Purpose University

Happy new year and happy new decade! To ring us into the new year, today we are going to discuss 5 business must haves to keep in mind when running your business. These are just some of the important things that I have learned in owning my own business, and I want to pass them along to you in order to help your business prosper in 2020. Access the session notes: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/95. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s the last show of 2019, and the decade! Before we go into the new year, I want to reflect upon these past 10 years. I have come up with a list of 10 highlights that I want to share with you. And at the end of the episode I am going to leave you with some clips from the 9 most downloaded episodes of 2019. Head on over and check out the session notes at https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/93. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are going to talk about 15 ways to find your chill. What do I mean by finding your chill? In a nutshell, practicing self-care--finding more peace, simplifying your life, and just making things easier for yourself as we go into the new year. Head on over and check out the session notes at https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/93. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever felt like you’re too late to start the things that you’ve always wanted to do? In our conversation with Michae, we learn that there’s no such thing as being too late to start or finish something. We talk about his plus size photography business and his real estate dreams of owning multi-family homes. Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being transparent can be hard at times, but it’s in these moments of transparency and truth that we learn to get stronger and work through the difficult things we are going through. And also learn that we are not alone. Today we talk to Dempris about mental health, and how important it is to talk about it. Too often we keep these things to ourselves, but if we are a little more transparent about what we are going through, it can allow us to get the help we need.         Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you are seeking self growth, if you are looking to improve your quality of life, then you need to ask yourself these 5 questions. Today we discuss some things you could be reflecting upon in an effort to improve your life as we're moving into the new year.Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has something ever helped you out or altered your life for the better? Have you ever wanted to be a part of what it was that helped you? For Marsha that thing is TRIO programs. After facing a great deal of racism growing up, Marsha is now helping her community by teaching diversity and inclusion as well as helping first-gens get to college.Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're going to try a little something different. Instead of me as the host, I'm going to be the guest! I was featured on the Mentor Select Podcasts hosted by Derrich Phillips. We talked about how mentorship has played an important role in my life. As well as leading with passion and purpose. Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you want to get more things done? We all know there are only 24 hours in a day, but how can we make the best out of those hours? Today we talk about 5 productivity hacks and how we can be a little more intentional about the things we do. The new year is upon but before we get there, let's envision what we want it to look like. Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re going to do a throwback, way back to our eighth ever episode. Back to when the podcast was still called the Purpose University. We talk about living in your purpose, alignment, and how Elisa is living her best life. Walking in your purpose is not always going to be easy, but we talk about how to get there, and how to recognize when you’re not living your best life.  Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever had somebody not support your business? Does it make you feel some type of way? Today, we are going to reflect on how that feels and how we can not let that discourage us. Your business is your business and nobody is going to care about it more than you. You need to show up for the people that need you.Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does finding meaningful work look like? What does your first-gen voice look like in the corporate world? In our conversation with Chandria we talk about how a first-gens resilient nature is beneficial when you are making your way into your career. As well as the challenges that diversity and inclusion present in the workplace.  Chandria Harris is a Global Career Development Consultant and Certified Career Services Provider who has served in roles both at Fortune 500 companies and in higher education. She is a minority, and first-generation college graduate with over 5 years of experience in recruitment and training and development. Chandria holds a Masters Degree in Counseling/Psychology from the University of West Alabama and a Bachelors of Science in Social Science from Mississippi University for Women. She also holds an Associate Degree from Meridian Community College. She is a Certified Resume Writer, Certified Career Services Provider and Global Career Development

Are you a first generation-college graduate and a first-generation to the United States? Being the first can be difficult, but it is getting through these transitions where we grow to become someone better than our past selves. Cesar shares with us his transitions from being born in Mexico to now becoming an entrepreneur. Being transparent in our story is what gives others the strength to know that they can keep moving forward and aspire for more.Cesar was born in a small town in Jalisco, Mexico and moved to the US when he was 10 years old to a small agricultural town in the Salinas Valley. He is a first-generation professional working in higher education for over 15 years. The common thread in his work has been supporting first-generation, low-income (FLI) students at various levels. Cesar’s college career began at a community college before earning his BA and MA. He recently began working on his EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership, which he will use to further my work supporting FLI studen

