and others miserable? How is it that some people find a career or a business endeavor they love early in life? How do you find your passion? In this episode, Gene Rice, Co-Founder of Rice Cohen International, a recruiting firm, and co-author of Grad to Grown Up shares how to find our passion.
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Minority professionals don't lack social capital. We build relationships differently. Networking in mainstream society is transactional. In Latino culture, networking is relationship first, business second. In this episode, Angelica and I give lots of tips on How to Network Like a Comadre on LinkedIn.
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This is a Spanish episode for business owners on how to create your professional brand. Este es un episodio donde capacito a propietarios de negocio cómo crear su marca profesional.
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Today's episode is from a 2020 talk at the UC Chicanx/Latinx Leadership Summit. I shared with the University of California wide Latinx leadership the importance of building and nourishing relationships and how to connect with our youth.
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The Great Resignation. The Great Return. Companies and workers are in a giant tug of war to continue working remote or return to the office. In this episdoe, Peter Rabey, CEO & Co-Founder of X4 Group makes the case for the benefits of returning to the office.
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Informational interviews are effective in opening doors, learning about new job opportunities, the company culture, and many other benefits. But there's a right and wrong way to do them. In this episode, the super talented and career expert, Mac Prichard, shares best practices for doing informational interviews.
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Many of us have been working from home since the pandemic, and in some cases will continue to work from home. Dolores Neira, Founder & CEO of Performance Outcomes & Associates, shares tips on time management, setting boundaries, and staying top-of-mind while working remote.
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If you're a military professional needing help transitioning careers into the private sector, then listen to this episode. Marisol Maloney is a U.S. Navy veteran - a former enlisted sailor, turned Fleet Marine Forces Navy Nurse Corps Officer, who later became an all-source intelligence officer, and executive speech writer for 3 and 4-star flag officers. Today she is a recruiter, recruiting TS/SCI cleared professionals in intelligence, federal law, and cybersecurity.
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This episode is from a professional development training I did to help Latinas use LinkedIn to showcase their chingona power. You'll learn how to tell your unique story. How to maximize your time on the platform. How to express your vulnerability and spread positive chisme on LinkedIn. You'll love the tips, energy, and engagement.
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This episode is for any college staff working with with first-generation students. Our extraordinary panel of college professionals share best practices to support student's career aspirations. I also give tips to help students tell their first-generation career story.
I was a guest on the show Silicon Valley Influence where we talked about my business journey, leadership tips, and embracing new opportunities.
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As a minority professional, navigating our career journey and developing our leadership skills goes beyond traditional training programs. Our experiences and challenges are different; we are first-generation, bicultural, or multiracial. We encounter the glass ceiling, lack of mentorship, bias, the opportunity gap, and many other obstacles. In this episode I discuss how at Aspira Consulting we are disrupting the career and leadership development for minorities.
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Is it possible to love your job? Listen to this episode as Shaun Tai, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BRIDGEGOOD, Arree Chung, Founder and Storyteller of Academy and Creativity Schoo, and myself talk about our career journey and how we've found our passion.
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This episode is from a LinkedIn Live interview with my friend, Rosie Yeung, in which I was her guest. We talked about what it means to provide culturally relevant career and leadership training. I also answer some great career questions from guests. You'll enjoy this authentic conversation with Rosie and myself.
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Social media is full of posts about how to be a great leader. No one talks about being a follower. In this episode, I talk about why it is ok to be a follower. You can't win in business, sports, or in life without both a great leader and great followers.
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This episode is a training I did for a Lean In Latina chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area. I talk about the power of vulnerability, strategies for sharing content, and increasing engagement. Listen until the end for some 1:1 coaching tips.
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January is traditionally when professionals and companies ramp up hiring. This episode is from last week's Career Mentorship session where I dive deep into your career questions.
En este episodio, mi querida amiga, Wally Pretelt-Kieswetter, me invitó a hablar en su clase de masterclass sobre formas de establecer contactos. Comparto varios consejos y tengo una sesión de preguntas.
