Rise Career Exploration: The Podcast

Cory Alexander
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Choosing a career can be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Join Me, Cory Alexander, licensed school counselor, author, and entrepreneur, as I interview guests on their professional journeys. You’ll find that the twists and turns of career struggles aren’t unique to you and that the path to your dream profession isn’t always a straight line. Whether you are a student who wants to learn what it takes to be in a specific career or you just want to hear some great career advice, this podcast is for you. Let their journey, be your roadmap. #TheirJourneyYourRoadmap 

  1. Ray Leak Sr., Longshoreman - Crane Operator - The Who, Why & How!

    11/29/2023

    Ray Leak Sr., Longshoreman - Crane Operator - The Who, Why & How!

    Ray Leak Sr.  Longshoreman - Crane Operator for 18 years and counting. Listen as he takes us behind the curtain of one of the more demanding careers I've ever interviewed.  A longshoreman crane operator's job typically involves operating cranes to load and unload cargo from ships at ports or docks. They are responsible for safely maneuvering the crane to lift, move, and position containers or other heavy loads, following specific guidelines and safety protocols. Additionally, they may perform maintenance checks on the equipment and ensure proper handling of the cargo during loading and unloading operations. Enjoy episode 30! Check out the YouTube episode: https://youtu.be/38YPe_4RV6g Longshoreman Info: ILA Union: https://ilaunion.org/ Waterfront commission: https://www.wcnyh.gov/ One-Stop career center: https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/contact-us/one-stops/ Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 Support the show

    1h 28m
  2. DJ CEO - The Who, Why & How!

    10/03/2023

    DJ CEO - The Who, Why & How!

    DJ CEO has traveled the world doing what he loves and he’s joining us to take us behind the curtain of a career as a DJ in the entertainment field. From Russia to yachts  in Turks and Caicos, the Hollywood Hills and spinning for a pillar in the foundation of Hip-Hop, DJ CEO has a story to tell and encouraging advice for aspiring DJ's.    Enjoy episode 29! YouTube episode:  https://youtu.be/V6XTEcsY4t0 Follow DJ CEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djceo/ Official Website: https://iamdjceo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/djceo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDktbnHa3u0scu7USG3N1VQ Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videosTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 Support the show Support the show

    1h 7m
  3. David Torres, Christian Youth Pastor - The Who, Why & How!

    07/20/2023

    David Torres, Christian Youth Pastor - The Who, Why & How!

    When there's a calling on your life, there's nowhere you can run (think Jonah). David Torres, husband, father and faithful servant shares his journey in ministry as a Youth Pastor. Listen to this insightful interview on what it's like serving in this capacity. Go behind the curtain about the ins and outs as a Christian Youth Pastor, the challenges of being there for the congregation all the while tending to his first ministry, which is home. Enjoy episode 28! YouTube episode: https://youtu.be/qYvz3KoTQNs Follow David Torres on Instagram: @david_torres1201 Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videosTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 Support the show

    56 min
  4. David Tyree, Athlete turned Entrepreneur - The Who, Why & How!

    07/17/2023

    David Tyree, Athlete turned Entrepreneur - The Who, Why & How!

    David Mikel Tyree is a Pastor, Husband, Father, Author, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, former professional football player, Super Bowl 42 champion with the New York Giants, the *2008 ESPY Play of the Year winner for The Helmet Catch, co-owner and operator of Clean Juice located in Morristown NJ and podcaster of CATCH THE MOMENT. Coming soon: Tyree's Table (cafe), look out for it! In this episode we talk to athletes and aspiring athletes about the realities of going pro, life obstacles and the need to prepare for their second act.  Enjoy Episode 27! Watch the episode on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4qSALY9PWPRRC4OZ7O_1Ir4le8Pc9Jis Listen at RiseCareer.Org or wherever you listen to podcast Connect with Mr. Tyree on his social networks: Website: davidtyree85.com Instagram: @dtyree85 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.tyree.96?mibextid=LQQJ4d Catch The Moment podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jIntFTGHz7U1s4cI6OZx5?si=MnIW8CRzSR-rmKM2vUX-Ng David Tyree book: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Just-Catch-impossible/dp/1599793873/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=david+tyree&qid=1598449665&sr=8-1 Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videosTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 *2008 ESPY Award Winner for Best Play: https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=3493330 Stats on athlete finances: https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0312/why-athletes-go-broke.aspx#:~:text=Lack%20of%20Financial%20Knowledge,would%20need%20later%20in%20life. #athletes #sports #fitness #athlete #sport #training #motivation #workout #football #gym #athletics #olympics #fitnessmotivation #basketball #running #health #bodybuilding #strength #fit #soccer #baseball #crossfit #tokyo #coach #nfl #strengthandconditioning #trackandfield #nutrition #run #personaltrainer #newyork #nygiants #newyorkgiants #davidtyree #davidtyree85 #motivationalspeaker #pastor #husband #father #TheirJourneyYourRoadmap #NewGuestAlert #RiseCareerExplorationThePodcast Support the show

    1h 11m
  5. Joseph DeJesus, Restaurant General Manager - The Who, Why & How!

