The Quintessential Pod with Dr. Quinta Goines Davis
Career conversations that get real. Hosted by Dr. Quinta Joanna Goines Davis, The Quintessential Pod digs into burnout, boundaries, hiring and firing, building community, networking, and everything in between — through real lived experience, not buzzwords. Whether you're questioning if you're doing this whole "work thing" right, feeling burned out, or gearing up for your next big move — you're not alone. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, and let's talk about it.
The Quintessential Pod with Dr. Quinta Goines Davis
Latest Episodes
Am I Doing This Right?
What happens when a professional coffee "date" turns into the best networking advice you'll hear all season? Dr. Quinta sits down with Hanlon, director of strategy at a Birmingham PR firm, to talk about building relationships before you ever ne...
The Inside Scoop
Ever wonder what a recruiter is actually thinking when they open your resume? Talent acquisition pro AJ Russell joins Dr. Quinta to pull back the curtain — starting with the reframe every job seeker needs to hear: recruiters aren't hunting for ...
You Gotta Start Somewhere
Internships aren't just resume filler — they're how you find out fast whether a career path is actually right for you. Dr. Quinta sits down with student success manager Jasmine Thomas to unpack that, plus something bigger: the access gap nobody...
Because That’s My Business
Setting a boundary and then feeling guilty about it? Former TV reporter turned communications strategist Khadijah joins Dr. Quinta to unpack what actually works — the "Let Them Theory" made popular by Mel Robbins, plus the half most people skip...
Ep 2 - Is It Friday Yet?
Burnout doesn't announce itself — it whispers before it screams. Dr. Quinta sits down with licensed therapist and ADHD coach Kianna McIntosh to name the warning signs most of us explain away: chronic fatigue, dread, the physical symptoms that b...