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Back-to-School Checklist: Must-Dos for Every College Student

Welcome back to school! Are you settling in? I hope so—Syllabus Week is probably over, and it's time to get to actual work. The year can absolutely fly by, so I thought now would be a good time to take …

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Career Moves for Financial Independence

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Stanley, a financial coach and entrepreneur, to talk about her journey to financial freedom. Nicole shares how she paid off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, leveraged job hopping and a career …

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7 Highest Paying Skilled Trades For Top Earning Potential

Are you looking for a career that offers high earning potential? Skilled trades are a great option, with most workers earning above average wages for their level of experience. In fact the top 7 highest paying skilled trades are all …

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Episode 45: Timeout with Dr. Derrick Burgess

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …

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How to Stop Underearning and Make More Money

In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues …

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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

You …

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Finding Purpose and Building Belonging: Kumudra Nyun’s Journey at Helix

Before she found her footing in the lab at Helix, Kumudra Nyun was chasing sunshine — and maybe something more.

Born and raised in Myanmar, Kumudra moved to the U.S. as a teenager. She finished high school in San Francisco, then …

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