Risky Business with Shreen

The Risky Business with Shreen podcast convenes a candid and unfiltered conversation with powerhouse Black female entrepreneurs who, like her, walked away from “safe” corporate careers to build something of their own.

Their stories reflect a larger movement: in recent months, more than 300,000 Black women—many of them high-performing, highly educated professionals—have been laid off or displaced from corporate roles amid a volatile, employer-driven job market. Instead of waiting to be rehired, many are turning disruption into opportunity—betting on themselves, their expertise, and their ability to create what corporate systems could not sustain.

Together, these women explore the myth of stability, the emotional calculus of leaving, and the realization that if they could build success for others, they could build it for themselves.

In Part II of Risky By Design: Black Women Navigating Power Structures in White Spaces, the focus shifts from survival to strategy, legacy, and change.

Black women leaders share how they protect their peace, decide when to speak up or walk away, and build coalitions to resist toxic systems. They unpack the complexities of mentorship, allyship, and accountability—asking what we owe ourselves, our peers, and the next generation.

Together, they reimagine what true power looks like in spaces built to silence them, and what policies, practices, and leadership models must transform to affirm Black women.

This conversation isn’t just reflection—it’s a blueprint for building collective power and shaping a more just future.

In this unapologetically bold episode, several Black women leaders sit down to share what it really means to navigate power structures where whiteness is the default and their leadership is often perceived as a threat. 

Each panelist will unpack the unique risks—both personal and professional—that they have faced simply for existing, excelling, and speaking up in spaces historically designed without them in mind. 

From managing coded language in performance reviews to the unspoken politics of being “too ambitious,” this conversation explores the invisible costs of representation, the burden of over-performance, and the unyielding strength required to lead while Black and female. 

Risk culture is not just a concept — it’s the behaviors, customs, norms, decisions, and leadership moments that shape an organization’s future. In this episode, we break down what risk culture really means, how to align it with corporate values, and why risk champions are crucial to sustainable success.

Tune in for powerful insights, real-world success stories, and strategies you can start using today to foster a stronger, smarter, and more resilient risk culture.

From overloaded internal teams to unchecked outsourcing and risky offshoring—this episode exposes the four major plays that US based companies are running in the ongoing war on human capital. If you work in risk management, internal audit, or compliance, you need to hear this. Your role—and your value—may be more vulnerable than you think.

Learn how ERM helps organizations identify, assess, and manage both upside and downside risks to unlock value and build resilience, and gain insights into the leading frameworks that provide structure for the same. 

In today’s complex and unpredictable business world, effective risk governance is more critical than ever!

In this episode, Shreen explores the good practices that companies around the globe are using to navigate risks and enhance their resilience capabilities. From proactive risk identification to robust governance frameworks, Shreen unpacks the strategies that help organizations weather uncertainty while staying agile and prepared for future challenges. 

Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tips for strengthening your organization’s approach to risk and resilience.

Welcome to the first episode of Risky Business with Shreen! In this solo episode, Shreen sets the stage for the series by diving into the fundamentals of risk governance—a cornerstone of effective enterprise risk management. 

Whether you're new to risk management or a seasoned professional, this episode provides a thoughtful introduction to the principles and practices that guide organizations toward better decision-making and resilience.

🎧 Tune in to discover the foundation of risk governance and why it matters in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business environment.