C-CRETS

We are kicking off Women's History Month with an interview with Dorit Cypis. In this episode we will discuss the definitions of white fragility, systemic racism, and white privilege. We will hear from Dorit Cypis on transformation whiteness. As we always do, we will bring those RECEIPTS. And we will close out with 2 C-CRETS from Dorit on how white allies can help move the needle.

In this episode, Keith and Ricky weigh in on work-life balance 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide their outlook on the “new normal” during and after the pandemic as well as talk about how COVID has impacted the work-life balance of underrepresented employees. As usual, they will bring those RECEIPTS and close out with 4 C-CRETS on how to find a better work-life balance during the continued pandemic.

The COVID pandemic has been real for everyone across the world, but it has been especially hard for women, Black people, and other people of color. In this episode, Keith and Ricky will share stories about how COVID has personally impacted the world around us; talk about how COVID has impacted underrepresented employees; bring those RECEIPTS; and close out with 4 C-CRETS on how to support women and underrepresented employees during the pandemic.

In the opening episode of Season 2, Keith and Ricky define Corporate America’s typical pattern of behavior when it comes to topics related to race and equity. They will share with you some examples of how those specific behaviors have played out all through history; provide some receipts for how Corporate America’s responses to events have not led to changes in leveling the playing for equity; close out with 4 C-CRETS on how Corporate America can hold itself accountable by breaking the cycle of predictable instincts.

In the C-CRETS Season 1 Finale, Keith and Ricky discuss their Season 1 journey, some of their favorite moments, and how you can avoid the year-end performance review trap. As usual, they will bring those RECEIPTS and share a double dose of C-CRETS on how you can manage your performance review and how organizations can better manage their performance review processes. And to the year 2020...bye, girl, bye!

Keith and Ricky keep getting the question from our white colleagues, "What can I do to help?" In this episode, they are going to challenge you to step up as a REAL ally. Keith and Ricky will define white privilege, white supremacy, and white allyship; share some of our personal stories in dealing with race and racism; provide some receipts the inequities and divides on opinions regarding race and racism in America; and close out with a double dose of C-CRETS on how our white colleagues can be better allies, and how companies can create an anti-racist environment. This episode is full of resources and gems for all white colleagues interested in being an effective ally.

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.