Reset Your Career in Any Economy

Trica Jean-Baptiste

Reset Your Career in Any Economy, is a Podcast for entrepreneurs & professionals from all sectors. Episodes feature strategies and techniques to increase business, identify potential market share, reinvent your career and leverage connections. Each week, learn how to increase your network of contacts to find professional opportunities. Featured guests will include professionals and entrepreneurs from all sectors. Hosted by Trica Jean-Baptiste, Entrepreneur, Hospitality/Real Estate advisor and author of OPERATION RESET:A GUIDE TO REINVENT YOUR CAREER IN ANY ECONOMY (Amazon.com).

Episodes

  1. 04/13/2021

    Preparing to Pivot - The Benefits of Engaging a Career Strategist to Remain Relevant in an Uncertain Economy

    Career Strategist and Coach, Jen Mattiola, debuts the inaugural series - Preparing to Pivot. Jen Mattiola, Career Strategist and Coach, is well-known for her work with C-suite, managers and professionals in the hospitality, finance, and technology sectors.  Jen is the creator and host of POWERHOUSE Panel discussions offering timely strategies and techniques, for remaining relevant and generating revenue in these uncertain times.  Her diverse background in-house and as an entrepreneur, enables her to devise executable tactics to achieve results no matter the professional level. In this episode, Jen walks us through the benefits of engaging a Career Strategist to remain relevant, pivot or reinvent in a challenging economy. She shares techniques for assessing where you are in your professional journey; along with tips for creating a path inline with career goals.  Jen delves into the Zoom environment in which all sectors of industry now operate.  And offers strategies for virtual productivity, team building and navigating the nuances of virtual interaction.   Additionally, Jen discusses Ageism; how a challenging economy is actually an opportunistic time for Boomers.  Most important, she outlines ways in which Boomers can uncover new business and revenues, which are both fulfilling and inspiring. For listeners and followers of Reset Your Career, Jen is offering a complimentary 30 min Virtual Workplace assessment which will include Best Practices for... Aesthetics - appearance, background, brand cohesiveness Technical functions - appropriate virtual call etiquette, Do’s & Don'ts of team and client calls Communication - communicating styles appropriate for virtual calls Engagement - how to engage with different team members virtually; creating an engaging virtual workplace To register contact Jen at:  hello@jenmattiola.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-yau-mattiola-33948241/ Tune in each month for Career Strategy sessions offered by Jen Mattiola as part of the series, Preparing to Pivot. Sign up to receive notices on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your Podcast.

    Preparing to Pivot - The Benefits of Engaging a Career Strategist to Remain Relevant in an Uncertain Economy
  2. 01/05/2021

    RESET YOUR CAREER PODCAST, THE TRAVEL EDITION - Instagram Arbiter of Local Culture and Blogger, @Britt_Around_Town, Discussing all things Bucks County Bucks County, Pennsylvania

    Bucks County, Pennsylvania Travel Blogger, and founder of @Britt_Around_Town, Brittany Brown, talking all things Bucks County, Pennsylvania Known throughout Pennsylvania as @Britt_Around_Town; Brittany Brown is considered the Arbiter of Local Culture.  She skillfully chronicles the history and local culture of Bucks County, through photography that transports followers to the small towns she features. Through the wildly popular Instagram feed, @Britt_Around_Town, Brittany has reintroduced followers to ‘Drive To’ Destinations, and Bucks County, Pa.  Her posts generates tremendous awareness for small businesses in Bucks County, increasing business and revenue. With over 3,000 followers and growing, @Britt_Around_Town highlights the history, art, eateries, small businesses and activities in Bucks Count, Pa.  @Britt_Around_Town has become a resource for travelers desiring to travel locally and responsibly. Brittany is leading the charge to address the plight of local small businesses by highlighting Bucks County, Pa as the ideal Drive to Destination. In this episode she shares the history, cultural attractions, tours, dining options, small businesses and outdoor activities Bucks County offers, and the importance of supporting small businesses. @Britt_Around_Town www.visitbuckscounty.com

    RESET YOUR CAREER PODCAST, THE TRAVEL EDITION - Instagram Arbiter of Local Culture and Blogger, @Britt_Around_Town, Discussing all things Bucks County Bucks County, Pennsylvania
  3. 12/01/2020

    BRIAN CALIFANO, CPA AND CO FOUNDER, ACCELERATING CFO, DISCUSSES PPP (PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW

