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Career Cheat Code

Radhy Miranda

85 episodes

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Tracy Colunga shares her remarkable journey from city government to founding her consulting firm Colunga and Associates LLC, highlighting how intuition guided her career transitions and how she narrowly avoided mass layoffs by trusting her gut. • Founding Colunga and Associates LLC as a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, innovation, user-centered design, and grants management • Transitioning from Johns Hopkins University to entrepreneurship after sensing political changes • ...

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Tracy Colunga shares her remarkable journey from city government to founding her consulting firm Colunga and Associates LLC, highlighting how intuition guided her career transitions and how she narrowly avoided mass layoffs by trusting her gut. • Founding Colunga and Associates LLC as a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, innovation, user-centered design, and grants management • Transitioning from Johns Hopkins University to entrepreneurship after sensing political changes • ...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/85)

Career Cheat Code

083 | Shaping Communities Through Impact with Tracy Colunga

Tracy Colunga shares her remarkable journey from city government to founding her consulting firm Colunga and Associates LLC, highlighting how intuition guided her career transitions and how she narrowly avoided mass layoffs by trusting her gut. • Founding Colunga and Associates LLC as a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, innovation, user-centered design, and grants management • Transitioning from Johns Hopkins University to entrepreneurship after sensing political changes • ...

1 month ago

45 minutes

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082 | From Temp to Philanthropic Leader with Erika Williams

Erika Williams, Managing Partner of The Alberio Group, shares her non-linear career journey from temp worker to philanthropy executive to social impact consultant, revealing how embracing flexibility and recognizing "divine order" creates fulfilling opportunities. • Started career through a temp agency that placed her at Morgan Stanley's investment banking division • Strategically navigated from admin roles to the Morgan Stanley Foundation by networking internally • Used employer tuition ben...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

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081 | From Prison To Purpose with Hernán Carvente Martinez

Hernán Carvente Martinez shares his extraordinary journey from juvenile incarceration to becoming Executive Director of Alianza for Opportunity, a national nonprofit dedicated to building thriving communities for Latino, Afro-Latino, and Indigenous groups. His powerful story reveals how one mentor's belief transformed his life trajectory and instilled in him the courage to never give up despite overwhelming challenges. • Spent four years in juvenile prison at age 16 for attempted murder befo...

2 months ago

49 minutes

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080 | Leading A Social Justice Fund with Gregg Bishop

Gregg Bishop's journey from tech dropout to Executive Director of the Social Justice Fund showcases how non-linear career paths can lead to meaningful impact work through resilience, relationship-building, and recognizing opportunity. • Working with Clara Wu Tsai to invest $50 million in Brooklyn focusing on economic mobility, racial justice, and the arts • Providing capital access to businesses in underserved communities through initiatives like Revitalize Brooklyn • Partnering with financi...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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079 | Turning Code Into Change with Liderman Duin

Entrepreneurship becomes truly fulfilling when it transforms lives and creates opportunities for underserved communities around the world. Liderman Duin, the founder of Toucan Talent shares his journey of building a global tech academy that identifies talented individuals and equips them with skills for successful careers in technology. • Building a mission-driven business that spans 11 countries and helps underserved communities • Finding purpose during the pandemic by pivoting from healthc...

3 months ago

41 minutes

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078 | Building A Multi-Stream Career with Dr. Amilcar Guzman

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Amilcar Guzman shares his powerful journey as a first-generation Dominican-American who broke traditional career expectations to build a life rooted in purpose, financial stability, and impact. From turning down Ivy League schools for better value to juggling full-time work and a PhD, Dr. Guzman walks us through how he designed a career across philanthropy, academia, and consulting—all while staying true to his values. We explore: His work supporting early child...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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077 | Fundraising For Higher Ed with Yanira Amadeo

Yanira Amadeo, Executive Director of Development at the University of Connecticut Foundation, shares her journey from administrative assistant to philanthropic leader raising millions for student opportunities and university initiatives. • Transitioned from psychology and social work to higher education development after realizing her passion for fundraising • Leveraged her position at Columbia University to earn a nonprofit management degree while working her way up from administrative coor...

4 months ago

40 minutes

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076 | The Path To Impact with Faouzi Talabi and Roland Kennedy Jr

Roland Kennedy Jr. and Fauzi Talabi candidly share their non-traditional paths into philanthropy, revealing insider perspectives on grants management, program development, and creating impact from both large and small foundations. They discuss how their backgrounds in government and direct service work provided valuable skills while exploring the unique challenges and rewards of moving philanthropic capital as Black men in a historically exclusive field. • Different pathways into philanthrop...

6 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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075 | Head of Branch Banking with Jeffrey Martinez

In this episode, Jeffrey Martinez, head of branch banking at PNC Bank, shares his remarkable journey from a bank teller to an executive leader within one of America's largest retail banks. Jeff highlights the vital role his immigrant upbringing and family values have played in shaping his aspirations and decisions throughout his career. He candidly discusses the challenges he faced in making the leap from JPMorgan Chase to PNC, emphasizing the courage it takes to embrace change and pursue gro...

