Episodes

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Set Intentional Objectives: How to Drive Your Career, Not Ride Shotgun

S9: Ep 21
If you’re winging it with vague goals (or whatever your manager “cascaded” down), you’re driving your career with a blindfold on. Felicia breaks down what objectives really are, why they’re the engine of promotions and pay, and how to use them to drive your internal reputation, not just fill a form for HR. You’ll learn the differences between KPIs, OKRs, and MBOs, plus how to turn objectives into your personal brand soundbite all year long.

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Corporate Lingo Decoded: Speak Up & Sound Strategic at Work (with Jessica Guzik)

S9: E20 Episode Summary What if sounding “smart” at work isn’t about your IQ, but about learning a language that corporate never taught you? In this episode, Felicia sits down with leadership coach and host of The Art of Speaking Up podcast, Jessica Guzik, to unpack how Black women...

Company Culture Types

Season 9, Episode 19 | Trill MBA ShowHost: Felicia Ann Rose Enuha Episode Summary Felicia breaks down the Competing Values Framework (CVF) so you can identify your company’s dominant culture and adjust your strategy to thrive—without compromising your integrity. You’ll learn how internal vs. external focus and stability vs....

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Desk Politics EXPLAINED: Why Your Seat at Work Matters

S9:18
In this client chronicles episode, Felicia unpacks a corporate case study that’s all too familiar: a smart, hardworking Black woman lands the job she thought would launch her career — only to discover she’s been strategically sidelined.
This episode is a masterclass in spotting quiet career sabotage, especially for high-achieving Black women navigating overwhelmingly white spaces.

When Your Black Manager Becomes the Problem

S9 Ep 17
Black manager, toxic culture, bogus feedback?
In this episode, Felicia breaks down how to survive a hostile manager—especially when they look like you. Learn how to document workplace harassment, use HR policy to your advantage, and protect your peace without sabotaging your career.

Contemplating workplace politics, A professional Black woman sitting cross-legged on a bench with a laptop on her lap, looking off to the side thoughtfully. She is wearing a taupe shirt and has her natural hair styled in a voluminous, curly afro. The background is a bright, modern office space.

How to Survive a Toxic Boss: Tara’s Story of Strategic Career Moves

S9 Ep 16
In this throwback episode, Felicia shares the true story of Tara — an ambitious Black woman navigating a toxic boss, an insecure manager, and a messy workplace power structure. Through sharp strategy and smart relationship-building, Tara not only survives her bad manager but makes bold career moves that protect her peace and position her for long-term success.

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This Is Me: Choosing Peace After Corporate Burnout with Lisa Hurley Pt. 2

S9 Ep 15
In this episode, Felicia continues her conversation with author, activist, and Reiki Master Lisa Hurley, diving even deeper into the emotional work of rebuilding your identity after corporate burnout. If you’ve ever found yourself smiling through exhaustion, shrinking to stay employed, or holding your breath at work just to get through the day — this conversation is your call to exhale and reclaim your truth.

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This Ain’t It: Reclaiming Identity After Workplace Burnout with Lisa Hurley Pt. 1

S9 Ep 14 This Ain’t It: Reclaiming Identity After Workplace Burnout with Lisa Hurley Pt. 1 Have you ever looked around at your job,...

Ronnie Dickerson Stewart breaks down Career Clarity Unlocked: How to Reinvent Yourself After Workplace Burnout

Career Clarity Unlocked: How to Reinvent Yourself After Workplace Burnout

S9 Ep 13
In this episode, Felicia is joined by executive coach and corporate truth-teller Ronnie Dickerson Stewart to explore what happens when you do everything “right” in your career—and still end up feeling stuck, drained, and misaligned. If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt guilty for wanting more, or found yourself saying “this ain’t it,” this episode is your permission slip to do something about it.

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Demystifying The Board Room: How to Position Yourself for Corporate Board Leadership

S9 Ep 12
In this episode, Felicia is joined by Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, to break down the real deal behind corporate boards, and how you, yes YOU, can secure your rightful seat at the table.
Whether you’ve been eyeing board seats or you’re completely new to the concept, you’ll walk away clear-eyed about what corporate boards do, why they matter, and what it truly takes to serve on one.

