Best Architect Exam Prep Podcasts (2025)

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Uplift: A top influential leader in personal development. defines success at different life stages. 23:04

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Patrice Washington. A transformational speaker and founder of Redefining Wealth, discusses personal development, financial success, and the importance of setting intentional goals. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights Defining Success at Differen…

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Uplift: She focuses on helping people navigate life’s toughest transitions with resilience. 30:40

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nina Sossamon-Pogue. A former elite gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, bestselling author, and resilience expert. Here’s a summary of the key themes and insights from the episode: 🎙️ Guest Introduction: Nina Sossamon-Pogue Former USA G…

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Ep. 132 Bonus Ep. 3 | Decoding AWS Databases: Choosing the Right Service in Exam Questions 25:41

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Understand the differences between RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift, and learn how to pick the right AWS database in exam scenarios. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decision-making). * Provid…

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Ep. 131 Bonus Ep. 2 | VPC Masterclass: Networking Demystified for the Solutions Architect Exam 15:55

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! In this masterclass, we break down VPC fundamentals, subnets, route tables, and security groups to help you confidently answer tricky networking questions. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decisi…

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Ep. 130 Bonus Ep. 1 | Mastering IAM: The Heart of AWS Security for SAA-C03 21:37

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us in this bonus episode for an in-depth look at AWS IAM, covering users, groups, roles, policies, and permissions with exam-focused examples. Bonus episodes: * Fill gaps from lightly covered or complex topics (IAM, VPC, Databases). * Address high learner demand areas (security, networking, decision-makin…

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Uplift: Personal journey filled with warmth about a husband-and-wife team who founded homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. 28:35

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tracy and Sunshine Gantt. A husband-and-wife team who founded the first and only homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation: Here are some key highlights and themes…

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ARE Live: Project Planning & Design Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PPD Exam 2025 42:32

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Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PPD exam.On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Planning & Design division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PPD exam and we'll cover knowledge and skills related to evaluating site topography and its impact o…

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Brand Building: We dive deep into self-empowerment, personal branding, and workplace advancement in a digital-first world. 31:42

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lorraine K. Lee. A LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, the conversation dives deep into the power of presence, personal branding, and …

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ARE Live: Practice Management Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PcM Exam 2025 43:29

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Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing.Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PcM exam.On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Practice Management division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the PcM exam…

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Uplift: How to be a Successful Business Owner using Amazon Business. 22:36

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Hi, I'm Rushion McDonald, the host of the weekly Money Making Conversations Master Class show. This show provides interviews and information for everyone. It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own. Have you ever thought about starting a business? If so, why did – or didn’t – you do it? Rushion McDonald share…

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Uplift: She oversees largest Black owned bank where paycheck paid 2 days early and 100,000+ Surcharge-Free ATMs. 26:42

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teri Williams. President, COO, and owner of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the United States. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and takeaways: 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. OneUnited Bank’s Mission & Reach Formed …

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Uplift: She has registered over 10,000 students to attend HBCUs and generated $100 million in scholarships. 24:38

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Christopher. She is a multifaceted individual: a dedicated mother to her son, Ryan, a CEO, an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania, and a stroke survivor. She founded the HBCU Week Foundation in 2017 with a mission to promote enrol…

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Info You Can Use: Free tools that automatically ID/flag fake AI-generated photos to prevent misinformation. 29:41

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Jon Miyachi. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitMind—the world's first decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deepfake Detection System. Ken is an authority on how people can protect themselves using free solutions. He can provi…

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Uplift: "Women & Wealth," Cary shares tips and advice to financially empower women. 25:35

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro. She is the author of Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empower Clients and Unlock Their Fortune (Wiley, 2025) is an award-winning Certified Financial Planner™ with over 25 years of experience. She leads a multimillion-dol…

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Uplift: Randal's company provides insights about diverse people that lead to equity for all. 29:18

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett. He has established himself as an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO o…

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ARE Live: Project Development & Documentation Mock Exam | ARE 5.0 PDD Exam 2025 53:18

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Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing.Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the PDD exam.On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Project Development & Documentation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn ab…

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Ep. 129 | Amazon Kinesis Video Streams Overview & Exam Prep | Media Services | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 19:17

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Amazon Kinesis Video Streams in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Amazon Kinesis Video Streams for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We star…

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Ep. 128 | Amazon Elastic Transcoder Overview & Exam Prep | Media Services | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 20:55

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Amazon Elastic Transcoder in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Amazon Elastic Transcoder for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with…

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Ep. 127 | Savings Plans Overview & Exam Prep | Cost Mgmt | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 9:03

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Savings Plans in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Savings Plans for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of Savings …

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Ep. 126 | AWS Cost and Usage Report Overview & Exam Prep | Cost Mgmt | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 16:11

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Cost and Usage Report in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Cost and Usage Report for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with…

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Episode 80: Where’s Waldo? Looking for Answers in the ARE Journey 12:35

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In this podcast, we discuss the idea of Where’s Waldo and how we can better look for answers during the process of the ARE. Listen to the Audio Please Subscribe Receive automatic updates when you subscribe below! Please rate us on iTunes! If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a review. It would really help us spread the word a…

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Info You Can Use: His company specializes in solar photovoltaic and signage installation. 28:28

