Work In Progress

Imagine going on a cross country road trip but with no navigation… It would seem pretty impossible, right? That’s kind of what it’s like navigating your career journey without a mentor is like. Mentors are there to guide you along the way and help you in those “omg what do I do moments” I’ll be honest finding a good mentor is no easy task. It’s an unstructured process with a lot of trial and error. But the best part of mentorship is that it can come from anywhere- a professor, a manager, a LinkedIn connection, etc. So what does it mean to have a good mentor? According to Tim Salau on Ep.47 of Work in Progress (link in the first comment) ⚡️A good mentor listens ⚡️A good mentor starts acting like a sponsor on your behalf by connecting you to other people and creating opportunities ⚡️A good mentor holds you accountable

As the internet has become more and more prevalent in our society, there's been a big debate on college and if the price matches up with the value. Personally, as a first generation American my parents always viewed college as the gateway to a better life. Now with social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube, more and more internet savvy teens are deciding to start their own businesses instead of studying business in college. Whether you believe in college or not, one thing is for sure: going to class and getting good grades is not enough. If you're passionate about a given field than you have to gain the real-world experience outside the classroom. This can be done through internships, part-time jobs, or creating your own projects. For me, that meant running 6 different social media accounts at once to figure out how to create good, compelling content. ❓What's your opinion on college? Send me a DM and let me know! Did you go to college? Did you drop out?❓

As my skateboard laid on the edge of the cement half-pipe, I had one thought, “This will be the last attempt, I’m going to land it this time.” The next thing I knew I was lifting my face from the ground and there was blood everywhere. My failed attempt at dropping in at the skatepark cost me $700 in medical expenses and 4 stitches under my chin. Skateboarding is arguably one of the most brutal sports. It takes a certain level of grit to hop back on a skateboard after falling time and time again. So what is grit? Grit is defined as an individual’s perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal. No one know’s Grit better than the latest guest on the Work in Progress podcast, Ricky Chavez. Ricky is a 25 year old sponsored skateboarder whose been working on his craft for over 14 years. Day in and day out, he’s showcasing his progression and determination to becoming pro. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/S5i1BAdjJlk

Thank you to everyone who tuned into this week's Instagram live with Brandon Marquez. If you want to watch the next one, follow me @tiffanyparra_ on Instagram. ⚡️How much should you save ⚡️ Basic finance principles for millennials ⚡️How to start investing for beginners ⚡️Why does money matter?

From $- 900 in his bank account to full-time entrepreneur, Quentin Allums has demonstrated tremendous resilience in his path to starting the Urban Misfit Ventures. Talking to Quentin, I realized it's not about who believes in you. It's about how badly do you believe in yourself. When you feel like you're on the brink of failure, do you give up? Or do you inch closer to see what could be past that next horizon? Quentin is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Urban Misfit Ventures; which owns IEEG, a storytelling company, and MKE Misfits a community & events company based out of Milwaukee. He was one of the first LinkedIn video storytellers & have since used the platform to accumulate millions of views and travel the world for speaking engagements such as VidCon 2018 and TEDx. In this episode, we talk about: ⚡️The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship ⚡️How to Build a Good Team ⚡️The Value Pivoting ⚡️How to Build an Online Community ⚡️ Why You Should Invest in People Quentin's Links:

Thank you to everyone who tuned into this week's Instagram live! This real talk episode is all about: ⚡️Keys to Finding the Right Cofounders for a Project ⚡️Failing forward ⚡️Mentorship ⚡️Knowing When to Pivot ⚡️How Marc Baghadjian is Revolutionizing Dating with His App, Skippit Marc's info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaghadjian/ marcbaghadjian Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: bit.ly/LIpodcasts Want to know what gear I use to produce the podcast? kit.com/TiffanyParra --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

YouTuber. Twitch-Streamer. Entrepreneur. LinkedIn Creator. Eric Didier is not the type of creative to live in a box. As his nickname 'Dids' goes, Eric is all about doing. Whether that's creating a LinkedIn video for 90 straight days or quitting his full-time job to co-found a company, Eric is a doer. Eric's story showcases the value of what can happen when you work hard and continue to make incremental steps towards growth. In this episode we talk about Eric's journey from e-sports gamer/YouTuber to full-time entrepreneur, the value of being consistent when creating content, and how he gained his confidence.

We all want results fast. How can we buy something that will make us richer, better, smarter faster? Well, it doesn't exist.

Ray Ahn was on track to attend medical school when he realized his life had a different path. He did some research on online businesses and discovered social media and the monetization behind platforms like Instagram. Ray is now a social media consultant, marketer, and growth hacker. He has built over hundreds of thousands of followers in different niches and has built a podcast, the SocialRay Podcast, where he shares stories of social media influencers and entrepreneurs. He currently works with several clients in building their Instagram, consults on how to best use Instagram for businesses, and shares his podcasts on his Instagram @ray.ahn. In this episode we discuss how Ray got his start on Instagram through creating a themed page, what resources helped him learn more about the space, and some tips on how you can implement new features into your Instagram. Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join

When you see a wall in front of you, you have 3 options: 1. Turn around and go back in the direction you came. 2. Break it down. 3. Walk around it. Julian Gambao's story is a perfect representation of what can happen when you choose to take a creative approach to a big life problem. From a young age, he was inspired by Coca Cola's impeccable advertising campaigns and knew advertising would be his career path. He put in all the necessary work and attended one of the top universities in the country, Berkeley. After 2 years at Berkeley, Julian applied to the Walter A. Haas School of Business. Suddenly, Julian had faced a massive wall. He was denied from the business school. Suddenly, his plan to study marketing at Berkeley was ruined. Julian was at a crossroads. Would he have to leave Berkeley (a school he had worked hard for his entire life to get into)? Julian decided to walk around the wall and majored in American Studies with a thesis in Marketing. What's even better: he went back to the

