Best Darius Norwood Podcasts (2024)

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Burdens & Blessings 22:09

10M ago22:09

22:09

We’re about to get all the way real. Host Darius Norwood leads by example in this episode; showing how vulnerability and strength coincide. Explore the intersection of life’s unpredictability and the demands of career. In this ultra-relatable life and career update you’re sure to connect with a sentiment that resonates and relates to your own journ…

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Career Lessons From When “Life Be Lifin’ ” 20:14

12M ago20:14

20:14

Back like we never left! It’s our return episode, the first in over a year. Host Kirsten Norwood is letting you know where she’s been, why, and what you can learn from life experiences of all kinds. Get real and raw as we dive back in PLUS hear about what this podcast has got planned next. This episode covers: - What a good leader should know how t…

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The Great Reshuffle: Interview Prep with Amy Oviedo 21:31

2y ago21:31

21:31

Amy Oviedo is the founder and CEO of Recruiting Experiences, founded to help companies simplify their hiring processes and train the next generation of recruiting professionals. Today’s conversation is critical because Amy has over 20 years of Talent Acquisition Training & Development experience. No matter what stage you’re in on your career journe…

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Show Your Ask with Joyel Crawford 25:58

2y ago25:58

25:58

Using your voice to get you where you want to go takes courage and lots of practice. In this episode, Joyel Crawford draws on her two decades of experience in career and leadership development with practical tools and tips that she shares with thousands of clients and audiences across the country. In this episode, Joyel and Kirsten discuss the foll…

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Be Nimble: You Belong In The Room With Kelli Jones 29:21

2y ago29:21

29:21

Kelli Jones is Co-Founder & General Partner for Sixty8 Capital, a seed-stage venture capital fund for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. Kelli is also the co-founder and co-CEO of Be Nimble, Co, a social enterprise that accelerates diversity and inclusion initiatives in technology. I’m very excited for today’s conversation because Kelli share's so man…

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Charged up: There’s POWER in your story with Anthony Murdock II 44:49

2y ago44:49

44:49

Murdock is a purpose-driven, action-oriented, servant-leader, and proud product of Indianapolis, IN. He’s an entrepreneur and law student who’s deeply passionate about amplifying, appreciating, and advocating for the power in Black stories. Ultimately, he’s in the business of becoming the greatest “Powerpreneur” Indianapolis has ever seen! In this …

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How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace with Minda Harts 20:03

2+ y ago20:03

20:03

In workplaces nationwide, women of color need frank talk and honest advice on how to deal with microaggressions, heal from racialized trauma, and find relief from invisible workplace burdens. Minda Harts, best-selling author and I chat about how to be Right Within in the workplace. In this episode, Minda and I discuss the following: Why avoiding ra…

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Gratitude for Black Girls with Tatyerra Spurlock 26:25

2+ y ago26:25

26:25

Did you know that April is Black Women's History Month? This month we embrace achievements, build understanding and awareness and celebrate the rich history of the past, present, and future generations of Black Women and women who are descendants of Africa. In this episode, Tatyerra, the founder of Gratitude for Black Girls, and I discuss: The impo…

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How Curiosity Solves Bigger Problems with Kison Patel 24:06

2+ y ago24:06

24:06

Kison Patel is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management solution for complex financial transactions. As a former M&A advisor with over a decade of experience, Kison has seen many challenges presented in mergers and acquisitions. In this episode, we discuss: The struggles of starting a business How to navigate change at work How curiosi…

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How to set Boundaries at Work with Kaylyn Gyden 26:05

2+ y ago26:05

26:05

Are you always available at work? Responding to emails within minutes of them being sent, responding to instant messages from teammates and always taking on extra projects at work? If this sounds like you, you may need to set some boundaries at work. In this episode we discuss how to set boundaries at work by: Exploring what good looks like when it…

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Bet on Yourself, Your Future will Thank You with Chrisjaan Smith 32:28

