Grace & Grind

Elevate Your Grind with Grace: How Dr. Pamala is Transforming Women's Lives Through Etiquette and Personal Development

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Ep. 2 Emmy-winning journalist Elaine Houston joins your host Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion to explore the podcast's mission to empower women through etiquette and personal development, focusing on internal and external transformation. Discussing the challenges women, especially women of color, face in balancing professional life while retaining their femininity, the episode delves into societal expectations, navigating impostor syndrome, and the importance of self-awareness.

Key Takeaways:
  • Grace and Grind Philosophy: Understanding the balance between maintaining elegance and femininity (grace) while striving hard in professional endeavors (grind).
  • Addressing Stereotypes: Overcoming negative stereotypes associated with women of color by exhibiting professionalism and self-respect.
  • Self-Development: The importance of inner personal development to foster outwardly positive behaviors and attitudes.
  • Healing from Within: Addressing and healing from past traumas to build confidence and self-esteem in professional and personal life.
  • Practical Advice: Real-life strategies for improving social skills, professionalism, and personal etiquette to excel in various settings.
    Notable Quotes:
    • "We need to demystify this stereotype that all Black women or women of color are angry or ratchet or ghetto."
    • "We have to stop and say, hey, this isn't working for me, so maybe I need to fix that."
    • "You don't ever have to walk alone again because you now have a big sister."
      • Resources:
      • Follow Dr. Pamala Brown Grinion on Social Media: @IAmPamela
      • Etiquete School in Rochester, NY Totally “You”-nique Institute of Excellence – Totallyyou-nique
      • Elaine Houston's new role: Business for Good


        • Subscribe now and tune in the next episode, "Can a Sister Get a Raise?" where the discussion will focus on addressing and dismantling the wage gap for women.

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