19: Influencing As A Side Hustle With Curly Influencer @Curlicue_lu
Have you ever wondered what influencers actually make and how they built their online presence into a lucrative business? In this episode, Jessica and Brandon unpack the ins and outs of becoming and being an influencer with Lulu, who has built an online community of more than 200K people across her social media channels focused on celebrating curly hair. Although she works full time in marketing, this passion project became a well paying side hustle over the last five years. Tune in and she s...
1 Mai 20231h 2min
18: Starting Over With A New Career with Jessica Mitsch Homes
“Your network is how you get work.” If you have felt stuck in your career and are ready to make a change into a brand new field, then this episode is for you. Jessica and Brandon sit down with Jessica Mitsch Homes, Co-Founder and CEO of Momentum, the coding school where meaningful technology careers happen. They discuss everything from pivoting and starting over, what traits make students and candidates stand out from the masses, to networking and landing your dream job. If you need some insp...
15 Apr 202345min
17: Swipe Smarter: Learn About The Pros And Cons of Credit Cards
Nearly 65% of Americans have credit card debt, with the average balance being more than $5,500. Credit cards can offer many benefits such as convenience, rewards, and building credit, but it's important to use them responsibly and be aware of the potential drawbacks. In this episode, Brandon and Jessica discuss the pros and cons of using a credit card. They’ll dig into the basics, so you can understand how proper credit card use can benefit you. Tune in as they break down the do's and don'ts,...
1 Apr 202344min
16: Nail your Resume and Land your Dream Job with Senior Recruiter, Tanisia Charles
Do you really need a cover letter? How far back should you go on your resume? Do recruiters expect you to negotiate your salary and benefits? If you’ve asked yourself these questions (and more), then this episode is for you. Tune in as Brandon and Jessica sit down with Tanisia Charles, a Recruiting Manager at a global law firm, to hear her POV on landing the job of your dreams and negotiating like a pro. In addition to her work in hiring, Tanisia works with issues related to diversity and inc...
15 Mar 202354min
15: Learn About The Gender Pay Gap
The gender pay gap is a calculation that reflects the fact that, on average, women are paid less than men. In 2020, that was 83 cents to every dollar. Women of Color, per usual, get an even smaller piece of the pie. Black women were paid 64%, and Hispanic women (of any race) were paid 57% of what white non-Hispanic men were paid (according to a study conducted by the Women’s Bureau in tandem with the U.S. Census Bureau). What’s worse is that the majority of the gap between men and women...
1 Mar 202347min
14: Learn About Black Wall Street
“Imagine a community of great possibilities and prosperity built by Black people for Black people. Places to work. Places to live. Places to learn and shop and play. Places to worship. Now imagine it being ravaged by flames. Greenwood was so promising, so vibrant that it became home to what was known as America’s Black Wall Street. But what took years to build was erased in less than 24 hours by racial violence.” - NY Times Tune in as Jessica and Brandon discuss the Tulsa Race Massacr...
15 Feb 202349min
13: Learn About The Racial Wealth Gap
Happy Black History Month! The wealth gap between Black and white Americans has been persistent and extreme. The accumulated effects of four centuries of institutional and systemic racism bears major responsibility for disparities in income, health, education, and opportunity which sadly continue to present day. Employment, housing (hello redlining), and educational discrimination across the country virtually ensured that Black Americans in the South would not be able to accumulate wea...
1 Feb 20231h 1min
12: Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Lending With David Cain
Jessica and Brandon are kicking off 2023 and season two with a conversation with David Cain. David is in the top 1% of mortgage bankers in the US, and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is customer-focused and treats clients like family. Not only is he Jessica and Brandon’s friend, but he is also their mortgage lender- and has been for years. Tune in as they discuss this “crazy new real estate market,” high interest rates and what to know and do before purchasing a home. You ...
15 Jan 202349min
