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Slice Magazine's Fiction Editor and Writing Programs Manager at the Center for Fiction, Randy Winston discusses working as a groundskeeper after withdrawing from junior college, hosting poetry slams in a chicken coop turned event space, pivoting to a degree in English after returning to college to study architecture, and building an academic and pr…
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Stabilization Advisor for the U.S. Department of State, Otis Holloway discusses making the transition from his working class Georgia community to Trinity College in Connecticut, seizing opportunities in both South Africa and Mozambique while completing his education, and forging a career in civil service after graduate school.…
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Brand & Design Strategy Consultant, Isata Yansaneh discusses being raised by a single father in Portland, Oregon, broadening her views on race while attending Spelman College, working as a marketing professional in the publishing industry, and overcoming the scarcity mindset as an entrepreneur.Av Delisha & Damarcus
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TV critic, editor and entertainment journalist, Mekeisha Madden Toby discusses coping with a toxic work environment as a recent college grad, finding her niche after an editor sees her comedy act, overcoming challenges during red carpet coverage, and sustaining her career in the face of an ever-evolving media landscape.…
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President of Tech Valley Hospitality Shuttle and CEO of GB Logistics, Trent Griffin-Braaf discusses being raised in upstate New York after his father's passing, climbing the ranks in the hospitality industry after serving a prison sentence, launching and sustaining a shuttle business despite unforeseen obstacles, and expanding his enterprise by bec…
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Founder of Serene Health Center and Vice President of Legal and Compliance at an investment management firm, Tarik McDermott discusses working as a math tutor and security guard after graduating from college, turning a contract position into an investment banking career, and launching a medical facility during the pandemic to meet the needs of an u…
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Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Producer and Editor, Abdul Malik Abbott discusses obtaining his bachelor’s degree in film from New York’s School of Visual Arts, despite an initial rejection from the program, working on two Spike Lee Joints early in his career, directing music videos for the likes of Abbey Lincoln and Jay-Z, and leveraging all of his t…
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In Part 2 of this interview, Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Doctor of Public Health candidate, Keith Barnett discusses taking the next step in his academic journey, navigating unique challenges as a Black man in Corporate America, and demystifying common myths regarding COVID and the available vaccines.…
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In Part 1 of this interview, Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Doctor of Public Health candidate, Keith Barnett discusses becoming race and class conscious as a young athlete, working in such fields as education and consulting before discovering clinical trial management, and making the decision to pursue a doctorate after missing out on a…
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Entertainment attorney, Bejidé Davis discusses declining a full-time job offer to go straight to law school, starting her legal career in corporate finance despite having an early interest in entertainment law, making the switch to a boutique law firm, and helping students soar higher in their quest for excellence through her nonprofit work.…
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Senior digital producer and culture writer, Christina Santi discusses living with extended family while her mother attended college, finding safe space in the works of Black authors as a middle school student, choosing journalism over medicine, and advocating for equality and equity for Black people through her work.…
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Director of the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY Old Westbury, Dr. Jerrell Robinson discusses losing both his mother and stepfather at age 12, finding his career path late in his college tenure, and providing access to higher education to the next generation of students who show promise to succeed, but may not have otherwise been offered adm…
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Founding Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Bradford Edwards & Varlack LLP, Camille Joseph Varlack discusses being raised in a Trinidadian household in Rochester, NY, discovering her passion for civil service early in her legal career, developing a penchant for crisis and risk management, and launching a law firm in the middle of the pandemic.…
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Brand Marketing Consultant and Cultural Connector, Dela Yador discusses landing on academic probation while grieving loss during his freshman year of college, finding his rhythm and becoming a party promoter both on and off campus, honing his skills in the media and liquor industries, and leveraging profitable partnerships to build brand awareness.…
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Manager of Partnerships at Twitter and co-host of the Someone Will Be Offended and Marketing Misfits Podcasts, Stewart Cornelius discusses moving from Brooklyn to Maryland after the passing of his mother when he was just twelve years old, building a formidable network while attending Morehouse College, and understanding very early on how big stream…
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In Part 2 of this interview, Lifestyle, Experiential and Brand Marketing Director, Genisa Babb discusses moving in with her parents for nearly a year after being laid off, relocating to the West Coast for a new career opportunity, and embarking on her therapy journey to process unresolved trauma.Av Delisha & Damarcus
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Lifestyle, Experiential and Brand Marketing Director, Genisa Babb discusses emigrating from Trinidad to the United States as a young child, pursuing her interest in the arts despite financial limitations, leveraging her on-campus involvement to land her first job out of college, and experiencing work trauma at multiple points in her career.…
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In Part 1 of this interview, Brand Strategist, Digital Marketer and New York Theological Seminary's Chief of Operations, Lenier Thomas discusses being reared by strong women, witnessing her parents' reconciliation, and facing the repercussions of one incident that would alter her college career.Av Delisha & Damarcus
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In Part 1 of this interview, cinematographer, filmmaker and professor, Hans Charles discusses growing up in an insular Haitian family in Stamford, CT, taking an early interest in the arts, and viewing Black culture through a different lens while living in Atlanta and attending Morehouse College.Av Delisha & Damarcus
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President and CEO of LeadersUp, Jeffery Wallace discusses turning a $1 million seed investment from Starbucks into employment opportunities for over 60,000 young people, growing social capital on his professional journey, and being committed to both financial prosperity and social entrepreneurship.Av Delisha & Damarcus
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