We all have those days (or weeks) where it feels like nothing is going our way. Last week was one of those weeks for me. I had lost my car keys on my trip to Arizona and spent the whole week frustrated that I could not happen. Here are 3 things I did to get myself out of the negativity of last week:

In a matter of months, Amanda went from full-time medical student to starting her own business and living with a billionaire inventor. Her story demonstrates what can happen when you step outside of your comfort zone. Amanda's startup Mark Your Map is a scrapbook and travel app in one. The app is currently a work in progress but Amanda has learned valuable lessons in the process like how to build a team, the importance of self-teaching, and taking risks. Amanda is currently living and working with the founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely and her entrepreneur husband/author Jesse Itzler. Stay tuned to hear how Amanda landed this incredible opportunity and more. Amanda's info: IG: amandamccreight markyourmap https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamccreight/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMbJFN2r00yN9k3EPdsXRpw?view_as=subscriber Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: www.li

It’s 10x easier to say yes than to say no. Especially when the person asking is a friend. Business is not always black and white. It’s a people-centered industry and fostering relationships is a big part of it. So how do you say no to someone who you’re friends with? Natalie Riso graduated USC as the #1 most followed student on the platform. Her advice for people on how to say no:

Natalie Riso went from ghost writing LinkedIn posts as part of a summer internship to being the #1 most followed student on the platform. She has been on the platform for three years now and has seen evolved over time especially with the introduction of video. Natalie is undoubtedly one of the hardest working people I know. After graduating from USC, she has started her full-time role at Studio71 as a Content Marketing Strategist. Outside of work, she regularly plans and speaks at events across North America on social media, mental health, and women in leadership. In this episode we talk about the evolution of social platforms, how to balance multiple projects, and how to get hands-on experience in event planning. Connect with Natalie: www.linkedin.com/in/natalieriso/  Connect with me: linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/ --- Support this podcast:

I believe it was winter of 2017 when I watched this Ted Talk by Laura Vanderkam called How to Gain Control of Your Free Time. I was sitting in my room with no internship lined up for that summer. Then it hit me.. I was creating this false narrative that I didn't have enough time to look for a job not because I was actually too busy but because deep down it was not a priority. When you say I don't have time for x. What you really mean is I don't prioritize x. The second you accept what you value and how that aligns with your time management is the moment you take control over your time. As I sit here at 12:15 AM writing these show notes, I am awake because this podcast is a priority to me. Send this podcast to someone who may be struggling to find time in their day! Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ Watch this Ted Talk, it changed my life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3kNlFMXslo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in

From selling random items door-to-door as a kid to leading a team of 8 Gen Z marketers, Raymond Tran is proof of what can happen when you work hard and build a team of passionate people. Ray is the 19 year old founder behind MediaZen Digital. The marketing agency is entirely staffed by content creators within Generation Z. They focus on digital marketing, social media management and content creation services for small businesses. Ray has been able to build the team from 1 person (himself) to now 8 Gen Zers. In this episode, we talk about life as a young entrepreneur, how to build the right team, and the value of passion and hard work over talent. Ray's info: IG: @raytrann @mediazendigital https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-tran/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/ --- Support this podcast: https://a

Introducing the new solo series, Real Talk. Every Friday I'll be sharing a value, story, or life lesson with all of you. This week's focus is consistency. In this episode I talk about the importance of it, how to quantify your work, and my own struggles with staying consistent. I really want this series to be a one-on-one between me and you! Reach out to me on LinkedIn, IG, or email to suggest topics you want me to talk about. Stay posted for a new Work in Progress interview this Monday. As always, please a review and subscribe! It's a HUGE help. Text this episode to a friend that may be struggling with consistency. Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

Guys, season 2 is here!! I'm so stoked for what's in store for this podcast. What can you expect? - At least one full-length interview and solo podcast a week - More video micro-content with guests (make sure to follow me on IG and LinkedIn) - Special surprises In this episode, I share an interview I did with Rob Johnston of the Meet the Creative's podcast. I dive into how I leveraged LinkedIn to work at my dream company, why I started Work in Progress, and plans for the future. Let me know what you think of the episode via a rating on the podcast app! Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ Follow me on IG: @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Join my community for podcasters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13618544/ Check out Meet the Creatives: IG- @meetthecreativesny --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

Season 1 Finale is featuring the jack-of-all-trades Manu Goswami. Manu has been building businesses since the age of 10. The 21 year old canadian entrepreneur, speaker, and LinkedIn influencer has a certain self-awareness that is achieved through years of turning ideas into realities. In this episode, we uncover the backstory behind his latest venture, TruFan, a company that helps businesses and influencers discover and reward their top fans. Manu gives a lot of great insight on topics like: How to develop self-awareness The journey to obtaining a minimal viable product How to build a strong network And more... Connect with Manu online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swishgoswami @goswish (IG) SEASON 2 PREMIERE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 TH Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyparra/ @tiffanyparra_ $upport the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/work_in_progress Subscribe to the --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in-progress/support

“Instead of dropping out, you’re actually dropping into something” I interviewed Leann Abad and Sarah Grosz for the podcast and they explained that dropping out of college was not about disconnecting from education. Rather it was a way for them to further their education in their respective fields. For Leann, that meant dropping out to work on his startup Ashe media. For Sarah, that meant moving across the country to work full-time as a growth hacker BAMF media. The stigma behind college drop outs being lazy or unmotivated could not be further from the truth. In some ways I envy those who have dropped out of college. Because going against the grain of what society has deemed “the right choice” to pursue the unknown takes courage. But, more importantly it takes #selfawareness and as young people that’s what we should be chasing down more than anything. Guest info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgrosz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannabad/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/work-in