In episode 97, Director of Client Strategy, Shantel Branch, and Office & Special Projects Manager, Neferkara Aaron join Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Aaron Johnson to share stories and thoughts on what it's like navigating corporate America as a Black woman.

Shantel & Neferkara discuss what their approach to things like professionalism and mentorship has been throughout their professional careers.

They also discuss the importance of finding and developing a community and knowing your worth as black professionals.

[0:00) Intro

(2:11) "Professionalism"

(6:51) The Challenge of 'Keeping It Together'

(14:17) The Myth of the 'Angry Black Woman'

(20:58) Pay Equity, Salary Negotiations, & Knowing Your Worth

(29:22) The Importance of Mentors

(41:48) The Experience of Working for a Black-owned Business