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This episode is from a recent career fireside chat I did with students from Menlo College. I specific on topics like applying for internships, jobs, networking, being an introvert, what do I mean when I say that we provide "culturally relevant" career and leadership training. The episode has lots of great questions that regardless of your where you are in your career, you'll find helpful.
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Happy New Year podcast listeners! We're kicking off the second season of Career Talk With OG, and I want to thank you for helping us achieve some major growth. We're now in 20 countries, added new subscribers, expanded our audience, and ranked #24 in the top 60 career podcasts by FeedSpot. In honor of World Introvert Day (Jan 2), today's episode is on strategies and tips for becoming an introvert turned public speaker. Whether you're giving a 3-minute, 30-minute, or a full-day talk, these tips will help you get out of your comfort zone, and become a more effective and engaging speaker.
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This episode is from the Latinidad Posadas: Mental Health is Priority LinkedIn Live event. It's an insightful and heartfelt discussion with mental health professionals. We explore topics like the stigma of seeing help in the Latinx community, how our cultural values can impede seeing help, and tips to a better mental health.
Are you thinking of putting aside networking during the holidays? Don't! The holidays is a great time to reach out to friends, recruiters, hiring managers, and your network. Why? Because people are more open to connecting and there's little competition. In this episode, I give you networking techniques and sample messages if you are a sales professionals, job seekers, and simply looking to reconnect with others.
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In this episode, Angelica Garcia talks about how Gen Zs are reshaping the workforce. They're the first generation in the industrial era to graduate from college and not set foot in an office due to the pandemic. They're embracing #remotework, diversity, and corporate social responsibility.
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, I share a personal story about the dual role that we, first-generation children, sometimes play - the child and parent. Six years ago, my father passed away on Thanksgiving weekend. Four months later my mother passed away. It was heartbreaking and a painful time for me. Playing the dual role in my family was difficult and I missed out on part of my childhood. But, I also found a silver lining, or as I say, I learned to turn crap into a fertilizer. To those of you playing the dual role - I admire and respect you.
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In this episode, Gabriela Tutalo, Founder of Solano Exp, shares her entrepreneurial journey of starting an import/export business of Mexican arts and crafts. Gabriela was born in Puebla, Mexico and immigrated to the USA without knowing English. Today she consults many large brands on the quality, art, and how to work with native designers.
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I had a hilarious and energetic conversation with Randy and Teddy on their weekly show "Lunch Conversations with Randy & Teddy". We touched on topics like how does an introvert start a business or find a job? What do you do if you're the smartest person in the room? What environment created your biggest hardship and biggest blessing? My story of how I became a speaker. What steps are required to have a successful career? Randy, Teddy, and I laugh a lot on this show.
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Public speaking is terrifying, and speaking online also has it's challenges and limitations. Minue Yoshida, Co-Founder of Yoshida Academy, shares her tips and strategies for speaking online. She is a public speaking coach and business trainer. Minue was born in Mexico City, of Japanese and Mexican parents. She also shares tips for immigrants who are concerned about their accent. Listen until the end. Minue drops a golden boulder of advice for women.
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Marcel Daane is an executive coach and leadership trainer. He is 2020 Executive Coach Of The Year (Singapore), author of HeadStrong Performance, and most recently of Five Energies of Horrible Bosses. In this episode, we talk about his personal battle with alcoholism, being bullied as a kid, his inability to hold a job, to a life transformation moment that reshaped his thinking, energy, and career. Marcel shares some sold leadership principles that we can apply regardless of where we are in our career.
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A story is a mosaic of smiles, tears, laughter, hardships, and victories. In this episode, you'll hear from four contributing authors, Humberto "Humby" Basquerizo, EdD, Joanna Feliciano, Barbara Pujols, and myself. Claudia Vasquez, Co-Founder of Elevink, moderates this talk because she is the one who told us about this writing opportunity and encouraged us to submit our stories.
