On Today’s Episode, we have a former division 1 athlete who now creates partnerships between payment services and global brands. Let’s start the week with John Higginson. Key Points from the Episode:Being a Division 1 athlete and finding time to internDigital strategy and emerging tech partnerships in the payments industryTurning an internship at JP Morgan Chase into a full-time jobLeveraging his job to move from Delaware to NYCHaving a job with perks that bring “hidden dollars” like travel points on your personal card, stipends, and opportunities to travel and see the world on company dime. Starting a company to help student-athletes transition into the workforceRecommendations:Book: Good to Great by James C. CollinsDaily reads: Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Harvard Business ReviewPodcasts: EYL, a16z, We Study Billionaires, What Bitcoin DidPlease Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode028 | Strategies Beyond the Gridiron with John Higginson

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028 | Strategies Beyond the Gridiron with John Higginson

On Today’s Episode, we have someone who works to provide a voice for the disenfranchised people who feel voiceless. Whether you are disconnected from the democratic system, homeless, or someone who does not feel engaged under traditional outreach, Leilani is here to engage with you. Let’s start the week with Leilani Irvin. Key Points from the Episode:Obama’s campaign inspiring her to get into advocacy work by stopping at her college during the campaign trailExperiencing racism in South Carolina Speaking with suppressed voters who told their stories of being hosed during the Civil Rights MovementGetting people to vote on campus and throughout NC/SC/GAWorking for a nonprofit Social work and managing a metric-driven caseloadHelping parents in East Harlem sign up for Pre-K For All NYC initiativeBeing part of a Union (DC37 / Local 372)Working on screenplays Civic Engagement with the NAACPBook Recommendations: CLICK HERE FOR ALL BOOK  RECOMMENDATIONSThe Color of LawAutobiography of Assata ShakurAutobiography of Malcolm X1984You Say More Than you SpeakKnowing Your ValuePlease Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCodeThe views expressed on this show do not represent the views of the host&apos;s employer. The views expressed on this show do not represent the views of the guests&apos; employees. 

027 | Humanizing Homelessness with Leilani Irvin

On Today’s Episode, we discuss communications and media relations in government, political campaigns, and organizations with a global footprint.  Let’s start the week with Matthew Creegan. This episode was recorded in two segments. The first segment is dedicated to his background and path leading to his role at the City of New York. Around the hour mark, he guides us through working on the Biden campaign and leaving city government for a global philanthropic organization. Key Points from the Episode: Wanting to be a journalist for most of his life Doing communications for an NYC Agency Working on President Joe Biden’s Campaign in Atlanta, Georgia Joining the Ford Foundation Important to read the news every day Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode 026 | Helped Georgia Turn Blue with Matthew Creegan

026 | Helped Georgia Turn Blue with Matthew Creegan

On Today’s Episode, we discuss communications and media relations in government, political campaigns, and organizations with a global footprint.  This episode was recorded in two segments. The first segment is dedicated to his background and path leading to his role at the City of New York. Around the hour mark, he guides us through working on the Biden campaign and leaving city government for a global philanthropic organization. Let’s start the week with Matthew Creegan. Key Points from the Episode:Wanting to be a journalist for most of his lifeDoing communications for an NYC AgencyWorking on President Joe Biden’s Campaign in Atlanta, GeorgiaJoining the Ford FoundationImportant to read the news daily Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode026 | Helping Georgia Turn Blue with Matthew Creegan

026 | Helping Georgia Turn Blue With Matthew Creegan

On Today’s Episode, we share part one of someone who wanted to be a corporate lawyer, and 1 Facebook Message changed his trajectory to being in the Fashion industry for nearly a decade. Let’s start the week with Gianni Garcia.Key Points from the Episode:Fashion speaks to himWholesaling in FashionLearning about line sheetsYou can get into this industry with any backgroundGrowing a company’s sales into multi-millions internationallyBeing hired for both skills and contacts in the industryPlease Rate & Review on your listening platform.Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode

023 | The Devil Wears Swimwear With Gianni Garcia pt 1

On Today’s Episode, we learn what it’s like to be a wealth planning specialist, and how his love for economics led our guest to one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Let’s start the week with Hector Sanchez.Key Points from the Episode:Wealth planning specialist at Morgan StanleyCreating financial plans/reports for high net-worth individualsProcess of becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Baseball was his first loveSomeone getting hired years later based on Hector’s teachingsBook recommendations:Value Investing: How to Beat the Market in 5 Minutes (Teguh Hidayat)Shoedog (Phil Knight)The Bad Blood Story (John Carreyrou)Red Notice (Bill Brauder)Please Rate & Review on your listening platform.Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode026 | Handle the Bag with Hector Sanchez

