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The Niche CastA Fresh Brew (Blackcaps/Flying Kiwis/Warriors/Super Smash)This week on the Niche Cast we start by rolling through our favourite Super Smash players, kiwi women in A-League and kiwi blokes in NBL. We discuss Steven Adams' return for Houston Rockets and lay out a funky New Zealand boxing menu featuring David Nyika, Mea Motu and Joseph Parker. Then we have lots of cricket to discuss with Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka and Super Smash where there are some Champions Trophy squad thoughts, Henry Shipley's return, Bevon Jacobs easy mahi hitting, White Ferns spinners and plenty more. Wellington Phoenix women had an A-League win while Phoenix men and...
2025-01-072h 20
The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonSeason 2: EP3: Navigating the Future of Work: How AI and Social Capital Are Shaping Careers with Rick BenbowThe job market is changing at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence and evolving workforce demands. In this episode of The Social Capital Guy Podcast, host Bevon Joseph sits down with Rick Benbow, Regional Vice President – West at Western Governors University, to explore how these changes are impacting careers, education, and the pathways to success.
Rick shares his unique insights into the critical role of social capital, mentorship, and networking in navigating today’s workforce challenges. He also highlights the importance of programs like WGU’s Tech Impactors Network in bridging the gap for un...
2024-12-161h 03The Niche CastYarns From The Shed (Blackcaps/Auckland FC/NRL)This week on the Niche Cast we roll through Joseph Parker's next fight, Chris Wood's penalty taking excellence and the Freddie Gillespie/Tacko Fall swap for NZ Breakers. Then we go deep into the Blackcaps vs England mangroves with notes about respecting England's domination of Blackcaps, Blackcaps being mediocre in New Zealand, playing styles, form slumps and plenty more. Plunket Shield rolls along so we offer a few of our favourite players (Rhys Mariu, Bevon Jacobs, Brett Hampton, Matt Fisher) and break down Otago's strong start to HBJ Shield. Auckland United and Auckland City won the National League football...
2024-12-042h 18The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonSeason 2: EP 2: From Trinidad to Wall Street: The Power of Relationships in BusinessWelcome to the second season of The Social Capital Guy Podcast.
In this captivating new episode, I have the pleasure of reuniting with my longtime friend and fellow Trinidadian, Ian Douglass. We share a rich history, stretching over two decades, including my formative Wall Street years working together at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Our paths from Trinidad to Wall Street embody a journey of ambition, perseverance, and the transformative power of connections.
This discussion delves deep into the evolution of diversity in the financial sector, contrasting our early experiences with...
2024-02-1952 minThe Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonSeason 2: EP 1: Mastering First Impressions and Soft Skills: Critical for Young GraduatesWelcome to Season 2 of The Social Capital Guy Podcast!
Hey everyone, it's Bevon here! I'm thrilled to announce the latest episode of The Social Capital Guy Podcast. In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's a game-changer for both aspiring and seasoned professionals: the crucial role of first impressions and the mastery of soft skills.
Episode Highlights:
Unpacking the importance of soft skills in the global job market.
Discovering how AI and technology are reshaping professional skill-building.
Sharing key strategies for educators and parents to empower our future leaders.
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2024-01-1131 minThe Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 7 - Karina Reyes: Breaking Barriers in Financial ServicesAs Karina Reyes' mentor, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce a financial professional whose career exemplifies both growth and a commitment to excellence.
Karina excels as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual-Chicago, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has applied her considerable skills in Relationship Building, Financial Analysis, and Financial Planning to serve her clients and make meaningful contributions to her firm. This follows her initial tenure as an Associate Financial Representative, marking a rapid progression in her career trajectory.
Having mentored Karina, I can attest to her unyielding dedication...
2023-09-3058 minThe Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 6 - The Generational Impact of Social CapitalGet ready for an awe-inspiring episode of The Social Capital Guy Podcast! Join me, Bevon AKA The Social Capital Guy!, as I sit down with two extraordinary individuals, Hayes Bynum and Christopher Holloway, for an enlightening exploration of their remarkable journeys and the profound influence of social capital and mentorship in creating a lasting legacy. Both have been mentees of mine for a few years.
During this captivating conversation, Hayes and Christopher share invaluable insights into the transformative power of social capital. They recount personal stories that highlight the guidance and support they received from their network...
