In My Shoes Stories from Women of Color

Listen to Egypt Sherrod talk about what she thinks our community needs to do to bring awareness to the thousands of people of color who go missing every year.

Find out what she tells her daughters, what she decided to do last year to make sure she can defend her family and why she thinks more predators believe they can get away with it in broad daylight.

Watch her powerful message: https://www.facebook.com/EgyptSherrod/videos/886565595071872/?vh=e&extid=oJTmFMxeJR3iP6HG

Follow Egypt on Instagram at: egyptsherrod

Take a listen to what a couple of loyal listeners had to say about what they loved most about Season One. Hear what question one listener would have asked Sybil Wilkes and why another felt such a connection to me, my girl and our story.

Season One DONE! Get ready for Season Two this Thursday!

THE SEASON ONE CLOSER! I can't believe it! One whole season done! I decided to end with this conversation because it was just so timely. I will post my audience look back episode as a bonus on Monday.

Listen as three Black educators from three different states talk about what their school districts are doing in the wake of a pandemic and the need to educate our children. What happens to kids whose parents need to work? What about access to technology? How do they feel about the possibility of returning to the classroom?

Listen to their view and what they said they would do if they were called back to the classroom today. This is a candid and honest perspective from educators trying to do the job they love while staying safe too.

This one was tough. Harder to record than I thought it would be. As we begin wrapping up Season 1, several listeners said hearing my story, of raising a child with a mental illness, really resonated with them. So, today is an update of how things are going with my girl.

It has been a really hard few months and talking about it was emotional but helpful. I hope those who listen have more empathy for those of us on this journey. And for my sisters in the struggle, I am praying for you!

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This is me guys! Talking about my feelings about what's been going on over the past few months. It's been a heavy weight and I have loved having the podcast to listen to others and know I am not alone.

A few mentions:

In the podcast I mention a story about a police officer who lost her pension and her job after trying to stop a colleague from using a chokehold on a black man. Here is the story:

https://nypost.com/2020/06/11/buffalo-wants-pension-restored-for-cop-who-stopped-chokehold/

I also mention my blog post from a few months ago about This Land. Just in case you want to read it:

https://inmyshoestoday.com/my-blog/f/why-i-am-tired-of-this-land

Listen as two members of my tribe, Jo-Ann Taveras and Amber Conage talk about how their

names have been perceived, the comments people have made and what happened when the

person expected for the interview or loan meeting, didn't match the name on paper.

Do you think companies, banks and businesses use names as a way to racially profile applicants?

When we allow this to influence something as simple as what we name our children, are

we allowing them some control? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Email me at [email protected]

You can also click on the link below, it gives a great breakdown of systemic racism, including what

we are talking about today.

SYSTEMIC RACISM EXPLAINED

Listen as Darlee and Susan Nelson talk about what it's like to be an interracial couple in America. Hear more about how it has impacted their children, what happens at restaurants almost every time they go and their view of the protests since the murder of George Floyd.

Be sure to like and rate us on iTunes and email me at: [email protected] to let us know what you think of the podcast and what topics you want to hear more about.

Listen to career coach Maureen Green-James as she shares stories and gives advice on how to make it as a Black woman in corporate America.

Best known as MGJ, Maureen is a sought after career coach, inclusion champion, and inspirational storyteller who possesses an exemplary brand for collaborating and consulting with senior executives, emerging and mid-career managers and teams. Throughout her career as a People & Employee Experience executive, Maureen is a thought-leader who serves as a principal voice to the business in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, workplace engagement, and leadership development. Managing a successful career while raising a family, Maureen also held a national board seat (SVP of Communications and Branding) with the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR).

As a career coach, Maureen has transformed the lives of many who have gone on to excel in their personal and professional career endeavors. She also speaks at national conferences on a broad range of topics: leveraging diversity and inclusion to impact a company's bottom-line, leadership brand, executive presence, and transforming young minds towards the aspiration of their excellence.  

Visit her website: https://mgjspeaks.com/home

This is a powerful episode with two men I admire very much, my husband Ron and David, the best man in our wedding (and one of his closest friends). Hear them tell gripping stories of encounters with the police, their fears for their children, "friendships" lost over Black Lives Matter and the change they hope to see.

This is one of the most emotional episodes I've ever done.

**PLEASE NOTE: There is one use of the "N" word as they tell the story of an experience that they had with a classmate.**

Listen as two members of my tribe talk about white privilege, and how it felt to be victims of it. Although this episode was recorded before the current unrest, it was so timely and relevant that I wanted to include it in our Race in America series.

I tell a few stories of my own experience as well. How has it impacted your life? I want to hear from you. Email me at: [email protected]