Change Cafe

The Box

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:51:04 GMT

On this episode of Change Cafe, we hear from Anthony Alderman, a successful businessman and community organizer in Hickory, NC. A former English college professor who became an appraiser and started his company, Alderman shares the most valuable tip when it comes to manifesting change: getting out of your own mental comfort zone.

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Jewel Hubbard, Professional Pivoter

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:59:18 GMT

Listen in to this next episode of Change Cafe podcast and hear the story of Jewel Hubbard, who successfully navigated a career change from in-person customer service to a fully remote tech job. Hubbard discusses being a young African American woman in the modern workforce as well as how she was able to glean needed skill sets from each professional experience. She and the podcast co-hosts talk "living their best life" in balancing personal and professional post-pandemic.

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Changing Your Community Changes You

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:41:30 GMT

Community advocate and healthcare professional Patrick Broos shares his love for volunteerism that spans decades and began with helping veterans as a youth. Broos and podcast host, Aaron Kohrs, discuss how building community -- serving on boards, grassroots work, and direct service -- changes the world around you as well as what is inside you!

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A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:35:23 GMT

On this episode of Change Cafe, co-organizers Ja Green and Aaron Kohrs discuss the cost of change in your professional and personal life -- what does it take to keep up with change all around you? How do you balance your mental health, whether a new job is truly a fit, and other sacrifices you might make on your way to your dream? Listen in to learn how these two young professionals successfully managed personal challenges on the way to change.

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Catching up with the Creators

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:12:49 GMT

Change Cafe Co-Creators, Ja Green and Aaron Kohrs, catch up with a friendly conversation. Green and Kohrs, who both live and work in the D.C. metro area, recently changed their career paths. The human service colleagues share what is going on in their lives, professionally and personally, as they navigate the modern job market and personal growth in this post-pandemic era. Get to know our co-creators by tuning in to this episode!

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An Identity in Change

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:38:09 GMT

Change Cafe Co-Organizer and Podcast Host, Aaron Kohrs, discusses identity--personal and professional. Can you separate the two? How can you lean in to personal situations that require your attention while making the most of your career? Kohrs shares his story of living at home with his parents in a small Southern town while starting his career, including leaving a job without having one lined up. Tune in for an interesting adventure of growth!

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Win! My Boss Acts Like a Human

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:46:48 GMT

Our podcast host, Aaron Kohrs, is back with special episode guest, Dr. Nathan Ahlgrim, a neuroscientist-turned-food-policy-educator. These two friends explore empowering oneself to create one's own narrative and navigate a complex career change--to another field entirely. Nathan shares how having and/or being a supportive spouse is important to those trying balance or attempting to "have it all." Finally, Nathan gives the Change Café community some parting introspection about career pivots. Get your coffee and tea ready--this latest episode of Change Café will change your life!

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Don't fear, transportation is here.

Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:43 GMT

In this episode, we are joined by Ameila Solesky, a transportation professional and human service careerist. Our host, Aaron, and Amelia will discuss working for public transportation in community affairs and how this position (that they both held) helped both individuals develop personally and professionally. Amelia shares her story of growing up poor in SE Florida and using public transit to navigate life and social mobility as a young adult.

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I only have a Parachute!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:48 GMT

In this episode, Brendan McEnearney, sales professional and volunteer career mentor, talks about his journey in the tech industry on the West Coast, developing his own professional and personal brand, and giving back to others in a way that helps all parties grow and benefit.

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College Counselor to Washington, D.C.

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:59 GMT

George Yanez, a current federal contractor in Washington, D.C., discusses how he successfully changed careers from working in higher education to a job working with the public sector. Yanez shares tips and resources for social mobility he learned from advising students as a college counselor.

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Jack of All Trade, Master of 'Sum'

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:41 GMT

Texas entrepreneur, Devin Lethridge, shares his journey on juggling jobs as a full-time entrepreneur. Lethridge provides tips and resources about how he achieved social mobility and professional success in a life that he finds meaning.

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Community Organizing to A Career in Helping Others

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:39 GMT

Community organizer, Aaron Kohrs, shares his journey from volunteering at a history museum in England to being an activist in Hickory, NC, to finding a full-time career in community affairs in Washington, D.C., and beyond! Social mobility made possible via volunteerism.

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