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Abioduni Martin. He is the founder and owner of DEW, a company specializing in solar photovoltaic and signage installation. With a strong project management and business development background, he has successfully led DEW in executing …

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Uplift: She has conquered life’s obstacles and now creates success for others in life and work. 30:40

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nina Sossamon-Pogue. A former elite gymnast, Emmy-winning news anchor, bestselling author, and resilience expert. Here’s a summary of the key themes and insights from the episode: 🎙️ Guest Introduction: Nina Sossamon-Pogue Former USA G…

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Uplift: A Single Mom's company is a premiere provider of PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies. 26:14

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa. CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management. 🔑 Key Themes & Highlights Break…

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ARE Live: Study Tactics to Pass the ARE 5.0 on Your First Try 56:22

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Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep here: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing.Sign up for the next ARE Live episode for a PDD Mock Exam: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4702948128588246106On this episode of ARE Live, Black Spectacles hosts a discussion on study tactics to pass the ARE 5.0 on your first try. You'll lear…

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Ep. 125 | AWS Budgets Overview & Exam Prep | Cost Mgmt | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 23:57

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Budgets in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Budgets for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of AWS Budgets,…

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Ep. 124 | AWS Cost Explorer Overview & Exam Prep | Cost Mgmt | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 11:01

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Cost Explorer in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Cost Explorer for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of …

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Perseverance: Twice a teen mother, high school dropout, and still built a multi-million-dollar family law firm. 25:59

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards. Tessie D. Edwards & Associates, P.C. is a local, family-owned law firm that has been serving the Atlanta, GA, community for over 15 years. Our attorneys enthusiastically represent their clients and bring exte…

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Ep. 123 | Amazon Pinpoint Overview & Exam Prep | Front-End Web & Mobile | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 21:27

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Amazon Pinpoint in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Amazon Pinpoint for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of Amaz…

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Ep. 122 | Amazon Device Farm Overview & Exam Prep | Front-End Web & Mobile | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 21:27

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Amazon Device Farm in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Amazon Device Farm for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview o…

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Info You Can Use: Helping the black community become financially independent and build generational wealth. 24:47

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Carter Cofield. He is the co-founder of Melanin Money, and also a CPA who empowers individuals to achieve financial freedom. He is recognized as one of the top CPS for millennials showing them how to live tax free. Carter's mission is t…

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Ep. 121 | Amazon API Gateway Overview & Exam Prep | Front-End Web & Mobile | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 21:27

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Amazon API Gateway in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Amazon API Gateway for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview o…

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Ep. 120 | AWS Amplify Overview & Exam Prep | Front-End Web & Mobile | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 38:49

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Amplify in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Amplify for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of AWS Amplify,…

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Ep. 119 | Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 15:55

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master Amazon Managed Service for Prometheus for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) …

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Info You Can Use: Created fast and easy online certifications for IT, cybersecurity, healthcare and exam training on SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, and GMAT. 33:15

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Christopher Gray. He is the CEO and co-founder of Path, an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Path is an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals pr…

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Ep. 118 | AWS Managed Grafana Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 24:36

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Managed Grafana in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Managed Grafana for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview…

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Ep. 117 | AWS Proton Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 23:50

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Proton in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Proton for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of AWS Proton, di…

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Ep. 116 | AWS Well-Architected Tool Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 18:02

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Well-Architected Tool in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Well-Architected Tool for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with…

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Ep. 115 | AWS Health Dashboard Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 21:44

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Health Dashboard in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Health Dashboard for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overvi…

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Info You Can Use: Breaking down the value of Term, Whole and Universal Life Insurance policies to gain Financial Freedom! 24:45

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brianna Johnson. Lgnd Life Financial is a mission-driven financial services company dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and small businesses through comprehensive financial literacy and life insurance education. Founded by Br…

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Ep. 114 | AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 16:32

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) ex…

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Ep. 113 | AWS Management Console Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 16:36

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Management Console in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Management Console for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an ov…

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Ep. 112 | AWS Service Catalog Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 20:57

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Service Catalog in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Service Catalog for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview…

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Ep. 111 | AWS License Manager Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 46:01

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS License Manager in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS License Manager for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview…

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Ep. 110 | AWS Compute Optimizer Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 22:35

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Compute Optimizer in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Compute Optimizer for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an over…

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Ep. 109 | AWS Trusted Advisor Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 28:43

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Trusted Advisor in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Trusted Advisor for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview…

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Ep. 108 | AWS Control Tower Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 21:26

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Control Tower in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Control Tower for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of …

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Ep. 107 | AWS CloudTrail Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 22:52

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS CloudTrail in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS CloudTrail for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of AWS Cl…

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Ep. 106 | AWS Organizations Overview & Exam Prep | Mgmt & Governance | SAA-C03 | AWS Solutions Architect Associate 13:25

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Don't just learn the cloud - BYTE it!! Join us for a deep dive into AWS Organizations in this episode of BYTE the Cloud. Designed for mid-level cloud engineers, this episode covers everything you need to master AWS Organizations for both real-world applications and AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam prep. We start with an overview of …

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News to Know: She proudly serves as "The Voice of Black Women in Construction." 27:49

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monique Strong. President of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC). Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and takeaways: 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Breaking Barriers in Construction…