2023-05-261h 14The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonBonus Ep: Career Advice: Staying Ahead of the Game with Emerging Tech (AI)Career Advice: Staying Ahead of the Game with Emerging Tech (AI)
2023-03-2710 min
The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 5 - Women on a Mission: Halleemah Nash and Britney Robbins Share Their Journey of Creating Social ChangeIn this episode Bevon has the pleasure of speaking with two dynamic women who are each making their own unique impact in the world of entrepreneurship and social justice.
Britney Robbins - Founder and CEO, The Gray Matter Experience
Britney is a serial social entrepreneur that loves innovation, forward thinking and is constantly identifying problems that can be solved through business creation. She's worked within Chicago's entrepreneurship and tech community for the past eight years working within some of Chicago's top venture capital firms and incubators including Cleveland Avenue, Sandbox Industries, Lightbank a...
2023-03-261h 15
The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 4 - Matt Stephenson - Creating Diversity in STEMIn this episode, Bevon chats with Matt Stephenson.
Matt Stephenson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Code2College, an Austin, TX-based nonprofit that is building a national network of diverse, college-going technical talent. Through its skills-based, volunteer-driven program model, high school students – who are primarily Black, brown, and girls – develop coding and professional skills, gain exposure to a variety of STEM industries through case competitions and workshops, and build competence, confidence, and a deep network through mentorship relationships with industry volunteers.
In Fall of 2016, Matt launched Code2College as a pilot in two Austin area schoo...
2023-03-081h 04The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 3 - Talking Social Capital with One of Chicago's Top Financial AdvisorsMy next guest is Andrea Williams CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Northwestern Mutual. We are talking about Community, Careers, and Capital (Social Capital).
After deciding her life’s work would be to help people with their finances, she started her Financial Planning Practice. Pioneering the African American and female demographics, she’s a top-ranking planner and member of the Million Dollar Round Table. She was featured in Forbes for her trailblazing and niche clientele, gaining much recognition from the Financial Planning industry.
Filmed on location at C47 Work and Experiment Lounge, Southside Chicago!
Episode sponsored by Northwe...
2023-02-1659 minThe Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonBonus Ep: Building a Brand From ScratchI have something on my mind.
I believe that entrepreneurs deserve more credit for just figuring things out. Let's talk about what it means to build a social impact nonprofit and brand.
2023-02-1318 minThe Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 2 - A Story of Never Giving Up - Manny GonzalezI spoke with Manny, one of my mentees, about facing many challenges throughout his life, but more importantly, about his determination to persevere. His dream was to have a career in finance, and he stopped at nothing to achieve it. The story of this is one of never giving up!
2023-02-081h 00
The Social Capital Guy Podcast with BevonEpisode No. 1 - An Intro to The Social Capital Guy Podcast hosted by Bevon JosephLet's talk about what social capital is exactly and why I decided to start the Social Capital Guy Podcast.
2023-01-0809 min2023-01-0800 min
Conversations for Financial ProfessionalsCFFP #59 - Setting a Foundation for Financial Literacy for Generations to Come ft. Elois Joseph, MBAWelcome to another episode of the Conversations for Financial Professionals podcast where we are shaping the next generation of financial advice.
Today we have Elois Joseph, MBA who is an accomplished financial services professional with an extensive career in brokerage operations, regulatory compliance, and exchange registration services. She holds a MBA from Northern Illinois University and a BA in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her career spans 20+ years; however, she could no longer resist the call to dedicate her expertise full-time to the Greenwood Project.
Over the last two years, Elois has harnessed her expertise to bol...
2022-06-2932 min
find your causeGreenwood ProjectIn this episode we interview Bevon Joseph, Executive Director of Greenwood Project. Greenwood Project’s mission is to create career pathways in the financial services industry for Black and Latinx students and find equitable and inclusive solutions for recruitment, retention, and advancement.
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2022-05-1222 min
The Fiftyfaces PodcastElois Joseph of the Greenwood Project - the importance of sitting next to the powerElois Joseph is co-founder of the Greenwood project, which is an organization that connects Black and LatinX students with career opportunities in financial services and fintech. She previously held a series of roles in investment banks and other financial service firms, mainly in the trading support and compliance divisions.Our conversation traces her upbringing in Chicago, the positions and mentors that shaped her early career progression and the break that led to her roles in financial services. We talk about the philosophy behind the Greenwood Project, which she co-founded with Bevon Joseph - a guest on episode 88...
