Melissa and Claire talk about how NextCareer has helped veterans shape their lives and helped them find new purpose after serving in the military.
Melissa Walker is the President and CEO of NextCareer. A veteran media and human resources professional, Melissa knows how to match talent to enterprises.
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S01, Ep 10: Lon Ricker, Having and Living by a Mission Statement and Core Values
Are you the best leader you can be and do you have a mission statement? In today’s discussion with Lon Ricker of The American Fallen Soldiers Project, we talk about how mission statements can define and direct an organization.Lon Ricker is a 20-year survivor of the corporate world who realized that there is more to life than a big paycheck. He has served in a variety of roles with several non-profits in North Texas including The AmericanFallen Soldiers Project, SoupMobile and In-Sync Exotics.
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S02, Ep 06: Sue Moore, Finding Your Side Hustle
Do you have a full-time job that pays the bills? Do wish you could do something else that would fuel a passion while earning extra money? My guest in this episode is Sue Moore who knows all too well what it means to find a “side hustle” to help s sometimes-depleted bank account. One of the fastest growing segments in the American workforce are side earners–people who keep their regular, full-time job, and then find something to supplement that income with more. This episode covers:
- How to find these opportunities
- What the typical hurdles might be
- Gives you some ideas on how much you can make
- Describes what your daily routine might be like
“Side Hustle Sue” Moore is a “recovering banker” who successfully transitioned from the financial services world into this fast-growing segment of earners. She loves to tell her interesting story and is an inspiration to those who need that push to get started.
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S01, Ep 08: Yes, and…
Do you know the concept of “Yes, and..” from improvisational comedy? In this episode, recorded at a lunchtime networking group in Dallas, Claire shows the crowd (and you) just what it takes to engage people and make conversation and connecting really work. A great example of dynamic speaking and people engagement.Podcast: Play in new window | Download