2+ y ago32:28

32:28

In 2020, Chrisjaan bet on himself and moved from Indianapolis to NYC to work in the entertainment industry. This isn’t a conversation with a top exec at the one biggest record labels, YET but it is a conversation with a hungry A&R and talent manager that’s fighting his way to the top. Now in 2022, the boy is PLUGGED and he’s making moves! In this e…

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Influencing Others at Work with Lauren McGoodwin 25:02

2+ y ago25:02

25:02

Influence is defined having the ability to have an effect on a someone or their behavior. This is even more important at work because it can help you move the needle on a project, gain mentors and even help you get promoted. In this episode we discuss: Why influence is important no matter what level you are at How to gain influence and how to know …

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Do You Know Your Career Purpose? 30:06

2+ y ago30:06

30:06

Do you feel like you are chasing a career and not a greater purpose? Perhaps, you're chasing title after title, but still feel like your work isn't aligning to something bigger than you. Kirsten felt that way too and after reading "The Memo" by Minda Harts, she learned how to create her own career purpose. In this episode Kirsten discusses: What a …

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How to Prioritize Self-Care with Aisha Rose 25:54

2+ y ago25:54

25:54

Self-care is essential to the success of your career. We can not be our best self if we do not take care of our emotional and physical self. However, so many of us struggle with prioritizing our self-care. In this episode we discuss: How to prioritize self-care Why self-care is essential to the success for your career And, the key elements of a sel…

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How to Scale Your Business with Victoria Smith 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

32:34

Business - a lot of people may have one but the key is scaling your business and scaling fast. In this episode we discuss: How Victoria started not one, but two business When and how to hire help and why it is essential to the success of your business And, a key tip on finding your dream customer Here's how to connect with Victoria or purchase your…

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How to Get Paid for What You Deserve with Merete Fields 26:39

3y ago26:39

26:39

Salary negotiation can be intimidating no matter if you are a job seeker or if you have been at your company for years. In this episode we cover: A step by step plan to asking for more compensation Merete's approach to developing professionals of colors And, inspiration for showing up as a professional of color at work. You can connect with Merete …

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Build Your Business, So It Can Build You with Junae Brown 46:16

3y ago46:16

46:16

Junae is coming up on the 5th year anniversary of her Creative Marketing & Event Production Agency, Browned 2 Perfection, and we celebrated by discussing how entrepreneurs can start their business when they should look to hire their first employee, and how she was crowned with the name “Beyonce of Marketing.” She has some major things planned for t…

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Kirsten got a Promotion! 26:44

3y ago26:44

26:44

In this episode, Kirsten and Darius have a fireside chat about Kirsten's recent promotion at work. Listeners can expect the following from this episode: Learn how to effectively prepare for an interview Understand what a short term assignment (STA) & career maps are and how to use it to your career advantage And what Kirsten learned while going thr…

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How Are You Selling Yourself? With Joyce Johnson 30:22

3y ago30:22

30:22

After 20 years of corporate sales, Joyce is dedicated to empowering the next generation of business leaders at the “Why Sales Network.” During Joyce’s conversation with Darius, she shared how she navigated the corporate PIE (Performance, Image, and Exposure) as a woman of color and why everyone should work for an organization where they’re celebrat…

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Reaching Your Career Potential with Julia Rock 27:55

3y ago27:55

27:55

Potential. We all have it but sometimes we don't live up to our full potential in the workplace especially if we haven't unleashed it yet. In this episode we cover: How to best prepare for the recruiting process A mindset strategy for reaching our potential in the workplace And, what to say to reach your career potential You can connect with Julia …

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Be The ValYou: Darius Norwood Keynote at Ball State University 1:01:09

3+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

During today's episode of All Things Career, Darius is featured as a keynote speaker for Ball State University's Entrepreneurial Program. He teaches the students how to discover, use, and evaluate value. Enjoy! Connect with Darius Norwood: Darius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusnorwood/ Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to ou…

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Managing Conflict in the Workplace with Corey Phillips, MBA 31:23

3+ y ago31:23

31:23

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. But the key is knowing that every battle is not worth fighting. In other words, when conflict arises, we should ask ourselves, is this the hill you are willing to die on? In this episode, Corey Phillips, MBA shares his approach to handling conflict in the workplace. In this episode we cover: How to manage co…