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This is my first in person session since the pandemic started. It's a career Q&A session with college students. Lots of great questions and tips.
How do companies recruit and retain latinx talent? In this episode, Lizette Ibarra, CEO & Founder of Latina Chief, talk about recruiting strategies. Lizette is native from Mexico. She has over 20 years of executive search experience. She specializes in executive and professional search, talent attraction and retention, career transition and coaching, personal branding, and serves clients across the U.S. and Latin America.
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In this Michael Gribov, CEO of Impact-21, and I talk about the power of allies in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michael is a first-generation professional. As a Russian Jew, Michael and his family, suffered much discrimination. His family immigrated to the USA and settled in Ohio. Michael was bullied, teased, and experienced discrimination. Today, he helps Fortune 500 companies, think tanks, and nonprofits address some of the most challenging issues.
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Speaker, songwriter, and author of the award-winning series Unicorn Jazz, Lisa Caprelli talks about her entrepreneurial journey and becoming an author. Lisa is Latina entrepreneur and has been featured in Forbes Magazine, ABC News, CBS News and other publications.
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In this episode I dive deeper into the three key areas to help you with your career success: Professional Brand, LinkedIn and Networking. You'll want to pause this episode, take notes, and come back to it several times.
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This episode, Jason Lam, a senior at UC Berkeley in the College Natural Resources, moderates the conversation. We talk about professional branding, networking, my career journey, overcoming imposter syndrome, and LinkedIn tips. You'll enjoy the lively conversation.
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This episode is a preview of Latinidad 2021 Summit panel: Brining Your Latinidad to the Workplace. Our panelists Carlos Quezada and Ozzie Gromada Meza share give their thoughts on how to bring your authentic self to the workplqce. Get your tickets and hear their full discussion on September 14th at the Latinidad 2021 Summit.
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This is a conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome that I had with the team from the UC Berkeley Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership.
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This episode is a preview discussion to the women's panel of Latinidad 2021 Summit on the topic: Latina Sisterhood - Amigas o Enemigas. Our panelists Adriana Dawson, Andrea Guendelman, & Minué Yoshida give their thoughts on how sisterhood can be challenging and powerful.
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Migratory Grief: The physical and emotional loss experienced when leaving your native country for a new one. In today's episode, Marcela Bruner, speaks about her journey, as a professional, coming to the USA, and her experience with migratory grief.
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This is Spanish episode is 1 of 3 training sessions I did for the US Embassy in Mexico.In the session Desarrollo Profesional con LinkedIn, I teach the most effective methods to create your LinkedIn profile; how to build credibility, grow your career, and promote your professional brand.
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Career success - we want it. We pursue it. We sacrifice for it. Yet, it seems elusive for many of us. Outrageous career success requires going all in, not dipping our toes in the pool of opportunity. In this episode, Rocío Perez, Founder of Inventíva, and I talk about Why Career Success Requires Going All In vs Leaning In.Wewalk you through the steps to excel in your career journey and overcome many of the obstacles that derail our ability to excel.
Topics discussed
- Defining Career Success
- Our Culture - Asset or Liability
- Steps to going all in
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In this episode, Charlie Ruth shares why she strongly advocates for advancing women's equality through STEAM. Charlie is Alumni Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. She is Co-Founder of The Women With Rights Foundation (www.MujeresConDerechos.org), one of the most influential social movements in the field of gender empowerment in the Americas region. She is also Executive Director of MCD Foundation and Athenea Science.
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In today's episode, Gustavo Lira, Executive Coach of My Auténtico Self Coaching & Consulting, discuss his career journey as a latino and how we can bring our authentic self to work.
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Networking is the BEST way to get hired! But most people are doing it wrong. They're not getting results and they're frustrated. I'm an introvert who learned how to build and nourish relationships. In this episode, I share specific networking strategies to help you attract opportunities, bypass the ATS system, and get hired.
