If My Open Letter Made You Mad…..
S4:Ep 15
In this episode, I follow up on the open letters I wrote on LinkedIn and I spill the tea. Yes, I did! Because it needs to be confronted and called out.
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Microaggressions: You Are Not Crazy!
S4:Ep 14
In this episode, I break down how microaggressions play out for us and how I explained this to my manager, Harriet.
Career Lessons Despite The Rona
S4:Ep 12
In this episode, I share the lessons I’ve gathered the past few weeks of working for a Fortune 500 while trying to not catch COVID-19 by staying my black ass at home.
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: 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.
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!!!
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.
Sis, You Gotta Raise Yo Hand
S4:Ep 3
In this episode, we explore why we should raise our hands and tell our organizations that we want to be developed and groomed to become Executive Talent. Many of us are talking ourselves out of being C-Suite executives. Today, we explore why we shouldn’t do this and the things we can control on our C-Suite journey.
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 2 Remix: MBA or Nah?
S3: Ep 43
I’m still trying to get settled in a new city and a new job….So….
This episode is a remix of season 2, episode 8 where I discuss the real reason why I got my MBA, I share the Good, Bad, and Ugly of this MBA game, and give you things to think about for your own MBA journey.
Suffering From Burnout? Take off for Hooky Day! w/ Erayna Sargent & Kortney Carr
S3:Ep 41
In this episode, Felicia’s good friend and B-School classmate Erayna Sargent Takes Over the Podcast with a passionate message about why you need to take care of yourself and start with taking off for Hooky Day, October 22, 2019!
Setting Yourself Up For Success: Take 2
S3:Ep 40
In this episode, I catch up with one of my favorite mentees. You may remember her from S2 Episode 9. A little over a year ago, she has started a new job, relocated across a number of states only to be set up for failure. Now, she tells us what has happened since then and what she is up to now. It’s amazing what a difference a year can make.
Interning While Black with My Little Cousin
S3:Ep 38
In this episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with my little cousin (he’s 20 now but he will always be my favorite 9-year-old with a bow tie) and talk with him about his summer internship experience with a global investment firm. It is the classic okie-doke set up for failure. Let this be a lesson to you. You can interview well, gain the opportunity, get set up to fail… only to be told that you aren’t good enough. Don’t believe the hype.
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.
