The 2020 election was a wild ride and lead to a mixed bag of results. This election will have an impact on underrepresented employees for the next decade. In this episode, Keith and Ricky share exit poll data and their perspective on what the results mean. They discuss some of the potential negative impacts of this election, share some receipts, and close out with 4 C-CRETS on how you can react as employees and leaders to this election.

Do you feel like you constantly have to hide who you really are at work? Is fear stopping you from being your authentic self? This episode is for you. Keith and Ricky will define authenticity and what stops us from being our authentic self at work. They will share stories and examples on when or how it’s tough to be authentic at work and some of the systemic issues that prevent underrepresented employees from being 100. KP and PR will also provide some potential negative outcomes of not being authentic and conclude with 4 C-CRETS on how you can be more authentic at work.

Does it matter where you went to college in order to get ahead? Do all those degrees and acronyms behind our names really matter? Black people in particular have all these degrees and certifications, but does it move the needle? Y’all about to be educated today!

In this episode, Keith and Ricky share their personal perspectives on the ROI of education and certifications and whether or not it matters where you go to school. They will also discuss some of the potential traps in the pursuit of education and certifications. And they will wrap with those receipts and 4 C-CRETS on how you can get the maximum ROI on your educational pursuits.

Underrepresented employees have to have a language for home and one for work. This "bilingualism" takes a mental toll and forces many to suppress their authentic selves. In this episode, Keith and Ricky share personal stories on how they’ve had to code-switch during their careers; discuss some of the potential negative outcomes of code switching in the workplace; provide some receipts on how code switching impacts underrepresented employees; and close out with a double dose of C-CRETS on how you and companies can tackle code switching in the workplace.

Have you ever been disrespected because of your name? You ever wonder if you been denied opportunities because of your name? In the episode,

Keith and Ricky will share personal stories about how their names and how others they know have had their names weaponized. They will also discuss some of the potential negative outcomes that “uncommon” or “non-Americanized” names have on employees in the workplace. And they will close out with four C-CRETS on how to deal with people dissing your name.

You feel like you have to work twice as hard to get ahead? This is what many of us call the "Black Tax". In this C-CRETS episode, Keith and Ricky talk about how the Black Tax has impacted them during their careers and some of the potential negative outcomes of the Black Tax on Black employees in the workplace. As usual, they will bring those receipts and wrap with four C-CRETS on how to deal with the Black Tax in your career.

With the national elections just around the corner, Keith and Ricky discuss why voting matter and how it impacts your personal and professional life with a political powerhouse, Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee from California. She will bring the heat - discussion racism and discrimination she has face as a Black woman, talk about legislative solutions to some of our biggest systemic problems, and offer C-CRETS on how to vote and why it matters.

Have you ever felt like you're being baited at work? Are you tired of your co-worker gossiping all day? Do you want to know how to gracefully escape the water cooler talk? In this episode, Keith and Ricky discuss some of the most typical water cooler conversations, the potential negative outcomes, and wrap with a double dose of C-CRETS on how you and your company can deal with water cooler talk.

Hispanic employees face special challenges in the workplace. In this episode, Keith and Ricky interview Hispanic C-Suite Corporate Council Founder, Andre Arbelaez to discuss the what it's like for Hispanics in the workplace. As usual, they will bring the "Receipts" and the C-CRETS that Hispanic employees can use to climb the career ladder and companies can utilize to make their workplaces more inclusive.

Get Paid! Failure to understand and negotiate for your true worth will impact your wealth creation for years to come. Keith & Ricky will give you C-CRETS on how to fearlessly negotiate your total compensation...and it's not just about that base salary!