Today’s episode is another Financial Literacy Month conversation, this time with Money Coach Aqura Nicholson. Earning more money doesn’t automatically mean you know how to manage more money. This is something that both Aqura and I had to learn the hard way. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we have learned in our careers and wealth-building journeys. I share how deciding to buy a home was the catalyst that led to me doubling my salary in 10 months, and why this required an internal shift in how I think about money. Aqura emphasizes the need for intentionality in earning more money and ..read more

Thank you to our employer partners who participated in the 2024 Spring Career & Internship Fair! Our students were excited to meet and connect with you. We’re looking forward to hosting you again and will be back in touch soon with our Career & Internship Fair dates for next year. In the meantime, below are a couple of photo highlights from the event this year.  ..read more

At the Diversity Connections Networking event, employer partners were given the opportunity to interact with identity-based student organization leaders and members. This dedicated time and space will allowed them to: Learn about DU’s identity-based student organizations, including how their company could further support them. Connect with potential candidates for internship or full-time opportunities. Advance their organization’s diversity recruiting initiatives. Check out highlights from this year’s event below ..read more

We kicked off Employer Orientations, conversations with employers on-campus so you can check out our space, learn about our students, and gain successful recruiting tips from our staff. We’ll have opportunities like this in the coming academic year. Be sure to check out our newsletters ..read more

In celebration of National Student Employment Week and in collaboration with the Office of Student Employment, we held our very own version of Hot Ones, featuring key employers who shared career tips for student employees and answered questions while sweating  and crying their way through local hot sauces. You can register for future customized events via this newsletter! Check out highlights from the event this year ..read more

Transgender and non-binary individuals face many unique challenges—both in their personal lives and at work. As they try to advance their careers, they are often confronted by obstacles that are rooted in long-established social norms and societal expectations. Fortunately, there are certain strategies they can employ to help achieve professional success despite these hardships. This article explores the distinct difficulties many trans and non-binary workers experience throughout their careers and offers tailored strategies for career growth and advocacy. Common Challenges Faced by Trans and ..read more

Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment according to the National Autistic Society. This statistic clearly represents the strides we still need to make to improve autism and wider neurodivergent acceptance in the workplace. Embracing autism acceptance means fostering a culture that appreciates and values neurodiversity. It means understanding that individuals on the autism spectrum bring unique perspectives, skills, and talents to the table. By creating inclusive environments that accommodate diverse ways of thinking and working, we not only empower autistic individ ..read more

Are you struggling to get focused and stay on task? Do you frequently find yourself starting new projects but never following through on them? If you have ADHD, you’re not alone. Being neurodivergent can make it difficult to concentrate and complete tasks, but there are strategies you can use to help you get focused and follow through. Listen to the Podcast related to this topichttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caren-magill/embed/episodes/Structure–Follow-Through-Why-its-hard-and-How-to-Fix-It-e26dc55 The Problem with ADHD and Follow For those with ADHD, executive function can be a litt ..read more

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this episode, I go over ten ways that you can advocate for yourself during the job interview process. Plus, I share a story of a time I broke my own job interview rules and why it didn’t turn out well. Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call?month=2024-03 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Foll ..read more

In this episode I interview my mastermind sibling Camila Cardozo, who is a brand strategist and content producer for conscious entrepreneurs and brands. Camila has such deep and beautiful insight about the power of authenticity. Because that’s what’s at the core of a personal brand: authenticity, your voice, your experience, and your power. We also talked about the ways in which assimilation has caused us collective wounds and the ways in which being authentic can help heal those wounds, and what steps you can take today to develop your personal brand and land your next job ..read more