Black woman with doctor looking at paperwork. Need a Break? Here's Exactly How to Take FMLA

Need a Break? Here’s Exactly How to Take FMLA

S9 Ep11
In this episode, Felicia lays out your ultimate cheat code for strategically leveraging your rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Short-Term Disability (STD) to confidently take the break you deserve—without putting your job, your coins, or your peace of mind at risk. You’ll get the full breakdown on exactly how to pair these two powerful protections to keep your paycheck flowing and your position secure.
Whether you’re planning leave for family care, personal health, or just stepping away from the daily grind to avoid burnout, this episode has everything you need. Tune in now, because taking leave should never stress you out—it should set you up for success.

Raslyn C Wooten From surviving Target to Thriving

From Surviving Target to Thriving: Raslyn’s Legal Victory and Career Evolution

S9 Ep 10
In this highly anticipated conclusion to our powerful two-part replay, Raslyn C. Wooten continues her incredible journey of surviving and thriving despite facing repeated workplace sabotage at Target. If you thought Part 1 was intense, buckle up—Raslyn’s story only gets more compelling as she details exactly how she navigated the politics, bias, and systemic gaslighting that tried to derail her career.
With Target’s recent dismantling of their $2 billion REACH initiative and the backlash they’re facing, Raslyn’s experiences highlight the critical lesson: performative allyship isn’t just inadequate—it’s damaging.
Join us as we close this replay with strategies you can use right now to protect your career, sanity, and dignity in environments that don’t value your worth.

Raslyn C. Wooten seated She survived 3 PIPs while working at Target

Target’s DEI Was Always Fake… This Story Proves It!

S9 Ep 9
In this powerful replay episode, Felicia brings back one of the most jaw-dropping career survival stories we’ve ever shared. Raslyn C. Wooten takes us through her incredible journey of surviving not one, not two, but three PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans) at Target. Yes, you read that right.
Whether you’re currently navigating a toxic work situation or just want to armor up for your career journey, this replay will remind you: you are not crazy, you are not alone, and you can win — even when the odds are stacked against you.

Breana Jones is pictured She is a black woman with short straight hair Break Rules and Win at work without getting fired

Break the Rules & Win at Work Without Getting Fired with Breana Jones

S9 Ep 8
In this episode, Felicia is joined by marketing executive and leadership strategist Breana Jones to break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in the workplace: power.

Let’s be honest—corporate America wasn’t designed with Black women in mind. So how do we navigate it, win in it, and still protect our peace? It starts with understanding that power isn’t evil—it’s a tool. And knowing how to use it without burning out or getting fired? That’s the real flex.

Black woman at desk appears to be talking with hands looking at computerMaster the Art of Power: Success Excuses (Almost) Everything

Master the Art of Power: Success Excuses (Almost) Everything

S9 Ep7
In this episode, Felicia wraps up the 7 Rules of Power series with Rule #7 from Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Seven Rules of Power: Once You Gain Power, Whatever You Did to Get It Will Be Forgotten, Forgiven, or Both.
Getting power is one thing—but keeping it? That’s where the real career management begins. In this power-packed finale, Felicia breaks down what it takes to sustain success, defend your position, and show up with unshakable leadership and influence.

Use Your Power or Lose It: The Career Move That Separates Leaders From Everyone Else

In this episode, Felicia breaks down Rule #6 from Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Seven Rules of Power: Use Your Power.
Let’s be honest—many of us have been taught that power is dangerous or reserved for “those people at the top.” But Felicia is here to shift your mindset. You’ve worked hard, built influence, and learned how to play the game… now it’s time to make power moves.
Power isn’t something you hoard—it’s something you use. And if you don’t use it? You lose it.

How to Network Relentlessly (Without Feeling Fake)

S9: E5
In this episode of the Trill MBA Show, Felicia breaks down Rule #5 from Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Seven Rules of Power: Network Relentlessly.
Let’s keep it real: networking often feels transactional, awkward, or like something “extroverts do.” But Felicia flips that narrative. Networking isn’t about schmoozing—it’s about building genuine, mutually beneficial relationships.

If you’re only reaching out to people when you’re in need (like after a layoff), it’s time to shift your strategy. Your network is your net worth—and the people who know your name today could be the ones opening doors for you tomorrow.

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How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand That Opens Doors

S9: E4
In this episode of the Trill MBA Show, Felicia dives into Rule #4 from Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Seven Rules of Power: Build a Strong Personal Brand.
If you’re working hard but still being overlooked, the issue might not be your skills—it’s how people perceive you. Your personal brand isn’t just a social media aesthetic; it’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room. If you don’t define your narrative, someone else will—and that’s not an option.

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