While working as an accountant. Nicole realized she was unprepared in the area of personal finance and didn't have the right things in place to protect her family and plan for her future. After meeting with the standard financial institutions and not receiving the help she needed, Nicole decided to dedicate her career to helping others with this same challenge. She now helps educate people and empower them to make the best decisions with their finances.

There's no doubt that today's job search is harder than ever. Hear from Jarod P. Brown, a talent acquisition consultant, about his thoughts on today's hiring climate.

Not everyone who works in healthcare is dealing directly with patient care. Claudia works in healthcare compliance, management, and leadership in healthcare environments (mental health, women’s health, early intervention and DMEPOS). She leads healthcare organizations through accreditation, regulatory inspections, audits, and day-to-day operations in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Awais Farooq is Senior Vice President at Crawford & Company, leveraging technology to revolutionize claims, fostering a thriving culture, and optimizing operations. His diverse leadership across front-to-back office functions fueled successful transformations in claims, IT, and digital insurance at industry giants like State Farm, Chubb, and Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. Awais’ impact transcends his role, earning him Mentor of the Year and R.I.S.E.’s ’35 Under 35′ recognition for his contributions to Crawford, the community, and the entire insurance landscape.

On this inaugural episode of the Young Professionals Career Catalyst my guest is publisher Jennifer Bright. Jennifer was an English major in college and years later found herself becoming a book publisher.