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Careers Without Connections
by Gianna Linares
The podcast for underrepresented professionals building their careers from scratch and navigating unfamiliar spaces.
Episodes
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How to Build a Career That Makes Room for All Your Interests
In this episode, Darnell Brown, a first-gen multi-passionate entrepreneur and creator of Forge, talks about finding value in your unique perspective, staying focused in a world full of distractions, and building opportunities around who you are. Topics we cover: • How Darnell turned different…
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Commissioner Mo Ivory: From Attorney to Radio Host to Elected Official—Paving Your Own Career Path
In this episode, I sat down with Commissioner Mo Ivory, Democratic nominee for Fulton County Commission Chair, to talk about building a career with purpose and fulfillment and her plans to enact innovative change in Georgia's largest county. From law to radio, television, teaching, and public...
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First-Gen Ivy League Law Student: Earning a Full-Tuition Scholarship & Building A Career From Age 14
In this episode, I'm joined by Jemille Duncan, who started working in government and politics at just 14 years old and is now heading to the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School on a full-tuition scholarship. We talk about how he created opportunities for himself from a young age…
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Growing Up Low-Income + Experiencing Food Insecurity to Earning a Master’s & Working on Capitol Hill
In this episode, we trace Cimaya McCreary's journey from growing up in a single-parent household and experiencing food insecurity to earning a master’s degree and working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Cimaya shares how she turned the challenges of her upbringing into strengths, navigated...
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Moving 2,933 Miles From Oregon to Philadelphia: How a New City Can Help You Reinvent Yourself
In this episode, I share my story of moving 2,933 miles from Oregon to Philadelphia with no job, no connections, and no clear plan—and how that experience completely changed the trajectory of her life. We discuss how stepping into a new environment can help you reinvent yourself, build a new life...
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Why Empathy Is a Business Strategy: How Unselfish Networking Creates Opportunities
In this episode, Liz Nguyen, a first-generation entrepreneur and CEO of SMP Factor, shares how empathy, vulnerability, and curiosity have shaped the way she approaches business, networking, and entrepreneurship. We talk about building genuine connections, claiming what you want, and learning to...
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Why Your Self-Worth Has More to Do With Your Income Than You Think
In this episode, I share why improving your self-worth can directly impact your career, the opportunities you create for yourself, and even your earning potential. Through personal stories about negotiating salaries, moving across the country, building my career from scratch, and learning to stop...
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How This First-Gen Latina CEO Scaled Her Business from $12K to $160K in Revenue in Just One Year
In this episode I’m joined by Katrina Calderon, first-generation Latina, CEO and co-founder of Regal Fierce Media, to talk about building a business from scratch, leaving a 9-to-5, and what it really takes to turn big dreams into reality. We dive into the mindset, experiences, and lessons that...
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How to Graduate With Your Master's Degree Debt-Free (And Get Paid to Study)
In this episode, I share how I graduated with my master's degree 100% debt-free and actually got paid to go to grad school as a first-generation Latina raised by immigrants. We talk through the exact strategies I used to find funding, stand out during the hiring process for graduate employment...
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24-Year-Old First-Gen Founder: Personal Branding, Working with 8-Figure Brands, & Content Marketing
In this episode, Vanessa Valencia, founder of Avrios Media, shares what it really takes to build a successful marketing agency and personal brand from the ground up as a young first-generation entrepreneur. Topics we cover: Building a marketing agency while still in college The biggest...
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How to Build Your Professional Network and Create Career Opportunities as a First-Gen Professional
You hear time and time again that you need to network because networking is the key to success. But what if you're a first-generation professional, born into a family without any professional network or useful career connections? By the end of this episode you’ll know: How to build a network from...
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First-Gen Latina MBA: From Engineer to Consultant, Moving to Chicago, and Monetizing Her Content
I chatted with Jasmin Lopez, a first-generation Latina, former engineer, MBA graduate, content creator, and incoming consultant at Accenture. We talk about her pivot from engineering to business, working multiple jobs to pay for school, winning a life-changing scholarship, getting paid for…
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Watch This If You're a First-Gen Professional Needing Clarity or Mentorship in Your Career
In this episode, Johanna Rincon shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. from the Dominican Republic at 14 years old without speaking English to becoming a regional learning and development leader for a luxury hotel. We discuss navigating your career as a first-generation professional and...
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How to Create Job Opportunities for Yourself as a First-gen Professional
In this episode, I share the strategies that helped me create job opportunities for myself as a first-generation professional raised by immigrant parents. I break down the practical steps I used to land internships, build meaningful professional relationships, find mentors, and even ask employers...
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COO Explains How to Leverage Your Failures and Shift Your Mindset to Achieve Any Goal
Bill Vega, a CEO, entrepreneur, first-generation graduate, and prominent Latino leader in Georgia, details his approach to controlling your thoughts, shifting your mindset, and leveraging inevitable failures to propel you toward achieving your goals and ambitions. He also shared some exciting...
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From Acting to Politics: Creating Space and Belonging in Any Workplace
Matt Cárdenas shares his journey from a 10 year acting career in New York City to public service and politics. We discuss the power of embracing your identity, navigating career transitions, and creating space and belonging for yourself as an underrepresented professional in any workplace. If…
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How First-Gen Students Navigate College Differently Than "Traditional" Students
In this episode of Careers Without Connections, I chatted with Julie Volker Morris, Distinguished Teaching Professor and Graduate Career Services Director at the University of Oregon, to discuss the unique challenges first-generation students face while navigating college and career development....
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Intro: How to Build a Career Without Connections
In this episode of Careers Without Connections, I share the story behind why I created this podcast, stemming from my personal journey of being a first-generation student to becoming the first person in my family to earn a graduate degree. I also reflect on navigating financial hardship,...
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How many episodes does Careers Without Connections have?
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What is Careers Without Connections about?
The podcast for underrepresented professionals building their careers from scratch and navigating unfamiliar spaces.
How often does Careers Without Connections release new episodes?
Careers Without Connections has 18 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Careers Without Connections?
Careers Without Connections is created and hosted by Gianna Linares.
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