Career Talk With OG

What if your business professor doubled as your career coach? In this episode, I sit down with Philip Tran, a seasoned community college professor and entrepreneur to talk about how the lessons from class can launch your career. Whether you’re a student or professional, this episode is packed with practical wisdom. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs [https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/] Watch our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@AspiraConsulting] for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/aspiraconsulting_enews]to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box

In this episode, I team up with Stephanie Feger from the Orange Coast Regional Consortium at the 2025 Spring CCCAOE Conference to explore how Vision 2030 is transforming student success. We dive into our collaboration to build a culturally grounded career readiness framework using Aspira’s Empowering Scholars Program and real-time labor market data. We highlight a regional publication featuring best practices from OC counselors helping students craft powerful first-gen career narratives, and demo OC Works, a dynamic suite of tools including a Sector Explorer, Skills Explorer, Employer Map, and Living Wage Dashboard. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs [https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/] Watch our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@AspiraConsulting] for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/aspiraconsulting_enews]to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box

What does it mean to lead with corazón? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Blanca Baltazar-Sabbah, a first-generation Latina leader whose 25-year journey in public education—from teacher and counselor to district leadership—has been fueled by equity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to student success. The daughter of field and cannery workers in the Pajaro Valley, Dr. Baltazar-Sabbah knows firsthand the transformative power of education and community involvement. Now, as VP of Student Services, she continues to champion inclusive learning environments that prioritize academic excellence and student well-being. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our ⁠culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs⁠ [https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/] Watch our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@AspiraConsulting] for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our ⁠e-newsletter ⁠ [https://www.subscribepage.com/aspiraconsulting_enews]to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box

Esta es una platica que dí para Goshen College. Hablo sobre avanzar en nuestras carreras requiere que salgamos de nuestra zona de confort, asumamos riesgos y aceptemos tanto los éxitos como los fracasos con resiliencia. Es a través de estas experiencias que crecemos, aprendemos y alcanzamos nuestro máximo potencial. This is a talk I gave for Goshen College. I talk about how advancing in our careers requires us to step out of our comfort zone, take risks, and embrace both success and failure with resilience. It is through these experiences that we grow, learn, and reach our full potential. Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs [https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/] Watch our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@AspiraConsulting] for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/aspiraconsulting_enews]to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box

AI is revolutionizing the way we search for jobs, craft resumes, and prepare for interviews. Whether you’re looking for your next big opportunity or want to sharpen your job search strategy, AI tools can give you a powerful edge. In this episode, I break down how to: - AI fundamentals for job searchingLeverage - Using AI to craft your career story - Tips to create and promote your professional brand - How to research employers and learn about company culture and career growth potential - Using AI to network - How to use AI to create your own career coach Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness Programs [https://www.aspiraconsulting.com/college-career-readiness-programs/] Watch our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@AspiraConsulting] for career and leadership tips Subscribe to our e-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/aspiraconsulting_enews]to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box