Synopsis
Welcome to SwirlReal! A couple who decided to create their own podcast where we share our life stories, experiences, and advice. You can find Sophia at www.BlackExploration.com You can find Tohir at www.TohirT.com
Episodes
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Mother's Day Delayed
01/06/2020 Duration: 10minIt was just before Mothers Day when two white citizens hunted down a black man for jogging and killed him. Shortly after a woman called the police in a NYC park to lie on a black man who asked her to out her dog on a leash and the straw that broke the camel's back was George Floyd, who was killed after having a knee in his neck for 7 minutes by a police officer. Everything was caught on camera for every incident and it is infuriating and savage. George called for his dead mother as he died. As a mother I found it hard to be present this Mother's Day. My heart was with Ahmaud who was killed days before. There are not enough words. I love black men and I know it is not enough.
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READY TO GO BACK TO WORK #CORONA
04/05/2020 Duration: 10minYou heard it right, the country is opening up and we don't have a vaccine for Corona. Are you READY? Hear how I plan to navigate tough conversations. I am not going back, are you?
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TOP RESUME BUILDING TOOLS
26/04/2020 Duration: 10minWith 22 million people rushing to get unemployment benefits, now's a good time to update your resume or help someone update theirs. Here are some tools for less than $10 bucks that will take your resume to the next level. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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WORK FROM HOME - WTF
13/04/2020 Duration: 10minWorking from home is easy for some and more challenging for others. When you live in a multigenrational household it becomes more challenging in light of Corona. I found a way to stay motivated and sane and you can as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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PLAN A, B & CORONA
29/03/2020 Duration: 08minIf Corona has not interrupted your life this means you are on Mars or very remote, like in Antarctica. For many of us Corona has changed the way we live. The good news is we can adapt. If your plans change during this time, don't beat yourself up, but instead find the silver lining as it could always be worse and most likely will be for many across the globe.
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FORGET MY SHARONA. HOW ABOUT THAT CORONA?
15/03/2020 Duration: 07minAs if looking for a job wasn't enough, throw in a global pandemic to make things a bit more difficult. Even in a time of such chaos the one thing in your power to control is attitude and action. The rest is noise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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JOB HUNTING BLUES, CORONA & STUFF
08/03/2020 Duration: 11minWith my company recently acquired, I am looking for a hail Mary to save my role. That being said activity is the name of the game. I continue to apply and hope outside forces work in my favor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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EMPLOYER GHOSTING - HELL NAH
01/03/2020 Duration: 13minGhosting isn't just for dating anymore. As the unfortunate job search continues, early frustrations bring out the worst in me. With a recession looming and more uncertainty, my plans are now finally squared away. Watch me execute. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES
26/02/2020 Duration: 18minJust when you think you hit the job lottery, leave it to economy to show you who is really boss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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MORE TUITION MORE PROBLEMS
17/02/2020 Duration: 16minGoing to graduate school is a big decision and maybe even a bigger investment, but is it worth it? If I thought another degree was going to open more doors for me, I was mistaken. I forgot to account for a few things that get in the way, like life's unpredictability. Tuition was certain, a good job wasn't, nor was upward mobility.
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"BITCHELL" WAS THE LAST DRAW
09/02/2020 Duration: 13minThe recession hit hard, but I hit back harder. It was finally time to call it quits and pursue new avenues. The new job proved to be yet another bust, but I learned some valuable life lessons along the way. I was in control over my destiny and I needed to start acting like it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK
02/02/2020 Duration: 11minThe grass isn't always greener on the other side. Not every comeback goes according to plan, but it does come with lessons learned. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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DO IT ANYWAY - in memory of Kobe
26/01/2020 Duration: 03minBe the best version of yourself at all times. Thanks Kobe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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THE CONTINGENT OFFER IN B&W
26/01/2020 Duration: 12minGetting you first real job after college is a big deal! What do you do when you're passed over for a promotion and get offered a severance package instead? Listen to Sophia as she challenges the terms of her contract when she realized the rules of engagement were a bit different for her. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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BLACK DON'T CRACK
25/01/2020 Duration: 16minBlack women in corporate America face a number of obstacles as they seek to lean in or level up. The financial services industry is especially hard for women of color to navigate. Hear from a current mid level manager in her pursuit of the c- suite as she exposes her weaknesses and battles against imposter syndrome. Does she have a fighting chance? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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