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Last summer, in the midst the pandemic, social unrest, shootings, and fires, Keen Alignment invited me to be a panelist on their webinar about getting real about social responsibility in the workplace. This episode is a candid conversation about biases in the workplace and how it impacts organizational culture; and actions companies need to make.
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Social media expert, Joyce Feustel, is the Founder of Boomers' Social Media Tutor. In this episode she talks about how professionals 50+ and older can overcome the anxiety of using social media to grow in their professional career.
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In this episode, Roy Gomez Cruz shares how running into a major roadblock while pursuing his PhD lead to paying tribute to the legendary singer, Freddie Mercury, and finding his purpose.
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This episode is a training I did for the startup, Idea-to-IPO, and over 500+ entrepreneurs from around the world. I provide a step-by-step strategy to use LinkedIn to attract high net worth individuals and investors. Included in this episode is helpful Q&A session at the end.
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This episode is a webinar I did for Job Hackers where I teach software developers and other technical people how to build their professional brand. Listen to the Q&A section at the end.
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You know the feeling of being left out while the "cool kids" have fun? In today's episode, David Garcia (my son), talks about his personal journey of feeling marginalized as a music major and co-founding the student group, Musicians of Color Association.
Are you wishing you could change jobs or careers? Have you hit a dead-end road in your career growth? In this episode, Ruby Garcia, talks about her career journey and provides tips to get unstuck in your career.
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Why do we relocate? Quality of life. Homeownership. Pay increase. Career mobility. These are some of the reasons we relocate. Sometimes we commute long distances between work and home, and sacrifice a lot in pursuit of our dreams.. In today's episode, my good friend, Carlos Quezada, and I talk about my decision to pursue multinational living and working between Silicon Valley and Puerto Vallarta.
In today's episode, my friend, Adriana Dawson, talks about the difficulty and myths of achieving work-life balance. Adriana is the Director of Community Engagement for Verizon and oversees the Verizon Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in Rhode Island and areas of Massachusetts. Sh is a nationally recognized bilingual/bicultural leader with 25+ years of impact at the intersection of community and business development. She is also a wife, mother and caregiver to her parents.
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In this episode, I did a virtual sit-down with Patricia Mota, Executive Director of HACE to give job search tips for their upcoming job fair.
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Staying with the Cinco de Mayo theme, Angelica Garcia, Cultural Engagement Officer of Aspira Consulting, shares LinkedIn tips for millennials. She brilliantly identifies five LinkedIn personality types and offers tips to maximize the platform's use.
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Ever wonder who drew the infamous Apple logo? Today's episode, Carlos Pérez, is the artist who drew the Apple logo. He is a chicano artist, community activist recognized for his visual art creations that are found in public and private collections. Carlos talks about his journey from being born in Mexico City and coming to Stockton, California as young kid. In high school, he helped draw the huelga signs for Cesar Chavez' labor movement. Listen until the end as Carlos recounts the powerful story of drawing the Apple logo.
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In this episode, Angelica and I randomly select and answer common career excuses we hear. We have fun providing insightful tips to help you overcome the fear that's holding you back from being fulfilled in your career.
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In this episode, Chief Creative Muscle, Isaiah Hwang, shares tips on how to spice up our social media content. He is a one-man independent design studio. He works with education, high tech, non-profit, and independent clients across the world to tell their visual stories through design and photography. He was drawn to art at an early age. In the third grade, he even had a few of his drawings shown at a local museum in Santa Clara, CA and it gave him motivation to pursue art as a career!
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Listen to this mashup of career, networking and entrepreneur tips between Professor Philip Tran and I. We talk about networking for introverts, career choices, what if you don't know what you want to do after graduating from college. We also share our thoughts about starting a business.
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In this episode, Briana Weatherspon, CEO of The Eventgers, talks about the future of events post pandemic. She also gives tips on how she launched her event planning business straight out of college. She shares some of the self doubts that us entrepreneurs feel.