025 | Handle the Bag with Hector Sanchez

On today’s episode, we share part two of someone who wanted to be a corporate lawyer, and 1 Facebook Message changed his trajectory to being in the Fashion industry for nearly a decade. He speaks about leveraging his corporate job, to launch his own blog/brand. Let’s start the week with Gianni Garcia.Key Points from the Episode:- starting your own brand- growing IG followers- reading magazines to stay on top of trends and the industry- having agencies to help him land partnershipsPlease Rate & Review on your listening platform.Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode

024 | The Devil Wears Swimwear With Gianni Garcia pt 2

On Today’s Episode, we share part one of someone who wanted to be a corporate lawyer, and 1 Facebook Message changed his trajectory to being in the Fashion industry for nearly a decade. Let’s start the week with Gianni Garcia. Key Points from the Episode: Fashion speaks to him Wholesaling in Fashion Learning about line sheets You can get into this industry with any background Growing a company’s sales into multi-millions internationally Being hired for both skills and contacts in the industry Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode

In today’s episode, we have someone who worked on Hilary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and now manages over $10.6 billion dollars for the City of New York. Let’s start the week with Chris Sun. Key Points from the Episode: Born in Queens, then being culture shocked moving to Long Island Son of Taiwanese immigrants Always wanting to be a public servant Community organizing and working at an international foundation Quitting job to figure out next steps and travel Volunteering while overseas Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode

022 | Budgets Don’t Manage Themselves with Chris Sun

On today’s episode, we have someone who started their career selling cable boxes, and now manages benefits for a tech company with a global footprint. Let’s start the week with Marcelina Mata. Key Points from the Episode: Bring your personality to the workplace Growing up in a diverse community helps professionally Use community colleges as resources for less expensive programs/classes Taking a pay cut to propel her career Importance of networking throughout your career and keeping in touch with network regularly It’s OK not to put things on your resume for different reasons Keep in contact with recruiters and hiring managers...even if you don’t get the position you interview for Books Recommended: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Other Resources / Cheat Codes: Internships.com LinkedIn Premium JUMP Nation (Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program) Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode

021 | Your Benefits Guru with Marcelina Mata

On today’s episode, we have someone who majored in philosophy, and now helps multiple nonprofits ensure they are financially able to carry out their missions. Let’s start the week with Michael ChangKey Points from the Episode:Moving to China for 5 years to connect with relativesGetting a Masters degree in ChinaWhy he chose to major in PhilosophyService projects took him the worldImpact of Jesuit education on himObtain a Master’s of Public Administration from Columbia University Helping small businesses and nonprofits Book Recommended: Mohandas K. Gandhi, Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with TruthPlease Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode

020 | Consult for Change with Michael Chang

On today’s episode, we have someone who almost became an accountant, and instead decided to tap into her creative side with her career, and her own business. In her day job, she does a lot more than just “make the stores look pretty”. Let’s start the week with Jennifer GorisKey Points from the Episode:Sticking through a long interview processBenefits of getting a career coachTapping into creativity in collegeSwitching from accounting major to communicationsGrad School internships helped provide opportunitiesOne goal: Make mom proudStarting her own business while maintaining a full-time job: https://www.etsy.com/shop/trulyyoursbyjenmarie Career Meme referenced: https://me.me/i/success-success-what-people-think-it-looks-like-what-it-c71a6d30b3cb43a48d4574860ab7c4ecBooks Recommended: Invisible ManMichelle Obama: BecomingResources Mentioned: Higher Educational Opportunity Program (HEOP)Student Sponsor PartnersPlease Rate & Review on your listening platform!Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook @TGIMPodcast

019 | Visual Merchandising with Jennifer Goris

On today’s episode, we have someone who started out wanting to become an actor, and now helps inner-city youth jump-start their careers in different fields. Let’s start the week with Garrett JenningsKey Points from the Episode:Wanting to become an actorWorking in advertising for yearsTraveling the world for school and workBeing recruited for a Masters ProgramBecoming a substitute teacher Teaching Career Technical Education for inner-city youthPlease Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter & Facebook @TGIMPodcast

018 | Print Designer Turned Workforce Specialist with Garrett Jennings

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