Pull up a seat and grab your favorite drink — because today, we’re talking about how student engagement isn’t just campus fun… it’s career fuel.

In this energizing episode, Dr. Janaya Hernandez is joined by two powerhouse guests: Dr. Tonya Coleman and Tashania Garner, Co-CEOs of EDUC2 Consultants and student success champions in higher education.

Together, they dive deep into:

• The power of showing up early in your career

• How student engagement opens doors to unexpected opportunities

• What to highlight and what to hide on your personal billboard

• Why building your platform starts with strategy, not just passion

With over 50 years of combined experience in higher education, these leaders are dropping gems on intentional networking, building authentic connections, and guiding students to network with purpose.

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Episode Title: Lead Before the Title: How Leadership Shapes Your Network Before Your Resume Does

What if the promotion isn’t the start of leadership—but the result of it?

In this episode of Networking Nuggets, Janaya Hernandez breaks down the myth that leadership begins with a title. She shares personal stories, audience questions, and practical reflections to help you own your influence now—not later.

Tune in to learn:

• How presence shapes your network before your résumé does
• Why “leading quietly” is a strategic advantage
• What actions create real connection capital
• And how your character—not your credentials—opens doors

Plus: a special Toolbox or Trash segment and a mini leadership challenge you can start this week.

Listen now and learn how to lead from wherever you stand.

What does it take to rise with purpose and power in your profession — especially in spaces where excellence is expected but access is limited? In this episode of Networking Nuggets, host Janaya Hernandez is joined by the inspiring Dr. Daileann Hemmings to discuss how networking can be a transformative tool for climbing the ladder of excellence.

From personal stories to professional strategies, Daileann shares how building genuine connections has shaped her 20+ year career — especially in advocating for equity in maternal health and mentoring others along the way.

Inside this episode:

• The role of networking in professional advancement
• Practical steps to identify and align your networking goals
• The intersection of DEI, maternal health, and advocacy
• A guided exercise you can use today
• “Toolbox Trash” segment — what to keep and what to toss in your career journey

Whether you’re at the bottom rung or eyeing the executive suite, this episode delivers insight, energy, and encouragement to empower your climb.