Welcome to "The Keys to the Office" podcast, where we provide career development insights and advice for Black and Latinx students. Our experienced professionals share practical tips, actionable advice, and inspiring stories to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you're a recent graduate looking to take the next step, our podcast has something for everyone. Follow us to stay up-to-date and let's work together to unlock the door to yo ...
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Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn: How College Students Can Leverage Their Profiles to Land Their Dream Job
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Are you a college student looking to land your dream job? In today's competitive job market, having a strong online presence is essential. In this episode, we explore the power of LinkedIn for college students and how they can leverage their profiles to stand out in a crowded job market. We share practical tips and strategies for optimizing LinkedI…
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Unlocking Success w/ MaBinti Yillah: Serial Entrepreneur and Mental Health Advocate
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MaBinti Yillah, a serial entrepreneur and startup founder, is on a mission to improve access to mental health in the Muslim community, facing a formidable challenge of unqualified and culturally incompetent mental health providers and a lack of trust from an already marginalized community. You will learn: 1. MaBinti Yillah's journey from working in…
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Dive Into Financial Services with Dana Wilson: Breaking Barriers & Building Teams
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Against all odds, Dana Wilson, the CEO and founder of Chip, is determined to unapologetically break barriers, close the wealth gap and create real change by helping individuals build and scale their financial team. You will learn: 1. Exploring Reinvention in the Financial Industry 2. Investigating How to Find Mentorship and A Tribe 3. Examining How…
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Navigating Mentorship in Real Estate - Rashida Clarke's Journey from Community Organizer to Rock Star in the Industry
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When Rashida Clarke, a Hampton native and full-time entrepreneur, decided she couldn't wait for someone else to recognize her potential, she jumped into the unpredictable world of real estate without a mentor, only to find that the odds were stacked against her success. "I wanted to help people who knew that fast forward so many years, I'd end up h…
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I love these recap episodes because it's yet another opportunity to recognize each of you - the Keys family, my guests, and those who are simply curious about just what we talk about here. Thank you! S2 E1: Marketing Career Chat with Latina Marketing Mompreneur, Tatiana Chamorro S2 E2: Film Industry Career Chat with Pete Alcide S2 E3: Nursing Caree…
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The Journey to Career Joy with Mary Adeyemi
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Support the show In this episode, Kristina and Mary talked all things career progression as two industry sisters who support each other from a distance. Mary's work in the UK is aligned with the work Kristina does here in the US and the gems dropped in this episode help individuals at all stages of their career. Check out the full episode! HIGHLIGH…
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From Financial Trauma to Financial Transformation: Tremaine Wills' Journey to Mind Over Money
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If you're feeling like your actions towards financial success are not working, then this episode is for you! "If you're interested in financial services and you can identify a particular group that needs a particular solution, that could be your lane." Tremaine Wills is an investment advisor, tax strategist, accountant, and owner of Mind Over Money…
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Sofiat Abdulrazaaq: From Tucker High to Tech CEO
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In this podcast episode, Kristina interviews Sofiat (Sofie) Abdulrazaaq, the co-founder and CEO of Goodfynd, a payments platform for food trucks, helping foodies find their favorite food trucks while helping food truck owners (usually BIPOC immigrants) grow their business. Sofie is one of a small number of Black women founders who have raised over …
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News Anchor Career Path Chat with Vanessa Echols
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In today's episode, we talk to Vanessa Echols who spent 40 years as an award winning television news anchor and reporter. Unlike many, Vanessa knew early on that she was heading in this direction because of her love for reading the newspaper and watching the news at a young age. Vanessa has recently retired and become a published author! And guess …
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Nonprofit Career Chat with Sabrina Walker Hernandez
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In this episode, Kristina sits down with Sabrina Walker Hernandez, a certified consultant, coach, facilitator, & bestselling author who helps nonprofits and small businesses build relationships that increase revenue. She shares the good, the bad, and the not-so-pleasant path to her success. She was strategic in her planning process as a mom and spo…
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Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Chat with Damon "DaRil" Nailer
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We had an opportunity to chat with Damon Nailer, CEO of Kitril Consultancy. With over 1K speaking engagements and many published works under his belt, Damon is known as a “Renaissance Man”, Inspirational Communicator, Gift Guru, and Authority/Expert who provides direction, inspiration, and education to any audience. Listen to how he determines whic…
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Attorney Career Chat with Victims Rights Attorney, Rachel W. Robinson, Esq.
