052: For too long Black professionals have had to deal with racism and bias in the workplace. One company that is helping advance the opportunities for Black talent is Valence, a community for career development and opportunities for Black professionals. In this episode, we speak with one of its co-founders Emily Slade.

We discuss the unique challenges Black professionals face and several strategies that can help them succeed at work. Emily also shares how companies can help advance and support their Black executives to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace.

Emily also gives the lowdown of what she looks for when hiring team members for Valence and helpful tips on preparing for an interview.

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Read the transcript of the episode here -> https://bit.ly/3i71xDK