The NoDegree Podcast – No Degree Success Stories for Job Searching, Careers, and Entrepreneurship

As the fifth of six children to immigrant parents, Shashi Lo was aware of the financial constraints of his parents. He enrolled in college but switched from a Bachelor’s program to an Associate's degree program so that he could enter the workforce sooner. Listen in as Shashi tells Jonaed about:Being a software engineer at MicrosoftHow his oft skills helped him to climb the corporate ladderThe importance of feedback during the learning processTimestamps:(01:14) How his soft skills helped him to become a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft(05:41) Salary range for a Software Engineer(09:01) How he got his start in tech: Hated school, but loved sports, girls and computers(11:38) Why he switched to an Associate's Degree program(15:02) Learning on the job(16:23) Software developer vs software engineer(19:43) How he upskilled and started his freelance career(25:39) Transitioning back into the workforce...along with freelancing(30:13) How he moved up in his career(33:38) How he got into Microsoft(36:36) Why he’s most proud of the people he’s trained and mentored(38:54) How not having a mentor affected his career(42:14) How not having a college degree affected him(44:51) Warnings about bootcamps(48:10) The importance of feedback from more experienced professionals during the learning process(54:33) Reflecting on being 18 againSupport/Contact Shashi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashilo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/shashiwhocodes Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaCoursera: https://www.coursera.org/Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

He wanted to be an engineer. But then Michael Hale Jr. realized that there was a lot of involved, so he changed his mind. Unsure of what career path to choose, he decided to go to a community college.From working at a car manufacturing plant, to working his way up to store manager at Tim Horton’s to starting his career in sales. Listen in as he shares his insights and experiences that provide valuable advice for success, especially if you don’t have a degree.Timestamps:(0:00:00) How Michael Hale is transforming lives through career development(00:02:43) His advice on becoming successful(00:04:08) Salary range $80,000-$100,000 for a (00:05:18) He was athletic in high school and wanted to be an engineer(00:06:35) First job: Working as a bagger at Meyers (00:07:44) Why he didn’t want to go to college and what he did instead(00:09:13) Community college and what working with his brother was like(00:10:07) Learn from his mistakes: why having the right people in your circle is important(00:11:20) He didn’t like working at a car manufacturing plant like his dad(00:12:43) Transferable skills: how Tim Hortons and other companies contributed to his professional development(00:18:37) Earned more than $70,000/yr in the Transportation Logistics industry(00:22:02) Wanting to do something more meaningful(00:24:43) The freedom that came with following his truth(00:28:38) What it was like closing a multi-million-dollar deal(00:32:26) What is Tech Elevator and the unique way it helps people without college degrees? Support/Contact Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhalejr/ Company Website: https://www.beyondhashtagsllc.com/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Coding bootcamp: https://www.techelevator.com/ Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

In high school he wanted to be a pilot and had a love for all things Math and Physics. When Rishab Kumar immigrated to Canada, he made $10/hr as a gas station cashier. He wanted a career in tech but the cost of going to college prevented him from going.Get insight into the opportunities that come with transitioning into tech, the challenges that come with transitioning between different tech roles, and learn about the resources available to help you hone your skills in the tech field.In high school he wanted to be a pilot and had a love for all things Math and Physics. When Rishab Kumar immigrated to Canada, he made $10/hr as a gas station cashier. He wanted a career in tech but the cost of going to college prevented him from going.Get insight into the opportunities that come with transitioning into tech, the challenges that come with transitioning between different tech roles, and learn about the resources available to help you hone your skills in the tech field. Timestamps:(0:45) What does a Developer Evangelist do? And the salary(1:37) You need these skills to succeed as a Developer Evangelist(1:21) He wanted to be a pilot(4:16) How he got into tech from working as a gas station cashier(7:12) Working as tech support and then getting into AWS cloud(9:58) Get certifications but don’t be a junkie(11:00) Students: Here’s a more cost-effective way to get certifications(13:26) Here’s why he couldn’t go to college(15:17) Job titles don’t matter, here’s why(17:28) What is DevOps(19:18) How his previous experience helped him on the DevOps team(21:41) Working at Google and why he quit(27:33) The problem with romanticizing Big Tech(30:15) What helped him to become a developer evangelist(34:17) Hardest time of his life(36:17) How not having a degree held him backSupport/Contact Rishab:Twitter: https://twitter.com/rishabk7?t=YI8LOLYTH8CGbl4RLdSROw&s=09LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishabkumar7/Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