8 months ago

58 minutes

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074 | Community of Change-Makers with Stephen Minix

Imagine creating a career that not only fulfills you but also makes a significant impact on the world. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of mindset with Stephen Minix, the Senior Director of Community at UpMetrics, who champions the cause of connecting foundations, impact investors, and nonprofits through innovative data analytics. Discover how UpMetrics' software revolutionizes data collection and reporting, enabling organizations to concentrate on their true missions. We explor...

8 months ago

53 minutes

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073 | Chief Philanthropy Officer with Bea De La Torre

This episode uncovers the unexpected journey of Bea De La Torre, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Trinity Church NYC, who shares her experience in philanthropy and the importance of taking risks in one’s career. Listeners gain insights on the power of relationships, the complexities of social issues, and the joy found in helping others through meaningful work. We follow the adventurous path of a proud Boricua who navigated her way from Puerto Rico to the United States, driven by a passion ...

8 months ago

47 minutes

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072 | Impact Consulting with Tynesia Boyea-Robinson

The episode explores the significant role of impact consultants in driving social change within corporations, sharing inspiring stories and insights from a successful entrepreneur in the field. It highlights impactful projects, mentorship, and the importance of collaboration across sectors to create equitable outcomes while emphasizing that profit and purpose can coexist. Unlock the keys to driving systemic change with insights from our special guest, Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, CEO & P...

8 months ago

44 minutes

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071 | A Career in Venture Capital with Christian McKenzie

We're Back! Christian McKenzie shares her experiences and insights from the venture capital world, explaining the risks and rewards of investing in startups. The episode highlights her journey from the fashion industry to venture capital, the importance of networking, and how supporting entrepreneurs goes beyond just funding. • Exploring the nature of venture capital and its high-risk, high-reward dynamics • Discussing how Lofty Ventures supports startups beyond investment&...

9 months ago

33 minutes

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070 | International Development with Francisco Bencosme

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Francisco Bencosme, a senior advisor at USAID, as he provides a rare glimpse into the mechanisms of international development and policy leadership. Ever wondered about the intricacies of China's Belt and Road Initiative? Francisco breaks it down, sharing his day-to-day responsibilities and the pivotal role he plays in advising senior leaders on these global initiatives. Learn how his background in national security and foreign policy, coupled wit...

1 year ago

38 minutes

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069 | The Power of Theatre with Mino Lora

Discover the power of theater to transform communities with our special guest, Mino Lora, the Executive Artistic Director of the People's Theater Project (PTP). Listen in as Mino shares the riveting story of how PTP was born from a master's thesis in peace studies and conflict transformation into a beacon of artistic expression for New York City's immigrant community. Learn about the diverse initiatives that PTP spearheads, from professional productions featuring immigrant artists to communit...

1 year ago

37 minutes

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068 | A Career in Public Health with Maleeka Jamil Glover

Ever wondered how public health experts manage crises from behind the scenes? Join us as we sit down with Maleeka Jamil Glover, an esteemed epidemiologist and executive director of WCAPS, who shares her incredible journey from the CDC trenches to leading a nonprofit that empowers women of color. With over two decades of experience navigating public health emergencies like Hurricane Katrina and COVID-19, Maleeka offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of managing vulnerable populations dur...

1 year ago

39 minutes

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067 | Fostering Economic Opportunities with Zoila Del Castillo

What if your journey from an immigrant struggling with English to a top state official could empower countless others? Meet Zoila, the Deputy Secretary of State for Economic Opportunity under Governor Hochul, who shares her extraordinary story and invaluable insights on how to create economic and social opportunities for all New Yorkers. From combating financial crimes at the Attorney General's office to overseeing critical divisions like the Office for New Americans and the Division of Consu...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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066 | Promoting U.S. Agriculture Abroad with Olutayo Akingbe

What does it take to navigate the complex world of international agricultural trade? Join us as we explore the fascinating career of Olutayo Akingbe, a dedicated Foreign Service Officer with the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service. Discover how Olutayo’s role as the eyes and ears of the USDA at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo involves promoting U.S. agricultural exports, conducting market intelligence, and overcoming intricate regulatory challenges, such as facilitating the import of U.S. kosher bee...

1 year ago

39 minutes

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065 | Corporate Philanthropy with Dayanna Torres

What happens when you combine resilience, cultural awareness, and a passion for economic equity? Dayanna Torres, Vice President at Ares Management Corporation, provides the answer by sharing her inspiring journey into corporate philanthropy. Dayanna explains how self-belief and perseverance have been the cornerstones of her career, from her initial dreams of broadcast journalism to her current role in transforming corporate giving. We delve deep into her responsibilities, from identifying the...

1 year ago

55 minutes

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064 | President & CEO of Latino Victory feat. Sindy Benavides

What if only 2% of elected officials represented 20% of the population? Join us as Sindy, President and CEO of Latino Victory, reveals her strategic efforts to bridge this significant representation gap. Discover how Latino Victory's unique structure, including its C3, C4, and super PAC components, is building a robust pipeline of Latino leaders. Sindy introduces us to the Afro Latinas Lead program, aiming to elect the first Afro Latina to Congress, and shares her own journey from shy student...

1 year ago

52 minutes