SharpHR Career Corner

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Another graduating class has crossed the stage and is preparing for the next chapter.

In this episode of SharpHR Real Talk: Careers After College, Karen Sharp-Price welcomes Ramona Santa Maria, Internship Coordinator and Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems at Buffalo State University.

Their conversation explores:

• Why internships matter • When students should start preparing • ...

Most careers don't follow a straight path.

In Episode 6 of SharpHR Second Chapter: Unforgettable Career Stories, Chad Rogers shares how a lifelong commitment to service shaped a remarkable career journey. Beginning as an EMT at age 16, Chad went on to serve in the United States Navy, build a distinguished career with the Virginia State Police, advance into leadership roles including...

What does life really look like after college graduation?

In this episode of SharpHR Real Talk: Careers After College, Karen talks with graduating business administration students Chase Harding and Madeline Straub about the reality of entering the workforce, job searching, networking, grad school decisions, and the pressure many students feel to have everything figured out immediate...

Devon Powers built a meaningful career as a nurse practitioner, but reached a point where she wanted more balance and something different in her life. In this episode, she shares what it took to step outside her comfort zone and open BestCellar Book Bar in Clarence, New York, while continuing her work in healthcare.

We talk about the reality of balancing two very different paths, the challenges of starting a business, and what it l...

Welcome to the first episode of SharpHR Real Talk Careers After College.

In this episode, I sit down with Sophia Call, a SUNY Geneseo graduate who shares her honest journey from college into the professional world.

Sophia’s path did not follow a straight line, and that is exactly why this conversation matters.

We talk about what it was really like navigating college without having everything figured out, the challenges of bre...

Sometimes your career only makes sense when you look back.

In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter, I sit down with John Adams to talk about how every step in his career journey led him to exactly where he is today. What once felt like separate experiences now come together in a way that truly fits.

We also talk about his business, The Too Tall Franchise Guy, where he helps people explore business ownership and find franchise opp...

In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter: Unforgettable Career Stories, Karen Sharp-Price sits down with Kelsey Beck, who began her career in Human Resources but knew fairly early on that she wanted to explore a more creative path.

After years working in HR roles that required precision, compliance, and managing complex responsibilities, Kelsey discovered her passion for storytelling and digital marketing. Through hands-on learnin...

In this episode of SharpHR Second Chapter, I’m joined by Michael Olinger, often referred to as MO, who spent 24 years in funeral services as a licensed funeral director and manager before beginning a new chapter as a financial advisor.

Michael shares what it was like to step away from a profession deeply tied to identity, service, and responsibility — and how he found his way back to himself in the process. This convers...

Do you have a son or daughter in 8th-12th grade?  Have you thought about college yet?  Are you or your child stressing out about the college application process?  Listen to this episode of SharpHR Career Corner as we learn from Mike Broderick who owns Advantage College Planning of Buffalo on what you can do to help your family get organized as you start to get ready to look at colleges. 

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Personal branding is an important part for not only the job seeker but anyone working. What do you want to be known for in your career circle? What do people say about you when you aren't around? What are your top 5 values? These are just a few points Ben talks about in this episode of creating your own personal brand.

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Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Mu...

Have you ever heard of manifesting your thoughts to get the results you want?  Could you actually manifest your unique purpose to reach your career goals?  SharpHR Career Corner had a fascinating conversation with Whitney Sullivan, leadership coach, as she explained how we can do exactly that.

Whitney Sullivan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyhsullivan/

Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittn...

Tabitha Sweeney focuses on body image, worthiness, and manifestation & abundance with her clients.  Learn more about each of these important pieces in building one's self-confidence.  We had an interesting conversation about Tabitha's career journey. 

Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC - Music provided by: Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate

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SharpHR Career Corner had the pleasure of sitting down with Juweria Dahir to learn about her career and life story.  Juweria is one of those people who has a vision of a better place for her children and she is doing something about making that happen here in the Buffalo, NY area.  After hearing about her accomplishments you will understand why she has earned so many distinguished accolades.  Enjoy! 

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There is some exciting news coming from Jennifer Whitmarsh during our podcast and you are going to want to hear about it.  Jennifer originally went to college thinking she was going to get into counseling but she spent her last 16 years going from counter representative to partner at a dry cleaning business.  Listen to Jennifer's career story. Plus hear what is happening in Jennifer's life and learn about her future caree...

Immigration has been a hot topic especially the last few years and sometimes it is hard to keep up on the laws.  SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Rosanna Berardi from Berardi Immigration Law to talk about her passion for immigration law, how she got started as an attorney, when she started her own law firm and how she manages that work-life balance.  We had a great conversation and you will quickly understand why she i...

Could you use a little inspiration in your life? SharpHR Career Corner sat down with Julia Harris from License 2 Smile to learn about her own story and how she motivates others to greet life with a smile. At the age of 9, Julia Harris suffered a brain injury which left her with significant physical and cognitive disabilities. She had to relearn the simple tasks of how to swallow, eat, talk, move, think, and walk again - some of whi...

Do you have trouble sleeping? You will enjoy listening to Soda Kuczkowski, Sleep Health Educator and Founder of Start with Sleep.  Soda is extremely well versed in the sleep industry.  She shares little things you can do to make improvements in how you sleep. Soda has a vast knowledge on how sleep impacts your health and why getting a good night sleep is so important.  Her website provides sleep seminars, sleep servi...

SharpHR Career Corner had a fascinating conversation with Tracey Howes about functional breathwork.  If you never heard of it Tracey will explain what it is and how it is used to help so many people with a multitude of issues.  Tracey comes to us from the Greater Bournemouth Area, Southern England.  She tells her career story and how functional breathwork has had such a positive impact on her life and career.

Tracey...