Will Work 4 Podcast
Will Work 4 Podcast
WillWork4Podcast
Being unemployed or unsatisfied with your work sucks. Daniel, a former Job Developer, and Brendan, an eternal dreamer, look to normalize difficult dialogues to ease the uncertainty of unemployment. They hope by sharing their own experiences around finding meaningful work, inviting experts in the field to share tips and tricks, and gathering resources, they'll create a community of support to help each other in the process of finding their next career. All this will hopefully make you feel a little more connected and a little less alone.
Make It Personal
D & B sit down with Bork I, aka Ofosu Jones-Quartey, to speak about how he create a life filled with his passions: music, spirituality, and mindfulness. They discuss the importance of a personal practice as the foundation for a life filled and fulfilled.
Aug 19, 2020
51 min
Building Within: EnterSkill's model of Youth Development
D & B sit down with Enock Muwanguzi, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of EnterSkills Uganda. They discuss the passion and patience required to start a project and the rewards that come from investing in one's own community.
Aug 12, 2020
46 min
How do you assess where you belong?
D & B sit down with Derrick Brown, Director of Talent Acquisition, to hear how he's made critical choices throughout his career, and his views surrounding recruitment and personal fit.
Aug 5, 2020
42 min
Policy in Action
Dan and Brendan sit down with Chris Boyster, Chief Lobbyist for the Illinois Collaboration for Youth, to hear his take on policy, advocacy and activism.
Jul 29, 2020
53 min
Bring in the Clown
This week Dan and Brendan speak with Sean McKenzie, a standup comic from Hollister who put in time at the open mic in SF and NYC. He shares strategies to get seen and provides a few tips on how to develop a Taskr side hustle.
Jul 22, 2020
49 min
How Do I Get Seen?
Dan and Brendan sit down with Yavuz Inanli, a recruiter for Dexis Consulting Group, to hear his advice on how to land a job in international development, the tricks of recruiting, and how the myth of the 1 page CV may keep you from your dream job!
Jul 15, 2020
48 min
Building My Network
Dan and Brendan sit down with Son Nguyen, a LinkedIn recruiter, to discuss how to establish your profile, build your network, and utilize some of the newest features that the site now offers. Plus Dan has good news!
Jul 8, 2020
48 min
Action Oriented
This week Dan shares about new developments in his week and both reflect on lessons learned these past few weeks.
Jul 1, 2020
32 min
What Are the Unemployment Numbers Not Saying?
This week Dan and Brendan sit down with Dr. Andre M. Perry from Brookings to discuss his latest research on inequality within our communities. Dr. Perry highlights that we must look beyond the numbers to see the apparent lack of opportunities, investment, and wealth within communities of color around the country. His message is one of hope, as he calls for communal action and responsive policies.
Jun 24, 2020
37 min
Respect and Opportunity: Dr. William's Approach to Equity
This week, Dan and Brendan are joined by Dr. Bridget Williams, the Chief of Staff from Orange County Public Schools. She speaks of her experience as a school principal and district leader, and how this has led her toward a community-based model for hiring for her district. Her advice is clear, surround yourself with knowledgable others who represent those you are working to serve.
Jun 17, 2020
42 min
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