Brown Table Talk

Brown Table Talk

By Dee C. Marshall and Mita MallickBusinessEducationCareersManagement
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Brown Table Talk episodes

  • Stop Asking to Pick Our Brains For Free | S7 E12

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! How often have you been asked to share your knowledge or expertise for free? Today, Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick, have been there and experienced that. Underscoring the recurring theme of 'free is canceled', we dive into vibrant and thought-provoking conversations, digging deep into our personal experiences and encounters with people who have undervalued our knowledge and time by asking for free advice. They delve into the long and often unappreciated journey of building expertise, and the audacity of some to expect such treasures for free.Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick



    Timestamps: 

    (03:30) - Inappropriate Requests for Free Advice 

    (06:42) - Setting Boundaries With Brain Pickers

    (09:31) - Valuing Expertise and Time

    (14:45) - Pricing and Promotion of Book

    (20:54) - The Importance of Fair Compensation


    33 min
  • Remember that rejection is redirection | Throwback Thursday

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick explain how rejection is actually a redirection! How did this idea help Mita publish her first book? Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book! 

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick

    34 min
  • Why Did They Ghost Me? | S7 E11

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! There's a ghost in the room and it's haunting the professional realm. No, we're not talking about the paranormal, but the unsettling act of 'professional ghosting'. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick



    Timestamps: 

    (07:32) - The Jealousy Revealed

    (10:48) - Navigating Ghosting and Boundaries in Business

    (18:11) - Exploring the Concept of Ghosting

    (22:30) - Job Application Expectations at Disney 

    (27:31) - Exciting Announcement


    30 min
  • How to Spot Love Bombing: When Companies Come on too Strong | S7 E10

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about situations where companies are love bombing potential candidates or existing employees! Sometimes, people will say anything to get what you want, learn how to spot when you’re being buttered up too much for an offer! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick

    25 min
  • Stop "Rage Applying" for Jobs | S7 E9

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about why you should stop "Rage Applying"! If you're finding any job opportunities just to get out of your current situation, you better stop and think it through first! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick

    27 min
  • Would You Ever Go Back to a Toxic Workplace? | S7 E8

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about whether or not you should return to a toxic workplace! Is there a proper strategy to approach this kind of situation? Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick

    28 min
  • What to Do When You Get Someone Else’s Offer Letter | S7 E7

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about certain instances of getting someone else’s offer letter and the visibility of job offers online! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick

    28 min
  • Why Are You So Ambitious? | S7 E6

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick explore the concept of ambition and how it is branded and weaponized. They discuss how it can be seen as a positive by some, and yet can be used to other people. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick


    Timestamps: 

    (01:01) - Unpacking Ambition 

    (10:54) - The Challenges of Ambition for Women

    (14:16) - Motherhood and Ambition in the Workforce 


    26 min
  • Are You Loyal or Lazy? | S7 E5

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick spill the tea on whether staying with the same company for years is a sign of loyalty or laziness. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick


    Timestamps:

    (07:29) - Disrupting Loyalty and Vacation Policies

    (13:35) - Stay Ready, Keep Moving

    (17:07) - The Loyalty Dilemma in Corporate America

    (22:03) - Moving Around and Career Management

    29 min
  • What Does “Front Office Appearance” Even Mean? | S7 E4

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick unpack the ambiguous and often harmful term 'front office appearance', dissecting its implications for women of color in professional environments. The conversation takes a critical look at how coded language creates divisions, fostering in-groups and out-groups based on vague standards of executive presence and gravitas. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    Check Out Our Website!

    https://www.browntabletalkpodcast.com/


    Check out Mita’s new book!

    https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Mita-Mallick/dp/1394177097


    Connect With Dee and Mita on LinkedIn!

    Dee C. Marshall

    Mita Mallick


    Timestamps: 

    (02:15) - Front Office Appearance and Stereotyping 

    (15:07) - Canceled Language and Hierarchical Labels

    (21:37) - Eliminating Outdated Terminology in Business

    (20:49) - Three Tips!


    25 min

About Brown Table Talk

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Most leadership lessons, advice and coaching flooding the market place are not speaking to Women of Color. Join Dee C. Marshall (CEO of Diverse & Engaged and Wall Street Alumni) and Mita Mallick…