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Adapting My Work Style During The Rona

S4:Ep 11

In this episode, I talk about what I’m learning about gaining information, consensus building, and creating boundaries while working during COVID-19. 

Tiffany’s Top Business Lessons From The Teddy Riley Debacle

S4:Ep 10

In this episode, my B-School BFF, Tiffany Samuels, joins me once again to discuss her top business learnings from the Teddy Riley vs Baby Face Song Battle Part 1.   So many rich learnings from the fail that was #TeamDoTooMuchRiley.  

COVID-19 Remix: For Colored Girls with Questionable Tone When The Email Is Too Much

COVID-19 Remix

Because we are emailing a whole hell of a lot in these Rona Times…. I thought it was appropriate to revisit this episode.

From S3:Ep 34 For Colored Girls Who Have Questionable Tone When the Email Is Too Much

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.

Triggered w/ Tiffany Samuels – COVID-19 WFH Edition

S4:Ep 9

In this episode, I catch up with my b-school bestie, Tiffany Samuels, while we bask in all the glory of working at home during a Global Pandemic.   This was supposed to be uplifting but… CoronaVirus! I was clearly on 10 in this episode.

COVID-19 Remix: Freedom By FIRE w/ Ericka Grant

Remix of S3:Ep 37 (First Aired Sept 19, 2019)

In S3:Ep 36, I talked about preparing for the next recession.
This week, I chat with a sista who is financially free and only goes to work because she wants to, not because she has to work to provide for her needs.
If you are like me, you want to do better.  In order to do better, we have to learn better.
Ericka Grant is here to do just that, share knowledge about how we can start doing a better job with our finances so that we can all be free from the corporate plantation.

Navigating Your Career Amid Coronavirus w/Alexandrea Davis

S4:Ep 8

In this episode, I chat with one of my MBA besties about how we are thinking through our careers during #ThatRona. 

Still Tryin’ To Spring Forward: A FARE Update

S4 Update 2

Yep, I’m NOT back! BUT, I didn’t want to not talk with y’all at all.  
In this non-episode, I talk about three KEY things:

1. Give Yourself Grace
2. Intentions and Impact ARE NOT EQUAL – How not to take it personally.
3. Quit Telling People to Go To HR!!!!  DO NOT GO TO HR…. unless you have a plan!!!

Tired and Strugglin’: A FARE Update

S4 Update

I’m seven episodes into 2020 and I’m struggling.  This isn’t a normal episode.  In this episode, I get honest about what is going on with me and what I’m learning– in my new gig, in producing this podcast, and in life in general.  

To Gain Sponsors, You Must Do This!

S4:Ep 7

In this episode, we continue the sponsorship prep work you started in Episode 5.  Now that you know what you are bringing to the table it’s time to put that knowledge into the action steps in the episode.

Don’t Sleep On Lean In! w/ Raena and Pam from LeanIn.Org

S4:Ep 6

In this episode, I talk with the good folks at LeanIn.Org.  Raena Saddler, VP of People & Managing Director and Pamela Nonga Ngue, Senior Communications Specialist at LeanIn.Org share with me all the resources they have for Corporate Warriors like you!

Are You Prepared For Sponsorship? The Career Big Game!

S4:Ep 5

In this episode, building from last week’s episode, we focus on getting ready for sponsorship.  Before we start targeting potential leaders in the organization, we some work to do on ourselves first.  Once we have prepped, we give ourselves a better chance to ask for sponsorship.  We talk about building your narrative, understanding your organization, and how NOT to ask for sponsorship.

Remix: Sponsors w/ Michelle Silverthorn

S4:Ep 4

In this remix episode, Michelle Silverthorn, Founder and CEO of Inclusion Nation, a diversity consulting firm based in Chicago, joins me for a TRILL convo about Sponsors. Michelle keeps it all the way TRILL, dropping all the nuggets you need to gain sponsors at work.

Networking: Don’t F**K This Up

S4:Ep 2

In this episode, we focus on the tactics of Networking through a cautionary tale of what NOT to do when reaching out to people.

New Year! New Decade! New Season!

S4:Ep 1

Happy New Year!!!   In this episode, Felicia breaks down what to expect this season.  We have a new FOCUS and framework to create content to help you obtain your best possible outcome, Inside and Outside the Workplace.

Holiday Rewind: Tips From An MBA Rock Star

Holiday Rewind S3:Ep 50

Regardless if you have listened to S3: Episode 39 or not, you gotta check out all the nuggets my mentee dropped in this episode.  As 2019 is coming to an end, take time out to listen and take notes as you prep for an awesome 2020!  

Career Housekeeping: Your End of Year To-Do List

S3: Ep 48

In this episode, I talk about the three things you should do as we wind down the end of 2019 and prepare for the beginning of a new decade.

Stop Saying,” I Want A Promotion!” Do This Instead.

S3:Ep 47

In this episode, I explain why verbally asking for a promotion is the fastest way of not getting promoted.  Instead, I talk about how you set yourself up to earn your next promotion, all without announcing, “I Want A Promotion.”

STOP Being Mad, START Taking Up For Yourself, CONTINUE the Black Girl Magic

S3:Ep 46

In this episode, I discuss two points of frustration at work: 1. BS that we find ourselves unnecessarily involved in, and 2. Being treated with disrespect.  I give you some things to think about and language to help you focus on your priorities and professionally defend yourself without being labeled defensive or angry black woman.

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. 

Season 1 Remix: What IS The Consortium with Danni Young

S3: Ep 44

Aired February 13, 2017 on DFWiRadio.com

Yep….I’m still trying to get settled in a new city and a new job….and for those who listened to lasts weeks episode and was even more pumped about getting an MBA…. This Remix from Season 1 is for you!!!

In this episode, I talk with Danni Young, Director of Recruiting for The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management.  We talk about the benefits of being a Consortium Member, what you need to know before you apply to B-School, and how you can get your MBA at one of the Consortium’s Top Ranked Member Schools. 

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