Episode 73: My Journey To Columbia Law As a First-Gen Dominican Black Woman

Episode 73: My Journey To Columbia Law As a First-Gen Dominican Black Woman

Have you ever NOT applied to prestigious jobs or schools because you thought you weren’t qualified? Have you written yourself off before even trying? Us, too.

Shoot your shot. Apply to jobs and schools that you don’t think you can get into. You’re probably wrong.

 
Today you get to meet one of my besties: Carol Guerrero.
Carol is a first-gen, Dominican-American mujer from Massachusetts. She went to Columbia Law school, and we were roommates in Miami when we did Teach for America together.
I’ve always looked up to Carol, despite being two years younger than me.
Similar to me, she didn’t get a blueprint for success handed down to her.
She had to figure it out by herself. And she’s been incredibly successful.
I love her so much that I asked her to marry my husband and I (and she did!)
I asked her to come on my podcast to share her own lessons learned and journey as she went through her first year of teaching and went on the grueling journey to apply to a top law school.
Even if you’re not interested in the law, her story offers us so many gems that you can apply to your own, big audacious goal.

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73. My Journey To Columbia Law As A First-Gen Dominican Black Woman, with Carol Guerrero

Are you going after a BIG and AUDACIOUS career goal this year? Or, are you thinking about applying to grad school? Well, I have the perfect guest for you.  Carol Guerrero is one of my besties and a graduate of Columbia Law School.

 

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Episode 72: Why Applying To Jobs Online Doesn’t Work

Episode 72: Why Applying To Jobs Online Doesn’t Work

We all hate waiting in long lines. So why in the world would you apply to jobs online for your career change? Applying to jobs online is the same thing as joining a long line that’s going nowhere fast.

Only apply to jobs online AFTER you get referred to that company or establish a connection with someone who works there.

 
Have you ever wanted to get into a certain restaurant or club, only to find that there’s an absurdly long line?
Begrudgingly, you get in line, and 30 minutes later, you’re still there.
In the same spot. No closer to yummy food or grooves.
We’ve all been there.
Well, here’s a job search truth bomb…
Applying to jobs online is like joining a very long line that isn’t moving.
Most people just wait in line.
They apply to as many jobs as possible, and then wait around. Crickets.
“Applying to jobs online” is a strategy that only works about 5% of the time.
And yet, 92% of the general population does this.
They fail to realize that, since recruiters are overwhelmed with a tsunami of digital apps on a daily basis, most of their applications will never be read or seen.
The night will end before getting into the club.
What you want to do instead, is finesse your way to the front of the line. Through relationships, people who you know, people who can say “aye, she’s with me”, and help you cut the line.
Those are called referrals, and you get them through networking & informational chats.
On today’s episode, I explain why this is the case, and how you can circumvent the long, long line.

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72. Why Applying To Jobs Online Is NOT A Job Search Strategy

One of the biggest mistakes that I see job-seekers make is applying to as many online job postings as possible. This is a serious mistake, that can cost you a lot of wasted time, energy, and emotions.  I guarantee that most of those applications will never even be reviewed or seen.

 

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Episode 71: How To Survive An Unexpected Job Loss

Episode 71: How To Survive An Unexpected Job Loss

Your worst fear happened: you’ve been laid off or let go from your company. What do you do now? On this episode, Priscilla walks you through a detailed game plan to help you problem solve with calm and land on your feet.

It happened. You got laid off. Now what? On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare, and job search strategy.

 

On this episode, I help you game plan for how to move forward from this obstacle. Here’s how I set up the episode:
I. Emotional & Mental Well-being [3:05]
  • Why you must process your feelings BEFORE getting into problem solve mode
  • The SARA Model (shock, anger/anxiety, resistance & acceptance) of emotions
  • How and why your “animal” lower brain floods you with “survival” mode feelings
  • How to avoid toxic positivity but also use intentional thought creation to create calm & patience
  • Why you should use self-compassion and normalize difficult emotions
II. Evaluating Finances & Financial Runway [13:05]
  • How to find supplemental income you might qualify for in your state if you were laid off (ex: unemployment benefits, severance pay)
  • Healthcare coverage options based on your current situation
  • How to take stock of your debt obligations and work with your lender to lower or pause your payments
  • How to avoid further damage to your credit by ensuring minimum payments are met
  • How to creatively (and temporarily) lower your expenses in a realistic way
  • Quick cash generation gig ideas if you don’t have much in savings or an emergency fund
III. Job Search Strategy [25:20]
  • How to cut down on your job search timeline by being strategic about roles & companies to consider
  • Why you should take time to reflect on what was working & not working in your past role
  • What you should prioritize doing during the job search right now (and resources to help you!)
  • Why informational chats are even MORE critical during this time
  • Why you shouldn’t feel shame or embarrassed about what’s happened and how to move forward

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71. How To Survive An Unexpected Job Loss

It happened. You got laid off. You were let go….. Ouch. Now what? On this special episode, Priscilla walks you through a game plan to help you move forward from an unexpected job loss. The game plan is a 3-pronged approach taking into account your emotional & well-being, finances & healthcare, and job search strategy.  I.

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Episode 70: Do You Know Why You’re Unhappy With Your Career?

Episode 70: Do You Know Why You’re Unhappy With Your Career?

My most successful clients understand their career pain source & level. This knowledge is a major clue to your next career move, and now you can know, too.

No point in changing careers if your career pain isn’t high enough. 

 
I’m not great about going to the doctor.
I hate going. I find that it’s a huge hassle.
I mean, sure, I’ll go on my annual exams. But, if I have an issue with something else, I try to wait as long as possible before going to the doctor. (I know, I’m stubborn).
Last May, I started to struggle with plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I didn’t schedule an appointment with a podiatrist until September. LOL.
By the time I rolled up to the doctor, it was because the pain of my foot was GREATER THAN the pain of driving to the doctor, paying for parking, and waiting for God-knows-how-long to be seen.
My clients are no different.
They only come to me when they’ve been in pain for some time.
I mean, who actually WANTS to go on a career change process?
Watching Netflix, meeting friends for a beer, or going on a hike, all sound like way better ways to spend your time, right?
I get it.
But, pain is a great catalyst for transformation.
This is why, on the consult call, I ask questions to understand my client’s pain level.
I ask about different areas of their career and life: the people, the work itself, compensation & benefits, growth opportunities, work-life balance, relationships & community, joy, and impact.
I get clear on the problem and pain level. I let you know your problem, if I can help you, and how I can help you.
My most successful clients understand their pain and where it comes from, and now you can too.
On today’s episode, I share a tool/exercise that I use with my clients to help them get clear on their pain level.
If you want to get clear on your pain & if it warrants a whole career change, this is the episode for you.
HERE is the link to the Career Audit tool. 

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70. Do You Know Why You’re Unhappy With Your Career?

When clients come to me, they’re ready to figure out their next career move. They want to start firing out job applications ASAP. But many times, I’ll tell them to hold their horses. We first need to understand WHY they want to make a big career move in the first place.

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