What is a Winnebago?Girl, it&apos;s like an RV or camper type vehicle. It&apos;s the camper bus that flew through the ether in the opening scene of the show Breaking Bad when we, the audience, met Walter White, Chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin all while battling terminal cancer.Sorry for spoilers...it&apos;s been out for damn near 20 years so that&apos;s on you if you haven&apos;t watched it yet. Winnebago, in this context, is the vulnerability we feel when our initial attempts at our dreams FAIL.  I mean FAIL in a DRAMATIC, EMBARRASSING FASHION. I mean the type of failure where there are witnesses and &apos;I-Told-You-Sos&apos; from people who claim to care about you and your dreams.Give yourself grace to fight the good fight for your dream. You&apos;ve been on a whole OTHER path most of your life and now you&apos;ve decided to pivot....so, why do you expect this to be perfect...or, dare I say, easy...?You are learning and unlearning.You healing while still uncovering and discovering the root cause of the sickness.You are still in progress.In the Winnebago, Walter White&apos;s first attempts at selling drugs to provide for his family tap into his raw abilities as a chemistry teacher. As he discovers this "skill" (stay with me), his first bath is way above industry standard BUT that raw talent was not enough to prevent catastrophe. His "new business" begins in literal explosion, death, sirens and being stranded in his drawers in the desert. After beginner&apos;s luck usually comes beginner&apos;s struggle aka the rude awakening that tends to follow a crazy dream and that&apos;s okay.A failure doesn&apos;t mean finale. It means you&apos;re new at this. Website: www.ashleaannya.comEmail: ashlea@ashleaarcher.comIG: @mildlyqualifiedpodcast @ashleaannyaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

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W is for Winnebago, Babyyy!

We in here!Opportunity favors the vulnerable fool! Being foolish is okay! Fools have guts to gallop towards a dream.Things to think about:Do you want the opportunity because of the aesthetics or because of its essence?Somethings are shiny but not aligned for your purpose.Join me on this journey as we chat about why every opportunity is not for you BUT what is for you IS for you!Website: www.mildlyqualifiedpodcast.com                      www.ashleaarcher.comEmail: ashlea@ashleaarcher.comIG/ TikTok: @ashleaannyaAccompanying Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/8GICAkEv8q8 (Today&apos;s episode will be up TONIGHT)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

O is for Opportunity! (Clown College Edition)

You are shrinking yourself.Why? For whom?It accomplishes nothing (but you know this cause you&apos;re smart). Here are my thoughts on why you should ABOLISH LESS and CRAVE MORE!The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk SUCKS!The short version of the story....Jack climbs a "magic" beanstalk, breaks into a giant&apos;s home, steals his gold and pet, and murders the giant when the giant tries to get his belongings back.Yet in this story, Jack is the hero. There is many versions of this tale but overall, the message is this...whoever tells the story and is the hero, period. TELL YOUR OWN STORY. Otherwise  you miss every chance in being your own version of the HERO of your dreams.TELL YOUR OWN STORYHost: Ashlea Annya @ashleaannyaWebsite: www.mildlyqualifiedpodcast.comStream "Clown College" Music Video & Single Out NOW!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

L is for Less & Less is Mess (Clown College Edition)

C is For CHOAS!This season&apos;s theme is around my new single "Clown College."We will explore all the ways we can laugh and still have joy in the midst of chaos.Enjoy my honest ramblings and humorous take on how chaos is a currency you can spend to better yourself, situation, and dare I say...the world?Clown College is Out NOW!Link to Clown College Music Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLgHWROvRJUWhere to find me:Instagram/ TikTok: @ashleaannya Instagram @mildlyqualifiedpodcast Website: www.mildlyqualifiedpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

C is for Chaos (Clown College Edition)

✴️Myke grew up in the entertainment industry. His father is the last surviving member of the legendary Motown group, the Four Tops. ?✴️Sugar pie honey bunch you know that I love you. Oh I can’t help myself?⚡️...sorry, that’s one of my fav Four Tops Songs ? ...ahem...as I was saying...Myke has multiple degrees in entertainment, has taught at the collegiate level and managed multiple artists in various genres.⁣⁣⁣✴️He’s worked in film, music, sports broadcasting and served in the military. He has seen A LOT and has a lot to say about people chasing dreams today. And what SACRIFICES must be made to⁣win ?.⁣⁣?His episode is the FINAL episode of SEASON 1 of the Mildly Qualified Podcast ?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

How does a record company work?

Melvin Duren is a music producer from Detroit, Michigan that has been playing instruments since he was 4 years old and making his own beats since he was 16 years old.The music industry has a lot of reputations like for being cut-throat, but Melvin, perhaps because of his passion, has a very level-headed view of the industry. He loves it and continues to carve out his own space in the pop, hip hop and of late COUNTRY MUSIC spaces. Melvin is currently producing a country album for ME (*insert GASP)He dives into his journey, his advice, and his thoughts on my album where I am writing 100% of my songs.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

How Do I Become A Music Producer/ Ashlea has a Country Album!

