Being Brown at Work

Are you a Black or Brown woman who is looking to climb the corporate ladder?

One of the key ways to shine and be seen for the true star that you are is to get a MENTOR.

However, due to the lack of Black and Brown representation at higher levels, finding a mentor can be a daunting task. How do you find one, and how do you find a GOOD one? What's so important about mentorship, anyway?

In this episode, I'm joined by guest Vani Rao, Director Office of the CIO at H.W. Kaufman to discuss the why related to having mentors.

Vani is a business-focused leader known for developing high-performing teams. With over 25 years of experience, she is a Versatile Collaborator who possesses strategic and tactical acumen, business and technical savvy.

She partners with key business and Information technology leaders to enable businesses to achieve their strategic goals. She is passionate about mentoring and feels that it's her way of giving back to the community.

Her primary focus is on minority/immigrant women and men and particularly those who are first in their families to go to college.

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What's the big deal about emotional intelligence? How is it the key to overcoming your professional barriers?

Today, I'm airing a throwback episode of Being Brown at Work Live where I explain the importance of your EQ and how to use it to get yourself a seat at the table.

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Knowing who you are, truly, and the way you demonstrate that in how you show up is critical to your career growth. Your professional and personal lives aren't separate entities, but two sides of one coin. When you start showing up for yourself and practicing self-care, your career will move forward by leaps and bounds.

This week on the podcast, Sasha Simmons, a Motivational Speaker, Empowerment Activist, and Founder of SpeakLife, LLC. Together, joins me to share her perspective on and provide tips to solidifying your brand.

Sasha is committed to teaching people how to create their lives. She is a member of Toastmasters International, and the President of the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals.

She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Florida and is the author of 20 Major Keys to Establish Your Own Greatness.

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What does it mean to be your authentic self at work?

It means bringing your full self to work every day. That ideal, best version of yourself that encompasses all parts of who you are.

For most Black and Brown women, the idea of being their authentic selves at work is too intimidating to even be in the realm of possibility. If you're wondering how you can fully bring your true self to work and still be taken seriously enough to get ahead, this is the episode for you.

My guest this week is Mimi Brown, a Sales Development and Performance Manager at Consumers Energy. Mimi is also a motivational leadership speaker, sales maven, and problem-solver who designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates training initiatives tailored to individuals and teams' specific needs.

In this episode, we discus what authenticity really looks like and how to fully and completely own who you are in the workplace.

Learn more about Mimi's work here: https://www.ampupsuccess.com/

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Are you wondering how to get tapped for the next leadership role? How do you prove you have what it takes to be a good leader?

To get a next-level position, people above you need to see what you can do and believe that you will do a good job.

For helpful tips on leadership, join me and Dr. Geneva Williams as she shares her proven strategies and how to drive purposeful impact in this week's episode.

Dr. Geneva Williams is a leadership strategist, podcast host, and author of the Creating Your Next You ebook: https://drgenevaspeaks.com/creating-your-next-you/

As a master leadership strategist, Dr. Geneva works with women entrepreneurs and nonprofit executives to provide proven strategies for leadership in their work and communities.

In addition to hosting a weekly podcast, Ignite2Impact, she travels the world facilitating workshops, encouraging others to "get their leadership on" to learn luminary leadership lessons and make an impact for a greater purpose.

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If you're ready to take the next step in your career goals, finding yourself the proper guidance is essential.

You may have heard lots of discussion about mentors and sponsors...but what's the difference between the two? Which one is the best option for you in your career journey? What makes a good mentor or sponsor?

In this week's podcast episode, I'll be discussing The Difference Between Mentorship and Sponsorship and Their Importance In Your Career with special guest Tanya Griffith.

If you're looking for valuable insight on mentors, sponsors and how to get ahead in your career, this is the episode for you!

Tanya is the Corporate Officer for the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Access Programs. She is responsible for securing major philanthropic support and connecting corporate and foundation partners to Oakland University's resources, including students, research, and campus facilities.

She works closely with OU's leadership team, staff members, and board of visitors to develop strategic plans, which help enhance programming.

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As a Black professional, you are probably guilty of it. I know I am.

It's called code-switching, and The Harvard Business Review defines it 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."

In this episode of the Being Brown at Work Podcast, Angela Thompkins, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Consumers Energy joins me to talk about code-switching and how we can show up unapologetically ourselves in the workplace.

As Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Angela is responsible for setting and monitoring the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy, and partnering with organizational leaders to improve results related to DEI.

Additionally, she is responsible for establishing and building relationships with communities and organizations that increase the availability of diverse talent within the long-term talent pipeline.

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Do you feel unworthy of the praise and accolades you receive at work?

Or perhaps you feel that you don't deserve the promotion you received...and feel like a "fraud"?

If you identify with the above scenarios, you likely suffer from imposter syndrome.

Imposter Syndrome isolates us from our wins and feeds on our own insecurities. Even if we have data to show we're doing a great job, we can't help but feel like it isn't real and people won't believe us.

So how do we eliminate it from our lives, and silence the negative self-talk?

Listen in on this episode as I discuss imposter syndrome and how to successfully navigate it.

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Do you tend to stay out of "office politics"? I get it...politics can be ugly! We've all seen people get pushed aside or promoted based on interpersonal situations that have nothing to do with job performance. As a result, you may be tempted to keep your head down and not get involved in the drama. However, to get ahead, you'll need to grow more, learn more, and gain more visibility. You'll need to "play the game". This week, I'm joined by Robyn Marcotte, founder of Aha! Leadership LLC, to discuss how to understand and deal with nuances in the corporate structure that will lead to a successful journey. Robyn Marcotte is the founder of Aha! Leadership LLC, a boutique leadership development organization that is passionate about filling the world with leaders worth following. She has 20 years of practical leadership experience and has successfully coached nearly 300 leaders to achieve their growth objectives. This includes Directors, Vice Presidents and C Suite Execs in Global organizations. Connect with Robyn: https://ahaleadership.com/ Connect with Linda:

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Having a mentor is critical to your career growth.

As Black and Brown women doing so can be challenging, but not impossible. It takes a mindset shift and intentional, focused action.

Listen to this podcast episode to learn how!

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