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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.
This episode is essential listening for anyone who’s ever had their excellence questioned, their confidence shaken, or their potential undermined by toxic workplace tactics. Raslyn doesn’t just survive; she flips the script, reclaiming her power and using each challenge as a stepping stone toward greater clarity, strength, and strategic career advancement.
As Raslyn unpacks the dynamics of her situation, we also gain deeper insight into the harmful culture hidden behind the glossy exterior of corporate “diversity” initiatives. 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.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
📄 Keep Your Receipts – When narratives get twisted, documented evidence is your greatest ally.
🎯 Focus on Your Endgame – Don’t get stuck in battles that don’t serve your long-term goals. Keep your strategy tight and your exit clear.
🤝 Lean Into Trusted Allies – Identify those who truly have your back, inside and outside your organization, and strategically leverage their support.
💡 Use Their Bias as Your Blueprint – Understand the game being played and flip it to your advantage by staying steps ahead.
✨ Protect Your Energy – Your peace and mental health are non-negotiable. Know when the cost of staying outweighs the benefits.
Resources & Next Steps:
💼 Career Fast-Track System – Felicia’s training session to help you create your promotion plan using the P.I.E. model
💼 Career Consulting with Felicia – Facing challenges at work? Book a career strategy session to get personalized strategies for navigating your career.
📩 Listener Letters – Send your questions to ask@trillmba.com.
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Until next time, keep it trill! 🎙️✨
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In this episode of the Trill MBA Show, Felicia dives into Rule #2 from Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book Seven Rules of Power: Break the Rules (but do it strategically).
If you’ve been working twice as hard, following all the rules, and still feel stuck, it’s time to shake things up. The reality? Power doesn’t reward compliance, it rewards confidence. The people who rise in their careers don’t just follow the book; they strategically bend and break the rules to their advantage.
