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IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves is part of The Anthony Reeves Experience, hosted by Anthony “Tony” Reeves—an administrative law judge, former practicing attorney, military veteran, and creator known online as @mynameisreeves. Through thoughtful commentary, straight talk, and personal stories, Tony explores law, leadership, public service, career pivots, starting over, and the Black Gen X experience. Whether you’re navigating bureaucracy, facing a life transition, or looking for an honest perspective from someone who’s lived it, each episode brings clarity, context, and real-world insight.
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I went to the University of Tampa planning to become a doctor. By the time I graduated with my biology degree, I’d let go of med school and spent so much energy getting to graduation that I’d barely thought about what came after it.In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I talk about how telemarketing, a summer RA job, and Army officer training kept me busy while I put off a question I needed to ask myself. It finally caught up with me on the drive back to Florida, where a friend was letting me sleep on his couch. My first boss had been a biology major, too, and he gave me room to try different kinds of work and discover what I actually enjoyed. If you’ve ever reached a goal and felt proud of what you did and unsure of what came next, this episode is for you.Call to action If you’re in your own “then what?” moment, pick up my e-book, Lost, Broke, and Figuring It Out: My First Year After College. I share what that year looked like while I was living it, from trying to cover my car payment to figuring out what kind of work I wanted to do. You’ll find the link in the show notes. Get the e-bookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
When I think about my experiences at the University of Tampa, I often think about the first two White Students who truly made me feel like I was a part of the community: Stacey and Ceaser. I didn’t know it then but these persons would not only welcome me but also go on to be my allies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
Looking back, I often reflect on the first few months of my freshman year and the loneliness of realizing that I was in a world that was not centered on me. However, it was this moment that helped shape my desire to create a collegiate experience that would give me an enriched experience in this different world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
This year, Netflix released a reboot of the historically iconic series, “A Different World”. As someone who grew up watching the original series, this series served as a huge resource for college students and incoming college students. Part of that resource helped me address the issues the relating to micro aggressions that I faced during my first semester of college at a PWIBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
In 1992, I returned to Tampa after Army officer training with a biology degree, a car, limited savings, and a friend’s couch to sleep on. What I didn’t have was a job—or even a phone where employers could reach me.In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I revisit “the void”: the uncertain stretch between finishing one chapter and finding a foothold in the next.From paper job listings and pay-phone calls to an eight-hour round trip for an interview in Tallahassee, I share how widening my search led to my first career opportunity with the State of Florida.If you’re applying, waiting, and wondering when something will finally happen, I know that feeling. This is the story of how I worked through it.Explore my books and more at https://linktr.ee/mynameisreeves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
I had a college degree, military training ahead of me, and a summer job lined up. What I didn’t have was enough money to bridge the gap.That’s how I ended up selling credit card add-on plans over the phone, catching a 6:30 a.m. bus, and stretching my graduation money while waiting for my next opportunity to begin.In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I share the short-lived telemarketing job that rarely makes it into my career story—and why it deserves a place there.Sometimes a job serves one essential purpose: helping you get through the weeks before your next step. Have you ever taken a job simply because you needed to make ends meet?Explore my books and more at https://linktr.ee/mynameisreeves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
You can love where you come from and still want to discover who you might become somewhere else.When I left Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for the University of Tampa, I wanted to see more of the world. By graduation, that desire had become a determination to stay in Florida—even without a permanent job or a clear plan.In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I reflect on the experiences that expanded my outlook, my mother’s hope that I would return home, and why staying felt like the right choice for me.Have you ever felt torn between returning home and building a life somewhere new? This conversation is for you.Explore my books and more at https://linktr.ee/mynameisreeves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
It is so important to remember that when we celebrate young people who have graduated from a structured environment like school, they may not be ready to move into an unstructured environment like living on their own. Take the time ask how you can help them make the next moves In their life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
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IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves is part of The Anthony Reeves Experience, hosted by Anthony “Tony” Reeves—an administrative law judge, former practicing attorney, military veteran, and creator known online as @mynameisreeves. Through thoughtful commentary, straight talk, and personal stories, Tony explores law, leadership, public service, career pivots, starting over, and the Black Gen X experience. Whether you’re navigating bureaucracy, facing a life transition, or looking for an honest perspective from someone who’s lived it, each episode brings clarity, context, and real-world insight.
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