Brown Table Talk

Brown Table Talk

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Brown Table Talk episodes

  • When Your Colleagues Try to Assign You Work | S7 E3

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick tackle a sensitive yet common workplace situation: receiving work from peers who aren't your boss. 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:

    (10:41) - Work Assignment and Team Dynamics

    (13:46) - Office Work Assignment Concerns

    26 min
  • Do We Need Friends at Work? | S7 E2

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick share their unfiltered insights and experiences, revealing the truth about the unique challenges faced by women and, in particular, women of color. We shed light on why forming close connections isn't always feasible for many women of color! The discourse does not end there—expect to be enlightened on the topic of managing workplace friendships and why it's essential to leave the job but keep the friends. 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:

    (10:12) - Workplace Friendships and Expectations Pressure

    (14:35) - Leadership Advice for Women of Color

    (24:48) - Three tips!

    (25:05) - Retaining Workplace Relationships

    29 min
  • When They Don’t Respect Your Vacation Time! | S7 E1

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about feeling burnout in the workplace, and vacation time that seems like a far-off dream! On the Brown Table Talk, Dee and Mita have an honest conversation about the challenges faced by women of color in the workplace, centering around vacation time. From personal experiences of denied vacation requests to discussions on unlimited paid time off, this episode examines how vacation time affects the dynamics in the modern workplace. We're also facing the fear of being perceived as privileged, and exploring the implications of setting boundaries around vacation time.

    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:

    (06:45) - Phone Etiquette for Professionals 

    (07:48) - Navigating Workplace Expectations and Boundaries

    (15:23) - The Importance of Protecting Vacation Time:

    (22:12) - "Navigating Workplace Challenges"

    (25:39) - Three tips!

    29 min
  • How to Get the Feedback You Deserve | Throwback Thursday

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about how to get the feedback that you deserve. Don’t settle for “You’re killing it!”, ask the right questions and seek for that feedback! Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up!


    SEASON 7 DROPS ON JULY 20, 2023! STAY TUNED ALLIES! 


    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

    19 min
  • How to React When They Say You Are Not Ready for the Next Level | Throwback Thursday

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talks about when someone tells you that you're not ready for the next level, it can feel like a gut punch, especially for us women of color. They discuss how to navigate these challenges and turn them into stepping stones, not stumbling blocks. They also take a moment to appreciate the historical significance of Vice President Kamala Harris's win and what it means for Black and South Asian women. But we don't shy away from the discomfort it has sparked among some white women..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:


    (00:52) - Navigating Career Advancement Challenges

    (08:58) - Importance of Allies for Women 

    (17:43) - Responding to Being Told You're Not Ready 

    (14:40) - Three tips!


    21 min
  • How to Be Visible at Work | Throwback Thursday

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick unravel the complex tapestry of challenges faced by women of color in the workplace. That's the reality for many women of color - navigating a minefield of biases and stereotypes while trying to prove our worth and find our voice. They share personal tales from their lives as a black woman and a South Asian woman, and arming you with strategies to reframe your personal brand, enhance visibility, and celebrate your cultural identity on the corporate scene. 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

    19 min
  • How to Stop Being Treated like a Token | Throwback Thursday

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss tokenism in the workplace and give their top 5 tips on how to avoid it. 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:

    (3:26) - The Historical Context of Cultural Appropriation

    (7:26) - Diversity Dressing

    (11:45) - Developing a Multicultural Lens for Allies

    (17:19) - Tips to Stop Being Treated as a Token


    25 min
  • Are You Rusting Out at Work? | S6 E14

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about why you’re rusting out at work! We've all experienced the dreaded workplace burnout, but have you ever heard of 'rusting out'? Join us as we explore this often overlooked issue This powerful episode is packed with valuable insights and advice on how to navigate that tricky terrain without burning bridges. 

    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 Telling Us Not to Burn Bridges | S6 E13

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about why people should stop telling us not to burn bridges! Tired of being silenced and held back in your professional life? This powerful episode is packed with valuable insights and advice on how to navigate that tricky terrain without burning bridges. 

    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:

    (00:00) - Don't Burn Bridges

    (08:40) - Burning Bridges

    (17:28) - Burning Bridges and Proximity

    (25:10) - Can You Rebuild a Burned Bridge?

    (28:49) - Thre Tips!


    33 min
  • Why Are We Falling off the Glass Cliff? | S6 E12

    Welcome to Brown Table Talk!

    Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about what you should do when you are positioned on the glass cliff! Allies listen up, you need to know how this can affect your careers! 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

    32 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…