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In this episode, Raul Lopez Jr., motivational speaker, author and executive coach, and I talk about his transformative life experience that led him to be a professional speaker.
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Today's episode is a training I did to help first-generation professionals tell their career story. Why? Because your story is powerful! We all go through crap in life. Crap stinks! But crap can also be the fertilizer to our dreams. The choice is ours. In this training, I teach you how to tell your unique career story to employers. You'll also learn tips to promote your story on social media and with your network.
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In this episode Krista Mollion, a seasoned Silicon Valley marketer, entrepreneur and business coach, talks about being an entrepreneurial mother and working remotely, not necessarily by choice. Just before the the mandatory shelter-in- place order in France, she visited her father. Within two weeks of arriving in France, Krista's father got Covid-19 and passed away. Listen to her incredible story of Resiliency, transformation and grit.
Panama has been hit hard with the pandemic. In this episode, Boris Wainberg, the Founder of Panama Startups, talks about how his company is weathering the economic downturn. Episode in spanglish.
In this episode, my friend, Loc H. Nguyen, and I, talk about the rise of violence and racism against Asian Americans and what we can all do to stop it.
In this episode I share valuable and practical LinkedIn tips for busy professionals. LinkedIn is no longer just an online job board, it's essential to have a strong presence, without the need to spend a lot of time on the platform.
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In this episode, Dr. Eve Hudson share's her incredible first-generation career story. She is the oldest of three and was reared by a single mother in a low-income household. She earned her PhD at the age of 28. Here career journey has taken her from the halls of academia, to launching her successful business.
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I speak with Anthony Pineda, Founding Director, of Creatrix Institute about his personal and career journey. Anthony combines education, mental health and hip-hop to help you tell their personal story.
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In this episode, Student Success Strategist, Linnita Hosten, shares her career journey, and gives tips to young professionals graduating during these challenging times. Linnita is an author and national speaker. She's been honored with 40 under 40 in Educaiton, Education Book of the Year, and Alumni of the Year.
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In this episode we talk about how Tesla, Oracle, and HP's massive Silicon Valley "tech exit" to Texas (TEXIT) has job seekers wondering whether remote work is here to stay. Why be tethered to the office when you can work remotely and "kick it" in a less expensive area (than Silicon Valley) or near a beach or in another County. Cheryl Lee moderates a lively conversation with Yash Voltaire and Thor Swenson of Lagom Global Consulting Company and myself. Topics we cover:
- How to Find a Remote Dream Job
- How to pitch an existing office job into a remote job.
- Keys to keeping your remote job forever
- What is the COVID effect on remote work? Will remote work continue after COVID is over?
- Why should I consider moving to another area for work?
- What's so great about Texas (other than lower taxes and stretching your money further).
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In this episode, Sarabeth Berk explains what is a hybrid professional. Sarabeth underwent her own professional identity crisis, and learned she was a hybrid and that concept revolutionized her career path. She is now obsessed with changing the way we see the workforce and helping professionals realize that their unique value lies at the intersections of their multiple professional identities.
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In this episode Faith McKinney gives tips on how network virtually. She is the Founder of Schmingling. Faith is an introverted janitor turned author, television producer, and CNN Contributor. Her struggles with imposter syndrome did not derail her from networking her way to interviews with heavy-hitters like news legend Dan Rather, and Hollywood director Lee Daniels. She has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and most recently Bloomberg Newsweek. Faith’s passion for entrepreneurs has inspired her to speak about acquiring visibility, credibility and authority through earned media.
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The holidays are the BEST time to network. People are open to "catching up". You can have deeper conversations. There are less day-to-day distractions. Most people pause their career search during holidays. DON'T! Get a head start on your job search. I share specific techniques to help you contact your network, including cold contacts, casual acquaintances, and friends. Whether you're a professional, job seeker or in sales, you'll find this episode helpful.
