• EY-Parthenon Sr Consultant describes Jamaican roots and passion for service to people on the margins
    Jul 26 2024

    Meet Javanni! Javanni graduated from The University of the West Indies, Mona with a B.S. in Economics and Management Studies in 2016. Now, Javanni works as a Senior Consultant at EY Parthenon, which is EY's Global Strategy Consulting arm. Javanni is the conference lead for Out for Undergrad Business, the world's largest conference for LGBTQ2+ college students interested in business and finance. Javanni is based in Brooklyn, NY.

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    40 mins
  • Microsoft Finance Manager, Author, and Motivational Speaker shares story of trials and breakthroughs
    Jul 25 2024

    Meet Taron! Taron graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting in 2021. Taron went on to author a book titled Mindset Shift: Nine Transformational Principles to Help You Become An Unstoppable Leader in Business and In Life, where you can purchase digitally or physically Amazon. Taron also worked as a Finance & M&A consultant. Now, Taron is a Finance Manager over AI and Cloud Strategy & Investments at Microsoft. Taron is also the Founder and CEO at The Future Executives Initiative Inc.

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    39 mins
  • DoD Engineer, National Guardsman, and Realtor shares how he manages all three careers
    Jul 14 2024

    Meet Vic! Vic graduated from Alabama A&M University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2018. Upon graduation, he also commissioned as an officer in the Army. A few years after graduation, Vic became a licensed realtor in AL in 2020 and GA in 2023. Now, Vic works for the Dept. of Defense as an Electronics Engineer. Vic is also serving in the National Guard, while working as a part-time realtor.

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    39 mins
  • Accenture Data & AI Consultant talks about growth mindset and finding inspiration
    Jul 9 2024

    Meet Bernard! Bernard graduated from Grambling State University with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and a B.S. in Accounting 2020. Now, Bernard works as a Data & AI Consultant at Accenture, a global consulting and tech company.

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    34 mins
  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund Project Manager shares insight working for a nonprofit and explains love for his job
    Jul 7 2024

    Meet Torrance! Torrance graduated from Alabama A&M University with a B.S. in Supply Chain Management in 2021. Now, Torrance works as a Senior Manager of Programs and Business Systems at Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

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    37 mins
  • Alabama Power Fleet Engineer shares career gems about navigating career options
    Jul 7 2024

    Meet Quinton! Quinton graduated from Alabama A&M University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. He also graduated with his MBA from Alabama A&M University in 2023. Now, Quinton works as a Fleet Engineer at Alabama Power.

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    43 mins
  • FAA Air Traffic Controller Trainee details pivot from mechanical engineering to protecting our airways
    Jul 3 2024

    Meet Craig! Craig graduated from Alabama A&M University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Manufacturing in 2020. Now, Craig is working as an Air Traffic Controller Trainee at the FAA Washington Air Route Traffic Center.

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    30 mins
  • HS English Teacher explains pivot into the classroom and details his impact on the youth
    Jul 1 2024

    Meet Jailyn! Jailyn graduated from Alabama A&M University with a B.A. in Communications in 2023. Next year, Jailyn will be graduating with his Master's in Higher Education from University of West Alabama. Now, Jailyn works as a 10th grade English teacher in the City of Birmingham in Alabama.

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    21 mins