Our special guest for today&apos;s episode, Lee Johnson, is a successful pharmaceutical sales manager, father and art collector who we were absolutely elated to speak with. For this episode we decided to take a small detour from our normal "Mildly Qualified" protocol and bring on an individual who for what it&apos;s worth had all their shit together early, remained focused and is doing remarkably well as a result. Again, Lee&apos;s life wasn&apos;t and isn&apos;t perfect by any means, but what makes his story all the more compelling is that as a young Black man who grew up in the hood, a near tragedy where he was within a split second of losing his life served as an epiphany to him realizing life is short don&apos;t waste a minute of it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

After Hours Show with Lee Johnson

Our special guest for today&apos;s episode, Lee Johnson, is a successful pharmaceutical sales manager, father and art collector who we were absolutely elated to speak with. For this episode we decided to take a small detour from our normal "Mildly Qualified" protocol and bring on an individual who for what it&apos;s worth had all their shit together early, remained focused and is doing remarkably well as a result. Again, Lee&apos;s life wasn&apos;t and isn&apos;t perfect by any means, but what makes his story all the more compelling is that as a young Black man who grew up in the hood, a near tragedy where he was within a split second of losing his life served as an epiphany to him realizing life is short don&apos;t waste a minute of it.Lee attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University where he finished their revered business Master&apos;s program. The entire five years that Lee was enrolled in school while in Tallahassee he neglected all juicy social aspects of traditional college life (partying, pledging, drinking, fraternizing) and dedicated himself to a relentless grind holding off on the spoils until he had achieved his goal. Lee stated that at a prestigious university such as FAMU he knew he wasn&apos;t the smartest person on campus but he dedicated himself to working harder than everyone else would be willing to. During his final years of high school and his entire matriculation through college Lee was selected to participate in Inroads. Inroads is a non-profit organization dedicated to fixing the lack of diversity in corporate America. In high school he was a part of the Pre College Component and in college he took part in the Talent Pool where as long as he maintained above a 3.0 GPA he would have the opportunity to intern during the summer with an Inroads partnered corporation that aligned with his major. That company for Lee was Bayer Pharmaceuticals and was how he got his start in what turned out to be a great career in pharmaceutical sales. Subsequent to graduation Lee relocated to New York to work at Bayer after they offered him a full time position.While living in New York, the city that never sleeps, is where he begin to cultivate a love and appreciation for fine arts. He began attending local art shows, collecting pieces that resonated with him. One of his hometown neighborhood buddies Gary, ironically an aspiring artist, was also residing in the city at the same time so Lee would work with him collaboratively to create some of his first collector pieces that grace prominent areas of his humble abode today. In this dynamic episode we talk about focus, resilience, appreciating and not wasting the time you have, tapping into your creative space, as well as minorities understanding the intricacies of collecting fine art.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

Young, Dumb, & Broke (Is An Optional Experience)

Thank you for your patience! We had technical difficulties with the audio file. Ivette Cabreja grew up in the Bronx, New York. The neighborhood, Ivette describes as a communal, everyone looking out for each other, but poor and at times susceptible to violence and crime. As a student, she was goal-oriented, driven and started working while in high school. Her dedication out of high school led to a job working for American Express in the World Trade Center. September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center was the target of a terrorist attack. Ivette was scheduled to work, but had called out of work for a job interview. Shortly after, she decided to leave New York and move to Florida to start a new life. Florida would prove challenging as the pay rate was dramatically less than her pay in New York, and she would end sleeping on the floor of a friend&apos;s home. Public Transportation in Florida is also vastly different from New York...so Ivette was walking two hours to work or waking up at 4:30 am to get to work by 10:00 am.Moving to Florida was no fairytale...and after a series of financial challenges, Ivette ended up filing for bankruptcy. Adults all have challenges with finances, but we tend to be secretive, which only causes more stress. No more shaming adults for how they handle money. Let&apos;s give solutions, not shame. There is more to the story, but we don&apos;t want to spoil it ;-). Her story continues over two episodes so be sure to hear the WHOLE tale on Tuesday & Thursday.Ivette Cabreja&apos;s contact:Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivette-cabreja-269b0915b/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ivette.cabreja.5Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

After Hours w/ Ivette

Ivette Cabreja grew up in the Bronx, New York. The neighborhood, Ivette describes as a communal, everyone looking out for each other, but poor and at times susceptible to violence and crime. As a student, she was goal-oriented, driven and started working while in high school. Her dedication out of high school led to a job working for American Express in the World Trade Center. September 11, 2001, the World Trade Center was the target of a terrorist attack. Ivette was scheduled to work, but had called out of work for a job interview. Shortly after, she decided to leave New York and move to Florida to start a new life. Florida would prove challenging as the pay rate was dramatically less than her pay in New York, and she would end sleeping on the floor of a friend&apos;s home. Public Transportation in Florida is also vastly different from New York...so Ivette was walking two hours to work or waking up at 4:30 am to get to work by 10:00 am.Moving to Florida was no fairytale...and after a series of financial challenges, Ivette ended up filing for bankruptcy. Adults all have challenges with finances, but we tend to be secretive, which only causes more stress. No more shaming adults for how they handle money. Let&apos;s give solutions, not shame. There is more to the story, but we don&apos;t want to spoil it ;-). Her story continues over two episodes so be sure to hear the WHOLE tale on Tuesday & Thursday.Ivette Cabreja&apos;s contact:Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivette-cabreja-269b0915b/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ivette.cabreja.5Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

Episode 11: So, she filed for bankruptcy...