We already know that being a first generation college graduate usually means your parents aren’t able to help you with all of the challenges of going to college. But when your parents discourage higher education because of certain religious beliefs, it makes it even tougher. Dalia didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her education, finding belonging, and validating one's self. Dalia Kinsey is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and School Nutrition Specialist on a mission to make nutrition and wellness simple and fun. She makes health accessible to people who hate exercise and dieting by encouraging body respect and joyful movement.The First-Gen Lounge Mixer: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/events. Join The First-Gen Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Share Your Story: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/share. Submit A Question for the Show: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/ask. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's an extra special Thursday because... we are celebrating the end of palindromes week (and it's my late grandfather's birthday). This week we will answer another question from one of our fam, Mel, who asks for advice for someone considering entrepreneurship. Here are a few things for you to consider when thinking about moving into entrepreneurship.The First-Gen Lounge Mixer: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/eventsJoin The First-Gen Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/familyShare Your Story: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/shareSubmit A Question for the Show: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/askTrack by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you a square peg trying to fit into the round hole that is conventional success? Are you doing what you were made to do? Part of being a first gen is taking the path of uncertainty. And if you can start to normalize the unconventional path, it starts to seem a little less scary. Ayeesha’s path has been nothing but conventional. Moving from Alaska to Oregon State, getting her doctorate, and starting her own company, Ayeesha shows us, forging your own path is the ultimate learning experience, and how personal development is key to one's success. Ayeesha Hankins is an educator-entrepreneur who lives and works in Portland, OR. Although, Anchorage, Alaska is the city where she will always call home. Her business is aimed at helping women, particularly women of color understand the powerful role our self-beliefs have on our success in life and how to employ strategies to positively influence them. Empowering women to achieve their goals is meaningful work. She enjoys all things learning and

It has been one year since we changed the name from the Purpose University Podcast to The First-Gen Lounge, and it has been amazing to see how this show has taken on a life of its own! Have you ever felt like you were awake in a dream? I’m talking about living something that you’ve longed for. When you finally start to see all the time you put into something, all the hard work and sleepless nights, pay off. Your glory does not come without a story.Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you do when the world that you know is nothing good? How do you take a tough situation and win? Where do you find the the courage and hope to make something more of your life? The journey from poverty to promise is no easy one; however, it is possible to pick yourself up and push yourself forward. Our brother (and Veteran), Derrich, is here to give us some insight on making the most out of adversity.In a varied and interesting life, Derrich has grown up in poverty in one of the most dangerous cities in the US, served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and worked with leading cybersecurity teams at Fortune 500 Companies. Now he is embarking on a new path, writing books that help people to break the poverty mindset. Poverty Powerball is the first in a planned series.Connect with Derrich: www.derrichphillips.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrichphillips, www.instagram.com/derrichphillips. Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family.Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/trac

Have you come around to embracing ALL of who you are? If so, at what cost? Like... What do you give for being YOU? What do you do when those who love you reject you because of who you are? What happens when you have a plan and things don't go the way you though that they'd go? Let's talk about it with Emmanuel and the journey of becoming, falling backward, and moving forward.Emmanuel is a 29-year-old recent first-generation college graduate from SUNY College at Oneonta. He holds a BA with Honors in Africana & Latino Studies with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. Emmanuel is an openly gay, black and male that views the world from an intersectional lens.Connect with Emmanuel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eedwoolard. Join The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever taken the time to think that who you are and the places you're supposed to go is much bigger than you can imagine? Do you realize that YOU are not just a citizen of your community or country, but... a citizen of the world? Even as a first-gen, it's important for you to know that the WORLD is your oyster!Garry Moïse is a multilingual Education Administrator, Life Cultivator (focusing on Personal Development and Leadership), Education and Lifelong Learning Advocate, Church Elder, and Mentor. He is a professional with academic backgrounds in Marketing, Management, and Leadership. Moïse currently serves as the director of Marian University’s Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program, and an instructor for the Model United Nations program. He is a graduate of both Fox Valley Technical College and Marian University; located in Wisconsin. He enjoys serving others by accompanying them in their individual growth journey. More importantly, Moïse is a husband and a father of three.Connect with Garry: ww