Tone and Larry are back. We know it’s been awhile but when the work is due, the work is due. Here’s what the conversation centered on: 1. What's your process of making career decisions?2. Explain the importance of your network in these instances?3. How do you balance pay with opportunities?4. Explain the importance of taking your time when making a career change?5. What's an indicator that it may be time to move on?Let us know what you think and remember to always finish the swing.

We pause from our regular content to spotlight Rashad Nicks, Founder and CEO of Chillsweats. Chillsweats is a Midwest-based clothing brand redefining comfort. Learn more at www.chillsweats.com Instagram: chillsweats_

In this episode, Tone and Larry sit down with Simran Kaleka, Co-Founder of Made for the W (www.madeforthew.com). Simran is originally from Racine, WI and attended Marquette University for her undergraduate studies. She then moved to Atlanta, GA to attend John Marshall Law School to pursue a law degree with a sports and entertainment law focus. After law school, Simran worked in the sports industry for 10+ years prior to co-founding Made for The W. More about Made for the W:https://madeforthew.com/collections/made-for-the-w-and-lids-hd-welcomes-a-new-era/Instagram: @madeforthewWelcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Tone sits down with Andrew Adeniyi to discuss all things related to his educational and professional journey. Andrew is currently the CEO and Founder of AAA solutions and he is also the author of a book entitled “The Circle of Leadership”. Tap in with Andrew: https://www.andrewadeniyi.com/ More about Andrew: Andrew is a first-generation Nigerian-American from South Bend, Indiana. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington. He then went on to complete his Master of Science from Michigan State University in Management, Strategy & Leadership. With almost 10 years of executive level management experience in retail operations, Andrew has dealt with a plethora of business scenarios.Andrew is passionate about entrepreneurship, organizational culture, business strategy,diversity, equity, and inclusion. With years of experience as an independent consultant, Andrew has helped dozens of clients amplify their potential. He strives to empower and equip leaders with the resources and tools necessary to win.  Andrew currently resides in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife and two kids.Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Apollo Carey is an Equity Partner at a law firm based in St Louis, MO. Apollo has practiced law for over 16 years handling a wide array of Corporate, Tax, and Real Estate matters. Most interestingly, he also serves as the City Attorney for the City of Ferguson. We talk to Apollo about growing up in St. Louis, his educational and career journey, being a father to his four children, and his unique role in helping impact change in Ferguson after the murder of Mike Brown.

Tone and Larry talk to Mike Brown about his becoming the first black student to serve as the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot. Mike also updates his fans on what he’s been up to since his ND Days.More about Mike:Mike Brown is an invigorating force for good focused on enriching lives.He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he served for two years as the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot – the first Black student to portray the role. His career spans more than two decades of experience at FIS as a computer programmer and IT sales executive and at the University of Notre Dame as a development officer.Mike is the Founder and CEO of SOULSTIR (https://soulstir.co/) an enterprise focused on social impact through books and more, and he is a Partner at For Impact, a company that helps social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders change the world.He is the author of two children’s books: Little Netta’s Gift, based on a true story about  his late cousin, Little Netta, and her spirit of kindness and giving, and The Leprechaun’s Game Day at Notre Dame, which describes the pageantry of a football Saturday at ND.Mike enjoys running, public speaking, and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Originally from Milwaukee, he now lives in the South Bend area with his wife and daughter.Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE. 

Tone invites Josef Hobdy on the pod to discuss all things related to his career in health administration. About Josef:Josef serves as a director of operations with Ascension Medical Group Texas. He has oversight of primary care and express care operations within the Austin market, spanding from Round Rock to San Marcos. Josef obtained a bachelor of science degree from the University of South Alabama and a Master of Health Administration from Texas State University. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a lean six sigma black belt

Our conversation with Lauren Feaster centers on all things related to leadership, equity, & service to community. Tap in!!More about Lauren:In August 2020 Lauren was appointed CEO of Professional Dimensions, a leading women’s professional association in the Milwaukee area whose mission is to unite women leaders in the relentless pursuit of better. Prior to joining Professional Dimensions, Lauren served in various executive capacities within the NPO education realm with both City Year Milwaukee and Teach For America Milwaukee. During her tenure, she has led community partnerships, fundraising, staff management/coaching, training, program evaluation, strategic planning and business operations. As an advocate for leadership, education and collective impact, Lauren remains engaged in community through her service on City Year’s Regional Board, the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy Board, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee Board, HYFIN Advisory Committee and as co-chair of the K12 Civic Response Team via Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Additionally, she works to advance equity and inspire leadership as a member of Milwaukee Urban League YP, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and as a Character Coach with Alverno’s LACCS Program. Beyond her community involvement, when time allows you may find her performing as the popular “DJ LoLo.”Relevant Links:https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi5ha6x7L39AhXsk4kEHV3eDrgQFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fmilwaukee%2Fnews%2F2022%2F03%2F21%2F40-under-40-lauren-feaster-professional-dimensio.html&usg=AOvVaw0UHfe804EHHAwkpl7TZ96Mhttps://www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/about-us/awards/greater-together-awards/doug-jansson-leadership-award-recipients/lauren-feaster/https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi54Zrl6739AhUHk4kEHbnzCtEQtwJ6BAggEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dyigndo58OBY&usg=AOvVaw0dI4tods897llfu3FxaYOW

In this episode, Tone and Larry sit down with Attorney Kristen Hardy to discuss her educational and career journey and what it means to “empower others”.

In this episode, Tone and Larry talk to Jorjio Hopkins about his upbringing, his time in the United States Marines Corps, and the various lessons he’s learned along the way.