Being Brown at Work

As Black and Brown women embarking on our corporate journeys, we're often told to keep our heads down and work twice as hard as everyone else to get ahead.

I used to think the same thing - until I looked up and realized that people around me were getting promoted, and I was still stuck in place.

I had to learn the hard way that there's WAY MORE to getting promoted than just what you know.

Listen in to this episode as I share how one supports the other and are key for Black and Brown women in the workplace.

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Holding back from really putting yourself out there and shining at work? Afraid that your taking up space will make others uncomfortable?

If being yourself and feeling confident to grow to any level you desire at work is something you struggle with, then tune in to this episode with my guest, PR and Communications Specialist, Alicia McNease.

Alicia McNease is a Sr. Internal Communications Manager at Calendly. Alicia has also been inducted into the 2019 inaugural class of the PRSA National Forty Under 40 program, Georgia Chapter. In all of her accomplishments, she continues to contribute to the advancement of communities serving minority women in communications, Black women in sports, and in academia as an adjunct professor of the Sports Management Program at her alma matter, Georgia State University.

Listen in as Alicia shares what it means to "take up space", and how to do it successfully without negatively impacting others.

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Woman of color, the job of your dreams is waiting on the other side of you showing up and shining! 🌟🌟🌟

And this doesn't include doing the barest minimum as required at work. You're going to have to step up, take the lead on projects, and be someone that can be trusted by your coworkers to be excellent.

I would love to see more of this being the norm than the exception in every workplace and that begins with more conversations, resources, and support becoming more accessible to all women of color.

So listen in to this episode now!

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So you've secured amazing benefits and compensation...

...Now what?

In this episode, Cassandra Rose and I compile everything we've learned to discover how to establish and build GENERATIONAL WEALTH!

Cassandra is an employee benefits & engagement expert, DEI consultant, and Partner at Meritarc, an IT & human capital management company.

Are you ready to take your compensation and benefits to the next level? Trust me, this is one episode you will NOT want to miss!

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For Black and Brown women, our underrepresentation in corporate boardrooms makes it harder for us to advance in our careers, because so often we're not the ones in the rooms where decisions are getting made. However, this is exactly why allyship is so important. Allies— in this case I mean white men, white women, and other people in positions of authority— can use their privilege to reach back and help close that massive gap between the decision-makers and the rest of the world. As we fight for racial and gender equity, allies have an important part to play. Listen in as I share my thoughts on what true allyship looks like and how to show up as one. Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/

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Imposter syndrome is characterized as doubting one's own abilities and feeling like you're unworthy of your accomplishments.

It can stop us from applying for leadership positions, negotiating better pay or benefits, or advocating for ourselves at work at all. It can be debilitating both professionally and emotionally.

As Black and Brown women, race/gender intersectionality puts us in a more vulnerable position at work...which means that imposter syndrome tends to be more common among women of color.

So how can we overcome this phenomenon and achieve our full potential?

Joining me in this episode of Being Brown At Work is Chloe Ford, manager of global diversity programs and partnerships at Bain & Company.

Chloe, who is also one of my clients, shares how imposter syndrome impacted her personally and professionally... and how she managed to conquer it and achieve her goals.

Tune in for this fascinating story!

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Is code-switching necessary for the advancement of Black professionals?

The Harvard Business Review defines code-switching as adjusting one's style of speech, appearance, behavior, and expression in ways that will optimize the comfort of others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities.

Listen in as I tackle this concept and how it affects how Black and Brown women show up in the workplace.

Resource: Repurposing Code-Switching Habits as Career Assets for Black Professionals by Lee V. Pham, Esq.

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There's no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has been brutal on EVERYONE.

However, studies show that the pandemic's impacts are still being felt in the workplace - particularly by Black women, who were the hardest hit demographically.

How can we bounce back and re-establish ourselves in the corporate world?

Deepa Purushothaman, Co-Founder of n2Formation, joins me this week to discuss how the pandemic has affected WOC disproportionately in the workplace, and share her 4 new rules in the workplace that every woman must know.

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Have you ever considered how your culture impacts your career?

You may not always realize it, but our culture serves as the lens through which we filter and interpret the world around us. This can impact our personal and professional lives in both positive and negative ways.

So how can we use our cultural influence to benefit us in the corporate world?

Find out in this episode with my special guest, Leslie Bednarz.

Leslie is the Strategy + M&A Leader for Faurecia Clean Mobility North America.

At Faurecia, she is responsible for collaboratively leading the division's transformation, evolution, and strategic initiatives to achieve zero emissions and sustainable mobility. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive and mobility industry, Leslie brings a wealth of knowledge: Everything from finance to engineering to management consulting.

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You know you deserved that promotion...so why weren't you chosen for the job?

It may be hard to believe, but getting promoted is about FAR MORE than the quality of your work output.

I recommend that people begin by reflecting on previous positions they were passed up for. Why were you overlooked in the past?

When you begin analyzing the gaps in your career and presence, you'll start to get a clearer picture of why you weren't chosen for the position. Then, you can take that data and work on leveling up for the next opportunity.

To help you figure out why they passed you up and how to prevent it from happening again, tune into this episode now!

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