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College is the time when people are getting ready to navigate adulthood and setting the foundations for the rest of their lives. But the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed this pivotal moment in many people’s lives and brought with it a lot of uncertainty about the future.Zuri Godfrey went through his last year in college, and his internships, during the pandemic. After graduating, he landed a highly coveted internship at Google and even started his own business. In today’s exciting episode, he sits down with Joyce Johnson and Ananda Jamison to talk about adjusting to these challenging new circumstances, finding ways to thrive, and the power of intentionality.About the GuestBorn and raised in Hampton, Virginia, Zuri Godfrey was a student-athlete and graduated from Business Management at Howard University.Zuri is currently an Associate Product Marketing Manager at Google and is also the CEO and founder of Build & Brand You. He has a deep passion for helping others succeed holistically; that is why his company offers brand development, group mentoring, and career identification services. Today, Build & Brand You has over 30 employees and more than 99 clients on its roster.In This EpisodeWho are Ananda Jamison and Zuri Godfrey? [1:06]What made Zuri start a business [10:31]Why did he decide on an LLC? [12:17]How did he land his internships? [27:48]Taking risks and moving past failures [43:53]…and many moreQuotes“Most of my actual experiences, whether it was internships or externships, came during COVID and that was because I was behind the computer most of the time, so I had more time on my hands than having to go to football, go to class, and commute to a job. I was able to manage everything through this screen and these zoom boxes that we’re so accustomed to now.” [8:15]“Sponsors talk about you. Mentors talk to you. Coaches talk with you. And so you should know the difference between those three.” [32:08]“If you’re applying to something within a company, someone from that company should know that you’re applying, even if they didn’t refer you. They should know that you’re applying. They should know the role. And then, hopefully, they’d be in a similar role to where they can have some influence and have a voice to help you get through. So yeah [sic] it starts there.” [32:44]“You can start building relationships. You should start now, but those relationships can be pay dividends in the short-term, in the long-term.” [35:23]Resources MentionedBuild and Brand You WebsiteZuri Godfrey's LinkedInZuri Godfrey's FacebookZuri Godfrey's TwitterZuri Godfrey's InstagramAnanda Jamison's InstagramAnanda Jamison's LinkedInWhy Sales Network's WebsiteJoyce Johnson's WebsiteJoyce Johnson's FacebookJoyce Johnson's InstagramJoyce Johnson's TwitterJoyce Johnson's LinkedInJoyce Johnson's YouTubeWSN TikTok&l