3 Things I Wish I Knew About Coming Out at Work Before I Did It

I’ve been working since I was 16, but I’ve been queer for my whole life. 

With over 10+ years of work experience and nearly three decades of Gay Experience, shouldn’t it be easy for me to come out at work? …

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Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

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5 Job Opportunities for People Who Can’t Drive

Not being able to drive can have significant career implications. If you can’t get to your place of work, you won’t be seen as a reliable employee. What’s more, not everyone has access to public transportation or can rely on …

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The Path to a Green Card for International Students Is Changing: What to Know in 2025

Many international students arrive in the United States with a dream that extends beyond graduation. They hope to build a life and career in the U.S. and eventually secure a green card. Traditionally, the journey follows a familiar route: F-1 …

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Episode 52: Timeout with April Sykes

Call a timeout with April Sykes, former WNBA player and now a skills development trainer, mental health advocate and founder of Sykes Serenity. April shares why basketball played such an important role in her life and how she’s dealt with mental health challenges. She also explains why being an advocate and sharing her story is …

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Episode 45: Timeout with Dr. Derrick Burgess

On this week’s episode of Timeout with TWN, we chatted with Dr. Derrick Burgess, first-generation orthopedic surgeon and host of the incredible podcast, TimeOut with the SportsDr. Hear how Derrick used his own experience as an athlete navigating injury to enter the medical field. Plus, learn how he works to support athletes in their health …

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What Should I Major In As An International Student?

What should I major in as an international student? It’s a question many international students ask themselves and there’s no right or wrong answer. One of the main reasons international students choose to study in the United States is the …

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6 Tips to Make a Great First Impression As An International Student

Starting a new job or internship comes with a lot of pressure to make a great first impression. This can be especially daunting for international students starting their first job or internship in the US. Each workplace has its own …

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Inside the Hiring Process: A Conversation with a U.S. Navy Veteran and the Recruiter Who Hired Her

In an exciting first for the FourBlock Podcast this week, co-hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams are joined by two special guests: , a FourBlock alumna and 10-year U.S. Navy veteran who now serves as a VP, Research Director at Forrester, …

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How Remote Work Helps You Build a Career on Your Own Terms

Remember when a “good job” meant showing up at the same desk every day? Those days are fading fast. Remote work has reshaped how professionals define success and freedom.

Over the last decade, the workforce has evolved from location-bound to …

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