With Special Guest Melissa Gillhttps://www.steamylit.comMel Gill is the founder of Steamy Lit. She is a proud Latina, Navy Veteran, dog mom and military spouse. She uses her love of literature to amplify the voices of her own community and other communities that have been silenced for too long. She hopes that through her book recommendations she’ll embrace journeys different from her own.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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With Special Guest Gaby Espana (They/Them)https://www.linkedin.com/in/gespana/Gaby España is an educator, change maker, and creative, and you use they/them pronouns when addressing them. They are fiercely Pro-Black, Queer AF, and an unyielding advocate for youth leadership. Taken together, Gaby is neither a culture fit nor a culture add - they are culture expansive.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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With Special Guest Laura E. Knights, LCSWhttps://knightsconsultinggroup.com/Laura E. Knights, LCSW is an executive coach, speaker, facilitator, and licensed clinical social worker with 17+ years of experience creating personal and professional development programs that have touched leaders all over the world. Her expertise and background in business, human resources, adult education, and social work uniquely equip her to teach others how to deal with both the "head work" and "heart work" required to succeed at work and in life.  Laura is the creator of the Black Woman Leading™ program and podcast, and the Founder and Lead Consultant for Knights Consulting LLC,  a leadership development consultancy that provides customized training and coaching programs to create more confident leaders and high performing teams. Laura is a teacher and master strategist at heart.  With all her endeavors, she always aims to fulfill her WHY —To educate and empower people so that they can uncover their full potential, walk boldly in it, and create their own legacy.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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With Special Guest Jamiliah Paschalhttps://www.instragram.com/sisterisfineJamiliah lives outside of Austin, Texas and has a passion for connecting women from all walks of life. She started Sister Is Fine because she realized, after her divorce, that she was no different from other women. What struck her the most was the lack of knowledge about financial health and an even bigger issue was the lack of support women felt they had when they needed it the most.Happily remarried with her four children, Jamiliah wanted to make an impact on her community and ensure that she made a difference in how women and young girls viewed themselves in all aspects of life.Sister Is Fine curates mixers for women to mingle (and vent if they need) and workshops to strengthen financial and physical wealth and health. In the end, a healthy set of boundaries and a continued dose of self-love can help build or rebuild anyone's definition of self-worth and respect.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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With Special Guest Kamilah ClaytonSpecial Guest Info:https://www.adwocc.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilah-clayton-adwoccKamilah Clayton is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and owner of ADWO Counseling & Consulting Services, specializing in African Centered psychotherapy, and the facilitation of learning opportunities around Black mental health and wellness.  In addition to running a successful private practice, Kamilah is a speaker, advocate, and mentor. In 2020, Kamilah co-developed and led a mental health strategy for a community organization based in York Region.  The strategy helped to demystify mental illness among African descended peoples and bring awareness to the impact anti-Black racism has on mental wellness. Kamilah is a mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend.  When she isn’t working, she can be found reading a book, sitting by the lake, crushing a good meal, or taking in a lesson from her greatest teacher...her daughter.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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With Special Guest Patricia Gatlin (Sonja Sky)https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciasgatlin/Patricia (Sonja Sky) Gatlin is an Administrative and Operations professional, Founder of Newbies in Tech, and curator behind #BlackLinkedin. She lives in the entertainment capital of the world Las Vegas, Nevada. She has worked in Tech for 3 years building out start-ups. Worked in Higher Education for 10 + years. She recently merged the two fields. She now works in EdTech part-time recruiting amazing educators for STEM jobs teaching gifted children. In addition, she's a full-time coordinator flexing my database management and people skills at a medical school. Her goal is to become a diversity and inclusion specialist and consultant.Welcome to Absolutely Not!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!All episodes can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes!--- 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 Kimberley John-MorganKimberley John-Morgan is a diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) ghostwriter who works collaboratively with people who face isms to unapologetically call out workplace discrimination. With a degree in Sociology and a diploma in Career and Work Counseling, Kimberley has 20 years of experience as a career development practitioner. Within that time, she has worked with dozens of populations that include internationally trained professionals, street-involved youth, career changers, college students, and new graduates. With a demonstrated commitment to creating a workforce that respects identity intersections, Kimberley currently supports clients through her private practice, Junxure Consulting, in the Greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada.Website: www.junxureconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyjohnmorganInstagram: www.instagram.com/junxureconsultingWelcome to Absolutely Not!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 and all episodes 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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with Special Guest Shelly Davieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shellydavies/Shelly is living a dream she didn’t know she had – #accidentallyawesome – helping people live more fully, more authentically, and more in their truth.  She does this with a lot of laughs, her new traditional Māori chin tattoo, and a fair amount of curse words sprinkled liberally through everything she does, even her website. Interestingly, even with all this in-your-face authenticity, she's one of New Zealand's go-to trainers of business and technical writing for corporates and government departments. She's here to talk about all the things she says "Absolutely Not!" to every day, and how that's bringing her all the joy!Welcome to Absolutely Not!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!All episodes can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes!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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With Special Guest Farzin Farzadhttps://www.criticalequity.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzinfarzad/Farzin Farzad is a DEI practitioner with experience in higher education, local government and the private sector. Holding two master's degrees in international affairs and diplomacy as well as a certificate in conflict resolution skills, Farzin leverages his unique academic background, extensive travel experience, and experiential knowledge to provide comprehensive, thought-provoking local and global approaches to DEI work. Farzin is the owner and principal of Critical Equity Consulting, LLC, a boutique DEI consulting firm focused on helping organizations rebuild with a primary focus on creating equitable outcomes.Welcome to Absolutely Not!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 and all episodes 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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with Special Guest Stacey Gordonwww.reworkwork.comLeading at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture, in her role as Executive  Advisor and Diversity Strategist, Stacey Gordon coaches and counsels executive leaders on  DEI strategies for the business, while offering a no-nonsense approach to education for the  broader employee population.  Stacey’s book, UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot  New Release list and is also available at Barnes & Nobles, and wherever books are sold.  Stacey is the creator of the second most viewed course across the LinkedIn learning platform,  surpassing more than 1 million unique learners, which also includes her popular resume course.  Her unconscious bias course has been translated into at least four languages and she has  worked with people managers and executive leaders from companies such as American  Express, ADP, Kia Motors, Hewlett Packard, Walmart, GE and many others to deliver notable  sessions that support their D&I efforts. She earned her MBA from Pepperdine University  Business School and her SHRM-SCP certification, as well as the SHRM Inclusive Workplace  Culture Credential. Welcome to Absolutely Not!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!All episodes can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes!Thanks,Katrinahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohlWelcome to Absolutely Not!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!All episodes can be found on my website: www.katrinastrohl.com. Please visit the site to review, support and register for upcoming live episodes!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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