Purpose University

Is starting college 7 years after high school the right thing to do? Well, James Stukes sure did, and he's here to show you how best to do so successfully. If you're feeling anxious about starting college in your 20's, the 'what ifs' and feelings of insecurity might give you sleepless nights, but guess what! It's doable, and you're not alone. Head over and check out the full notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/2020/10/134 Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If there’s one thing that this year has taught us, having financial security is more crucial than ever before to achieve. Luckily, there’s never a better time to start and achieve your financial goals than today! In today’s conversation, we are discussing ways to plan, execute, and reach your financial goals and prepare for your future more effectively. Don't forget to check out the full show notes here: www.evehudsonphd.com/2020/10/133. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luck, as the Romans defined it, is when preparation meets opportunity. While there is an infinite number of ways to define career success, the way you define success is not the same way I define success; however, the thing that’s constant between us is that we both worked for it; we were not lucky. In this episode, we have with us again Dr. Kamshia Childs, to find out what's she's been up to these days. In our chat, we tackle the workspace, being overlooked at work, everything you need to know about starting from the bottom, and why you should be ready when the next opportunity arises. Don't forget to check out the full show notes here: www.evehudsonphd.com/2020/09/132. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is truly something special--it’s a reunion. I'm so excited to have not one, not two, but THREE past guests (Irnande Altema, Shonice Montgomery, and Janet Reyes) to return to drop some knowledge on us about all things life. Will be talking about what they've been up to as of late, Challenges they faced and overcome, knowing when and how to show up as yourself, and more importantly they drop wisdom on us for life. Don't forget to check out the full show notes here: www.evehudsonphd.com/2020/09/131. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Often, we spend so much time trying to be perfect that we don't realize we're stressing ourselves out unnecessarily. Recently, I've experienced some events that have made me go back and rethink what it means to be perfect--it also made me question why I was putting so much emphasis on being perfect. I found myself being reminded that perfect doesn’t exist. So, I want to share with you today a few thoughts to ponder on as it relates to being [not] perfect--rethinking expectations for yourself and others in your life. Come on over, check out the site, and become a part of The EW Family: www.evehudsonphd.com. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an already uniquely stressful year, the news of THE Black Panther, T’Challa (Chadhick Boseman) transitioning definitely caught me by surprise. Now, I’m not the type that goes on crying every time a celebrity passes on, but I won’t lie to you, fam... I cried this time. Nonetheless, here’s the point: We don’t have the time to keep on making excuses about not being the people we are supposed to be. In the mean time, come on over and become a part of the family: www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As these times continue to change, more people are finding themselves working harder than they have ever had before to make their dreams into a reality. Despite this, there are various ways to navigate your busy lifestyle and achieve all the goals that you have for yourself. These are the ideas that we will talk about in today’s conversation, along with some advice that will keep you motivated and going. Don't forget to check out session notes: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/session/128. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few months ago, I found myself in a space where I was so overwhelmed and needing to do something different. So, I decided that I would write down everything that I had going on in my life and figure out which of those things I would eliminate. Yet, in doing so, I found myself pondering a question: "How do you know if you're giving up or letting go?" As I have been literally processing this question for months, recently I had some answers come to me and I’d like to share them with you. Don't forget to check out the full session notes: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/127. Come on over and become a part of The Family: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a world that is constantly pushing standards of all that you are supposed to be, I think it's important for you to be reminded that life is a blank canvas, and whatever you want for your life you get to create. Don't forget to check out the full session notes: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/126. Come on over and become a part of The Family: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I was really feeling that this needed to be said, so I just thought that I’d drop by to remind you that everything is going to work itself out. Don't forget to check out the full session notes: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/125. Come on over and become a part of The Family: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As one of my homegirls once said, “Self-care is an everyday practice, not just me reacting when I’m already burned out.” I know that just because you’re home a lot these days doesn’t change the fact that you’ve got a lot on your plate. In fact, at a time like this, I imagine that internally, you may be carrying a little more than usual. So, I was thinking now would be a good time to revisit a conversation about ways to practice self-care through the lens of living simply. Don't forget to check out the full session notes: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/124. Come on over and become a part of The Family: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The past month of my life has been quite... Interesting. (When