Bringing life into this world is a natural part of our existence. However, being a black, pregnant professional adds more stress to our already stressful lives. This topic hits close to home for Full-Time Black Woman, and we wanted to address it because we’re here for you before, during and after 9-5.  

While in the workplace we handle gender and racial stresses on a daily basis, but as a black, pregnant and professional woman you have to level up in a way that our white counterparts do not. 

Today, I’ll be interviewing Full-Time Black Woman’s Esha Belle on her experience as a black, pregnant professional. 

This is the first part of our Black Maternity Series which will cover topics such as Building a Baby Bank, Managing Stress, Preparing for Postpartum and so much more.

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Today we are going to discuss another transparent topic here for the FTBW, anxiety at the workplace.  For those unfamiliar with anxiety, it is a mental health disorder characterized by intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.  Some of the symptoms include fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired.  You may have heard someone call it “the nerves.”  Anxiety usually occurs in stressful situations such as the workplace. 

Today, I’ll be interviewing Full-Time Black Woman’s Aleese Real on her experience of being black, female & anxious. 

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No matter how many degrees we may have or how many successes we’ve obtained in our personal and professional lives, a lot of us have struggled with personal finance. We are earning more, yet still living paycheck to paycheck. One would think having a higher paycheck would help us live more comfortable lives. However, sometimes we tend to lack basic money management skills. Living below your means is an essential skill to obtaining financial freedom. It’s a safe haven in case ish happens. And trust and believe, it will. 

Join us as we discuss how to become a reformed Brokeisha NoFunds by living below your means.

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Do you know someone who is always broke?  You know those people who never seem to have any funds when you’re trying to plan an outing or a trip.  You don’t know anyone like that?  Well then it must be you! You’re the broke person your friends thought of when I posed the question.  Don't worry...there is no shame in being broke.  We’ve all been the broke friend at least once.  Look at it this way; it is just a starting point for change.  But it is a desperate need for us, black women to make a change to our financial lives NOW!

Join us as we discuss reasons why you may be a Brokeisha NoFunds.

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Work is a place that is susceptible to immature individuals impacting the social environment. We’ve all had experiences with those who make the regular 8 hours seem like 20.  Their annoying, childish behavior and exaggerated reactions bring negativity to the department.   It’s inevitable for us to come across these type of people because they exist everywhere.  That being said, it's important to know how to handle immature behavior so it doesn't affect your career development or emotional state. Listen in as we break down how to survive corporate high and graduate from Class of 20Petty.

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It’s that time of year (Flu Season)! The office becomes a germ infested incubator of doom. We’re just trying to get through and get by without getting got. If you haven’t noticed, you probably have some professional hackers coughing up lungs and sniffling on a daily basis. We are not trying to be about that life. 

Health is important. Considering Sick Leave and Paid Time Off are precious, limited resources, we want to give you a few tips on how to avoid getting sick while in the office and proper workplace etiquette if you’re the germ ball.

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Self Care is a popular topic these days. It’s something we often put on the back burner of our lives. It's really easy to forget that you have to refill and recharge yourself before you can give your energy to others. One of the biggest energy vampires in life can be your job. So we’re here to talk about how to make the office a calm, safe space for your sanity.

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Let us introduce you to our completely made up word, coin-sequence.  Coin-sequences are the consequences of being loyal to a company which negatively impact your coins or earning potential.  This is the first episode of a series where we discuss how our behaviors and decisions influence our income. We both have had experiences where we decided to stop being loyal and seek new opportunities. 

We’re hoping that by sharing our knowledge and experiences we can inspire you to take that leap into something new if that means a dream job or entrepreneurship.

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We’re talking about our experiences with aunties in the workplace where the relationship quickly turned sour. For example, these toxic aunties may be off putting, not welcoming and attempt to establish themselves as “Queen Bee” of the department. Full-Time Black Woman has decided to tackle this issue since it is rampant at the job, but not often discussed since it doesn’t impact anyone else but us.

Listen to find out how to handle Toxic Aunties in the Workplace.

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Join Aleese Real and Esha Belle as they create a safe space for professional black women and entrepreneurs. Learn more about them at their website www.fulltimeblackwoman.com. Join the discussion in the Facebook group Full-Time Black Woman Conversations. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman and on Twitter @FTBlackWoman. Subscribe Now!