Pathways to a Second Career

Freddie Bell talks with Elizabeth Ebot, the Vaccine Outreach Director to Minnesota’s Covid Vaccine Response Team. We learn about the Vaccine Connector. Joe McKenzie of Ripple Connects shares various pathways to a second career. Special thanks to AARP Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity South Twin Cities.

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Engaging Your Professional Network

Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served as the Director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases since 1984, joins Freddie Bell on New Beginnings this week. Co-host Joe McKenize talks about engaging your professional network to enhance your career. It’s the start of tax time and Freddie has some important information. We acknowledge…

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Health Insurance and Health Equity

New Beginnings welcomes Reneka Evans, who is the Lead COVID-19 Health Program Rep., Senior for the LGBTQ community. Reneka is currently working with the Minnesota Department of Health to close the gap between health injustice and health equity. Reneka’s goal is to fight tirelessly against COVID-19. Lynn Bahta is a public health nurse at the…

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Recharge Your Career

Sometimes we need a jump-start in our careers. Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie share strategies we can use to recharge going into the new year. We also learn about a comprehensive strategy to vaccinate seniors against COVID-19 living in Minneapolis Public Housing Authority facilities. Freddie talks with Kitty Harris, Property Manager, Cora McCorvey Health and…

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The Vaccine Rollout

Lynn Bahta is a public health nurse at the Minnesota Department of Health. As a vaccine expert, she is sharing information about a vaccine program launched this week. Shirlynn LaChapelle, of the Minnesota Black Nurses Association, and Yolanda Adams Lee are working together to help Minnesotans manage their health during COVID-19. They talked about their…

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Managing Your Health

Shirlynn LaChapelle, of the Minnesota Black Nurses Association, and Yolanda Adams Lee are working together to help Minnesotans manage their health during COVID 19. They talked about their efforts with Freddie Bell. New Beginnings was also on location at a COVID 19 testing site in St. Paul. There, Freddie Bell learned of new advances in…

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Vaccine Distribution and Safety

Medicaid Medical Director, Dr. Nathan Chomilo, from the Minnesota Department of Health appears this week discussing vaccine distribution and its relative safety. Freddie Bell also discusses Aging in Place and reviews Online Etiquette with Joe McKenzie of Ripple Connects. New Beginnings also acknowledges AARP Twin Cites, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro…

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Reducing Holiday Debt

As we kick off the new year, Freddie Bell shares ideas on how to reduce holiday debt. Joe McKenzie, our Career Expert and founder of Ripple Connects, talks about the benefits of job sharing. We also hear from Kitty Harris of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis, who helps us to…

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Understanding Mental Health

Anna Lynn is the Mental Health Promotion Coordinator at the MN Department of Health. She works on changing the conversation and understanding about mental health, to help us understand it as more than the absence of illness. She also works to create opportunities for communities to promote mental well-being across a range of domains-from social…

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Your Health and COVID-19

Dr. Sara Vetter is the Assistant Division Director of the Public Health Laboratory for the Minnesota Department of Health. Dr. Vetter talks with Freddie Bell about the importance of getting tested for COVID-19. Carolyn Deters, Executive Director of Gifts for Seniors says social isolation and loneliness are serious health issues and can become more common…

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Curbing The Spread

Michael Osterholm, a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition COVID-19 advisory board, said measures are urgently needed to help curb the spread and prevent hospitals from being “overrun.” He told Freddie Bell that Americans help control the spread by “not swapping air.” Nancy Carlson, Minnesota Department of Health suggests strategies in coping with COVID stress.…

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Stress Management

Nancy Carlson with the Minnesota Department of Health talks about stress management as we close out the year. Career expert, Joe McKenzie examines a new Boomer lifestyle. AARP volunteer Bev Bachel, shares details concerning the organization’s 50 Over 50 honorees. Kitty Harris, Property Manager for the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center says the facility…

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COVID-19 Update

New Beginnings sits down with Hennepin County’s Health Director, Susan Palchick for a COVID-19 Update. Kitty Harris, Property Manager, Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center shares an update on a recent Blood Drive. New Beginnings also acknowledges its partners, AARP Twin Cities, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.

