Networking For Us
Networking For Us
Dakota London
Learning to network is a necessity for any career path. But for all the importance that's placed on networking, the skills on how to properly do it are rarely taught. For African Americans, our rulebook is unique in its own right. The Networking For Us Podcast will give Black people of all ages some cerebral approaches to one of the most necessary skills that is needed for success. This is for US. And you know what I mean when I say US.
Episode 8: Bet On Yourself
We have spent the majority of the podcast talking about other people when It comes to networking but this episode Is all about you!
Aug 25, 2020
21 min
Episode 7: Giving Game (feat. India Dinae)
This Is episode 7 of the Networking for Us Podcast and the second Installment of the Giving Game series. We are blessed to have India Dinae, owner of iRestore Hair, an extremely successful Hair Restoration Company housed In Atlanta, Georgia.
Aug 18, 2020
38 min
Episode 6: Talk to Errybody!
On this episode Dakota preaches the importance of being willing to simply talk to people. He highlights how being comfortable having conversations with people you may not know could open a lot of doors that you couldn't even fathom!
Aug 11, 2020
24 min
Episode 5: Giving Game (feat. Juan Andrews)
What's Good everybody! As promised we have a guest for episode 5! Juan Andrews, the Juvenile Diversion Program Coordinator at the District Attorney's Office In Philadelphia, and current law student at Delaware Law School stops by the pod to give some game!
Aug 4, 2020
48 min
Episode 4: Come Correct
On today's episode we discuss networking, partnering and working with other Black Professionals. And take a deeper look Into one of Dakota's absolute no-no's, which Is believing you can be less professional with someone who's Black simply because you are Black as well.
Jul 24, 2020
20 min
Episode 3: Black Is the New Black
This Is the Networking For Us Podcast Episode 3: 'Black Is the New Black.' In this episode we discuss how to us prejudice In the work place to your advantage.
Jul 17, 2020
20 min
Episode 2: Watering the Seed
What's good! In this episode of the Networking For Us Podcast we continue to discuss cerebral approaches as we try to connect with professionals In our field and Industry. Dakota details the Importance of research and creating narratives to hopefully inspire more engaged conversations between you and the person you're seeking advice from.
Jul 10, 2020
15 min
Episode 1: The Intro
Welcome to the Networking For Us Podcast! In episode one creator Dakota London explains the reasoning behind the creation of the pod and how he hopes It serves the only true purpose It has, to assist Black Professionals in any way possible. The episode contains a detailed breakdown of why networking Is so Important and Introduces a central motif that will be present throughout the episodes to come. Finally, Dakota gives a real-world example on how to properly reach out to a professional you're Interested In connecting with.
Jul 1, 2020
28 min