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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Jobs for Autistic Women: Roles, Support, and Safer Workplaces

Search trends show many autistic women and AFAB professionals look for career guidance after late diagnosis or years of masking. This page gathers what the community often asks for: roles that tend to fit, work-design moves that reduce harm, and …

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How to Stop Underearning and Make More Money

In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues …

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Military Precision Meets Quality Leadership: David White’s Path From the Air Force to Cummins

For David White, service has always been a family value.

He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as part of the 82nd Civil Engineering Squadron, keeping bases running as an HVAC/R technician. Years later, his oldest daughter Jennifer …

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Interviewing While Non-Binary | Tips for Job Hunting with Confidence

For a growing number of individuals publicly identifying as non-binary, the job search and application process can be filled with a lot of unknowns. In addition to preparing for questions and wondering if you’ll connect with the hiring manager, you …

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