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BSSP | Colin Mayfield

BSSP | Colin Mayfield

Cincinnati news anchor Colin Mayfield shares his story about getting into television and the journey that led up to his growing 8-year career. He details his experiences with internships, working in different cities and a typical day as a morning anchor.

BSSP | Tre Jenkins

BSSP | Tre Jenkins

We’re joined by Tre Jenkins, one of the founders of Bequity Capital, who talks about his career journey from working in sports management to starting an investment company. He discusses how his understanding of the business side of sports inspired him to become an...

BSSP | Warren King

BSSP | Warren King

Warren King joins us to talk about his journey becoming a graphic designer. He explains what goes into being a graphic designer vs. an artist, turning networking into opportunities, and his process when he approaches his graphic designs.

BSSP | Dr. Karah Bush

BSSP | Dr. Karah Bush

We welcomed Dr. Karah Bush to the show who specializes in physical therapy for kids. She walks us through her journey including her interest in kinesiology, getting through her education with no breaks, and her advocacy for treating patients of color with the care...

BSSP | Jason Mitchell

BSSP | Jason Mitchell

We’re joined by Jason Mitchell who is a mortgage loan originator with 15 years of experience in real estate. He talks about how he got started, what a loan originator does, and how he creates relationships with potential homebuyers by advising them about home loans.

BSSP | Taryn Smith-O’Neil

BSSP | Taryn Smith-O’Neil

Taryn Smith-O'Neil joins the show to talk about her well-versed career in communications. She walks us through her Detroit-inspired beginnings in radio, taking full advantage of her college experience, and transitioning into diversity, equity and inclusion leadership...

BSSP | Johnnie Geathers

BSSP | Johnnie Geathers

We’re joined by Johnnie Geathers who is greatly involved in his community as a mental health therapist. He discusses why he became a therapist and how he’s using his master’s degree in social work to create positive change. Audio only.

BSSP | Edward Griffin

BSSP | Edward Griffin

Edward Griffin joins us on the podcast to talk about his journey as a serial entrepreneur. He discusses his humble beginnings, his very first company, and how he expanded on it not only to create more businesses that grow his personal brand, but to also manifest his...

BSSP | Rashidah Butler-Jackson

BSSP | Rashidah Butler-Jackson

Rashidah Butler-Jackson joins us to discuss how her family’s involvement in her community of Milwaukee inspired her to work extensively for community organizations. She also talks about how she took her skills, expertise and networking to create her own consulting...

BSSP | Ray Whearley

BSSP | Ray Whearley

We’re joined by Ray Whearley who’s an experienced assistant project manager in construction. He talks about his experience in the field, the importance of giving back, and his advocacy for trade education as there is more than one way to achieve a career goal.

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