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Smart Holiday Planning

The Holidays are upon us and with COVID-19 numbers raging across the state, Kris Ehresmann, Director, Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division, talks with Freddie Bell about smart holiday planning. AARP Twin Cities shares information about Driver Safety Training opportunities and how you might be able to reduce the cost…

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A Safe Holiday Season

On New Beginnings we welcome Kris Ehresmann, Director, Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division. She talks with Freddie Bell about Having a Safe Holiday this season in the face of COVID-19. From AARP Twin Cities we learn about Liveable Communities. Kitty Harris, Property Manager for the Cora McCorey Health and…

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Key Moments in an Interview

This week we feature the Minnesota Department of Health and useful information on COVID-19. We also look at how to protect yourself against frauds and scams. Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie share key details about key moments in a job interview. Kitty Harris from the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center talks about the new…

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Career Success

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie discuss some of the key areas for professional development and how it relates to your career success in 2021. Jay Haapala of AARP Twin Cities talks with Freddie about scams and frauds. We also honor our partners with Minnesota Department it Health, AARP MN, West Metro Hypnosis, The Cora McCorvey…

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Career Growth

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie help you tinfoils on career growth in the first of a two part series. Freddie Bell also shares details on a device that can sniff COVID-19. October is Energy Awareness Month And our friends at AARP Twin Cities have important details. New Beginnings also appreciates its partners at Unity South…

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Integrating Your Career Story

Techniques on integrating your career story into your job search is Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie’s focus this week. Freddie also shares details on an exciting Broadband Initiative with AARP MN and MN Speedtest. We also share health tips and feature a visit from West Metro Hypnosis. The Rev, James Stacey, senior minister of Unity…

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Land and Expand into Your Career

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie explore how to land and expand into your next career. Freddie Bell also looks at sickle cell anemia. We hear from the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center of Open House this weekend. After talking about voting, we hear a lesson from Unity South Twin Cities, entitled The Day the…

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Applying for Posted Jobs

Freddie Bell welcomes Joe McKenzie who cautions listeners to think twice when considering applying for posted jobs. Secretary of State Steve Simons joins Freddie Bell to talk about voting in this election cycle. Kitty Harris, property manager for the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center talks about open housing at the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.…

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Situational Awareness

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie examine situational awareness in your job search. Freddie Bell adds important information about the effective use of LinkedIn. We hear from AARP Twin Cities about scams and how to protect our assets. We also thank our contributors, Unity South Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and West…

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Reinventing Your Career

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie share exciting details on how to convert your unpaid work experience forward in reinventing your career. Our partners At AARP Twin Cities talk about the Selby Jazz festival kicking off this weekend. We also welcome our partners from Unity South Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and…

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Overcoming Non-Forecasted Challenges

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie continue their discussion on Overcoming non-forecasted challenges in today’s job search. Kitty Harris of the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center talks about Alzheimer’s Month. We also hear from West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities on the Fifth Agreement.

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Unforeseen Challenges

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie begin a series on overcoming the unforeseen challenges of today’s job search, including the overall virtual hiring process, distance networking and access to Minnesota’s hidden job market. Thanks to Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, Unity South Cities, West Metro Hypnosis and AARP MN.

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Where to Look for a New Career

We’ll be looking at hot industry segments in the pandemic this weekend on New Beginnings with Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie. We also learn about a biking event sponsored by AARP. Freddie Bell examines scams and the importance of your credit score. We also hear from Unity South Twin Cities and West Metro Hypnosis.

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Transferable Skills Part 2

This weekend on New Beginnings, we continue our discussion with Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie on sought after transferable skills in the new corona economy. We also visit with Jay Haapala, the Associate Director of Community Engagement for AARP MN. Jay stops by to talk about scams. We also talk health and fitness and Cash…

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New Normal – July 11, 2020

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie discuss adapting to the new normal of conducting a job search. We also hear from AARP Minnesota about scams. We also thank West Metro Hypnosis, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity South Twin Cities.

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Your Unique Career Story – July 4, 2020

Freddie Bell and co-host Joe McKenzie discuss integrating your unique career story into your job search efforts. The goal is to help improve the likelihood of landing the ideal job. We also welcome partners from AARP twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, West Metro Hypnosis and Unity South Twin Cities.

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Your Leadership and Experience – June 27, 2020

Freddie Bell and Joe McKenzie discuss steps for proactively self-marketing your leadership and experience to unearth opportunities in Minnesota’s hidden job market. Freddie also looks at retirement options as he welcomes West Metro Hypnosis, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center, Unity South Twin Cities and AARP Minnesota.

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Thriving in Teams – June 20, 2020

New Beginnings Co-Hosts Joe Mckenzie and Freddie Bell discuss steps to thrive in today’s team environment. We also say hello to West Metro Hypnosis, AARP Twin Cities, The Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center and Unity South Twin Cities.

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