One of the most important things in our lives are the relationships that we have with other people. So, it’s time for us to have an honest conversation about being there for others. Look at all the loving people within your inner circle. They’re always there for you, but have you considered who is there […]
If you are a Black creative, then chances are you’ll have to work twice as hard to get your work out there. Luckily, there are some ways to help you stand out in creative industries. To get you started, here are some tips on how to make impactful moves within these industries. How to not be […]
Do you ever feel like it’s difficult being a person trying to make an impact in this world? Don’t, because there’s no better time to advocate for change than now. Here’s how you and other institutions can start that change today. How to encourage the thought process of students for driving change on campuses? – (6:25) Let’s […]
First comes the degree, then comes the J-O-B. How are you feeling about it? Do you feel like you’ve got the keys to success? Be it that you’re going into the workforce for the first-time, or using that graduate degree to move on up, this show is for you. In this session, Kimberly Barrett, shares […]
A first-generation college graduate, it’s important to surround yourself with people who are going to have your back. After all, you weren’t created to do this thing called life alone, so be sure that no matter where you go that you’ll make it a point to build community. More ways to listen: Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, GooglePlay.
Did you want to go to college? Was it something that you were excited for? Sometimes you don’t go to college because you really wanted to, but because it was the best option at the time. For Sarah, she wasn’t motivated in high school but went to the one college that accepted her because she wasn’t ready […]
Have you ever struggled with owning your own identity? Well I know I have, and today we are going to get honest and a little vulnerable. Today, I want to talk about what being Black has come to mean to me. For a while, I have been scared of being too Black.. not wanting to […]
We are over halfway through Black History Month! Oh, doesn’t the time fly? Today, I thought it would be awesome for us to revisit a talk that we had last year about the “Crab in A Barrel” mentality. As a matter of fact, I think this is a good way to lean into to next […]
Happy Black History Month! For the next few weeks, we’ll be celebrating and sharing the stories of those who are #blackfirstgen. So, we’re kicking things off with a chat with someone whose parents, in her word, were “Black Revolutionaries.” Not just that.. If you think you have a big family, today’s guest, Senemeht Olatunji, was one of […]
We talk a lot about success on The First-Gen Lounge, but today we are going to do something a little different. We’re talking about failure as things aren’t always going to go right for you. I know we’re still in January, but some of you may already be falling short on your resolutions and goals, and […]