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Working for the Impossible with Brian Richardson Jr. 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

32:37

Have you ever achieved something that you didn't know was possible? In this episode, Kirsten speaks with Brian Richardson Jr. on how the unthinkable happened in his career. In this episode we cover: Brian's professional journey leading him to become the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director for the Indianapolis Colts How to combat sel…

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Good Isn’t Great Enough with Mark Grant 27:42

3+ y ago27:42

27:42

Darius chats with Mark Grant, a 41 year veteran of sports television and a 5x Emmy Award Winning Director for CBS Sports about how he became a valuable asset for every company he’s worked for. The secret sauce to Mark’s success is the perfect mixture of blessings, hard work, and good ol’ luck! “If I can do it, anyone can. I wasn't the smartest stud…

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From Side Hustle to Main Hustle with Chloe Anagnos Pierce 24:48

3+ y ago24:48

24:48

Two-thirds of Americans are unhappy in their jobs and are eagerly waiting to work in their entrepreneurial passion. In this episode, Chloe Anagnos Pierce shares her journey of turning her side hustle into her main hustle. Connect with Chloe Anagnos Pierce: Personal Website: www.chloeanagnos.com Business Website: www.argostrategy.com LinkedIn: https…

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Gaining Clarity In Your Next Move With Michelle Larkin 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

32:37

Darius chats with Michelle Larkin on how professionals can manage feeling overwhelmed during a time of transition. They discuss how to get clear on your intentions to make the BEST next decision. Michelle is an executive-level professional and founder of CATAPULT Training where she has over 20 years of experience in supporting personal and professi…

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Help! I have a bad boss. 22:42

3+ y ago22:42

22:42

You're over it. Your boss doesn't develop you. Your boss is a bully. Or maybe you have a micromanager boss. You are hopelessly wondering how you can professionally deal with a bad boss. In this episode, Kirsten shares the 4 types of "bad" bosses and how to manage up to deal with them. As always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking …

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The Foundation of Goal Setting 11:41

3+ y ago11:41

11:41

Our lives are a reflection of our decisions, and actions we’ve made in the past. If you’re looking to improve your lifestyle and career, you need to start with the goals you’ve established for yourself. Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of goal setting and how to create a vision statement that aligns with your priorities so you accomplis…

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Passion or Paycheck? Which one matters more? 8:28

3+ y ago8:28

8:28

Should I follow my passion or money? Is it true that if you follow your passions the money will follow? We'll talk more about both of these questions in today's show. You can expect to hear Kirsten share her journey of when she picked passion over her paycheck, followed the money, and the moment she realized her purpose. As always, you can connect …

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How to Make Time For Success 12:04

3+ y ago12:04

12:04

If you’re building a business or managing a side hustle listen up because today we’re going to review how to structure your schedule in a way that builds good habits and leads to long-term success through Time Blocking. In time blocking your schedule, each block is dedicated to accomplishing a specific task, or group of tasks, and only those specif…

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New Work Habits are as Easy as ABC! 7:06

3+ y ago7:06

7:06

How often do your new year resolutions actually last? In order to achieve a goal, habits not resolutions need to be developed. Since we spend the majority of our time at work, why not acquire new habits to advance our career. In this episode, Kirsten shares new work habits that are as easy as ABC. Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here. …

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Welcome to All Things Career 0:25

3+ y ago0:25

0:25

Welcome to All Things Career, Formerly known as "The First Cup Podcast" Kirsten and Darius are back with a show is full of career hacks that will help you climb the corporate ladder. And full of frameworks that you can apply while building your business. If you are a professional, entrepreneur, or side hustler this show is for you! Want to keep up …

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So You Want To Be a Homeowner? Part 3 45:20

4y ago45:20

45:20

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. Buying a "new construction" is a bit different than buying a previously-owned home. Since there is no previous homeowner, there's really no negotiation process and you have the ability to design and build a custom home. In this episode, hear from first-time homebuyers, Jasmine and Devan, on their new cons…