As a kid he wanted to be a musician. Brian Golod immigrated from Argentina to Canada. Initially he studied music but decided to switch to IT as he thought that would be the more successful path.Listen in as he tells Jonaed about how he:Took risks to move up in his careerLearned to trust himselfLeft his comfort zone and learned new skillsBuilt trust in job interviews, even when he wasn’t the most qualified candidate.Time Stamps:0:00 Intro1:48 Enter Brian Golod2:13 LinkedIn: Life changer4:16 At 11 Years old, he was asked what did he want to do with his life6:05 The essence of a Product Owner6:52 Product Owner and Product Manager, are they same?8:28 Working at a center at Canada, and the unexpected skill that was an asset to him10:57 Skills he picked up working at a call center13:22 The software skills he picked up when he was 1314:17 No one cares about your degree or grades15:41 His secret to moving up15:11 A $25,000 mistake you can learn from18:55 He answered every question wrong and still got the job, here’s why19:57 Ask this question during your next interview20:56 Hiring is risk management, do this to show that you are worth the risk21:15 How he learned to interview well24:28 Mistakes to avoid and learn from29:23 Projects he built31:17 Career transformation35:14 The hardest thing he ever went through37:01 Best advice he ever got from his dadSupport/Contact Brian:Website: https://join.nextbadge.com/webclassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangolod/Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

She wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after high school. But one thing Heaven Hamilton was sure of was that she didn’t want the huge debt she’d be left with. She took the community college route since the researched she did showed her that she’d save a ton by taking that route. As she entered the workforce, she observed that her college-degree holding coworkers didn’t make much more than her. She wanted a change from the job she had but wasn’t sure what that would be. That’s when she discovered YearUp. Listen in as she talks about how it transformed her career and her life.Here are a few things she discussed with Jonaed:(00:57) What is a technical project manager(2:49) Heaven Hamilton has no degree but worked at big companies like Ebay(3:15) Technical project manager salary(4:54) Heaven’s path from program manager to Technical Program Manager(8:02) How not playing it safe and asking questions lead to her working at T-Mobile(10:03) Unsure of what to do in high school since struggled with grief at the time(12:05) Community College, a cheaper college alternative(17:38) Pivoting from working as a care giver to working in an office(24:17) She needed a change in her career but wasn’t sure what until she learned about this(27:38) Why YearUp’s mentorship was transformative(34:39) She realized her coworkers, with college degrees, didn’t make that much more than her(36:39) How networking helped her to move on from a technical analyst role(41:47) Learning on the job(45:02) How her contract got extended at T-mobile(51:25) Working at Twitter was a dream(58:03) Getting fired from Twitter(1:08:39) Wrestling(1:13:07) Sports helped with her work ethicSupport/Contact Heaven:Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeavensTakeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heaven-hamilton/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:YearUp: https://www.yearup.org/students/become-a-studentNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

The world of work is changing, especially with the rise of AI. So students need to be equipped with the tools to adapt to the changing job market.Jonaed joined Peter Hostrawser and Alli Privitt of the Disrupt education podcast to discuss the importance of learning skills and not just to past a test. Listen in as Peter and Alli discuss:(4:57) Labor market are always shifting, here’s what you can do instead to adapt.(5:41) Is AI a tool or a crutch?(13:38) Schools can’t keep up with the changing job market and and teachers are penalized for encouraging alternative education(15:50) Parents and students have the power to push back against traditional education models and advocate for skills-based learning opportunities. (18:19) Here’s how AI is can be the Jarvis to your Tony Stark(21:53) Learn these skills to stand out in the age of AI.(25:38) How to get students to be more engagedSupport/Contact Peter:Website: https://www.peterhostrawser.com/ Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

From plumbers making over $1,000,000 to Collision Repair Technicians making over six-figures to welders working in the aerospace industry, Derek Cameron and Jonaed discuss career opportunities in the skilled trades industry and why parents should consider it as an option for their children. Listen in as Derek and Jonaed discuss:(0:00) Intro(3:22) Want a recession proof career? Reasons to consider the skilled trades. (5:17) Make over six-figures as a Collision Repair Technician (6:37) Having problems with your resume? Check out this course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca(8:08) This is what NoDegree is against (Hint: it's not college)(9:18) College is an EXPENSIVE life-decision. (10:32) This is what no one tells you about college (11:48) Well paying trade professions that most people don't consider (14:04) The advantages of the skilled trades, especially for the neurodivergent (14:51) The reason why colleges jack up their prices.(15:19)  Here's how you can get a job in 3-6 months without going to college(16:41) Schools need to include trades in the(18:14) Here's why no one is talking about college alternatives (18:38) The hidden connection between the housing market and the education system (24:31) Is it possible to make six-figures as a profession in the skilled trades industry? (25:54) You can make bank being a consultant in the skilled trades(26:20)  You can become a millionaire doing commercial kitchen repair? What?!(27:36) Opportunities for women in trades are limitless (28:49) Do you know about the corporate opportunities in trades? (30:48) Why the aerospace industry NEED skilled trade professionals(33:54) Here's how the skilled trades industry can get more exposure Support/Contact Derek:3805 Productions: https://www.3805productions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcameron1/Podcast: https://www.3805productions.com/Podcast Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaCollision Repair Education Foundation: https://www.collisioneducationfoundation.org/Josh Zolin:https://www.windycityequip.com/father-son-team-takes-business-to-new-heights/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshzolin/Stefani Thatcher, Domani Home Designs: https://domanihomedesign.com/ Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