2021-09-2819 min
FIA's MarketVoice PodcastEpisode 21: The Greenwood Project, Interning the FutureIn this episode, FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken talks with Greenwood Project founders Elois and Bevon Joseph, two impressive individuals who both worked on the floors of exchanges and now dedicate their lives to helping black and Latinx students get trained and placed for internships at financial companies in Chicago, New York, London, and beyond. To date, their organization has placed 470 interns in 36 companies. Some of these interns go on to full time jobs in financial services companies. These internships are a wonderful way to introduce students to our markets and to develop a pipeline of talent for our...
2021-09-1427 min
The Fiftyfaces PodcastBevon Joseph: Unleashing the Power of Social CapitalBevon Joseph is co-founder of the Greenwood project, which is an organization that connects Black and LatinX students with career opportunities in financial services and fin-tech. He previously held a series of roles in investment banks and other financial service firms, mainly in trading management functions. He is an advisory board member at the DePaul Career Center and is a graduate of the GS 10,000 small business program. Our conversation starts with Bevon's upbringing in Trinidad, his move to the US and his early career when he admitted that one of the biggest challenges was not having mentors or...
2021-07-1225 min
The Fiftyfaces PodcastSeries 3 2021 - TrailerSeries 3 of the Fiftyfaces Podcast 2021 is all about bold thinking. We hear from Uche Orji of the Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Authority about his vision for investing in innovation in Africa, and from Faisal Rafi of Riscura, again an Africa based consulting firm, about the ground breaking changes underway in China, and what this means for an investment thesis. We speak with Susana Coutinho about ESG integration, sustainability and impact investing, and how the S and the G have risen in importance recently. Mark Steed, CIO of a large US public fund, is both a data junkie...
2021-06-0603 min
The Active ShareFinding FinanceDiversity in the financial services industry is an ongoing challenge, but it’s not due to a lack of talent—it’s due to a lack of exposure, education, and opportunity. But two nonprofits are hoping to change that. Join William Blair’s Hugo Scott-Gall for a conversation with Bevon Joseph, co-founder of the Greenwood Project, and Katherine Jollon Colsher, CEO of Girls Who Invest, which seek to connect women, Black, and Latinx students with careers in financial services.
2021-05-2644 min
LIMITLESS BELIEFYou can't be what you can't see!- With Greenwood Project Co-Founder and CEO Bevon JosephBevon Joseph, Co-founder and CEO of the Greenwood Project joins limitlesspod.com to talk about Understanding your Value, Disrupting the status quo in the Financial Service Industry, Ringing the NASDAQ Bell! and much more! A few things about Bevon:Greenwood Project Co-Founder, Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Alumni, Advisory Board Member at DePaul University Career Center, Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago Young Nonprofit Leader The Greenwood Project launched in March of 2016. The goal is to introduce academically talented Black and Latinx students from under-resourced communities to the financial industry....
2020-11-031h 17
SnackWallsE01 Bevon Joseph: FirstiesWelcome to the 1st episode of the SnackWalls Podcast.In our premiere episode, we talk with Bevon Joseph who is doing amazing work in Chicago.Bevon’s recommendations for solving the reported diversity in the workplace issue...look for your talent in different pools and be intentional about it. But companies cannot be satisfied with increasing diversity. The real difference is measured by making everyone feel welcome and retaining the expanded workforce.Bevon connects diverse student talent with career opportunities in financial services, fintech, and other industries. Bevon introduces minority high school and co...
2020-08-1815 min
Tech On Reg PodcastThe Financial Industry Reckons with Racism: Now What?Dara Tarkowski hosts three diverse financial services professionals to tackle the subject of diversity and inclusion in financial services. Gary Rozier, Oak Street Real Estate Capital LLC, Bevon Joseph, Co-Founder of The Greenwood Project, and Randy Rivera, Executive Director of FINTEX, each share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a person of color in the financial services industry, what’s being done to foster change, and share insights on how to make meaningful change within the industry.
2020-06-2348 min