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Better Late Than Never | My 2025 Podcast Review

Send us a text This episode is my 2025 podcast review. Every year, this is one of my favorite episodes to record because it gives me a chance to go behind the scenes and talk honestly about the ins and outs of the podcast — the wins, the growth, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode, I break down: •What the podcast has become •How the platform grew across YouTube, audio, and my newsletter •The real challenges I faced staying consistent •Lessons that apply be...

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Dec. 25, 2025

Better Late Than Never | My 2025 Podcast Review

This episode is my 2025 podcast review. Every year, this is one of my favorite episodes to record because it gives me a chance to go behind the scenes and talk honestly about the ins and outs of the podcast — the wins, the growth, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. In this epi…
Dec. 18, 2025

Fall Down Once, Get Up Twice | Cisco Exam Safeguard

Preparing for an IT certification takes time, money, and consistency—and sometimes, even after doing everything right, you can still fall short by just a few points. If you’ve ever studied hard for a certification exam, only to fail and then feel the added pressure of having to pay for a retake, y…
Dec. 11, 2025

Never Too Late: Starting Your IT Career at 41

Today’s episode comes straight from a listener question: They’re 41 years old, thinking about entering the tech field, starting a bootcamp soon, and wanted my honest opinion about beginning an IT career at their age — and what I think about job placement programs. In this episode, I break down the…
Dec. 4, 2025

Why IT Certifications STILL Matter in 2025 (The Truth You Need to Hear)

Today we’re taking a real-world look at IT certifications—what they actually do for your career, why they’re still valuable, and how they can help you break into tech or level up into a better role. Certifications don’t guarantee you a job, but they do give you the fundamentals, the confidence, and…
Nov. 20, 2025

AI Certs You NEED To Know About

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the AI certifications you should be looking at. If you’re trying to get into IT, level up your skills, or stay relevant as AI continues to change the tech world, these certs will help you get ahead. I cover beginner certs, cloud AI paths, and new AI security c…
Nov. 19, 2025

Network+ vs CCNA — Which One Should You REALLY Start With ?

In this clip, I break down the real differences between CompTIA Network+ and Cisco’s CCNA — not just what’s on the exam, but how each one hits in the real world. What we cover: • Vendor-neutral vs vendor-specific certifications • Why CCNA is considered an associate-level, more technical cert • …

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Jan. 5, 2025

How to Set Your Goals for 2025

How to Set Your Goals for 2025 Start the Year Off Right It's been almost 5 years, since I bought my first planner and wrote out my goals for the year. Me doing this didn't mean that, now everything I wrote down I would achieve. What…

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Aug. 31, 2024

ATLiens: Feeling Lonely in Remote Work - Navigating Mental Health in …

Working remote, especially in a fully remote setting, can sometimes create what I like to call "the alien effect." Imagine this: you're at home, your co-workers are at home, and if nothing significant is happening in your environment, there might b…

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Aug. 22, 2024

The Blueprint: CompTIA vs. Cisco Certifications – Which Path is Right…

In today’s post, I’m diving into a comparison between CompTIA and Cisco certifications. We’ll explore who these certifications are designed for, their industry recognition, costs, job opportunities, and the practical skills versus …

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