His parents worked multiple jobs so they sent him back to the Philipines to be cared for by his relatives. Nicu came back to the US when he was 17 and later joined the military. After the military, he was faced with the decision to either go back to college or start to work. He chose the latter and ended up working at companies like Expedia, Microsoft and Sales force. Listen in as he tells Jonaed about:Listen in as Nicu talks about:* Five steps you can follow to transition into tech* What does a Product Manager do and salary ranges?* What he did to get ahead* How mentees help their mentors* Mistakes you can learn from* What he did to get the business experience needed for Project Management roles* How he dealt with burnout* The importance of following your curiosity to chart your own path Support/Contact Nicu:* Website: https://www.nicuparente.com/* Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicuparente* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicuparente/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca* Derek Banas: https://www.youtube.com/@derekbanas* Free programs to transition into tech: https://www.nicuparente.com/tech-transition-resources/* Mentorship for Veterans: https://www.veterati.com/  * Mentor Mesh: https://mentormesh.io/ Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB* Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

In high school, he wanted to be a scientist so when Renato Capasso went to university and enrolled in a biotechnology program. As he reflected on the experience his peers had after graduating from college, he concluded that going to college didn’t guarantee success, so he dropped out. Listen in as Renato tells Jonaed about:* Writing a book to supplement his income* Travelling to other countries* Starting a 6-figure marketing agency. Support/Contact Renato:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatocapasso/* Company website: https://onlinemonkeys.com.au/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca* Richest Man in Babylon: https://amzn.to/3ZD4m1R* Rich dad, poor dad: https://amzn.to/3I7rnC9* Unshakeable by Toni Robbins: https://amzn.to/3KvQCla Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB* Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscord Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

He has no formal education. But being home schooled made Nathan Senn a diligent learner. He read science books, taught himself English, Algebra and programming. But by the time he finished high school he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do so he got a job. He tried a few things. He waited tables, worked in a pizza restaurant, he even did construction. He did all this while he continued to practice his programming. Eventually he realized he didn’t want to be in his 60’s with a bad back and working on floors, something he observed in the construction industry. Today he’s a programmer and Web3 Entrepreneur with one company approaching a $10,000,000 evaluation. Listen in to find out how he did it.Support/Contact Nathan:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathansenn/* Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathan_senn* Data Loft: https://dataloft.llc/* D. Buzz: https://d.buzz/#/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca  Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND Connect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB* Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscord Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree. Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

She attempted to go to college. But Brittney Ball’s mom couldn’t afford it, so she dropped out. She went on to work in retail and any other odd jobs she could find to do. At 5 months pregnant, she was living in a shelter. Determined to not become another Black Single-mom “statistic”, Brittney’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a great example of how to not be defined by our circumstances in life. Listen in as Brittney tells Jonaed about how:* The YearUp program, YouTube and Linda.com got her in the tech space* Networking with others in tech helped her career* She got hired by Meta (formerly FaceBook) Remember, Brittney overcame significant challenges, with the right mindset and willingness to work hard, so can you.Support/Contact Brittney:* https://fans.link/4050804Ni7IeDBooks and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca * YearUp: https://www.yearup.org/students/become-a-student* LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/?trk=lynda_redirect_learning Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB* Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

All her life, going to college to become a doctor was the only career she thought she could pursue. But when Jasmine started college, she quickly realized that being a doctor wasn’t the career for her. Since computers interested her she switched to computer science. But then COVID hit.   Listen in as Jasmine tells Jonaed about the:  * Financial struggles she faced that led to her dropping out of college  * Structured study sessions and practice she adopted to become a software engineer  * Job she got that pays her up to $100,000.   Support/Contact Jasmine:* Personal website: https://jasminesvisionary.com/  * Social Media:  * https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminepvo/  * https://twitter.com/jasminepvodev  Resources mentioned:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.  * LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND   Connect with us on social media!  * LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn  * Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB  * Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG  * Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW  * TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V  * Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscord   Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.   Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