Mildly Qualified is a podcast that interviews adults about what in their lives make them feel like they are "very qualified on paper" but "mildly qualified" in real life. The host, Ashlea, is working on her doctorate but was homeless at the start of 2019 was homeless.We all have our reasons for choosing a profession--money, job security, benefits. Yolanda chose corrections when she was 21 and stayed for going on 30 years. She has seen a lot and will share her thoughts now that she is on the consulting side of things.Yolanda also runs a touring company, Explore Jax Core, which allows persons to explore Jacksonville, Florida&apos;s historic neighborhoods. Yolanda&apos;s contact is 904-510-5995 and her website is www.ExploreJaxCore.comOur website:www.mildlyqualifiedpodcast.comFor Audio Podcasts-- Go to our website or search "Mildly Qualified Podcast":iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay, SpeakerTo Give:www.patreon.com/mildlyqualifiedpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

Episode 10: Interview w/ a Former Corrections Officer (PART 2)

Mildly Qualified is a podcast that interviews adults about what in their lives make them feel like they are "very qualified on paper" but "mildly qualified" in real life. The host, Ashlea, is working on her doctorate but was homeless at the start of 2019 was homeless.We all have our reasons for choosing a profession--money, job security, benefits. Yolanda chose corrections when she was 21 and stayed for going on 30 years. She has seen a lot and will share her thoughts now that she is on the consulting side of things.Yolanda also runs a touring company, Explore Jax Core, which allows persons to explore Jacksonville, Florida&apos;s historic neighborhoods. Yolanda&apos;s contact is 904-510-5995 and her website is www.ExploreJaxCore.comOur website:www.mildlyqualifiedpodcast.comFor Audio Podcasts-- Go to our website or search "Mildly Qualified Podcast" atiTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, GooglePlay, SpeakerTo Give:www.patreon.com/mildlyqualifiedpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

Episode 10: Interview with a Former Correctional Officer (Part 1)

We talk about why it&apos;s important to champion and celebrate "Black Stories" and our view of race relations in the United States in 2019. J Celes a single black father, who shared his very personal story of losing his wife to cancer and being the son of two addicts. His full story can be found in episode #9. www.mildlyqualifiedpodcast.comBe sure to visit our Patreon for access to exclusive content:https://www.patreon.com/MildlyQualifiedPodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

After Hours w/ J Celes

Our special guest for today&apos;s episode JCeles is a survivor, widow, father and entrepreneur who blessed us profoundly by agreeing to share his compelling story about growing up with parents perpetually struggling with addiction, being raised by his grandparents as a result, finding the love of his life in the eighth grade, eventually marrying her and starting a family, unexpectedly losing her to colon cancer at the age of 37 and now raising a family (three beautiful daughters and a son) as a single Black father. By: SenatorMills, MQP- ProducerJCeles, real name Jason Celestine, was introduced to this world in the midst of the 80&apos;s crack cocaine epidemic and unfortunately his biological parents were just two among the inordinate amount of people whose families were fragmented or destroyed. As someone personally affected, on his episode we delve into the difference between how the local, state and federal governments have addressed the opioid epidemic compared to the uninspired lack of effort given to eradicate the predominately urban areas of the same crack cocaine that they were later found to have been responsible for supplying in the first place. JCeles was blessed to have a capable support system around him and despite not having his mother or father around full time growing up, his grandparents stepped in willingly to provide the love, guidance, nurturing, discipline and principles that shaped him into the husband that he was and the father that he is. Not enough times, especially in popular media, are the great Black fathers celebrated rather we&apos;re inundated with vilification of poor examples which are truly in the minority.  Not only is JCeles a successful businessman with his own barbershop located centrally in the neighborhood where he was reared but he is an incredibly involved parent who sees to it that his children understand the imperatives of love, laughter, legacy and most prominently keeping the marvelous memories of his wife and their mother eternally  in their hearts. The overwhelming loss of the quiet but powerful family matriarch is still a bitter pill to swallow but motivates them individually and collectively to push through to greatness because she would accept nothing less than.      Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

Episode 9: Addiction, Love & Single Black Fatherhood

Uncle V continues the conversation of his adulting journey and his thoughts on why we all can&apos;t just get along.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

After Hours w/ Uncle V

The host is Ashlea who shares her journey as a multi-degreed, dual-citizen of the USA and Bahamas and how her life crumbled from being a college professor to living on her best friend's couch. This podcast is about the people with college degrees and a lot of life experience that can't get it together (yet). This is a humorous take on failing and growing as a grown-up.