Be Goals Diligent with Charles Weems | Ep. 58

Apr 22, 202123 min

You will find many gems in this episode as Charles Weems, a successful entrepreneur, shares tons of his knowledge with Tiffany. About Our Guest Charles E. Weems III was born and raised in Decatur, Ga. He attended Columbia High School and received a full golf scholarship to Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. While in school, Mr. Weems began his software engineering career by having the opportunity to work with university IT professionals to improve school-related software and work with the schools' web presence using technologies such as Adobe Flash. Upon graduating from college with a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics, he began his career at a small IT firm located in the Atlanta area as a junior software engineer specializing in web application development for government agencies. He also worked with smaller clients, building websites and tutoring students in mathematics. After learning more about business through relationships with other business owners, in 2006, Charles organized Weems Design Studio (WDS), starting with himself to offer his expertise in web design and software engineering to small firms. Mr. Weems has received many accolades from industry professionals for his expertise in software engineering, like being one of the first to implement HTML5 technology to design games that could be implemented on mobile devices and gaming consoles. Today, WDS has grown to a staff of 50+ people and expanded its services to include data analytics and bioinformatics. He has held a position as chairman of the board with Ga Tech's I3L organization, focusing on healthcare IT research. Most recently, Mr. Weems has received Class II Award with the GMSDC for companies that gross between $1M and $10M annually, Small Contractor of the Year for USDA for work with modernization, and nominated for the National award with the GMSDC. He has been featured in Black Enterprises Magazine, The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA,) and TVOne online. He is married and has a little girl on the way. He enjoys golf, martial arts and loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Connect with Charles Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-weems-iii-b9770634 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Azulaozhino/ Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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The Career Toolkit with Mark Herschberg | Ep. 97

Apr 14, 202223 min

Mark sits down with Tiffany, breaking down some of the core ideas that he talks about in his book, The Career Toolkit. In this episode, Mark advises on how individuals should navigate the career world when it comes to communication, networking, and more. About Our Guest Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non-profits, currently serving on the board of Plant A Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection. Connect with Mark Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook Twitter: https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Closing the Gender Pay Gap - Strategies for Women to Take Control of Their Career | Ep. 276

Nov 2, 202321 min

Are you a woman looking for more opportunities but feeling held back by barriers of equal pay, underrepresentation, and biases? Don't feel alone — join Tiffany Grant and Elissa Sangster in this enlightening discussion as they discuss the importance of women championing for themselves in the workplace. Gain insight on building resources for yourself, set goals and create a development plan, ask superiors for support, and be proactive about successes. Plus, hear about the Forte Foundation's mission to get more women into business leadership roles with programs designed specifically to promote gender equity. Get inspired to take control of your career and fight for equal pay! About Our Guest Elissa Sangster serves as CEO of Forté Foundation and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. There she oversaw all activities related to the full-time McCombs MBA program, including marketing, admissions, student services, and alumni relations. Before McCombs, Elissa was Assistant Director of the MBA Program at Texas A&M University’s Mays School of Business. Visit the website: https://www.fortefoundation.org/ Facebook: Forte Foundation Instagram: @fortefoundation LinkedIn: Forte Foundation Connect with Tiffany Visit our site: https://moneytalkwitht.com Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Mindset and The Art of Negotiation with Teddi Rene' | Ep. 26

Jan 30, 202020 min

Do you have a fixed or growth mindset? Tiffany and Teddi discuss the differences and how to use your mindset at the negotiation table. They both drop gems on how to successfully negotiate that new job, raise, or even just benefits. Be sure to have a pen and paper ready! About Our Guest Teddi Rene’ is an expert in creating strategic and efficient systems to achieve personal and business goals. Specializing in goal planning and management Teddi Rene’ has helped 100s of business owners, entrepreneurs, bloggers, family, and friends do the things that they say they want to do. Combining her years of expertise in Behavior Modification, Systems Engineering, and Strategic Planning with her desire to affect change, Teddi had dedicated her life to helping Black women utilize best practices to achieve their career goals, eliminate procrastination, and master their mindset. She is the Founder and CEO of United Kweendom, a community that matches Black women with mentors, coaches, and experts to help them address and overcome their unique combination of life challenges. A proud mother of two, Teddi Rene’ has mastered strategic life integration as a working professional, entrepreneur, and thought-leader as she encourages other women of color to build their “Kweendom.” Follow her on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/teddirene Follow her on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/teddi_rene Follow her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/teddirene Links Visit Teddi's website: https://www.teddirene.com Connect with Tiffany on Social Media Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.pinterest.com/moneytalkwitht/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Boost Your Career with Personal Branding: What You Need to Know! | Ep. 241

