Business - a lot of people may have one but the key is scaling your business and scaling fast. In this episode we discuss: How Victoria started not one, but two business When and how to hire help and why it is essential to the success of your businessAnd, a key tip on finding your dream customer Here's how to connect with Victoria or purchase your own DIY kit: Website / URL: makeitclassydiy.com; classycurlies.comSocial Media Links: instagram.com/@makeitclassy_facebook.com/makeitclassydiyAs always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here.Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information. 

Salary negotiation can be intimidating no matter if you are a job seeker or if you have been at your company for years.  In this episode we cover: A step by step plan to asking for more compensation Merete's approach to developing professionals of colors And, inspiration for showing up as a professional of color at work. You can connect with Merete Fields, MBA here:Website: https://www.meretefields.com/Instagram: @meretefieldsPodcast: Career GemsGuide for Salary Negotiatons by Merete FieldsAs always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here.Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information. 

Junae is coming up on the 5th year anniversary of her Creative Marketing & Event Production Agency, Browned 2 Perfection, and we celebrated by discussing how entrepreneurs can start their business when they should look to hire their first employee, and how she was crowned with the name “Beyonce of Marketing.” She has some major things planned for the next 5 years; keep an eye out for Junae! Connect with Junae Brown:Junae’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junae-brown-1818253b/ Junae’s Twitter: twitter.com/junaebrownB2P’s Twitter: twitter.com/b2pagencyJunae’s Instagram: instagram.com/junaebrownB2P’s Instagram: instagram.com/b2pagencyConnect with Darius Norwood:Darius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusnorwood/Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information!

In this episode, Kirsten and Darius have a fireside chat about Kirsten's recent promotion at work. Listeners can expect the following from this episode: Learn how to effectively prepare for an interview Understand what a short term assignment (STA) & career maps are and how to use it to your career advantage And what Kirsten learned while going through this process If you have more questions about preparing for an interview, you can reach out to Kirsten on LinkedIn.

After 20 years of corporate sales, Joyce is dedicated to empowering the next generation of business leaders at the “Why Sales Network.” During Joyce’s conversation with Darius, she shared how she navigated the corporate PIE (Performance, Image, and Exposure) as a woman of color and why everyone should work for an organization where they’re celebrated and not tolerated. Links and Resources Mentioned:No Back Doors For Me: https://iamjoycejohnson.com/shop/  Connect with Joyce Johnson:Joyce’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-grant-32a5867/ Joyce’s Website: http://www.iamjoycejohnson.com/ Why Sales Network: http://www.whysalesnetwork.com/ Connect with Darius Norwood:Darius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusnorwood/Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information!

Potential. We all have it but sometimes we don't live up to our full potential in the workplace especially if we haven't unleashed it yet. In this episode we cover: How to best prepare for the recruiting process A mindset strategy for reaching our potential in the workplace And, what to say to reach your career potential You can connect with Julia Rock here:Website: https://rockcareer.com/Instagram: @thejuliarockLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-rock/ Email: [email protected]'s a FIRE Twitter thread of career advice from Julia. As always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here.Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information. 

During today's episode of All Things Career, Darius is featured as a keynote speaker for Ball State University's Entrepreneurial Program.  He teaches the students how to discover, use, and evaluate value. Enjoy!Connect with Darius Norwood:Darius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusnorwood/Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information!

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. But the key is knowing that every battle is not worth fighting. In other words, when conflict arises, we should ask ourselves, is this the hill you are willing to die on? In this episode, Corey Phillips, MBA shares his approach to handling conflict in the workplace. In this episode we cover:How to manage conflict in the workplaceHow to know battles to fight at work And, a framework to help you understand what is important to you You can connect with Corey Phillips, MBA on LinkedIn by clicking here. You can learn more about Dream Launch LLC here: Website: dreamalunch.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamlaunchllcInstagram: @DreamLaunchLLCAs always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here.Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information. 

Have you ever achieved something that you didn't know was possible? In this episode, Kirsten speaks with Brian Richardson Jr. on how the unthinkable happened in his career.   In this episode we cover:Brian's professional journey leading him to become the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director for the Indianapolis Colts How to combat self-doubt when changing industries How dreams and wants evolve over time Connect with Brian Richardson Jr:LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/brian-richardson-jrWebsite: https://brianrichardsonjr.wixsite.com/speakerTEDx speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPUY0xdtALEAs always, you can connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn by clicking here.Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information. 

Darius chats with Mark Grant, a 41 year veteran of sports television and a 5x Emmy Award Winning Director for CBS Sports about how he became a valuable asset for every company he’s worked for. The secret sauce to Mark’s success is the perfect mixture of blessings, hard work, and good ol’ luck!  “If I can do it, anyone can. I wasn't the smartest student, and when I started working in television, I didn’t always fit in with the people I was around, but no one out-worked me and I positioned myself to become a valuable asset to any company I worked for.” In this episode we cover:How Mark found his passion in broadcast journalism after originally wanting to be a doctor.The one opportunity that positively shifted Mark’s career at ESPN.How to become a value-driven professional. Links and Resources Mentioned:Green Eggs and Ham: https://amzn.to/3tQq6rH Connect with Mark Grant:Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-grant-32a5867/ Connect with Darius Norwood:Darius’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusnorwood/Be sure to head to our website to subscribe to our newsletter. Don't worry, we won't spam you or share your information!