isn't it?) One of the things that I've been working on is building my team so that I can continue to grow my business, and I have to tell you... It's one of the best things that I've ever done. On that note, I want to share a few things to think about (now or for the future) when it comes to building a team. Don't forget to check out session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/session/123. Come on over and become a part of the family: www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you thought about rebranding at all? It’s what I’ve been up to lately because a part of being an entrepreneur is doing what you need to do to survive and thrive--at times, that means you’ve got to make changes. As I’m constantly assessing my brand and thinking about where I want to be years from now, I found myself thinking about a few things that are reasons why you should rebrand. Don't forget to check out the full session notes: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/122. Come on over and become a part of The Family: https://www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Communication is becoming one of the essential skills to practice within families. Today, many people find it difficult to discuss specific topics and issues with their families. However, each family must find the best way to communicate with each other and build a stronger bond! I have some good news for you: There are methods that you can practice today to help talk with your family and overcome all your fears. This topic is what we’ll discuss in today’s conversation. We will also discuss how to adjust your life to this change and apply the results to your life. Don't forget to check out session notes:https://www.evehudsonphd.com/session/121. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most important things in our lives are the relationships that we have with other people. while we may think about how important it is for people to show up for us, it is also important that we take the time to think about how we are showing up for the people in our lives too. So, today I want to encourage you to think about being present for the people in your life and creating space for them to do what's best for them. Don't forget to check out session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/session/120. Come on over and become a part of the family: www.evehudsonphd.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, you’re thinking about starting a business OR you’ve just started a business. I’m glad that you decided to drop in to catch a session. In today’s throwback, we’re going to chat about five business tools for you to keep in mind when running your business. Over the years, I’ve come to find that these are just a few things that have been tremendously helpful for me, so I want to pass them along to you so you may prosper in your entrepreneurial journey. Access the session notes: www.evehudsonphd.com/session/119. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All creatives must know today that it’s never too late to follow your passions, especially in the creative industries. Yes, I know that it can be difficult for black first-gen students to make it in these creative and film industries. However, all that hard work and effort that you put in will certainly show once you finally make it to where you want to be! Luckily, there are some ways to help you stand out in creative industries, and that is what we’ll discuss in this conversation. We will also discuss how to overcome any obstacles that may block your way with grace and determination. Don't forget to check out session notes: https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/118. Come on over and become a part of The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To all you first-gen superstars out there, I want you to keep your head up! I know that it may seem difficult being a person trying to make an impact in this world. However, it doesn’t have to be so difficult because there’s no better time to advocate for change than now. People are achieving this change through non-profit work, which is what this conversation will deal with. It’ll also include conversations about how first-generation students can begin to make effective changes on their campuses and beyond. Don't forget to check out session notes: https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/117. Come on over and become a part of The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you ever think we’d be in the middle of a global pandemic AND global protesting for Black lives in the year 2020? It feels like a few pages out of a history book--so unreal. It’s heavy. It’s overwhelming. It’s confusing. It’s scary. It’s heartbreaking. It’s unfair. It’s insane. It’s shocking. Most of all… it’s EXHAUSTING AS HELL. You’ve got to take a moment to process what you’re feeling, gather yourself, and figure out how you want to move forward--you’ve got to pull up how you pull up. Don't forget to check out session notes: https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/pulluphowyoupullup. Come on over and become a part of The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What kind of conversations did you have as a kid about money? With whom did you have these conversations? What have you done, or are you doing, to learn more about money? Knowledge is power and money is important. If a person does not have an understanding of money, how it works, what to do with it, and so forth… I can get why they would feel powerless when it comes to their money and financial wellbeing. I don’t want that someone to be you (or even me for that matter). So, we’re talking about money again this week and this time we’ve been joining us “The Boujie Budgeter,” Mykail James. We’ll touch on a few things like, as you probably guess, being bougie on a budget, understanding taxes, and dating your money. Don't forget to check out session notes: https://www.thefirstgenlounge.com/session/116. Come on over and become a part of The First-Gen Lounge Family: www.thefirstgenlounge.com/family. Track by The Boy: https://theboy.beatstars.com/music/tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information