Jun 27, 202311 min

Do you want to build a strong personal brand and make a lasting impact in your career and business growth? Then don’t miss this episode! Tiffany Grant shares her approach to creating and using personal branding to enhance your reputation. Learn the importance of defining a unique value proposition, staying active, and being intentional with your professional image. Plus, discover how record-keeping can help you get noticed during evaluations and promotions. With this valuable advice from Tiffany, you’ll be on the fast track to achieving success in life! Every Tuesday, Tiffany answers one of your submitted questions. To submit a question for an upcoming episode, visit here: https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/asktiffany To book a consultation with Tiffany to find out if she can help you, visit https://academy.moneytalkwitht.com/15-minute-consultation Additional Resources How To Become a Better Negotiator So They Can't Say No (https://moneytalkwitht.com/blog/negotiation-basics) Mindset and the Art of Negotiation with Teddi Rene Building a Successful Brand with Jasmine Beard Do You Even Brand? with Octavia Harris This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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From the Felt to the Boardroom: How Poker Skills Can Boost Your Career Success | Ep. 289

Dec 28, 202320 min

In this captivating episode, Erin Lydon of Poker Power deals out a hand of wisdom showing how poker strategies can shape your financial and professional world. Learn why folding isn't just a poker move, but a life skill, and how calculating risks can lead to big payoffs both on and off the felt. About Our Guest Erin Lydon is a thought leader, frequent speaker on equal pay and workplace equity, and President of Poker Power. Her passion to lead Poker Power stemmed from her experience working on Wall Street twenty years ago. After learning that she was not being paid the same as her male colleagues, and struggling to find a seat at the table in the male-dominated financial industry, Erin was confronted with the reality of the “force field” surrounding tables of power that keep women from sitting down, playing, and competing equally. Erin discovered poker during this time, and made the connection that learning to think, negotiate and take risks, like a winning poker player, trained her in skillsets that offered a solution for pushing the needle on women’s empowerment in the workplace. Erin now leads Poker Power’s mission to teach one million girls and women how to stack their skills, negotiate, and take calculated risks by gamifying key leadership lessons with poker gameplay. Before joining Poker Power, Erin was the strategic advisor to the management team of Evil Geniuses, a global e-sports organization. She has previously served as an independent corporate director on the boards of Marbles and Roomlinx and began her finance career at JPMorgan. Erin received her MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and BA from Bates College. In 2023, she received the Global Gaming Women “Women of Inspiration–Woman to Watch” award and has spoken on many premier stages including TEDx, Money 20/20 RiseUp, AWS Women’s Leadership Summits, TEDx Talk, Monaco Positive Impact Summit, and many more. Erin serves on the Advisory Board for Money 20/20 RiseUp and was a mentor for SXSW Edu in 2023. Additionally, she is a member of McKinsey’s Midwest Executive Women’s Forum. Connect with Erin Website: https://pokerpower.com/ Twitter: @joinpokerpower (https://@joinpokerpower) Instagram: @joinpokerpower (https://www.instagram.com/joinpokerpower) Facebook: Join Poker Power (https://JoinPokerPower) Connect with Tiffany Website: https://moneytalkwitht.com (https://moneytalkwitht.com/) Facebook: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT/) Twitter: @moneytalkwitht (https://twitter.com/moneytalkwitht) Instagram: @moneytalkwitht (https://www.instagram.com/moneytalkwitht/) LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant (http://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanygrant1) YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYQ8HDExD5_WllpSAfy_l9w) Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff (https://www.pinterest.com/moneytalkwitht/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Podcast Roundtable: What Does A Low Unemployment Rate Mean For You? | Ep. 192