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We sat down with Rachel W. Robinson, Esq to chat about how she overcame multiple obstacles on her path to owning her own practice as a Victim's Rights Attorney. Such an inspiring story that you certainly want to hear! Check it out and share with a friend. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - 00:32 | The Keys to the Office Podcast Introduction 00:33 - 02:35 | Welcome…
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Nursing Career Chat with Legal Nurse Consultant/Nurse Practitioner, Tina Baxter
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SHOW NOTES Internship •If you're interested in nursing, get your CNA certification, get a job working in a nursing home or assisted living home health care, and get your feet wet. •Understand if this is something that you want to do. Too many young people go into nursing school and become nurses, only to realize they didn't want to be nurses. The d…
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Film Industry Career Chat with Pete Alcide
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SUMMARY In this episode Kristina sits down with Pete Alcide, award-winning filmmaker who also has a PhD in Psychology. He walks us through his education background of earning multiple degrees while already knowing exactly what he was passionate about. Pete suggests artists who know they want to get into the entertainment industry should focus on bu…
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Marketing Career Chat with Latina Marketing Mompreneur, Tatiana Chamorro
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In today's episode, Tatiana Chamorro shares her story of moving to the US and becoming a successful entrepreneur, providing listeners with tips on how to pursue their own career goals. She is an entrepreneur and marketing professional who is passionate about helping others reach their career goals. "The most important part of it is it's happening."…
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs. S1 E1: The Keys to the Office: Meet Your Host, Kristina Butler! S1 E2: The Keys to the Office: Interview FAQs S1 E3: The Keys t…
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Hairstylist Career Chat with Lenise and Star of Parlour Republic
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We're giving you The Keys to The Office, and all you need to do is show up ready to unlock the door. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Lenise Robinson and Star Davis met and started working together 2. The importance of formal and informal education in the hair industry 3. How the transition from working alone to working in partnership can be…
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A Conversation with Rick Benbow About the Job Opportunities for Recent Graduates
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs. "I am someone who firmly believes in the power of higher education and the opportunities that it can provide." Rick Benbow is t…
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Tiauna Jackson Shares the Keys to the Talent Agent Office
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals and successful entrepreneurs. "I'm a testament to you can do it, and you don't need somebody to hold your hand. You just get out there and do what needs to b…
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The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Amor Laüren About the Entertainment Industry
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From childhood dreams, to balancing an education and career, finding mentorship and forming genuine relationships, join us as we talk with special guest, Amor Lauren! Whether you want to pursue the entertainment industry or invest in your craft, Amor Lauren shares the keys to navigating through the highs and lows of setting yourself up for success.…
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The Keys to the Office: Your Degree IS NOT Enough
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals. Today's focus is: The Importance of Gaining Work Experience Before Graduation Make sure you hit subscribe if you haven’t already and be sure to share this e…
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The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Kristina Theodore and Madison Washington About the Beauty Industry
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals. Today's focus is: Business in Beauty I sat down with Kristina Theodore of Plush Beauty Studio and Madison Theodore of Bia Vee Essentials to talk about their…
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The Keys to the Office: A Conversation with Coach Juice
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals. Today's focus is: Conquering the Path of Entrepreneurial Success Ready for some real candid conversation of how this amazing woman and mother of 6 acquired …
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals. Today's focus is: Tips for the Interview Process You asked and we listened! You need tips to ace your next interview and you need them NOW! Consider it done…
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The Keys to the Office: Meet Your Host, Kristina Butler!
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Welcome to The Keys to the Office Podcast, where we help Black and Latinx students chart career paths and prepare for success through guest interviews and job search tips from HR professionals. Spend a few minutes getting to know Kristina Butler, MSHRD, PHR, SHRM-CP...the mom, the professional, and the sometimes goofball/aspiring singer in her head…
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Get your questions and notepads (paper or digital) ready to launch your career journey with Kristina Butler, certified HR professional, and her amazing guests who will share their individual career paths with you and set you up for success!! Support the show Let’s Stay Connected! Interested in working with me 1:1? Schedule your FREE Discovery Call …
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