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This is a special mega year-end Career Q&A episode. Professor and entrepreneur, Philip Tran, and I go deep answering career and entrepreneur questions. Lots of raw answers, spoken from experience, that will help you build your confidence, get clarity and achieve your goals. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
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The pandemic severely impacted businesses. In this episode, Adam Helweh, CEO of Secret Sushi, Philip Tran, professor and entrepreneur, Angelica Garcia, Aspira Consulting's Cultural Engagement Officer, and I talk about the business lessons we've learned from the pandemic. It's a casual and lively conversation with lots of golden nuggets to help you navigate change.
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In this episode, Ramon Nuñez talks about his journey from picking strawberries to a serial entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Ramon and I met when he hired me to work at my last startup, MetaLINCS, an e-discovery software company. Ramon oversaw the company's sale to Seagate Technology. He was also the CEO of IKOS Systems which was acquired by Mentor Graphics. Ramon shares tips on launching your startup, putting together a leadership team, and the difference between starting a company today vs in years past. Ramon is the OG of startup founders!
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In this episode Sandra Noemi Torres and I talk about letting go of cultural baggage in order to move ahead in our careers, and be happy. How often do we heard - Be polite, Obey your elders, Listen to your dad, Be humble, and many other things. At face value these cultural statements make sense, but they can also hold us back from achieving our potential and navigating corporate America. Sandra is the CEO of Plan Your Company, a digital marketing agency.
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In this episode, I have a no nonsense conversation about finances with Wealth Advisor, Tash Salas, of Artha Consulting Family Office Service. We discuss her career journey from attorney to a financial professional, and coming from Mexico to the USA and launching her business from nothing.
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In this episode, Paul Bocanegra, shares his story of being sentenced to life with out parole +4 years at the age of 17. He served 25 years in prison, 12 of those years in solitary confinement. Today, Paul is a San Mateo, Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commissioner, co-founder of ReEvolution and Substance Abuse Counselor. He is an advocate for criminal justice reform, equality and inclusion. Paul's life goal is to share his story to help empower at-risk youth and keep them from being locked up in cages.
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In this episode, Brigette Iarrusso and I talk about serving before selling. Brigette is the CEO and Master Coach of Embrace Change, a sales and social impact coaching business. Brigette gets raw in this episode and share her personal entrepreneurial journey and business tips to help you excel in your career and business.
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In this episode, Angelica and I have a career Q&A session. I start by giving you my 2 cents about the current job market under COVID-19. Then I answer many career questions around job searching, transitioning careers, networking virtually and starting a side hustle. It's a casual and fun conversation full of excellent tips. If you're a young professional or a seasoned professional, you'll get a lot of this career Q&A session.
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Si estás buscando trabajo durante la pandemia, las cosas pueden parecer desesperadas. Este episodio te brindará estrategias útiles para identificar oportunidades y ajustar tu enfoque de búsqueda de empleo.
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Join us for a virtual celebration of Aspira Consulting's 5 year anniversary. In October of 2015, I left the security of my executive role at the Chamber of Commerce for the uncertainty of entrepreneurial life. I had a vague idea of what I wanted to do, but no business plan. And no money to invest. I decided to take the leap without a parachute. Today, Aspira Consulting is an international consulting and training firm. We've trained over 12,000 professionals across five continents. One of the greatest rewards is working alongside my daughter and teaching her to go all in. Listen as my friend, Cheryl, takes over Career Talk With OG, and asks my daughter and me questions about our entrepreneurial journey. Thank you for your love and support!
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This episode is an online training I did for the venture capital company, Stat Zero. The topic is how startups and entrepreneurs can network virtually and connect with investors. Lots of practical and actionable tips. Listen at end for the Q&A session.
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In this episode I discuss how to make the "big leap" into your next career! Where do you start? How do you make the right choices? How do you transition your work experience to a new job? I share tips on how to take your work experience, and teach you how to make a smooth transition.
