Resilience in a Recession - A Conversation with Derek Green

04/16/20 • 31 min

How do you handle adversity? With a historic recession on the horizon and the country trying to figure out how to reopen, there is a lot of fear and uncertainty. Yohance had a conversation with Derek Green, Regional Director for Sanofi Genzyme. Derek is the epitome of setting goals & crushing them! He shares how he survived the last recession and how he plans to grow through the recession we are in. He gives some great interview tips and as a former student-athlete, he has great advice for other student-athletes trying to navigate this brave new post-COVID-19 world.

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Embrace The Chaos - A Conversation with Leila Morgan

How do we explain quarantine to a toddler? Stay-at-Home orders are especially tough for parents with young children. It's really tough to tell our daughter every day that the play-center at the gym still isn't open. : (
In this episode, Alicia reaches out to her best friend Leila Morgan. As an entrepreneur, owner of multiple businesses, wife, and mother of two, Leila has a unique experience with constant change and chaos. We are curious to learn how her newest business, Chill Nutrition - a shake and tea bar in Lodi, California, is thriving through the chaos!
Leila shares how this pandemic truly identifies the greedy versus the giving. This is our time to support one another, share the last pack of toilet paper rather than fighting over it and give without fear. Chill Nutrition is committed to supporting the community and provide nutrition to essential workers in the area.
Learn how you can help Chill Nutrition or other small businesses in your area. We are all in this together!!

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Did You Get a Stimulus Check? - The Coronavirus Relief Bill (CARES Act) [Updated]

The largest emergency aid relief in U.S. history was just signed into law to address the economic impact of the COVID-19. Named the CARES Act, this tremendous $2 trillion stimulus package is intended to provide relief to individuals, businesses, and industries who have taken a financial hit over the last several weeks. The star of the stimulus package is the $250 billion designated for direct payments to Americans. You may have received a check of $1200 or more just last week.
To help you better understand your stimulus payments, I'm here to answer the most common questions.

Resources:
F.A.Q. On Stimulus Checks, Unemployment, and the Coronavirus Plan
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
F.A.Q. On Student Loans
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus#zero-interest-questions
F.A.Q. On Retirement Plan Loans
https://www.forbes.com/sites/berniekent/2020/03/28/covid-19-and-your-ira-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#44114e252131
IRS Website for Tax Relief
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments
How Do I File for Unemployment Benefits?
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance

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