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Joanna Tropp-Bluestone is a Career and Salary Negotiation Strategist and the founder of Negotiation Geek. Joanna regularly works with professionals at all stages of their careers, helping them develop the skills necessary to achieve their career goals. She shares some negotiation basics just in time for you to start strategizing a larger salary for the new year!
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Linda Correa immigrated to the United States as a teenager and attended night school while she worked full time during the day. Through this, she earned her high school diploma, associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees while struggling to live and making a new country her home. She was working at an executive level in a corporate firm before she was hit with cancer. Now a two time survivor, an author and a life coach, Linda teaches us that the potential within us is far greater than even we anticipate. The book, additional support materials and Linda’s contact information can be found at www.lindacorrea.com.

Few are aware of the severe hurricane damage caused to the U.S. Virgin Islands due to lack of media attention. Alison Mahoney, a resident of St. Croix, shares her story. Find out how you can help.

Ever since she stepped into a studio at age two, Alison Stroming has been dancing ever since. Ballet helped her overcome extreme shyness and also is creating a pathway for her future career goals. Stroming currently is part of the Dance Theatre of Harlem in NYC. Image courtesy of Alison Stroming.

More information on Alison can be found at:
Website: www.alisonstroming.com
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7.5 million people are stalked in one year in the United States. Male victims not only face the emotional and physical abuse associated with being stalked, but also have to overcome society's negative assumptions. One victim, a male of color, shares his story and shares steps to take if you are being stalked.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) turmoil has swept across the United States. There are close to 800,000 people directly affected by Trump's DACA decision and approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. The While Commuting team had the opportunity to speak to a couple of DACA Dreamers who share their candid stories and feelings. (Subscribe to the podcast for more: http://apple.co/2y8GGGr)