My First 30 Days, A F.A.R.E. Update
S3:Ep 45
In this episode, I give an update on my first month at my new gig. I talk about my thoughts and observations, my biggest fear about going back to work and the new goal I have for my career.
Career
How This MBA Rock Star Connects the Dots of Success
S3:Ep 39
In this episode, I chat with one of my favorite Mentees turned Mentor. In four short years, she has built an amazingly supported career at her current company. Today, she shares how she has connected the dots of corporate success, allowing her to build a great reputation, solid sponsor relationships and gain the label of high performing/high potential talent. Although I would love to tell you who she is and where she works, it’s more important to deliver these career nuggets without pause or hesitation.
Freedom by FIRE with Ericka Grant
S3:Ep 37
In this episode, Ericka Grant shares how she amassed a net worth of $1.4 Million using what she has learned from the FIRE Movement. We want all us to be financially free from the corporate plantation.
Are You Ready For The Next Recession?
S3:Ep 36
In this episode, I discuss what we can do now to prepare ourselves for the next recession that President Agent Orange Twitter Fingers is speeding up 280 Characters at a time.
I share:
What steps you need to take to keep your current job. Spoiler: It all starts with your ATTITUDE!
How to evaluate and understand the value your role has to the organization in the context of an economic downturn.
Why you might want to get a new job NOW
How I’m trying to take advantage of the pending recession.
Back To Work After A Career Break: An Update w/ Tiffany Samuels
S3:Ep 31
In this episode, my B-School Bestie and I drop nuggets during this update convo. Last year we sat down to talk about how the huge losses of our mothers have shaped our thoughts on career and taking career breaks.
Tiffany and I talk about going back to work after the career break, things we wish we would have done on our breaks, and our biggest life takeaways since our last episode.
Is Corporate America Using US? My #EssenceFest Recap
S3:Ep 29
Two weeks ago, I was in New Orleans, Louisiana, living my best life with my cousins and friends, enjoying my friends work perks, and soaking in all the melanated joy of the 25th Annual Essence Festival.
In this episode, I’m going to share what I learned during my 4 days in Nawlins and give you some things to think about as we continue on our corporate journeys.
You Have To Manage Your Manager!
S3:Ep 28
In this episode, I explain why you must manage your manager. Unfortunately, this task falls on you. So today I lay out why managing your manager is very important, how to determine the type of manager you have, and how to build a positive relationship with your manager, even if you don’t like her.
Mid-Year Check-In: How Are You Tracking On Your Objectives?
S3:Ep 27
In this episode, we talk about what you need to do to set yourself up for success for the rest of the year.
We are past the halfway point for the year. How are you tracking? Are you going to hit your deliverables by the end of the year? Are you working toward your next promotion? How is that going?
Even if the first half hasn’t started out so well or gone as planned. I have intentionally created 3 points of homework for you to implement this month. My goal is that you go to work with intention and a plan to thrive!
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number with Mrs. Adrienne
S3:Ep 26
We have successfully dealt with Sexism, Racism, Classism…. So what’s a little Ageism to US?
In this episode, one of my favorite coaching clients, Mrs. Adrienne, joins me for a conversation on Ageism. In 2018, Mrs. Adrienne found herself impacted by a huge corporate restructuring. She shares her story of being a seasoned professional back in a job market that isn’t the most appreciative of older workers. You will leave this conversation inspired and limitless.
Sis, It Might Be Time To Contact The EEOC with Anitra K. Brown, Esq.
S3:Ep 25
As Black Women, we find ourselves in some pretty rough and interesting situations at work. Most times we can use our resourcefulness to turn the situation around.
But what are we supposed to do when we can’t fix it and we find ourselves in a meeting with our manager and HR?
In this episode, we discuss what you need to do to protect yourself from the bad behavior of your coworkers and when it’s time for you to take yourself to the EEOC office and file a complaint.
