C-CRETS

In this C-CRETS episode, Keith and Ricky talk with Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America, about his path to the top, his sponsorship journey, and some of the challenges and triumphs he faced while climbing to the top as well as what it is like as a Black leader driving and co-creating organization culture and leadership development in the post-George Floyd era. Keith, Ricky and Anton will provide some receipts on representation levels of Black executives in Corporate America and why being intentional with your career plan is important, and then close out with a double dose of C-CRETS on what you can do to get on the executive career path, and what leaders can do to build inclusive and equitable cultures for their employees.

Are you wondering how to break through to the executive ranks? In this episode, Keith and Ricky will share their stories of when they first reached the VP level and what it took to get there. They will talk about the struggles underrepresented employees face in getting to the executive ranks. And they will end with some receipts on the reality faced by underrepresented employees in reaching the executive ranks and a double dose of C-CRETS on what you can do to get executive-ready and what companies can do to help underrepresented employees reach the top.

It's been almost 18 months, and we are still in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Now it's the witching hour. People are being asked to return to the office. In this C-CRETS episode, Keith and Ricky will share some of the dilemmas being faced by underrepresented employees as more companies are returning to the office and talk about the “new normal” in the workplace. They will provide some RECEIPTS on the impact and fears faced by underrepresented employees regarding the decision to return to work and close out with a double dose of C-CRETS on what you can do to get ready to return to the workplace and on what companies can do to help underrepresented employees transition back to the workplace.

Keith and Ricky kick off Season 3 of C-CRETS discussing one of their most asked questions - what does it take to be sponsor ready? In this episode, KP and PR will recap the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and share some examples of sponsorship, the impact that it had, and what sponsor ready looks and feels like. They will bring those RECEIPTS by providing data on why sponsorship is critical to reaching the top and close out with 5 C-CRETS on how to get sponsor-ready.

Since the launch of C-CRETS, Keith and Ricky have been helping people their bread. Now they will share what to do with the money when you get it! In the Season 2 Finale, Keith and Ricky will recap highlights from the first two seasons and share some of our personal memories of when we actually started to get paid. They will close out with their season-ending receipts on why it’s important to save and invest and 5 C-CRETS on how to protect that coin so you have a nest egg to rely on.

In this episode, Keith and Ricky address another one of those taboo topics in the Black community - the experience of Black LGBTQ employees in the workplace. Keith and Ricky are joined by Dr. Telaireus Herrin (TK). TK and Keith will share some of their personal experiences climbing the corporate ladder as gay, Black men. They will provide some receipts on the experiences of Black LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace, and will close out with a double dose of C-CRETS on how LGBTQ+ employees can advocate for themselves and what organizations can do to support their LGBTQ+ employees.

In the episode of C-CRETS, Keith and Ricky provide some history on Juneteenth and why it should be recognized as a national holiday and share some of our personal memories of the fight for MLK Day growing up. As usual, they will provide some receipts on why it’s important to support Juneteenth and other heritage months and days and close out with 4 C-CRETS on how Corporate America can support Juneteenth and other heritage holidays. Let's fill those cups and get started!

Being a Black woman in Corporate America is really hard. In this episode, Keith and Ricky continue their conversation with their guests from Episode 36 as they share what it’s like to be a black woman in corporate America. They will talk about sponsorship, code switching, and being the only. Keith and Ricky will provide receipts on black female representation in the workplace, and the episode closes with C-CRETS from the sista-queens providing advice they have for black women trying to climb the career ladder.

Colorism is a taboo topic in many communities of color. In this episode, Keith and Ricky interview three Black women about their experiences with colorism from early childhood to today and how colorism intersects with race and class. KP and PR will provide receipts on the impact of colorism in our society and close out with 2 C-CRETS on what we can do to level the playing field.

In celebration of Asian & Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Keith and Ricky will talk about some of the history of the AAPI experience in America and discuss the model minority myth, how it has been used to create divides among underrepresented populations, and social justice links between the AAPI and Black communities. They will bring those receipts on what it’s like to be AAPI in the workplace and close out with a double dose of C-CRETS on how AAPI employees can juice their careers and how organizations can better support their AAPI employees.