Decision Day

The ultimate list of things to do when you think "you have nothing to do!" Learn the Adobe SoftwaresLearn how to Build a WebsiteTeach yourself how to set up a shop on ShopifyStart a podcast!Take the ACT "Work Keys" testEnroll in a certification course (Google, Udemy, Coursera)Write/Self-Publish a BookLearn Paid AdvertisingGet comfortable with Posting to Social MediaElevate Your LinkedInOrder Business CardsSet Up Meetings with Industry ExpertsSave this list and refer back to it when you're "bored!" 😉Connect on Social Media:⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠@DecisionDayPodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Leverich on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠📫: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.comThank you for listening! I can’t wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

This is PART 2 of the advice you need to hear before your first job! 💸I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at ⁠⁠Big Brand Ventures⁠⁠. In this episode, we're continuing to answer the most common questions young adults have about entering the working world. These are the last 5 questions:6. How do I handle job rejection?7. What do I do if I make a mistake at work?8. Should I get a mentor? How do I find one?9. How much should I expect to make for my first job?10. Should I rent or live with my parents for now?⁠⁠Social Media:- ⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠- ⁠⁠@DecisionDayPodcast on Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠Leah Leverich on LinkedIn⁠⁠- ⁠⁠@DecisionDayPodcast on TikTok⁠⁠📫: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.comThank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode :)

This is the advice you need to hear before your first job! 💼I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at ⁠Big Brand Ventures⁠. In this episode, I’m answering the most common questions young adults have about entering the working world. These are the first 5 questions:1. How do I write a strong resume if I don’t have much experience?2. How do I network if I don’t know anyone in the industry?3. How can I stand out in a competitive job market?4. What do employers look for in recent graduates?5. What’s the best way to answer “What’s your biggest weakness?" in a job interview?This is Part 1 of 2... Stay tuned for more workforce FAQs in the next episode!Social Media:- ⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠- ⁠@DecisionDayPodcast on Instagram⁠- ⁠Leah Leverich on LinkedIn⁠- ⁠@DecisionDayPodcast on TikTok⁠📫: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.comThank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode :)

This is the compilation of advice I wish I knew before entering the workforce! 💼I'm Leah Leverich, host of Decision Day and Brand Manager at Big Brand Ventures. In this episode, I guide you on how to enter the workforce with confidence.Remember these 5 pieces of advice:1. Build Your Network2. Find Your Ideal Career3. Reflect on Your Surroundings4. Be Open to Change5. Curiosity (the most important one!)Whether you're in high school, a college student, or just re-evaluating your path, these are the next steps before starting a career in the professional world.❔Anonymous Questions FormSocial Media:- LeahLeverich.com- @DecisionDayPodcast on Instagram- Leah Leverich on LinkedIn- @DecisionDayPodcast on TikTok📫: decisiondaypodcast@gmail.comThank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode :)

How do we navigate paying for college and the potential life-long debt?In this episode, I'm so grateful to have Heather Schultz joining the Decision Day community. She explains these confusing terms to us, and offers advice to help us approach Student Loans in a cost-effective way.Heather is a financial advisor who focuses on empowering women & entrepreneurs to build wealth with confidence & clarity!With her help, we're going to clear the stressors associated with financial aid. 🧘‍♀️Learn More: https://www.allianceadvisorygroup.com/☆ Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☆ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☆ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☆ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Since entering the workforce right after high school, I've been told to be more "aggressive" in the workplace... Not loud or pushy, but intentional. In other words, to make yourself known, which can be really uncomfortable! Especially because we're young and inexperienced.During a recent work trip to Tampa, that advice finally clicked. "Be aggressive. Ask for what you want."In this episode, I shared how one ask got the Decision Day logo on the Jumbotron at an NFL stadium! As well as how impactful confidence, assertiveness and persistence can be. As you enter the working world, keep this mindset in mind... 🌟Learn more about where I work: https://bigbrandventures.com/☆ Follow along on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☆ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☆ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠☆ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!p.s. Welcome to Season 3 of Decision Day! This season will focus mostly on entering the working world with confidence. Also, did you catch the new intro and music?! 🤭 DM me "music" if you did 😉

You might already have a profile on LinkedIn, but if it's not established... you're really missing out!Here's how to build out your LinkedIn profile and gain credibility, especially as a young adult entering the workforce.Connect with me on LinkedIn!🤝: @leahleverichMessage me on social media with your thoughts and requests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

What does it mean for a country to be in debt, and how does it affect young adults starting their careers? Welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! In these bonus episodes, we break down basic financial knowledge and terminology to prepare you for life after high school. To make sense of such a massive number, my grandpa (self-taught financial expert) shares a relatable analogy to help us understand how the national debt impacts us on a personal level. In this episode we discuss: - How a country accumulates debt - Ways to recover from debt - The impact that a national debt will have on the future Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/h5CAXJdk4jsecsMZ9⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

If you want to enter the world of filmmaking (especially if documentaries and TV shows interest you) our guest for this episode is going to tell us how! Shawn Vela is a 22-Time Emmy® Award Winning film director and producer. He started just like you and me as an undecided high school senior! Over time Shawn gradually discovered a love for audio production, photography, editing and eventually cinematography as a whole. How hard is it to actually become a successful filmmaker? Does location have an impact on your opportunities? Shawn's advice will help guide you! 🎥 Check out Vela Visuals: https://velavisuals.com/our-work 🎬 Reach out to Shawn here: ⁠⁠https://www.shawnvela.com/ 🍿 Shawn's new book: The Story Effect Message me on social media with your thoughts and requests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

