May 24, 2021

MIT Professor Explains How to Gain Clarity on the Next Steps in Your …

Most of us have this exciting yet frustrating thing we call a career path. One day we know what our calling is and how we are going to get there only for us to break down in panic the next …

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May 10, 2021

Author of Broke Millennial Shares How to Navigate Awkward Money Conve…

If you have a skill of finding free food, you’re consistently dealing with an unreliable laptop or phone, or you furnished your apartment with cheap furniture from family and Craigslist, I’m assuming you might be a broke 20-something and “I …

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April 26, 2021

Professional Organizer Shares Tips for Keeping Your Small Space Organ…

One of the best experiences of my 20s has been living on my own. Sure, I have to buy my own groceries and dirty dishes aren’t going to magically disappear, but moving out of my parent’s house gave me the …

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April 12, 2021

Career Consultant Demonstrates How to Be a Self-Advocate at Work | E3…

I think I’m safe to make an overgeneralization that, at one point or another, we’ve all felt undervalued at work. Maybe we believe we should be paid more, be given more responsibility, or have a more significant title. But believing …

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March 29, 2021

Financial Blogger on How Happiness and Investing Your Money Can Be Co…

Welcome to The Struggle is Real, a show for young adults looking for knowledge on issues they’ll face in their 20s that wasn’t taught in the classroom. How would you feel about retiring 5, 10, even 20 years earlier than …

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March 15, 2021

26 Year Old Director Shares Advice on How to Quickly Rise Through the…

I’m assuming the job you have now isn’t the position you want forever. Most of us hope as we learn new skills and take on more responsibilities, we will get the opportunity to move up within our company. But why …

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March 1, 2021

Former NFL player on How to Start Owning Your Mistakes and Make the C…

Today’s guest is former NFL offensive lineman, Marques Ogden. Marques played in the NFL for nearly 6 years. He was drafted in the 2003 by the Jaguars and went on to play with the Ravens, Bills, and Titans. While his …

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Feb. 15, 2021

Financial Coach Gives Helpful Money Advice For Young Adults | E28 Tra…

Welcome to The Struggle is Real, a show for young adults looking for knowledge on issues they’ll face in their 20s that wasn’t taught in the classroom. Why don’t we feel better equipped to handle our finances when we get …

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Feb. 1, 2021

Two Leadership Experts Explain How Honoring Personality Differences C…

Today’s guests are Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, Co-Founders of Integris Performance Advisors which is focused on improving team performance. They also co-authored a book called Solving the People Problem: Essential Skills You Need to Lead and Suc...

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Jan. 18, 2021

E26: Jay Williams on Commitment Issues, Taking Off the Masks, and Why…

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for young professionals that explores the building blocks for being successful after your 20’s. Today’s guest is Jay Williams, the Founder of Maskless Men, an community based organization built for men to discuss t...

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Jan. 4, 2021

E25: Jared Schuster on Traveling the World, Networking Practices that…

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. Today’s guest is Jared Schuster, Founder of Sparks of …

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Dec. 21, 2020

E24: Christen Brandt on Creating More Firsts for Girls, Defining Your…

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. Today’s guest is Christen Brandt, Co-Founder and Chief Programs …

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Dec. 7, 2020

E23: Tippi Thole on Why Receipts Aren’t Recyclable, Why Food Doesn’t …

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. There is no doubt that humans are causing long-term …

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Nov. 23, 2020

Spend Less Time on Job Boards and Get More Responses l E22 James Aiken

Today’s guest is James Aiken, Founder and President of Legacy Search, an independent recruiting agency in South Carolina. Over the last 8 months, COVID has wreaked havoc on many industries causing massive layoffs. I’ve had friends that have worked fo...

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Nov. 9, 2020

Using Job Crafting to Increase Your Career Satisfaction l E21 Dr. Be…

Today’s guest is Dr. Benjamin Ritter, Founder of Live for Yourself Consulting. Ben’s current chapter of life began when he got a wake up call walking into work one day. He was on his way to a Chicago medical center …

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Oct. 26, 2020

How to Look Dapper on a Budget and Ask for What You’re Worth l E20 Da…

Today’s guest is Dany Dao, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Renaissance Group. Dany is a wildly interesting skill builder whose list of competencies include photographer, videographer, tailor, barber, magician, break dancer, and linguist. Dany...

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Oct. 12, 2020

The Problem with SMART Goals l E19 Ryan Bennett

Today’s guest is Ryan Bennett, who developed a method called The Intentional Growth Model to help people reach their full potential. Ryan’s profile includes being an ESPN Academic All-American, founding member of a tech start-up, high-performance co...

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Sept. 28, 2020

Moving On From a Toxic Relationship and Reprogramming Unhealthy Behav…

Today’s guest is Angela Marie, Founder of Find Your Purpose and Shine. During a thriving 19-year career in network marketing, Angela often found herself giving advice and coaching other professionals on how to succeed in the industry. That experienc...

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Sept. 14, 2020

Why You Should Learn a New Skill and How to Do It l E17 Justin Peters

Today, I go solo and speak on the importance of skill acquisition. I believe learning new things will not only lead to professional advancements but a more meaningful, personal life as well. In this episode, I give a framework for …

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Aug. 31, 2020

Public Speaking Best Practices, Passion is Bogus, and Pitching a CEO …

Today’s guest is Brenden Kumarasamy, a speaking coach and Founder of MasterTalk. Growing up poor in Montreal, Brenden started seeking a better life for himself and his mom. He competed in case competitions in college which landed him a consulting …

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Aug. 17, 2020

Saying No to An Invite, Apologizing the Right Way, and Communication …

Today’s guest is Jonathan Miller, a speaker, facilitator, and communication coach. He is also the host of the incredible podcast, Mindful Communication, where he has conversations with thinkers and influencers about the art and science of connection....

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Aug. 3, 2020

How to Address Performance Issues, Gain Trust with Senior Leaders, an…

Today’s guest is Steve Gillen, Senior Executive at Marsh & McLennan Agency, with over 35 years of management and leadership experience. I was fortunate to work along side Steve for over 7 years. He’s a people first leader whom is …

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July 20, 2020

Relationship Lessons from Our First Year Dating I E13 Gaby Deimeke

Today’s episode is a little different than the usual interview style format. Gaby Deimeke and I have officially been dating for one year, so I invited her on the show to have a discussion about the past year together. We …

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July 6, 2020

Improve Your Sleep with These Simple Tips I E12 Lee Chambers

Today’s guest is Lee Chambers, a Workplace Wellness Consultant that wants to help people live a healthier version of themselves. At a critical time in his life with a young child and a pregnant wife at home, he lost the …

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