S3:Ep 33

It’s that time of year again…. Diversity Recruiting Season and we are in the thick of it.  In a little over a month, National Black MBA Association will host its annual Conference and Exposition in Houston, TX.  

Last season, Season 2 Episode 11, I gave you the rundown about what the organization is, my personal experiences at the conference, and baseline what you need to do to prepare if you are going to the career fair.

In this episode, I expound on that episode and get into what you should do now to prepare for the conference. Joining me, my friend and current President of the DFW Chapter of the National Black MBA, Cherice J. Williams.

S3:Ep 6
In this episode, we discuss the Black Woman’s Achilles’ Heel…..  Asking For Help.  

I wanted to talk about the fear of asking for help, how to ask for help, and tips to set yourself up for success. So I called one of the sharpest and baddest Corporate Warriors, one of my favorite mentees, Jessika Banks.  You may remember Jessika from last season when we talked about lessons learned from her MBA internship and how not getting the full time offer was the best BLESSING God disguised.
I also created the 3 Step Sure Fire Method to Ask For Help, Without Getting Dinged.  To get this guide, Join Our Safe Space

S3:Ep 34

In this episode, I talk about one of the greatest challenges and banes of our existence as black women in corporate America…. Tone In Email. 

S3:Ep 32

In the past 2 years, Ford Motor Company has settled with an EEOC Harassment Investigation for $10.125 Million and in March was ordered to pay $16.8 Million to an ex-employee for discrimination and retaliation.  Unfortunately, allegations and lawsuits of discrimination are not new for Ford Motor Company.   In fact, if you do a good Google search, these stories of mistreatment are widespread throughout the company.   Even though they have all the policies in place, deep within the roots of the culture at Ford Motor Company is racism and sexism.  One might even say that they can’t help it, Henry Ford was a racist openly admired by Adolf Hitler. 🤷🏿‍♀️

So how do you manage your career while working for companies like Ford Motor Company, who hold on to such an entrenched culture of racism and sexism?

In this episode, ex-Ford employee, Walter Bernard shares his story of broken promises and discrimination thinly veiled as a layoff.  Walter is an attorney, MBA, author, entrepreneur and former NFL football player.  He worked for Ford Motor Company for 7 years until he was laid off this June 2019.

S2:Ep 16
In this episode I sat down with Mike Coles, an attorney with The Coles Firm, for an in depth discussion around our rights as employees and side hustlers.

S5:Ep 2
Happy Sunday and Happy Valentine’s Day!
In this episode, Dating Coach, Matchmaker, and host of the Dating, Relationships, and Love podcast, Tennesha Wood and I have an amazing convo about the parallels of work and love.

S6: Ep 15
In this episode, we continue the breakdown of How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. After the previous episode, you may be asking yourself,” How do I make people like me.” Well, you can’t make anyone do anything. However, you can work to increase your likability. Part 2 of the book is focused on 6 ways to make people like you. This episode dives into the last three principles.

S8: Ep 2
In this episode, Felicia is joined by Jasmine C. Lipford, Vice President of Marketing for the National Basketball Association, to discuss the ins and outs of working in the sports industry. Jasmine shares valuable insights on navigating the competitive world of sports marketing, emphasizing the importance of staying sharp and taking time to deliberate in decision-making.

S4:Ep Rough Week

This ain’t a regular episode.  Last week was one of the shittiest weeks in this shit hole country. #RIPChadwickBoseman
I don’t know about y’all but I’m tired. I’m really ready to put it all on the line for change.  
So I ask the question… Do we Black Professional Go On Strike?  

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.

S7: Ep 9
In this raw and empowering episode, Felicia continues the code-switching conversation from her interview on the Higher Learning Podcast.

S7: Ep 29
In this episode, Felicia explains why workplace objectives are crucial for career growth and success in corporate America. Learn how objectives serve as a GPS to guide your career journey, the different types of objectives you may encounter, and how to strategically use objectives to navigate your personal brand. Discover why setting and achieving the right objectives can set you apart in meetings, networking events, and performance reviews. Don’t miss out on this insightful episode that will help you unlock your career potential!