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This episode is a keynote I did for NetApp at their 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. I was asked to speak on Authentic Leadership: Honor the past. Disrupt the present. Embrace the future. I share some nuggets to embrace our imperfections and vulnerability. Enjoy! Aspira Consulting: www.aspiraconsulting.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
Screw the Less Fortunate is an article that I wrote on LinkedIn in June 2014. We were emerging from the Great Recession of 2008. It's a story of how our environment influences our values and we become selfish.
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Tu marca profesional es fundamental para el crecimiento de tu carrera. Tu marca es lo que los demás piensan de ti cuando no estás. Incluso si no estás administrando activamente tu marca, AÚN TIENES una marca. Este episodio, 5 Tips Para Tu Marca Profesional, te brindará consejos para crear y mejorar tu marca. Aspira Consulting: www.aspiraconsulting.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
I Am A Minority is the first article that I wrote on LinkedIn. I was scared to share my immigrant story because LinkedIn is a professional platform and I didn't think it was the right place. This is a story about realizing that being a "minority" is actually a powerful state-of-mind to strive for. Aspira Consulting: www.aspirabiz.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
My Linked Live events inspired me to launch Career Talk With OG. I started doing LinkedIn Live events about four months ago as a way to provide professionals with career tips. Today's episode is a special treat because my guests, Angelica Garcia, 'Chelle Peters and Martha Nino, cover the age and career spectrum to bring you a wealth of tips and strategies to help you stay employed or find your next opportunity. Aspira Consulting: www.aspirabiz.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
La pandemia ha cambiado la forma en que trabajamos, buscamos empleo y hacemos networking. El episodio ¿Cómo Hacer Networking Virtualmente? les brindará 5 consejos poderosos para construir y fomentar relaciones virtualmente. Tu red profesional o empresa no necesita dejar de crecer. Piensa en networking como una oportunidad para ser creativo. Lo que debe cambiar es la forma en que nos conectamos e interactuamos con nuestras relaciones profesionales. Aspira Consulting: www.aspirabiz.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
A couple of months I was hosting a LinkedIn Live event. I casually mentioned to my guest that I had been thinking of launching my podcast, but I didn't know how, nor did I have the time to do it myself. Shortly, after completing the live event, I had a message via LinkedIn from one of my connections, David Lazcano. David offered to help me launch my podcast for free. He also told me that he didn't have experience, but he was willing to learn. This episode is the story of how David and I came to work together and launch my podcast. Thank you David for your help, kindness and flexibility. Aspira Consulting: www.aspirabiz.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
I'm an introvert turned international speaker. A first-gen professional. My parents were from Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico. In this episode I share my personal and career journey. I also talk about why I started Career Talk With OG. Aspira Consulting: www.aspirabiz.com Connect with Oscar Garcia on LinkedIn Aspira Consulting YouTube Channel Aspira Consulting Online Training
Have you ever worked hard for a promotion, and then told that you probably received the promotion because you're a minority? Have you achieved great success and still feel inadequate? Imposter syndrome paralyzes us and stops us from achieving our full potential. This episode: 10 Way to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace identifies obstacles; helps you identify your purpose; and provides ways to overcome imposter syndrome.
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Unemployment claims are at a record number. Recruiters and hiring managers aren't returning calls. Many parts of the country are shelter-in-place. If you're job searching during the COVID-19 pandemic, things can seem hopeless. This episode: 10 Job Search Tips During Coronavirus, will give you helpful strategies to identify opportunities and adjust your job search approach.
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Your LinkedIn profile is at the "All-Star" level. But recruiters aren't contacting you. What else do you need to do? In this episode: 5 Ways to Get Noticed by Recruiters on LinkedIn you'll easy and effective tips to get recruiters to reach out to you. Also learn to increase your chances of getting an interview.
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In Career Talk With OG, I empower you, so opportunities come to you. You’ll get relevant, practical and actionable career tips and strategies. And you’ll also hear from industry professionals share their career journey.