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Mid-Season Recap : What I Know Now
We are entering the festive season, and for many of you, that will include moments of reflection and gift giving. Join our hosts as they reflect on the first half of Season 3 of The Access Point: Thursday edition,...
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Mid-Season Finale : Highlight Reel
We are entering the festive season, and for many of you, that will include moments of reflection and gift giving. Brandon Gordon and Julia Rock reflect on the first half of Season 3 of The Access Point … the...
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Playing Nice in the Corporate Sandbox
You are the new kid on the block and most of the neighborhood is afraid of you! Today, at any given time, there could be 4-5 generations converging in the workplace, each shaped by defining moments in history and...
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The Entrepreneurship Path
It’s 2021 and we know that for many young Black and brown professionals, the relationship with the workplace is not limited to giving value to large established organizations. Entrepreneurship, creating value, is also top of mind. On the next...
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Maintaining Healthy Boundaries
“If you are silent about your pain, they will kill you and say you enjoyed it”. This quote by Zora Neale Hurston summarizes this week’s exciting discussion. Join Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, Dr. Lonnie Morris and Debra Hunter Johnson, J.D. to learn how and...
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Politics is Everywhere!
This episode of The Access Point aired on Election Day, and many jurisdictions were going to the polls. Politics is everywhere; it is especially prevalent in the workplace. Join us for a discussion that uncovers “office politics” and the...
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No Experience? No Problem!
Many of you may resonate with this, you are early into charting your career, but every role that interests you also wants prior experience. How do you escape this vicious cycle? Join us for a discussion that gets you...
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Soft Skills Matter (Soft Skills – Hard Truths)
Tech skills will get you those first two promotions. Soft skills will take you to the top. Debra Hunter Johnson (she/ her/hers) & Wendy M. Edmonds, PhD will dissect this hard truth and share the attributes needed for personal and professional success.
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Experiences with a New College Grad
Kaleb Yates, a recent graduate of Texas State University, joins our hosts, Brandon Gordon & Julia Rock, to discuss his career journey to date since leaving his university campus. They dissect his experience and offer thoughtful perspectives that you have come to...
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Do You Have the Secret Weapon?
Do you have this powerful weapon in your toolkit? The one that allows you to keep stress to a minimum, places resources at your finger tip and expands your base of power exponentially? Join Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds, Dr. Lonnie Morris and Debra...
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Interviewing Effectively
Interviewing has evolved to become more than just a step in the talent acquisition process. It’s now a highly coveted skill for job seekers to master. Host Brandon Gordon welcomed two special guests to The Access Point to jump...
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Cultivating Authentic Relationships
This is a recording of the Season 3 kickoff of The Access Point! Hosts Brandon Gordon & Julia Rock will share practical tips and examples to help college students build and cultivate authentic, meaningful professional relationships. This episode will also feature a special...
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Navigating the Pivot
This is a recording of the Season 1 kickoff of the Thursday edition of The Access Point! Wendy M. Edmonds, PhD, Lonnie R. Morris, Jr., Ph.D. and Debra Hunter Johnson (she/ her/hers) will be dissecting early career challenges to help you move...
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Defining Personal Success
This is a recording of the Season 3 kickoff of The Access Point! This season, Mike Yates and Brandon Gordon will be joined by a new co-host! Julia Rock is excited to help you get clear on what you want to be known for,...
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Season 2 Wrap-Up
The Access Point hosts Mike Yates and Brandon Gordon wrap up the second season of The Access Point. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Maintaining Work/Life Balance
The Access Point hosts Tiffany Waddell Tate and Brandon Gordon discuss maintaining work/life balance on this episode of The Access Point. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Culture Fit is a Lie
The Access Point hosts Tiffany Waddell Tate and Mike Yates discuss how culture fit is a lie on this episode of The Access Point. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign...
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Being a Brand > Being an Employee
The Access Point hosts Brandon Gordon and Mike Yates chat about the advantages of being a brand versus being an employee. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Dealing with Impostor Syndrome
The Access Point hosts Brandon Gordon and Tiffany Waddell Tate share their perspectives regarding dealing with impostor syndrome. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Giving Upward Feedback
The Access Point hosts Brandon Gordon and Mike Yates discuss giving upward feedback. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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What Are Office Politics
The Access Point hosts Brandon Gordon and Tiffany Waddell Tate discuss office politics. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Building Effective Relationships
The Access Point host Brandon Gordon welcomes special guest Yolanda M. Owens to the show to discuss building effective relationships. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Interviewing Effectively (Pt. 2)
The Access Point host Tristan Layfield shares his perspective regarding how best to interview effectively. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here to check our schedule and sign up!
