Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women

What happens when everything changes all at once?

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with Tiffanie Sherrer, a project management consultant, for an honest conversation about life after layoff.

After buying her first home and moving across the country, Tiffanie lost her job just weeks later. What followed was a season of grief, financial pressure, identity shifts and learning how to keep moving without clear answers. This conversation explores what it really looks like to rebuild when the plan falls apart and without knowing what happens next.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cygnet_noir/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanie-sherrer/

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What happens when a health scare forces you to confront the things you thought you had more time to handle?

In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with estate planning attorney and CPA Lynita Mitchell Blackwell to break down what every woman needs to know about wills, trusts, probate and wealth protection.

You'll learn:

• The difference between a will vs. a trust
• How to avoid probate and protect your assets
• Why estate planning is critical for wealth building
• How to plan for digital assets and modern wealth

If you're building anything, this episode will help you protect it.

Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy: it's essential for protecting your family, assets and legacy.

Connect with Lynita:

• Website: www.LynitaMitchellBlackwell.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynitamitchellblackwell/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LynitaMitchellBlackwellEsq
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LynitaMitchellBlackwelllmb
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lynitamitchellblackwellesq
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynitamitchellblackwell/
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lynitamitchellblackwell

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Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or like you have to carry everything alone? In this Mental Health Awareness Month replay, Kamika and psychologist Dr. Loren M. Hill explore the pressure to always be "strong" especially for Black women and what it takes to protect your peace. Learn simple tools like "The Pause" and cognitive reframing to manage stress, shift your mindset, and reconnect with yourself. A grounding, honest conversation you didn't know you needed. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹: Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Acclivity, bringing 30+ years of expertise in mental health, trauma, and strategic career development. She hosts Your Strategist Is In, a podcast centered on navigating success and well‑being, especially for Black women and first‑gen professionals. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗠. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlorenmhill Website: https://theacclivity.com Podcast: https://theacclivity.com/podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7Pj53_iGc2M9GcZN1AgLA 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 + 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: Website: https://blackwomensaveblackwomen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomensaveblackwomen

Are you ready to stop shrinking and start engineering your own luck? Host Kamika Dillard welcomes media mogul Les Alfred to the sanctuary to discuss her journey from corporate to building the She's So Lucky Podcast media ecosystem. Les shares her strategic blueprint for how she used her corporate job as a "revenue stream" to fund her passion, her disciplined four-year exit plan and and why she is building toward a more "offline" future. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Connect with Les Alfred

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theluckyles
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/46muBfvOgp2U44ycqZJPPN
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shessoluckypod

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Is your corporate job draining your energy or fueling your future?

Join Kamika Dillard and executive strategist Ezinne Okoro for a deep dive into navigating corporate America with your soul intact.From her time as a global leader at H&M to her new corporate ventures in Dallas, Ezinne reveals how to pivot from "reacting" to "intentionality." Discover why success isn't just a title: it's the autonomy to choose your own path. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language, and protection, not hustle talk.

Guest links

• Website: www.ezinneokoro.com www.kinandaxis.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ezinnekokoro
• Social: www.instagram.com/iamezi

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We've been taught one playbook: go to school, climb the corporate ladder and save in a 401k. But what if there's a brand-new playbook the elite are using that they didn't tell us about?

Kamika welcomes Stephanie Dorsey (CEO of Margins Capital) to the sanctuary discuss why high-level corporate salaries are essentially "corporate minimum wage" and how she is building an "overground railroad" for Black women to access institutional-quality investments. From leaving a career in law for the Peace Corps to launching a venture fund with access to companies like SpaceX, Stephanie shares how to unlearn corporate conditioning and start embodying a 9-figure mindset today.

Stephanie Dorsey is the CEO and Co‑founder of Margins Capital, an investment firm giving women and BIPOC investors access to private equity, late‑stage venture, and commercial real estate. A former attorney turned Peace Corps volunteer and Kellogg MBA, she spent a decade in product at Capital One before leading product at Metric Collective. She now builds pathways into alternative investments and hosts What The Wealthy Do.

