Black Women Working

For many of us, 2020 bought out the space, desire, and perhaps even necessity to take hold and diversify our income streams. But what about those of us who took the 'leap' just before the pandemic hit? The BWW Team have a candid conversation with Charlene Brown, Director of Howlett Brown on being your own boss. Charlene shares her experience of telling her boss that she's leaving to building and upholding the culture of her organisation.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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Yes, we are back! Welcome to Season 5 of the Black Women Working Podcast.We are very fortunate to have been able to continue creating content for you over the last year. Despite the limitations, we were able to make a few adjustments and do what we do. We’ve now come to a point where individuals and organisations are making decisions about to what extent we ‘go back to normal’. For most of us, we probably want a blend of the old and the new. In our first episode back, we explore our own personal experiences and options as we get ready to frame a new way of working.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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Now this is a conversation not to be missed. The #BWWPodcastUK Team sat with Shereen Daniels, Managing Director of HR Rewired for a candid conversation on what it means to do the work leading to racial equity across all fields. Shereen shares her journey as an self-employed, mother of two, being the authentic version of herself that she had supressed for so long, and why ultimately her organisation HR Rewired is necessary.If you are tired, tired of racism, tired of activism, then Shereen is the energy that you need. She's got that vibe!Thank you for your supportConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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MP Dawn Butler was dismissed from parliament following her reference to the Prime Minister being a 'liar'.The #BWWPodcastUK Team sit down to share their adoration for seeing and hearing a fellow #blackwomanworking stand in her power and yes this is a sweet listen because 'the ting feels sweet'.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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This week Olympic Champion, Simone Biles, withdrew her place at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics saying she needed to prioritise her mental health, a move that has brought praise from high-profile figures in sport, entertainment and politics.The #BWWPodcastUK Team praise and rate it and we talk about why you should too.Sit down, listen and most importantly, rest.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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Bringing you something new from The #BWWPODCASTUK Team... Hot off the press, we have read the newly released #twiceashard written by @opeyemisofoluke and her husband Raphael. Featuring contributions from a number of high flyers both near and far including the amazing @charlenewhite and the notorious Matthew Knowles, this book if packed with stories, anecdotes and practical tools for navigating success in the workplace as a black person. Published by @DKBooks, available from many major outlets this is a book written to #empower, #educate and #inform.Thank you @opeyemisofoluke for joining us and sharing such honest insights into your own career experience which ultimately motivated the creation of #twiceashard

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Biology has it that we have no choice but to slow down and perhaps even stop if we take on the incomparable role of being a mum. But most of us are or will be working mums, so what does that mean? The BWWPodcast mama, Chantelle, shares her insights and experience of what it means to compromise or sacrifice in the world of being a working mother. ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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This week the BWWPodcast Team sat down to discuss what it means to be one year on since 'the black square'.We explore the big question of what the black square meant and means for organisations where the performative nature of the black square stopped at the 'black face' of it, i.e. what we see in the marketing. Is having more black faces in one space, that is a single space, without actually creating a space, that does not facilitate diversity across the organisation and the needs of black people in the workplace enough?We discuss we way in which we as black people, especially black female influencers, have been on the frontline, of adding diversity to the 'black squares'. In what ways have we helped to make progress or did we put ourselves on the frontline of exploitation?As with so many of our recent Let's Talk About It segments, we conclude on the message of being comfortable with being uncomfortable. Let's not be disillusioned and stay active in the way you know how.As always, thank you for staying with us.Join us on our social media @bwwpodcastuk

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Being a Black Woman Working is not enough! That’s right, we are saying the bag is not secure if it isn’t in the bank. Whether it’s the deposit for a new home or for investing capital into a new venture, there has to come a point when we flip the script and make the money work for you. We welcome @tolufrimpong, who helpfully shared her personal journey of how she and her husband adjusted both their mindset and lifestyle to have healthier financial management and planning and a fruitful bank balance after overcoming £36,000 worth of debt... no one wants the dirty d[ebt], so tune in and find how you can improve your financial wellbeingConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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A light-hearted episode on the politics of food in the staff kitchen. Too many of us have been there and the BWW Team share stories on how they have navigated those moments that appear as innocent banter, curious questions, perhaps even microaggressions… maybe. Lots of much needed giggles in the camp this week along with some sneaky tips about the practicalities around being savvy with our lunchtime spending and ensuring that food at work is aligned to our fitness and nutritional goals.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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