    07/13/2023

    Joseph DeJesus, Restaurant General Manager - The Who, Why & How!

    Joseph DeJesus has over 20+ years of food service experience. He's sold concessions at stadiums, bused tables, to managing the bar. His hard work, exemplary customer service and attention to detail has taken him to the heights of his profession. He's been called on by Derek Jeter and other legendary Yankees for their dining needs as well as iconic musicians spanning all genres of music over the years. His journey can certainly be your roadmap if you're open to a career in food service, specifically managing a restaurant (or two or three at one time). Enjoy this look/listen behind the curtain of what it takes to make it as a in-demand General Manager of a restaurant today. Enjoy Episode 26! Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JcqmhUODoa8 As of this recording, Mr. DeJesus is the General Manager of https://mistonyc.com/ in the Bronx NY and on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/mistonyc/ Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videosTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 #bartenderlife #barmanager #serverlife #restauranteur #kitchen #cheflife #winelover #TheirJourneyYourRoadmap #RiseCareerExplorationThePodcast #RiseCareer #RestaurantManagement #GMlife #HospitalityCareer #RestaurantLeadership #GMsuccess #RestaurantIndustry #FoodServiceManagement  Support the show

    52 min
  6. Naseef Primo, Auto Mechanic - The Who, Why & How!

    07/06/2023

    Naseef Primo, Auto Mechanic - The Who, Why & How!

    Naseef was a former student of mine. He was very bright and shared his passion for cars with me around his Junior year. In this interview Naseef will take us behind the curtain on what he’s learned going to automotive school and joining the work force in his passion, how it’s going and what you can and should look out for if you pursue a career as an Automotive Machanic. Naseef Primo IG: @Damprimo84 Enjoy episode 25! Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/HNc8rF26ocQ Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration  Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 Support the show All con Support the show

    55 min
  7. Jerry The Barber AKA Lomax, Barber - The Who, Why & How!

    06/25/2023

    Jerry The Barber AKA Lomax, Barber - The Who, Why & How!

    Jerry The Barber AKA Lomax has over 35 years experience cutting hair. Wow, you're blessed to have Lomax take you behind the curtain on what the industry is like. He's transparent and knows what he's talking about. I grew up with Lomax and he is the only person that I know to have done something professionally this long. Enjoy episode 24! Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/eblKNYJUtC0 Rise Social Media links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videos TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexploration  Website: risecareer.org  My books:  "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN  "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3   Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE. Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donate Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 Support the show

    53 min
  8. Tim Hunte, IT Professional - The Who, Why & How!

    06/25/2023

    Tim Hunte, IT Professional - The Who, Why & How!

    This episode features Tim Hunte, IT Professional with over 20 years in the field. He has a bachelors from Virginia State University in Information Systems and Decision Sciences. He’s a father, a husband, a man of God, a leadership coach, speaker and trainer. Let his journey be your roadmap as he takes us behind the curtain to what the IT industry is like and where it's heading. You can connect with Mr. Hunte on: Youtube: https://youtu.be/Fa3cMd01dW8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhunte Instagram: HunteTim Episode YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Fa3cMd01dW8 Rise Social Media links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risecareeracademy5332/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/risecethepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/risecareerexploration/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risecareerexploration TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@risecareerexplorationWebsite: risecareer.org My books: "Followed" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2oFyqxN "FriendMe" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XNKoo3  Rise career exploration is financially supported by listeners like you. Every dollar helps towards future podcast episodes. Click on the link in the show notes or visit us at risecareer.org today. Thank you for your support, enjoy the show and remember, together we RISE.Donate: https://liberapay.com/Rise-Career-Exploration/donateShop: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10434812 #Risecareerexploration#ITCareers#TechTalks#TheirJourneyYourRoadmap #virginastateuniversity #TechCareerAdvice #ITIndustryInsights#CareerInIT#ITJobs #TechLeadership#ITProfessionals#TechCareerJourney#careerpodcast #careeradvice#togetherwerise#education#schoolcounselor#guidancecounselor Support the show

    1h 8m
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Choosing a career can be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Join Me, Cory Alexander, licensed school counselor, author, and entrepreneur, as I interview guests on their professional journeys. You’ll find that the twists and turns of career struggles aren’t unique to you and that the path to your dream profession isn’t always a straight line. Whether you are a student who wants to learn what it takes to be in a specific career or you just want to hear some great career advice, this podcast is for you. Let their journey, be your roadmap. #TheirJourneyYourRoadmap 

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