As a young adult entering the world of personal finances, I'm assuming you've heard of Bitcoin before... What even is "a bitcoin" and how does it impact us as beginner investors? It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - The basics of Bitcoin - Different ways to purchase Bitcoin - The future of cryptocurrency Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/h5CAXJdk4jsecsMZ9 Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

In Season 5 of Gilmore Girls, we watch as Rory goes to her first day of her first ever internship at the Stanford Eagle Gazette. I watched this episode ready to relate to her feelings being thrown right into the working world, but was extremely surprised with Rory’s performance and where the writers decided to take this plot?! If you’ve seen the show, you’d know that this job opportunity doesn’t end well for her… the outcome leaves her spiraling. Let’s break down where she went wrong, so you can avoid making the same mistakes as a young professional. Message me on social media with your thoughts!! Team Dean, Jess, Tristan or Logan?? DM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Now that you have your own investment account, here's how to start making investments like a pro! Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - The difference between a "bear" and "bull" market. - Should you "buy low and sell high?" - How to handle market changes without emotion. Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

Get your web browser ready, we're going to guide you through opening your first investment account! (Watch video episode on YouTube/Spotify for a visual guide.) Investing really isn't as confusing as it seems. In this 3-part series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. Here is a simple walkthrough on how to open an Individual Brokerage Account. It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - The different types of investment accounts - How to open your own investment account (and the information you'll need) - The step-by-step process of buying your first share of a stock Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

So, you have a love for the entertainment industry... now what?! This episode's guest, Robert Feeney shares how he went from performing in high school theater productions to becoming an original cast member in Disney's Newsies! Is it really possible to turn your talent on stage into a full time career? Hopefully this will provide some of the clarity you’ve been searching for. Reach out to Robert here: @getringorang Check out his current work in software/technology: Future Ready Program Message me on social media with your thoughts and decisions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

Earlier today, co-hosts Moose and Breezy shared on their morning radio show that they met a professor who talked a student student studying to become a physical therapist out of perusing a PHD. The average debt for a doctorate degree in the U.S. is $247,000. As a physical therapist in New York State, that student may have a starting salary of $63,000. The numbers don't allow for them to successfully pay off that debt! This brings up the question: "Is it even worth it?" How are we supposed to accept this change in higher education while also setting ourselves up for success? I joined Moose and Breezy on 98PXY this morning to discuss the various options we have for life after high school that don’t leave us with such an overwhelming amount of financial obligation. Connect with Moose and Breezy!🎙️ - ⁠@BreezyOnAir ⁠ - ⁠@HiMoose⁠ - ⁠Listen to the show⁠ - ⁠Listen to the podcast⁠ I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

The Stock Market really isn't as intimidating as it seems! In this 3-part investing series, we’re going to simplify the stock market so you can start making your money work for you. Here is the basic information you need to know in order to open up a self-managed investment account. It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - How does the stock market work? - What's the difference between a "brokerage" and "custodial" account? - The benefits to investing in the stock market vs. a traditional savings account. Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

On-air radio personalities Moose and Breezy had great experiences at Community College! So why don't more students take advantage of such an accessible and affordable path? Let’s understand the pros and cons of attending a 2-year college so you can decide if it's right for you! Connect with Moose and Breezy!🎙️ - @BreezyOnAir - @HiMoose - Listen to the show - Listen to the podcast I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

What is an IRA? At what age do we need to start becoming familiar with the term? It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. Honestly... we believe it's smart to open an Individual Retirement Account as soon as possible so you can start accumulating wealth to access when you're retired! (basically, the sooner the better.) In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - How/When to open an IRA - The differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs - How to manage your money once it's in an IRA Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠⁠Google Forms⁠ Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.

In today's episode, Director of Promotion and Regional Marketing at the Disney Music Group, Jimmy Walorz shares insight into the music industry! If you have a love for music, but don't necessarily want to be center stage... there's so many other career paths available to you within the industry! Furthermore, Jimmy has tons of experience working with artists, building their brands and networking with high level people. His wisdom is endless! Reach out to Jimmy here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ I want to help you find your path, what career or industry do you want to hear more about? Message me on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@leahleverichh⁠⁠⁠⁠ Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠Google Forms⁠ Connect with me on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LeahLeverich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://leahleverich.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! Thank you for listening, I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode!

What is the purpose of a mutual fund? Do we need one? Furthermore, what is an ETF? It’s our first day of class, welcome to Finance 101 on the Decision Day Podcast! These bonus episodes will provide you with basic financial knowledge and terminology to help prepare you for life after high school. In this episode my grandpa and I discuss: - Pros and cons to Mutual Funds - The differences of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) - How to invest on your own Submit your anonymous questions here: ⁠⁠Google Forms Send us more money topics/questions that you'd like to understand further! Reach out to decisiondaypodcast@gmail.com or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@decisiondaypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeahLeverich.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening! I can't wait to share a new perspective with you in the next episode.