Websites

• www.marginscapital.com
• joinsovereign.co

Social Media

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marginscapital
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieadorsey/?hl=en
• Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marginscapital/?hl=en
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatTheWealthyDo

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What does "retirement" look like for a high-achieving creative at 63? Former Barbie creative lead Eleanor "Elle" Oliver joins Kamika in the sanctuary to explain why she's trading the corporate cubicle for "soft retirement" and a family legacy. From navigating massive layoffs to launching a business at 60+, learn why you must "ditch the number" and reclaim the thrill of your next chapter. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Share it with a Black woman who needs permission to rest, reassess, and choose peace.

Eleanor M. Oliver is a creative strategist and brand storyteller with over three decades of experience crafting nuanced, consumer-directed messaging for global brands and brand-driven businesses.As the award-winning lead creative behind Mattel's iconic $1B+ Barbie portfolio, she helped shape the voice of one of the world's most beloved brands.She now channels her expertise into creative consulting, coaching and speaking.Eleanor advises mid to large-sized companies through brand strategy and new launches and guides Black women over 50 as they shift from corporate to community-centered entrepreneurship.

Social Media IG: https://www.instagram.com/elle.oliver.coaching/

Website: www.eleanorolivercoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivereleanor/

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Are you ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving business? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, host Kamika Dillard and government contracting expert Zainab Kamarah discuss how Black women can reclaim their power after layoffs by securing government contracts. From landing $50,000 "quick quotes" to scaling with systems, this episode provides a practical roadmap for professional growth. Learn why your current job description is your biggest asset and how to "fail forward" into your next six-figure win. This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Share it with a Black woman who needs permission to rest, reassess, and choose peace. Zainab Kamarah is a social entrepreneur, HR executive, and proud mother who builds practical systems that help people and organizations thrive. Through Conteh & Brown Group, she helps organizations solve complex operational challenges simply, especially in HR, compliance, and program delivery. Her work is grounded in activism around protecting children, expanding economic enfranchisement for Black women through micro-economies, and advocating for disability inclusion and poverty alleviation. Website: Conteh & Brown Group | Strategy, HR & GovCon Services for Small Businesses — Richmond, VA Instagram: @ContehBrown TikTok: Iron Barbie (@iron.barbie5) | TikTok Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Website: https://blackwomensaveblackwomen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomensaveblackwomen

Avoidance is expensive. When we delay looking at our financial reality, it doesn't disappear. It just shows up later, louder and harder to fix.

On this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, money coach Joshlyn Ross joins Kamika in the sanctuary to reveal how she built a $250K portfolio and paid off $80K in debt while navigating layoffs. Learn how to stop avoiding your accounts, start investing with as little as $100, and use ETFs to grow your wealth. This episode is a masterclass in financial resilience and transparency for every woman ready to claim her freedom.

Joshlyn Ross is a Money Coach (CFEI) who teaches other women how to invest in the stock market and grow their money with confidence.

• She has built a stock investment portfolio worth $250,000.
• She has paid off $80,000+ in debt.
• She has saved 6+ months' worth of monthly expenses.
• She has taught 100+ women how to create their own financial independence as well.
• She has also partnered with Fundrise, Goldman Sachs, and Chase Bank on various initiatives.

As the founder of Maximized Money, she is normalizing a world where women have the freedom to do what they want when they want - without worrying about whether they have the money to do so.

Links

• Instagram and Tiktok: @maximized.money
• Website: www.maximizedmoney.com
• Waitlist for The Investor Lab:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maximizedmoney/videos
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshlynross1/

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In this episode of Black Women Save Black Women, host Kamika Dillard sits down with Sherika Ekpo, a former tech executive and Chief People Officer turned entrepreneur and franchise owner of Pecan Jacks West Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia. Sherika pulls back the curtain on why a corporate paycheck is often a "false sense of security" and shares her transparent journey from the White House and Google to betting on herself through franchising. Whether you are a corporate professional questioning your next move or an aspiring entrepreneur looking for a proven business model, this episode provides the financial and mental blueprint for your transition.

Sherika Ekpo is a people‑first leader, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations build strong, values‑driven cultures. She's the Founder and CEO of Shaw Ekpo Enterprises, where she provides fractional CHRO support to growing and private‑equity‑backed companies. Sherika is also the franchise owner of Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen in Atlanta, where she's building community through commerce alongside her family.

Social Media handles: IG: Instagram LI: Sherika Shaw Ekpo | LinkedIn

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