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So You Want To Be a Homeowner? Part 2 23:29

4y ago23:29

23:29

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. It takes hard work & grit. The hardest part about purchasing your first home is that you don't know what you don't know. In this episode, hear from first-time homebuyers, Taylor and Brad, on what they wished they would have known in their process. [3:14] Their homebuying process [10:40] What they would ch…

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So You Want to Be a Homeowner? Part 1 25:46

4y ago25:46

25:46

Purchasing a home is an adulting milestone. It takes hard work & grit, some money saved up and of course, a great realtor on your team. Today we are joined by Beth Liller (and her husband, Shawn), our realtor who has many years of experience as she shares tips and tricks for prospective homeowners. [8:44] When do I contact a realtor? [16:20] What d…

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Kids Just Don't Understand 30:38

4y ago30:38

30:38

We've all heard the phrase, "parents just don't understand." But as we get older, we know the more appropriate phrase is "kids just don't understand." In this episode, we talk about generational curses & generational blessings, the ultimate joys of parenthood, and how to balance your career and parenting. [7:11] Generational Curses [9:30] Generatio…

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______ While Black. 27:16

4y ago27:16

27:16

The last few weeks have been filled with devastating news highlighting acts of racial discrimination and injustice. This on top of far too many other examples across too many decades makes it clear that systemic racism exists in our nation. In this episode, Kirsten and Darius discuss how everyday experiences are different while black. And of course…

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How to Live a Purpose-Driven Life 18:13

4y ago18:13

18:13

Entering the real world or "adulting" is one of the most jarring life experiences a Millennial can face. In fact, 1 in 2 recent college graduates said they lost themselves after college. One of the best ways to find yourself is to find your purpose and you can find your purpose by hearing stories from those who have it somewhat figured out. In this…

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Money, Money, Money 27:34

4y ago27:34

27:34

According to Business Insider, only 24% of Millennials are financially literate. Meaning that Millennials struggle to understand the basics of personal finance. For this reason, Darius and Kirsten had a conversation with a financial advisor who gave his two cents on all things money. SHOW SUMMARY: [2:17] Emergency Funds - how much you should have s…

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We Need to Talk 15:44

4+ y ago15:44

15:44

Now that we have more quality time to connect with our partners, this is the perfect opportunity to cultivate our communication and listening skills in our relationship. The First Cup Podcast hosts, Kirsten and Darius, who are newly engaged, had the dreaded, “We Need to Talk” conversation on this episode. The Talk, which was used in episode 5, is a…

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My new COVID reality: I'm working from home...alone. 19:36

4+ y ago19:36

19:36

Many millennials have moved across the country for their careers. For this conversation, we’re digging into some of the challenges of being in quarantine alone. Our millennial expert, Malik opens up about how he is prioritizing his mental health and creative ways to stay connected to family and friends. SHOW SUMMARY: [4:34] Malik's new work reality…

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My new COVID reality: I'm an essential worker. Am I safe? 18:02

4+ y ago18:02

18:02

Healthcare workers, janitors, and grocery store workers are just a few of the essential workers who are reporting to work every day despite stay-at-home orders. In this conversation, Darius and Kirsten chat with a Fortune 50 grocery store professional who shares why he continues to deliver on his company’s mission despite the unprecedented times. S…

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My new COVID reality: I'm laid off, now what? 39:09

4+ y ago39:09

39:09

The world has officially stopped. Businesses and schools have closed their doors and over 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment. To understand this reality from the source, we had a conversation with a recently laid off Millennial as well as a U.S. House of Representatives liaison to share the truth of the reality from a government stand…

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Work Experience or Advanced Education 22:12

4+ y ago22:12

22:12

What matters most when getting a job? Is it your work experience or the number of degrees you have? And beyond securing a career, will experience or education help you keep the job, grow in your career, and make a competitive pay? In this episode, take a sip with Eli Lilly and Company's Director of Talent Sourcing, Maurice Taylor, a professional wh…

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