Paul has been intrigued by scientology, specifically through Leah Remini’s A&E show and the HBO documentary, “Going Clear.” It is said that people fall into scientology due to their desire to be a better person; however, scientology seems to take the concept of “self help” or self improvement to a detrimental level. Paul and Shimina explore the concept of “self help.” Why do we have it? Why do we need it? And does self-help ever go too far?

When self-improvement is self-destruction: The 4 warning signs

http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-danielle-laporte-20170527-story.html

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

In honor of Thanksgiving, Paul and Shimina take a trip down memory lane and share their unique school experiences.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Get Married

https://www.essence.com/news/serena-williams-and-alexis-ohanian-marry-wedding

African Americans Don’t Sleep as Well as Whites, an inequality stretching back to slavery

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-reiss-race-sleep-gap-20170423-story,amp.html

Former Google Engineer Claims That The Google CEO Once Mistook Her For An Administrative Assistant - https://blavity.com/erica-joy-baker-former-google-engineer-racism-gender-bias-at-company?utm_content=buffer2d8c8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

Paul & Shimina take a shallow dive into respectability politics--a social phenomena that allows people to approve or disapprove the actions or behaviors of a member within a community based on personal biases or anticipated negative reactions from society to said behaviors. How does respectability politics play out at work and in your personal life? Your co-hosts share their experiences.

Respectability Politics - https://mediadiversified.org/2015/01/08/what-are-respectability-politics-and-why-do-we-subscribe-to-them/

http://bigthink.com/alicia-wallace/everyday-respectability-politics

https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/11/respectability-politics-black-women/

Betsy Devos Stays Unprepared - https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/01/betsy-devos-secretary-education-profile-2017-215768

Nasty Former Univ of Hartford Girl - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41839501

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

Do things ever get too much in life, to the point where you numb your emotions to get through the day? Paul & Shimina talk about the idea of numbing and its effects on the self and our relationship with others--be it at work or in our personal lives. Your co-hosts also play a fun game called, “Dinner, Drinks, Bar fight!” Listen, and play along with us!

Rose McGowan Tries It

https://blavity.com/rose-mcgowan-knows-she-messed-up-n-word-comparison-apologizes-for-stupidity-lapse?utm_content=bufferac9ab&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Lupita Nyongo tells the truth about Harvey Weinstein

https://www.google.com/amp/deadline.com/2017/10/harvey-weinstein-responds-lupita-nyongo-sexual-harassment-op-ed-1202192376/amp/

Why we still teaching about Pilgrims?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4998398/Apparent-slavery-recreation-causes-school-district-apology.html

Shonda Rhimes: 3rd black woman inducted into TV Hall of Fame

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/10/shonda-rhimes-tv-academy-hall-of-fame-inductee-list

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

Stay in your lane… stop swerving! Have you encountered experiences in your professional and personal life, when people take the liberty to swerve in your lane? Shimina and Paul define this concept in their lives, provide examples, and potential solutions on how to respond to habitual lane crossers. Your co-hosts also play a fun game called, “For the Culture.” Listen, and play along with us!

Little Richard Shenanigans

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/10/07/little-richard-says-hes-no-longer-gay-says-it-is-unnatural/

White Supremacy in Charlottesville...Again

http://www.theroot.com/richard-spencer-and-his-tiki-torch-bitches-are-back-me-1819259689

U.S. Mass Shootings

https://www.theroot.com/this-is-only-the-deadliest-shooting-in-u-s-history-bec-1819112938?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=The_Root_twitter

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

Do you ever feel limited by the English language? Are you able to find the words that exactly define how you feel? Human emotions and experiences are expansive, and they sometimes take more than one English word to explain such emotions. Research shows that defining our feelings can help us better regulate our emotions and weaken negative emotions, but it’s not always easy to find the right word. Paul shares a list of emotions you may have experienced but couldn’t put into words. https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/7-words-for-emotions-youve-probably-experienced-but-never-knew/

Aaron Hernandez and CTE Story

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2017/09/21/aaron-hernandez-cte-suicide-murder-new-england-patriots/690651001/

Piers Morgan's Obsession with the N-Word

http://mashable.com/2017/09/21/piers-morgan-tweet-sorority-singing-kanye-west-lyrics/#fyExINzv1iqJ

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

Paul & Shimina celebrate their one-year anniversary (30 episodes) since starting Head Boss In Charge. Celebrate, laugh, and reflect as they honor today’s episode by discussing key pop culture moments since the year 2000, but in the context of where they were in their lives, how they responded, and how those moments personally influenced them, and the world today.

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

This week Paul and Shimina discuss making mistakes at work, and how we recover from them. Your co-hosts explore mistakes in the context of their professional careers--both clerical and political--both big and small.

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

People of color often get mislabeled as being intimidating. What does that even mean? Where does that come from? Paul and Shimina explore how intimidation precipitates in the workplace. They also discuss how certain traits may appear as intimidating, when more often than not, these traits are considered positive attributes in a leader. The following article is referenced in today’s episode: https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/2925/13-signs-you-have-a-strong-personality-that-might-scare-some-people/

Lil Duval on The Breakfast Club - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/07/31/i-dont-care-she-dying-comedian-lil-duval-says-he-would-kill-a-sexual-partner-if-he-learned-she-was-transgender/?utm_term=.fe37a16bdcc4

AirBnb’s Response to protests and violence in Charlottesville, VA

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ahead-far-right-wing-rally-virginia-airbnb-cancels-accounts-n790716

Uber's New Exec Bozoma Saint John on Sexism, Embracing Fear, and Bringing Her 'Whole Self' to Work - https://www.glamour.com/story/bozoma-saint-john-uber-chief-brand-officer

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)

“Fear of missing out” (aka FOMO): the pressure to participate in all events, consume all types of media, or be in proximity of all experiences in order to feel a sense of fulfillment. This feeling is real! Paul and Shimina discuss the many shapes of FOMO and analyze how it may affect both the professional and personal life.

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Song Credits:

"Bossy" by Kelis (feat. Too $hort)

"The Boss" by Rick Ross (feat. T-Pain)