Visible Women Podcast

On this episode of our podcast, we are excited to welcome Lisa Cortes, an Academy Award-nominated producer of films and documentaries. We talk to her about how storytelling shaped her childhood, how she made the transition from music executive to film and why documentaries like "The Apollo" and "the Remix: Hip Hop x Fashion" are stories that must be told. 

Original music: Richard D'Abreu (RD3 Music) 

On this episode, we are talking about picking up and moving to another country. Not as a Millennial or a retiree, but as a Black woman at the height of her career. Our guest, Heather Shaw, decided to pull up stakes at the age of 40 and start a new life in Dubai. With her we discuss why she made the decision, job hunting abroad, how she built community, dating, job loss and how faith was an important factor of her experience. Plus, why she didn't have time to be fragile during this experience. 

Original Music: Richard D'Abreu Jr. (RD3 Music)

Why is having a serious conversation about race so difficult? We unpack this highly sensitive subject on this episode. We are joined by Audrey Rowe, Program Director of the South Orange|Maplewood Community Coalition on Race, an organization that has gained national attention for taking on this tough subject and working on going beyond diversity to strive for racial integration that is positive, meaningful and impactful. Learn what it means to be an upstander instead of a bystander, why social integration is the new frontier, and how Rowe's work continues changes to meet the needs of the communities she is serving. 

This show is a must listen for Black women of every age. On it, we discuss the pay gap that is a reality for many of us and how not getting paid what we deserve impacts both our careers and our lives. We are joined by Natalie S. Burke, President & CEO of CommonHealth ACTION, who shares her insights on how Black women, whether they are entrepreneurs or in a corporate setting need to look at negotiations as well as compensation discussions. The impact of accepting less than we deserve has on other women coming behind us and how we should consider what value we bring to organizations above all us. She also offers advice for young women entering the workplace and makes a strong case for bringing your whole self to work. 

On this episode of our podcast, we discuss “Thick And Other Essays” by Tressie McMillan Cottom. It is an important narrative that challenges ideas of societal norms, authenticity voice and contours and impact of racism and sexism. When we tell our stories we not only affirm one another but we also claim the space of resistance to the systems of oppression that keep both seek to dampen those precious lights within us.

As a woman of color, how do you navigate relationships at work? Do you make friends? Are those friendships real? Do you ask someone to mentor you or wait for the mentor to find you? We discuss this and more with our guest, Noelle C. Bonham, Founder and Chief Principal Officer of The Minority Exchange Network. We also discuss whether you need a mentor has to be of the same race and why sometimes Black women may not support one another and the reasons that can occur.

Original theme music: Richard D'Abreu Jr. (RD3 Music)

Are women over 50 invisible to the fashion industry? And what influence does style have on the success of women of color over 50? This week, Sonya Barnes, an international brand, style, and image expert joins co-hosts Corynne Corbett and Kim D'Abreu to discuss her career journey, why your image is about more than the clothes you wear, how style impacts the success of women of over 50 and tells us the truth about executive presence. Plus, she tells us why luxury fashion brands cannot ignore successful women over 50 who have the means to make investment purchases. 

Original Theme Music: Richard D'Abreu Jr. (RD3 Music)

Are you taking risks or playing it safe? Chances are as you've grown older you don't want to rock the boat. Well in this episode, we discuss how taking a leap and learning to play, skills you learned in childhood, can add joy to your life and work today. Vivian Rodgers-Hill, founder of Lady V's Second Time Around talks about the power she's found through style, living out loud and having an optimistic attitude.

Original music: Richard D'Abreu Jr. (RD3 Music)

Are you feeling stuck? It happens to everyone, even co-hosts Corynne Corbett and Kim D'Abreu. In this episode, the two talk about the areas in their lives where they are feeling stuck, the challenges associated with being stuck and their plans for breaking these patterns. Tune to hear how their action plan can possibly benefit you.

Visible Women Podcast Theme Music: Richard D'Abreu Jr. (RD3 Music)

For this episode, hosts Corynne Corbett and Kim D'Abreu are joined by Candace Simpson, faith and justice educator and an Associate Minister at the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, NY. Together, they discuss the complicated connections between traditional faith-based communities and Black Millennials, how those communities intersect with social action initiatives of today and the expanding definition of sacred space. And how to create connections that cross the generational divide,

Original music: Richard D'Abreu Jr. (RD3 Music)