    In this episode of Reset Your Career in Any Economy, Brian Califano, CPA; Cofounder of Accelerating CFO shares his expertise on PPP (Payroll Protection Program) along with trends, regulations and what we may expect in 2021.  Brian Califano: brian@acceleratingcfo.com. Brian provides an overview of the Payroll Protection Program; as well as what businesses who have participated in the program should be doing during this quarter.  Below are touch points Brian shared: How to apply for Forgiveness of the loan How to calculate PPP funding Why you should be working with your financial partners in this moment to map out 2021 Steps for reporting PPP in the hospitality sector Potential next round of PPP - what will be the focus The Next round will seek to make companies whole There will be more relief linked to jobs Perhaps assistance for the commercial real estate sector Potential new formula for qualifying and reporting Sectors that performed well financial as a result of the Pandemic Accelerating CFO is a New York-based fractional CFO firm that provides entrepreneurs and businesses with CFO expertise.  The founders of Accelerating CFO, cumulatively, possess over 40 years of senior Fortune 500 experience.  The company’s client rosters includes entrepreneurs and companies ranging in size and value, representing sectors such as hospitality, technology, entertainment and media. Prior to co-founding Accelerating CFO, Brian provided senior finance advisory and leadership for some of the biggest names in the media, entertainment and sports industries such as:  The McGraw Hill Companies, Viacom, CA Technologies and the NHL.  Most notable, Brian served as Vice President and Corporate Controller of SFX Entertainment, where he led the live music entertainment company from start-up to initial public offering on NASDAQ. If you have participated in the PPP, would like to better understand the program for future participation; please listen to this episode.  Brian has expertise in this area and can help navigate the process.   As a courtesy to listeners, Brian has agreed to do a free 60 minute discussion to either review your financial statements for potential areas of leakage in your cash flow or to review your PPP forgiveness application for completeness and analysis.  Kindly reach out to him directly at Brian Califano brian@acceleratingcfo.com.

    BRIAN CALIFANO, CPA AND CO FOUNDER, ACCELERATING CFO, DISCUSSES PPP (PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
  4. 10/14/2020

    OPERATION RESET IN THE AGE OF COVID_19 - A CONVERSATION WITH Edmund Sulzman, Hotelier and Founder of ECS Consulting

    In this episode we discuss all things, travel and hospitality with former hotel executive, hotelier and hospitality development consultant, Edmund Sulzman. Edmund has spent decades in the hospitality industry in various leadership positions at iconic boutique hospitality brands such as Kimpton and W Hotels. Additionally, as founder of an eponymous consultancy, ECS Consulting, Edmund consulted for cutting edge independent hotel brands that included 21c Museum Hotels. Edmund also served as President of the critically acclaimed California hotel group, Mosaic Hotel Group. During his tenure MHG expanded its footprint in Mexico and the California Coastline, earning the group prestigious Best in California citation by Conde Traveler and Travel + Leisure. He is considered one of the preeminent hospitality operations consultants in the industry and has amassed a portfolio of successful projects throughout the world in markets such as: Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Mexico, Guanacaste, Honolulu, New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Anguilla, Portland (Oregon and Maine), Seattle and California's wine country. Edmund discusses the present state of the hospitality/travel industry in the era of COVID_19 and shares strategies for independent hotel owners and management groups. He believes that this is an opportunistic time for owners and investors (independent boutique properties) to devise strategies to uncover business; along with improving operations. Edmund Sulzman can be reached via https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmundc/.

    OPERATION RESET IN THE AGE OF COVID_19 - A CONVERSATION WITH Edmund Sulzman, Hotelier and Founder of ECS Consulting
  5. 10/01/2020

    Reset Your Business in the Age of COVID_19 - Building Capital Culture - A Conversation with Constance C.R. White

    CAPITAL CULTURE - The integration of Culture into corporate strategies to obtain the creative edge, achieve market share, retention and loyalty.  How all business sectors can uncover revenue streams by devising Capital Culture strategies. Constance C.R. White Arbiter of Culture https://www.linkedin.com/in/constance-white-a590256/ Award-winning, author, former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine and New York Times Style Reporter.  Constance led eBay’s groundbreaking entrée into the online fashion phenomenon as the platform’s spokesperson and fashion strategist.  Her collaboration with the tech giant led the way for relationships with leading fashion outlets; as well as partnerships with top designers and fashion magazines such as Vogue.   Constance is the founder and creator of Official CR White, a digital content, fashion and culture intelligence and brand strategy consultancy. Constance CR White is best known for customizing Capital Culture strategies for organizations within the fashion, lifestyle, technology, travel and corporate sectors.  The organization identifies and strategically aligns its clients with key cultural assets to reach untapped markets and revenue streams. Constance shares her journey from fashion journalist for the industry’s leading publications and digital outlets, to spokesperson and style director for eBay to entrepreneur/consultant. She offers her insights on the state of the fashion industry (retail/digital), along with forecast post pandemic.  Constance views this time in the midst of the pandemic as an opportunistic one for entrepreneurs and corporations to integrate Capital Culture to identify new revenue streams.

    Reset Your Business in the Age of COVID_19 - Building Capital Culture - A Conversation with Constance C.R. White

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Reset Your Career in Any Economy, is a Podcast for entrepreneurs & professionals from all sectors. Episodes feature strategies and techniques to increase business, identify potential market share, reinvent your career and leverage connections. Each week, learn how to increase your network of contacts to find professional opportunities. Featured guests will include professionals and entrepreneurs from all sectors. Hosted by Trica Jean-Baptiste, Entrepreneur, Hospitality/Real Estate advisor and author of OPERATION RESET:A GUIDE TO REINVENT YOUR CAREER IN ANY ECONOMY (Amazon.com).