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        <title>BLACKSMITHS</title>
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        <itunes:author>BLACK Scholars Men Innovators Tacticians Husbands &amp; Sons</itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>BLACKSMITHS podcast offers a refined and nuanced perspective on topics often misunderstood, overlooked, and oversimplified. Our goal is to empower you with practical information and tools that are guided by research, subject matter experts and experience. Join us weekly as we explore a wide range of topics that impact our daily lives and the world around us.</itunes:summary>
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            <itunes:name>BLACK Scholars Men Innovators Tacticians Husbands &amp; Sons</itunes:name>
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                <itunes:title>Ep. 5 - Engineering Journey - Professional Life</itunes:title>
                <title>Ep. 5 - Engineering Journey - Professional Life</title>

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                <itunes:summary>Did you just graduate from college? Did you graduate with an Engineering degree? Contemplating getting a Masters Degree? Need insight on how to land first engineer job or kick your current career into high gear?

This episodes provides insights from individuals who have graduated with Engineering degrees and gone on to enjoy successful careers in Manufacturing Industry, Pharmaceutical, BioScience and Defense industries. The content outlines the skills and mindset needed to enjoy successful and impactful career as an Engineer.</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Did you just graduate from college? Did you graduate with an Engineering degree? Contemplating getting a Masters Degree? Need insight on how to land first engineer job or kick your current career into high gear?</p><p>This episodes provides insights from individuals who have graduated with Engineering degrees and gone on to enjoy successful careers in Manufacturing Industry, Pharmaceutical, BioScience and Defense industries. The content outlines the skills and mindset needed to enjoy a successful and impactful career as an Engineer.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Did you just graduate from college? Did you graduate with an Engineering degree? Contemplating getting a Masters Degree? Need insight on how to land first engineer job or kick your current career into high gear?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episodes provides insights from individuals who have graduated with Engineering degrees and gone on to enjoy successful careers in Manufacturing Industry, Pharmaceutical, BioScience and Defense industries. The content outlines the skills and mindset needed to enjoy a successful and impactful career as an Engineer.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Ep. 4 - Engineering Journey - College</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>Is college for me ? How difficult is it to major in Engineering ? Do I have what it takes to be an engineer ? How can I possibly graduate with an engineering degree?

If these are questions you have asked yourself, then this episode is the one for you. Join us as we highlight the struggles, challenges, and triumph of navigating Engineering School.

So whether you’re just finishing high school, or seeking to make a career change, and/or currently struggling with your college curriculum give this episode a listen as it surely offers practical tips on how to successful.</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Is college for me ? How difficult is it to major in Engineering ? Do I have what it takes to be an engineer ? How can I possibly graduate with an engineering degree?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If these are questions you have asked yourself, then this episode is the one for you. Join us as we highlight the struggles, challenges, and triumph of navigating Engineering School.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So whether you’re just finishing high school, or seeking to make a career change, and/or currently struggling with your college curriculum give this episode a listen as it surely offers practical tips on how to successful.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 12:32:15 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Ep. 3 - Engineering Journey - Early Inspiration</itunes:title>
                <title>Ep. 3 - Engineering Journey - Early Inspiration</title>

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                <itunes:author>BLACK Scholars Men Innovators Tacticians Husbands &amp; Sons</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>Calling all aspiring engineers and enthusiasts! Join us as we share our Engineering Journey: covering our early influence into the field, navigating college and beginning an impactful professional career as engineers. Truly inspirational content offering practical lessons and insights.

This episode outlines early inspiration and influence into the field. Special shoutout to the outcasts those deemed as trouble makers, small town hailing big dreamers, first generation migrants and aspiring to be college graduates.</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Calling all aspiring engineers and enthusiasts! Join us as we share our Engineering Journey: covering our early influence into the field, navigating college and beginning an impactful professional career as engineers. Truly inspirational content offering practical lessons and insights.</p><p>This episode outlines early inspiration and influence into the field. Special shoutout to the outcasts those deemed as trouble makers, small town hailing big dreamers, first generation migrants and aspiring to be college graduates.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Calling all aspiring engineers and enthusiasts! Join us as we share our Engineering Journey: covering our early influence into the field, navigating college and beginning an impactful professional career as engineers. Truly inspirational content offering practical lessons and insights.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode outlines early inspiration and influence into the field. Special shoutout to the outcasts those deemed as trouble makers, small town hailing big dreamers, first generation migrants and aspiring to be college graduates.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Ep. 2 - Debt and Compound Interest</itunes:title>
                <title>Ep. 2 - Debt and Compound Interest</title>

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                <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
                <itunes:author>BLACK Scholars Men Innovators Tacticians Husbands &amp; Sons</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>We discuss and highlight the importance of understanding and managing debt. Also discuss the value of compound interest, specifically in the context of long term investing and passive income streams. Topics include: Debt by Christopher and Compound Interest by Abel. Moderated by Farron.</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>We discuss and highlight the importance of understanding and managing debt. Also discuss the value of compound interest, specifically in the context of long term investing and passive income streams. Topics include: Debt by Christopher and Compound Interest by Abel. Moderated by Farron.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;We discuss and highlight the importance of understanding and managing debt. Also discuss the value of compound interest, specifically in the context of long term investing and passive income streams. Topics include: Debt by Christopher and Compound Interest by Abel. Moderated by Farron.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Ep. 1 - Budgeting and Financial Automation</itunes:title>
                <title>Ep. 1 - Budgeting and Financial Automation</title>

                <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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                <itunes:author>BLACK Scholars Men Innovators Tacticians Husbands &amp; Sons</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>We will explore practical tips on budgeting and financial automation tools that can be used to successfully manage your money.  

Topics discussed include: Utilization of Measure, Adjust and Decide (MAD) approach in budget creation by Jasen, Financial Automation by Donnell and the 50/30/20 Rule by Jewuan. Moderated by Farron.</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>We will explore practical tips on budgeting and financial automation tools that can be used to successfully manage your money.  </p><p>Topics discussed include: Utilization of Measure, Adjust and Decide (MAD) approach in budget creation by Jasen, Financial Automation by Donnell and the 50/30/20 Rule by Jewuan. Moderated by Farron.</p>]]></description>
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