How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

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Living with Chronic Illness | Finding a Job That Works for You

In the U.S., you can’t watch TV or flip through a magazine without seeing a pharmaceutical advertisement addressing illnesses like depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and heart disease. The ubiquity of such ads highlights the growing problem of chronic diseases, which are 

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Finding Purpose and Building Belonging: Kumudra Nyun’s Journey at Helix

Before she found her footing in the lab at Helix, Kumudra Nyun was chasing sunshine — and maybe something more.

Born and raised in Myanmar, Kumudra moved to the U.S. as a teenager. She finished high school in San Francisco, then …

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Working Where You Belong: How Anthony Tallotte Built a 20+ Year Career at Nestlé

When Anthony Tallotte joined Nestlé over 20 years ago, he didn’t know he’d be building a global career that would take him from chocolate factories in the UK to corporate offices in Switzerland and the U.S. He just knew he …

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A Quick Start Guide to Networking Events

If you know you should be networking but don’t know where to get started this is the episode for you! Or maybe you have been going to networking events but you’re unsure if you’re making the most of them, then …

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Timeout With Seby Balan

Call a timeout with first-generation entrepreneur & podcast host, Seby Balan. He joins us to talk about how sports made an impact on his life and how those skills play a role in his work today. Plus, Seby shares what …

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What Every First Gen Professional Needs to Know about the Workplace

In this episode, I got over five critical things every first gen professional should know about the workplace. The first three are tactical and focus on the reality of how workplace systems work. The last two are mindset related and …

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How To Know If You’re Underpaid

Have you ever wondered if you’re being underpaid compared to your coworkers or to other people in your field? In this episode, I give you the tools to answer this question. I talk about the 4 elements that determine base …

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Choosing Between Two Career Paths – On Air Coaching Call

Have you ever felt at a crossroads between two career paths? In this special coaching call episode, I coach Angie, who is a Latina First Gen Professional, recent college grad, and is seeking guidance on her career path after graduation. …

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How to Write a Great Cover Letter in 5 Simple Steps

Cover letters are one-page documents typically sent alongside resumes during the job application process. Even if a job doesn’t require one, including a cover letter can show your enthusiasm, highlight your qualifications, and help you stand out from other applicants. …

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