He interned as a salesman right out of high school. And although Jamaal started college, he never went to class. Since he preferred his job in sales, he dropped out. He read as much as he could about becoming a better salesman and by the age of 19, he was making almost $100,000 per year. Today he’s the co-founder of Black on Black Education, a nonprofit that advocates for student-centered approaches to education, something he didn't have as a kid.Support/Contact Jamaal:Company Website:* https://blackonblackeducation.com/Social Media:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaalthomas3/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca* 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://amzn.to/3XWoJpQ* The 7 spiritual laws of success: https://amzn.to/3XQQXCj* Success Principles: https://amzn.to/3XUQaAt* Do you: https://amzn.to/3SmJ86f* The Alchemist:  https://amzn.to/3Zfddan* The Game: https://amzn.to/3Sjm9cuNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB*Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Where he came from, only people with PhDs become software engineers. In high school, Danny Thompson wanted to be a garbage man. He grew up in the hood so he thought that the best job he could get would be a Union job. At 30 he worked at a gas station frying chicken but wanted a change. He was married and by the time he had kids, he realized $400/week wasn’t enough anymore. But he didn’t know what to do. Listen in as Danny tells Jonaed how a rapper he saw on TV changed the trajectory of his life and how he now earns over $200,000 per year. Ways to connect with Danny:Social Media:* https://www.linkedin.com/in/dthompsondev/* https://twitter.com/DThompsonDev Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Free Code camp: https://www.freecodecamp.org/* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND Connect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB* Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscord Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree. Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Here’s a little-known fact: your mindset could be getting in between you and the job (or salary) of your dreams. Maybe you want a raise. Or maybe you dream of a role you feel unqualified for. Whatever the case, if you’ve been wondering what to say and what to do, this episode will help you to figure it out.Listen in to find out how to:Negotiate your salaryCultivate the right mindset to advocate or yourselfUse data to negotiate a raiseSupport/Contact Tiffany:Website: https://www.tiffanyuman.com/ Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-uman-career-strategy-coach/Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

She gave college a try. But college just wasn’t a good fit for Alexsis Bass. Besides the fact that it was so expensive, she just didn’t see how she could apply and benefit from what she was learning. She dropped out of college the first time because she had a hard time navigating it all and she fell into a deep depression.Listen in as Alexsis tells Jonaed about:* Why she decided to drop out of college the second time* What it was like working on Wall Street without a degree* How her commitment to personal development helped her to climb the corporate ladder without a degree. Support/Contact Alexsis:* Website: https://www.alexsisbass.com/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsisbass/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca* LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/  Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND* Connect with us on social media!* LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedIn* Facebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFB* Instagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIG* Twitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTW* TikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2V* Join our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

What if you never had to interview for a job again? Well, it’s possible and this week Teddy Burris spoke about not having to interview for ANY job he’s ever had, although he didn’t have a degree.He got a scholarship to go to college but couldn’t afford room and board. So, he traveled from home to school everyday but it didn’t work out. He failed and decided it was best to just drop out.Find out how this 65-year-old Social Media Strategist used his networking skills to succeed in the corporate world.Support/Contact Teddy:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlburriss/Website: https://www.burrissconsulting.com Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaNetworking for Mutual Benefit: https://amzn.to/3Xh08M6Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

His dad wasn’t in the picture. Wib Gridley’s mom was a single parent that sometimes worked three jobs simultaneously just to take care of her kids. By the time he was 16, his friends were stealing cars and getting in trouble. He realized if he went down the same path he’d either be dead or his life would be a wreak. So, he decided to drop out of high school. But he had a plan. He joined the military. Listen in as Willtells Jonaed about how he: * Dropped out of the 10th grade and got his GED.* Joined the military at 16.* Worked for the company that created the Tomb Raider game* Became a Cyber Security Analyst* Published papers at universitiesSupport/Contact Wib:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wibgridley/Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaNeed career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDWebsite: https://www.wdavis.design/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UXWD87Connect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

High school sucked and he hated it. Will Davis says he was never good at “organized learning”. As he struggled through high school, when he was 17 he accidentally stumbled into graphic design. And it all started with his love of American Idol.Listen in as Willtells Jonaed about how he became a UX designer, earning almost $200k/year.Support/Contact Will:* Website: https://www.wdavis.design/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxwd/* Twitter: https://twitter.com/UXWD87 Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:* Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDWebsite: https://www.wdavis.design/Twitter: https://twitter.com/UXWD87Connect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

In high school he wanted to be a rapper. And that’s what Jahmar Gale did for 10 years. But he had a plan: if he didn’t achieve the kind of lifestyle, he wanted by the time he was 30, he’d get out of the entertainment industry. So that’s what he did.Listen in as Jahmar tells Jonaed about how he:Was a rapper for 10 yearsStarted and scaled 2 businessesBecame a data analyst earning between $75,000 and $90,000 per year Support/Contact LeRon:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmargale/ Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpcaLeRon’s article: https://medium.com/@jahmargale/how-i-became-a-data-analyst-458b03e438bbUdemy Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-sql-bootcamp/ Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalNDConnect with us on social media!LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeLinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeFBInstagram: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeIGTwitter: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeTWTikTok: https://bit.ly/3qfUD2VJoin our discord server: https://bit.ly/NoDegreeDiscordThank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.