MJ & The Word Podcast

Ladies, have you ever had someone ask you 1,000 intrusive questions related to if and when you are having children? Or have you heard comments like... "You're getting up there in age, so you better hurry up." "Motherhood is rewarding and I want that for you."

This week, MJ & The Word talk about their personal experiences and why folks should not ask invasive questions related to another person having children. At the end of the day, the decision to have a children is personal decision. MESSAGE!

Don't be too masculine. Don't be too feminine. Don't be too meek. Don't be too aggressive. What exactly is the "Goldilocks Dilemma" and how does it impact Black women in Corporate?In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about the tightrope many women must walk if they want to advance to senior-level positions in Corporate America.

What does it really mean to be your "sister's keeper"? And what should you do when your friends in your sister circle are no longer as tight as you all used to be?

Check out this week's episode to hear MJ and The Word talk about how to navigate friendships to ensure that the sisterhood stays sisterly!

Black fathers have often been unfairly stereotyped as absent or disengaged parents. But here's the TRUTH... According to a study by the CDC, Black fathers were the MOST involved in their children's lives no matter if they lived with them or not. That's why we are challenging these stereotypes and emphasizing their commitment and dedication to their families. To all the Black fathers who consistently show up for your children no matter what... We see you all!

MJ McConner - DEI Consultant and Certified Diversity Executive - talks about the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our nation and how we all can be impacted by changes in federal and state laws and policies.

Have you ever been asked to speak for free only to find out how much other professional speakers make for speaking at events? MJ and BJ have advice for you... Know your worth and get paid to speak! In this episode, MJ and BJ talk about how they regularly speak at different events, how they learned to establish their public speaking fees, and how YOU can determine your speaker rates.

BJ Word - Licensed Professional Counselor and cohost of MJ & The Word Podcast - talks about the history of Mental Health Awareness Month and why we ALL need to prioritize our mental wellbeing during the month of May and all yearlong.