Black Women Working

According to Forbes, men will apply to a job knowing they only meet 60% of the job description. So the question is, are we as black women placing too much emphasis on being 100% 'ready' for a new role, only to be told 'you're overqualified'... you're too much! The BWW Team approach the topic of how we might be overcompensating perhaps as a response to imposter syndrome and consider the perspective from the other side of the table as a recruiter. Either way, you're definitely not too much, you are enough, know your worth! Happy ListeningConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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The BWW team discuss the things that give them the 'ick' at the application stage. There are some interesting variations based on industry and the level we are at in our careers. Nonetheless, as always this a great episode to explore what boundaries are to be put in place before you take your seat at the table.Twitter thread by Leah Goodridge: https://twitter.com/leahfrombklyn/status/1564599842604736512?s=21&t=TYTv-FqhVLvHIQ6z54WeUgConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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It's not just the way it is. It's toxic and we are calling it out. BWW podcast hosts Natalie and Chantelle share their views on what makes a toxic work environment and more importantly consider how we take agency in adjusting our perception, mindset and response to toxic behaviours at work.Thank you for listening and keep the conversation goingConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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One of the pillars of our work at The Black Women Podcast is to nurture and protect our physical wellbeing with regards to work and today we are discussing the current conservation about the UK implementing a government workplace policy on menstrual leave. This policy has already been adopted by several countries around the world and instructs employers to increase leave specifically for women when on their period.With #endowarrior Nicole Marriott, we explore what such a policy would mean for women living with conditions that have an adverse effect on their menstrual cycle, why governments and employers are reluctant to include this policy in the workplace and what we think such a policy should include.

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This episode is a great discussion on what it takes to be emotionally resilient at work. Your BWW hosts share their experiences of how they have built resilience at work and distinguishing between how we react, respond or reflect.We explore where the responsibility lies in nurturing emotional resilience and question what employers should be doing to create a culture of trust.We would love to hear about your emotional resilience growth stories. Let’s keep the conversation going.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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Back in season 4, we discussed ‘when’ is the right time in your career to choose children and we return to the topic of motherhood, this time talking about all things money. Joined by Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay, the BWW Team uncover the hidden costs of motherhood. More importantly, the ladies share the tips and tricks that they have learnt along the way.Let us know if we missed anything and keep the conversation going; ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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The BWW Podcast Team are joined by British computing, mathematics and language child prodigy, founder of the Stemettes, Anne-Marie Imafidon to discuss her latest book on women in tech - 'She's in CTRL'.Hosts, Natalie and Chantelle unpick Anne-Marie's skilful selection of of anecdotes that enlighten us on the journey that women have been through in their contributions to the ever changing technological age.Yet, another episode with so much to learn, but an affirmation for women to continue to stand in their power.Keep the conversation going by connecting with us;Email: [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 7 of the Black Women Working Podcast.We are back hitting hard with the hard hitting topic ‘how to cope in a cost of living crisis’.We are all more than aware that the financial circumstances in most household is being stretched by rising inflation. Money can be a contentious topic at the times, but as Black Women Working we can and must look at how we protect ourselves and most importantly our wellbeing.We spend this episode looking at some of the ways that we can make our money work.Connect and share your money making tipsEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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Less than a week until we are back and here's what you can look forward to this season...The cost of living crisisMoney and maternity leaveEmotional resilience at workMenstrual leaveToxic work environmentsBeing 'overqualified'Your work identityWe are really looking forward to sharing our insights and hearing from you, so remember to keep the conversation going using our social media.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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Something a little different from the Black Women Working Team; We are reflecting on the workplace themes drawn from 'In Every Mirror She's Black'. In this episode we reflect on how much agency we maintain over our career journey, what it means to be content, sisterhood at work and the various guises of workplace toxicity.We are delighted to share that this episode is sponsored by Head of Zeus Publishing, celebrating the release of 'In Every Mirror She's Black' written by Lola Akinmade Akerstrom. You can purchase your copy from The Black Feminist Bookshop - https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/lola-akinmade-akerstrom and we look forward to sharing our reflections on the book.As always thank you for sharing our space. Remember to like, comment, share, and keep the conversation going via our socials.ConnectEmail: [email protected] and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk

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