Jan 16, 202368 min

Last week’s Space discussed the article that suggested now is the time to ask for raises or get new jobs before six months from now. The unemployment rate is currently at 3.5%, making it an employee market, and people should take advantage of this opportunity. Every Monday at 9 PM exclusively on Twitter, Tiffany hosts a Space called FinNoir: A Space for Black Money Talk. This Space features a variety of black voices in personal finance to give their perspectives, information, and thoughts on money topics that affect the black community. Hosts: Tiffany Grant (http://www.moneytalkwitht.com/) & Rahkim Sabree (http://www.rahkimsabree.com/) Speakers: Markia Brown (http://www.markiabrown.com/), Steven Stack (http://www.stevenlstack.com/), Camari Ellis (https://youtube.com/channel/UCzraqCajunpvtkDwnakByqA), Nia Adams (http://www.perspectiveschange.com/), Jonathan Thomas (https://youtube.com/channel/UCh6j8npR7TSMij5sJ88js3g), Renita Young (http://www.instagram.com/renitadyoung), Tamika Howell (https://www.instagram.com/organizeyourmoney/), Anthony Weaver (http://www.youtube.com/aboutthatwallet) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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Grad School Without the Debt with Dr. Darla Bishop | Ep. 342

Oct 3, 202417 min

In this enlightening episode of Money Talk With Tiff, host Tiffany Grant engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Darla Bishop on how she navigated through graduate school without incurring any new debt. Dr. Darla Bishop, a recognized authority in public health, shares her invaluable insights and actionable tips for anyone looking to save money while furthering their education. See full episode show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/navigating-grad-school/ About Our Guest Dr. Darla Bishop, affectionately known as the FinanSis, is the Founder of Finansis LLC, a boutique consulting firm based in Lansing, Michigan, and the author of How To Afford Everything. Motivated by her own challenging childhood in Detroit, Dr. Bishop’s unique gift lies in her ability to motivate individuals to transcend limiting beliefs about wealth and cultivate a positive financial mindset. She firmly believes that empowering individuals with financial knowledge is pivotal in creating prosperous and resilient communities. Episode Highlights Choosing the Right Program Dr. Bishop emphasizes the importance of selecting a program that accommodates full-time work and schooling. She shares her personal journey of choosing a doctoral program built around working professionals. Working for Your University Discover how working for your university can significantly reduce tuition costs. Dr. Bishop explains how her university's employee benefits could have covered 96% of her tuition. Utilizing Scholarships and Assistantships Learn how to continuously seek out new scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships throughout your academic journey. Dr. Bishop provides tips on maintaining a strong GPA to unlock additional funding opportunities. Covering Additional Expenses From books to travel for conferences, Dr. Bishop discusses the importance of seeking funds to cover non-tuition expenses. She encourages building relationships within your department to tap into available resources. Leveraging Campus Housing and Resident Director Roles Explore the option of becoming a resident advisor or hall director to save on living expenses. Dr. Bishop outlines how these roles can provide free housing and additional stipends. Bonus Tips from Tiffany Tiffany adds her own experiences on how to ask employers for support in attending conferences and other professional development opportunities. Resources Mentioned Dr. Darla Bishop’s website: HowToAffordEverything.com (https://www.howtoaffordeverything.com) Downloadable email templates (https://howtoaffordeverything.com/resources/) for requesting uncommitted funds Connect with Dr. Darla Bishop Website: How to Afford Everything (https://www.howtoaffordeverything.com) Instagram: @my_finansis (https://www.instagram.com/my_finansis/) Additional Resources: DarlaBishop.com (https://www.darlabishop.com) Connect with Tiffany Grant Website: Money Talk With Tiff (https://moneytalkwitht.com) Social Media: <a...

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