This episode is sponsored by:Track and Assess Mobile Apphttps://www.trackassess.com/Track and Assess is a record keeping tool that helps employees keep track of any bullying, discrimination, harassment, and racism in the workplace.With Special Guest Joangel Concepcionhttps://www.trackassess.com/Joangel Concepcion is the founder of Track and Assess, a mobile tool that helps keep track of unwelcome behavior, uncomfortable situations & overall wellness in a secure,private place. Joangel spent many years informing millions of people throughout the United States as a top market journalist for NBC and FOX affiliates. During her career, she reported on a range of important, national news- including the arrival of the Ebola virus in the U.S., gun control, the Sandy Hook massacre, immigration, and spillover violence along the U.S. border. Her experience, on and off-air, gives Joangel the knowledge and expertise to motivate any individual, organization, or business to make positive changes in the workplace. She is committed to combining her media skills and passion for workplace fairness - to help put an end to bullying, harassment, discrimination, and racism worldwide.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work and the vocabulary needed to name harm. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest Rahimeh Ramezany (She/Her)

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As a multiethnic, visibly Muslim American woman in the United States, Rahimeh (Rah-hee-may) (she/her) fosters empathy and justice between communities which often misunderstand each other for cultural reasons, while simultaneously bringing to light the considerations of power at play in those relational dynamics. Rahimeh holds a Masters degree in Intercultural Communication from San Jose State University, and a Certificate in Advanced Global Leadership from the Lucas College of Business’s Global Leadership Advancement Center. In 2016 she served as a Fellow at the Summer Institute of Intercultural Communication, and since then have worked at multiple DEI-centered consulting firms and nonprofits in a program management and training capacity.

Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments. Thank you so much for being here with us today! This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!

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With Special Guest Brittany Janaywww.brittanyjanay.comBrittany Janay is… A Black woman, mother (Braxton's Mom), sister, caregiver, a perpetual wonder(er) and truth-teller, an advocate for justice & radical self-love. Brittany is the creator of Liberated Love Notes: Critical Self-Reflections & Affirmations for The Culture. She also hosts a podcast with the same name that centers the healing, affirmation, and experiences of Black people thriving in white spaces. In her role as the Vice-President of Learning & Innovation with The Winters Group, Brittany partners with leaders & organizations to design learning experiences that shift perspectives, change hearts, and empower action in service of equity, justice, and inclusion.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest Ademusoyo Awosika-Olumo (She/her)https://www.ademusoyo.com/Ademusoyo is a Nigerian-American, software engineer and digital consultant. While her professional expertise may hold weight, her personal brand has grown overtime. Ademusoyo founded Creatic Ventures, a Branding and Marketing Agency, where she helps other businesses find their brand and messaging. She continues to broaden her expertise outside of technology through blogs and interactive social media content.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest Kim Crowder (She/her)https://www.kimcrowderconsulting.com/Kim Crowder has been featured by Forbes numerous times, where she was named an Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs NowKim is an expert at communicating and connecting in powerful and engaging ways. Her deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA) is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice and consulting in advocacy and implementation. Kim's compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations.Kim’s mission is to provide transformative, customized solutions, cultivate equitable workplaces, and harness the power of diverse input to foster innovation, inclusion, and forward-thinking within organizations and industries overall. She has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot’s podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest Patricia Figueroahttps://thecareerglowup.com/Patricia Figueroa is a former Fortune 500 recruiter (Dow Jones & Bank of America) who currently owns a career coaching and resume writing business, The Career Glow Up. Patricia provides personalized, intensive career coaching services as well as professional documentation and personal branding. Patricia wants her clients to live their dream, not dream their life! That's the Glow UpAbsolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest VJ Johnson (She/Her)https://www.linkedin.com/in/vjbelljohnson/VJ pivots a lot. VJ is a former teacher turned software implementation manager turned talent recruiter turned DEI practitioner turned turned data analytics professional. When not at work, VJ can be found squeezing their cat, searching for the world's best chocolate chip cookies, and dragging their partner Alana on insufferable window shopping trips.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest Pharoah Bolding (He/Him)https://www.pharoahbolding.com/Pharoah Bolding is the (self-proclaimed) World's Greatest Comic Drawin’, Pop-Culture Skewerin’, Wrestling Lovin', Race Equity Seekin’, Smack Talkin’ HR professional! Pharoah has worked in human resources for everyone from the sports and entertainment industry to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher ed, with a focus on equity and inclusion, building inclusive workplaces and work cultures, ethical recruiting, facilitating professional and personal development trainings, and leading initiatives and conversations around white supremacy, anti-Blackness, and oppression in the workplace and in the community. He has also facilitated community conversations and trained professionals from every industry you can think of on equity, inclusion, white supremacy, and being actively anti-racist in a world built for and catered to whiteness.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest LaQuisha L. Jackson, BSN, RNhttps://www.heartoftay.com/They are an Independent Wellness & Health Advocate/Mentor. As the Owner of Heart of Tay, LLC and Royalty State of Mind, LLC Outreach services, their overall goal in life is to Enhance, Encourage and Empower young BLACK QUEENS, 1 POSITIVE thought at a time! Located in the great BUCKEYE state of Ohio, she is excited to help women of all ages indulge in TRUE Self care, starting from the INSIDE, out. She is also a  Proud Military Veteran and Mother of 3 beautiful children.Absolutely Not! is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not!" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not! is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrina Strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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With Special Guest Kirstin Powdrillhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstinpowdrill/Kirstin Powdrill, known as “KP” is a Chicago native that exemplifies black girl magic and compassion. KP graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown with a degree in International Business. She has worked in HR for 7 years. Currently, she is the Community & Culture Specialist at G2. Her role focuses on DEI, philanthropy, and culture. Last year KP won the PEAK Professional of the Year award @ G2 for her performance, authenticity, kindness, and creativity. 🎉In her personal time, she loves to travel, jam music, and enjoy food & laughter with friends & family. Self-care for KP includes therapy, dancing, enjoying life, and setting boundaries.Absolutely Not is a live podcast series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work. Special guests are interviewed about their experiences and what they have learned when having set boundaries. The show hopes to encourage all professionals to say "Absolutely Not" to abuse, mistreatment and unsafe work environments.Thank you so much for being here with us today!This episode’s video recording can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes. Lastly, Absolutely Not is currently in search of sponsorship to continue doing this work, please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in sponsoring the show!Thanks,Katrinahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katrina-strohl/support

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