Episodes
205
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Aug 2025
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In Career Talk With OG, I empower you, so opportunities come to you. You’ll get relevant, practical and actionable career tips and strategies. You’ll also hear from industry professionals sharing their career journey. Plus we'll have episodes en español too. I'm the Chief Empowerment Officer of Aspira Consulting, a Silicon Valley training and consulting firm providing culturally relevant professional development programs. I'm an introvert turned international speaker and trainer. Our clients include Fortune 1000 firms, professional associations, colleges, and career development organizations.
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In this episode, I sit down with Author and Executive, Claudia Vasquez, to explore the powerful insights in her book, From Dreams to Destiny, a transformative guide for anyone ready to turn their dreams into a meaningful reality. You’ll hear practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you create a clear vision, build strong connections, and stay resilient through challenges. Whether you’re launching a new venture, chasing a lifelong goal, or seeking personal growth, this conversation will motivate you to take the next bold step toward your destiny.Feel free to follow Claudia Vasquez on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/claudia-vazquez-24b29a26Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
In this episode, we explore five practical and empowering tips to help you pivot your career path during a period of unemployment. Whether you’re rethinking your goals, exploring new industries, or navigating uncertainty, these insights will guide you in taking intentional steps forward.Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
It's currently a tough job market. I share three key things you can do to bulletproof your career journey. Whether you're employed or job searching, implement these strategies.Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
This episode is a professional development workshop that I delivered for Skagit Valley College. I provide practical strategies to recognize and elevate the strengths and lived experiences of every student, especially first-generation and nontraditional students. Through discussions on unconsious assumptions, asset-based leadership, and inclusive support practices, participants learned how to foster a culture of possibility on campus.Visit Aspira Consulting's website www.aspiraconsulting.com for information about our culturally relevant career and leadership programs.
Each year the Rosales sisters host a fundraising gala to provide first-generation and immigrant students scholarships. This year I had the pleasure to be their keynote speaker.My keynote focused on the power community support, seeing potential in others, and smashing prejudice.To learn more about the Rosales Sister's organization, visit https://www.rsscholarship.com/Visit Aspira Consulting's website for information about our culturally relevant Career Readiness ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
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 ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter 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 ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter 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 ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter 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 ProgramsWatch our YouTube channel for career and leadership tipsSubscribe to our e-newsletter to receive no BS career and leaderships tips in your in-box
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