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Identifying Mentors
The Access Point hosts Brandon Gordon and Mike Yates jump into a discussion around identifying mentors. f you’re looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to follow. Want to catch the next Access Point? Click here...
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Experiences with a New College Graduate
The Access Point hosts Brandon Gordon and Tiffany Waddell Tate chat with newly graduated Nygree Poole about his experiences working in corporate America, applying for jobs and more! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown...
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Salary Negotiation (Part 2)
The Access Point hosts Mike Yates and Brandon Gordon jump into our second discussion centered around salary negotiation! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re looking to jump-start...
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Resilience and Adaptability
The Access Point hosts Mike Yates and Tiffany Waddell Tate welcome Shannon Ashford to the show to engage in a discussion geared around resilience and adaptability! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students...
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Goal Setting and Career Planning
The Access Point host Tristan Layfield leads a discussion geared around effective goal setting and career planning! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re looking to jump-start your...
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Effective Time and Project Management
The Access Point hosts Mike and Brandon welcomed Candice Webb to the show to take a deep dive into the subject of effective time and project management! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college...
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Respectability Politics
The Access Point host Tiffany Waddell Tate welcomed Felicia Ann Rose Enuha to the show to take a deep dive into the subject of respectability politics! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students...
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Effective Documentation
The Access Point hosts Mike and Brandon jump into a discussion themed around effective documentation on the second show of 2021! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re...
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Season 2 Kickoff
The Access Point hosts Tristan and Mike kick off Season 2! The Access Point is a weekly webinar preparing Black and brown college students for the workforce. If you’re looking to jump-start your career, this is content you want to...
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The Access Point – Strategic Self-Advocacy
Dr. Clyde Barnett, III guest hosted The Access Point alongside Tristan and Mike, and they collectively took a deep dive into the subject of strategic self-advocacy. Read the Show Below SPEAKER 1 0:10 Everybody welcome to the access point....
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Protecting Your Mental Health
Dr. Jide Bamishigbin featured on this entry of The Access Point, and he and our hosts Brandon and Tiffany discussed protecting your mental health. Read the Show Below SPEAKER 1 0:10 All right. Hey everybody. My name is Tiffany...
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The Access Point – Being Coachable
Lena Nelson featured on this installment of The Access Point, and she and our hosts Brandon and Mike talked about being coachable. Read the Show Below SPEAKER 1 0:10 All right, everyone. Hello, we are live welcome, welcome. Welcome...
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The Access Point – Creating Effective Professional Boundaries
This is a recording of our live webinar with our host Tiffany Waddell Tate and special guest Christin R. Taylor. They took a deep dive into effectively setting professional boundaries in this episode of The Access Point. Read the...
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The Access Point – Finding Sponsors, Mentors, and Allies
This is a recording of our live webinar with our hosts Tristan Layfield and Brandon Gordon and special guest Liz Sweigart. They explore the ins and outs of securing sponsorships and mentorships at work. Read the Show Below SPEAKER...
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The Access Point – Salary Negotiation
Lakrisha Davis co-hosts this installment of The Access Point, our newly-launched weekly webinar series that aims to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce by having the real, nuanced talks they don’t know they need. She, Tiffany...
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The Access Point – Interviewing Effectively (w/ Julia Rock)
Julia Rock co-hosts this installment of The Access Point, our newly-launched weekly webinar series that aims to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce by having the real, nuanced talks they don’t know they need. She, Mike...
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The Access Point – Personal Brand Matters
Mark Reyna co-hosts this installment of The Access Point, our newly-launched weekly webinar series that aims to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce by having the real, nuanced talks they don’t know they need. He, Mike...
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The Access Point – Applying for Jobs
Meet the hosts of The Access Point, our newly-launched weekly webinar series that aims to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce by having the real, nuanced talks they don’t know they need. Get to know Tristan...
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The Access Point – Meet Our Hosts!
Meet the hosts of The Access Point, our newly-launched weekly webinar series that aims to prepare Black and brown college students for the workforce by having the real, nuanced talks they don’t know they need. Get to know Tristan...
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