Rise Career Exploration: The Podcast
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
Episodes
30 episodes
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 in...
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Episode 30
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1:28:16
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 p...
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Episode 29
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1:07:24
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 i...
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55:32
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-ow...
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Episode 27
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1:11:18
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...
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Episode 26
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51:44
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 wor...
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Episode 25
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54:58
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...
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52:38
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, speake...
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Episode 23
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1:08:14
Randal McCoy, M.Ed. School Counselor - The Who, Why & How!
Our guest is Mr. Randal McCoy, M.Ed., School Counselor. He has his bachelors degree from Albany State University and his Masters from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Mr. McCoy has over two decades of school counseling exper...
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Episode 22
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43:06
Captain Joe Hayes, Jr., Pilot - The Who, Why & How!
Captain Hayes has a doctorate from Rutgers Law School, and has his bachelors from Daniel Webster College in Aviation Flight Operations. He’s a man of Christian faith and serves the teen ministry, mens ministry and various church functions at hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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59:00
Carolyn McCombs, Executive Director, Non-Profit - The Who, Why & How!
Pastor Carolyn McCombsExecutive Director - New Destiny Family Success Centerhttps://instagram.com/newdestinyfamilysuccess?igshid=NjY2NjE5MzQ=http...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:00
Fauna Mitchell Foster, Detective - The Who, Why & How!
Detective Foster is a 14 year veteran in law enforcement. A graduate of Seton Hall and my alma mater John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She’s highly skilled at Interrogation and surveillance and share's her passion for truth and justi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:01:04
Muneerah Kornegay, RN - The Who, Why & How!
Nurse Kornegay has over 15 years of experience. She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s of Science for Nursing and served in various roles along her journey. She's currently a School Nurse. The majority of her career was serving...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:04:56
Gary J. Nelson, Architect - The Who, Why & How!
Gary J. Nelson, AIA, NOMA, NCARB. Architect with over 30 years experience. He’s been there and done that. In brief, he’s worked on museums, resorts, municipal buildings, sports arenas, such as football, soccer and baseball stadiums in varies ci...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:24
Turron Kofi Alleyne, Actor - The Who, Why & How!
Award-Nominated Actor, Turron Kofi Alleyne, has worked with some of Hollywood’s most esteemed A-List directors, producers, and actors such as: Spike Lee, Jonathan Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Zoe Saldana, Michael B. Jordan, Lawrence Fishburne, and oth...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:08:28
Briana Lorenn, Freelance Make-Up Artist - The Who, Why & How!
After years of dedication to dance, Briana pivoted to a new love, make-up. With her faith in God and the love and support of her family, she started on an exciting journey and hasn't looked back since. #TheirJourneyYourRoadmapBriana Lore...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:02
Uriel Kinch, HVAC/R Assistant Chief Engineer - The Who, Why & How!
HVAC/R Assistant Chief Engineer Uriel Kinch, shares his journey from the Brooklyn streets to managing a N.Y.C. Google building. Uriel is a Certified HVAC/R Service Technician with 15+ years of experience in system installations, m...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:22
Rawn Brown, Fitness Trainer, Gym & Wellness Center Owner - The Who, Why & How!
Rawn Brown, ACE and TRX Level 2 certified personal trainer with over 20 years’ experience in the fitness industry. After serving a New Jersey Gym as the Head Personal Trainer and trainer’s trainer for a little over 10 years, Rawn now operates h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:42
Zahkee Barnette, Firefighter - The Who, Why & How!
Zahkee Barnette, Fire Fighter Newark NJ.Firefighters do much more than just fight fires, they also find and rescue victims, help in emergency situations, treat sick people, help with chemical spills, and teach citizens about fire ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:38
Brent Pruitt, Sports Psychology Student - The Who, Why & How!
#TheirJourneyYourRoadmapBrent attended the University of Western States, a private school in Portland. His master’s program is in sport & performance psychology (SPP). This program is preparing him to work for D-1 programs as well p...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:12
Marc J. Meade, Insurance Broker - The Who, Why & How!
Marc began his career in 2012 as an individual producer, leading from the front with impressive results. Deeply passionate about helping families and approaching his work with ministerial zeal, he has consistently been recognized as #1 Life Pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:14
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Jakgeem Mays, Entertainment Attorney - The Who, Why & How!
Jakgeem Mays, Esq.CEO / Principal AttorneyJakgeem earned a Bachelor of Music from New York University and began a career in the music industry working for companies such as Epic Records, Sony/ATV Music Publishing and EMI Mus...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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54:53
Wayne Lyons, Chef - The Who, Why & How!
Wayne Lyons, ChefWayne broke into the professional food preparation industry when he secured a job working as a prep cook, with no real formal training, for a major international hotel chain based in his hometown of New York City. It wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:54
Wladimir Simon, Cyber Security
Wladimir Simon, Cyber Security Analysis for the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityWladimir shares in the ins and outs of what it takes to excel in IT field. Learn about his journey from Irvington H.S. to community college to working fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:06
Danny Hall, Musician - The Who, Why & How!
Danny Hall is an accomplished trombonist, arranger and educator. Danny has played with music icons such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, Beyoncé, Gladys Knight, Trey Songz, Mary J. Blige and others. He has arranged music for The I...
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