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Being Brown at Work

Jun 30, 2021

At the start of 2021, I chose 'Resilience' as my word of the year. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity with courage and momentum. It's more than just regaining one's previous position, it's about going beyond and achieving more than expected.

But how can Black women in corporate America cultivate...


Jun 23, 2021

You're in hot pursuit of the perfect leadership position. Sure, YOU know you have what it takes...but how do you demonstrate that you'd be good in a leadership position if you're not working in one?
 
In this episode, I'm speaking with Kimberly Cummings, Founder and CEO of Manifest Yourself. We discuss how to be seen...


Jun 16, 2021

What is allyship, and why is it important in the workplace?

 

This week on the podcast, I chat with Tricia Ruby, President & CEO of Ruby+Associates, Inc. to discuss the importance of diversity from a white woman's perspective, and the importance of allyship.

 

As President and CEO, Tricia Ruby oversees every aspect of...


Jun 9, 2021

What does it mean to authentically show up?

 

In this episode, April Miller Boise joins me to discuss how to authentically show up throughout your career and assess your path.

We also cover how to pay respects to those who came before you and assure a pathway for those who will follow in your footsteps.

 

April Miller...


Jun 2, 2021

How do you conquer racial isolation when you're the only Black person in the room?

 

It's a situation many Black & Brown professional women face on a regular basis. An alarming side effect of being the "only" is that bosses and managers are less likely to socialize with them outside of work.

 

Join me and my guest...