Jada Aduda, Senior Corporate Development Analyst at CME Group

Angel Davis, Social Marketer at Quizlet

In this episode, we catch up with Angel Davis, an organic and paid social marketer at Quizlet, who shares her inspiring journey from Delaware to NYU, and now thriving in Brooklyn. Angel discusses her transition from a politics major to a career in media and marketing, her passion for dance, and the unique challenges she faced growing up in a Liberian household. We dive into her perspective on the evolving role of social media, her work experiences at smaller companies, and the importance of community building. Join us for an engaging conversation on navigating career paths, maintaining discipline, and fostering personal and professional growth. Youtube [https://youtu.be/RMC1xzjXekA?si=ur8wY5vkxbSM62c9]

Jalen Desravines, Private Wealth Analyst at Goldman Sachs

From Long Island hustle to Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth floor—meet Jalen Desravines. In this fast-moving conversation Jalen unpacks: * how a boarding-school setback forged his discipline-first mindset, * the leap from day-trading indices at Cornell to advising ultra-high-net-worth households, * why “opportunity is not luck—you’ve got to be prepared and in position,” * and the mentors, frat brothers, and student-run funds that shaped his mission. Whether you’re mapping your own career or curious how estate literacy becomes a social justice tool, Jalen’s story delivers a masterclass in preparation, conviction, and pay-it-forward grit. Hit play and join the industry, nufriend!

Jada Aduda, Senior Corporate Development Analyst at CME Group

for today's nufriend, meet Jada Aduda: a first-generation Kenyan American who has carved a remarkable path from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, to Loyola University Chicago, and now works in corporate development at CME Group. we talk about Minnesota, being the first in her family for things, overcoming insecurities, thriving at loyola university, early experience at loop capital, and her career so far at the illustrious chicago mercantile exchange. want to connect? reach her here @jada [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jada-aduda-208b39185/] if you enjoyed this convo, please share!

Bronson Pe'a, Guest Behavior Analyst at Target Corp

In this episode of NUFRIENDS, we meet Bronson Pe'a, a San Diego native who transitioned from a football scholarship to a thriving career in marketing data analytics at Target. Bronson shares his story of moving to Seattle and later Minnesota, studying marketing and human resources at Bethel University, and securing an internship that led to his current role. Discover how mentorship, resilience, and bold decisions played pivotal roles in his success, and gain insights into the evolving field of consumer behavior analysis. Whether you're a student or a professional, Bronson's story offers invaluable lessons on perseverance and the power of networking.

Raquel Simpson, Social Media Marketing at National Links Trust

In this engaging episode of NUFRIENDS, we explore Raquel journey's - who fell in love with golf at the age of nine and parlayed that passion into a remarkable career in golf media. From her formative years growing up on Chicago's South Side to earning a golf scholarship at Howard University, Raquel's story is a testament to resilience and ingenuity. Discover how she managed Howard University's Bison Golf social media, played a pivotal role in a Netflix series, and now drives impactful content for National Links Trust. Raquel also shares invaluable advice for anyone looking to break into the tight-knit world of golf, underscoring the importance of making connections and embracing challenges. Don't miss this episode filled with unique anecdotes and empowering insights.