Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate

Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate

By Rahkal Shelton RobersonBusinessCareers
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Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate episodes

  • Finale EP9: Keys to Creating More Rewarding Work Experiences

    Episode nine is the finale episode placing a beautiful bow on Women's History Month 2023 and the Woosah limited series podcast.

    This episode discusses five keys to obtaining more fulfilling work experience.  

    1. Identify & own your purpose 
    2. Do more of what you care about and enjoy
    3. You are on the menu (knowing your value, articulating transferrable skills, the difference between gifts, talents, and skills)
    4. Networking is key
    5. Pause & pivot (Woooosaaah)

      6. We're diving into specific strategies for each key and how they can support garnering more rewarding work experiences. 


      Thank you so much for your time.


      40 min
    6. EP8: Survive to Thrive

      Episode 8 is an eloquent recap breakdown of previous episodes transitioning listeners from "surviving" workplace challenges to owning skills to THRIVE.

      Ep. 8 is the penultimate (second to last episode) to Woosah's finale.


      This episode recaps:

      -Understanding the playing field

      -Self-worth and owning your diversity

      -Identify toxicity and strategies for protecting your peace

      -Stress management, self-care, and the importance of boundaries

      -The value of communities

      -Workplace wellness and workplace peace

      35 min
    7. EP7: Workplace Wellness. Workplace Peace!

      Episode seven discusses five of the major wellness components:

      • Physical Wellness
      • Intellectual Wellness
      • Spiritual Wellness
      • Emotional Wellness
      • Social Wellness

        • And how each translates into the workplace, solutions for enhancing these areas, and strategies for obtaining workplace peace. 

        Coach Rahk Roberson defines Workplace Peace as an impenetrable state of contentment where grievances, hostilities, drama, and conflicts in the workplace do not impact how we show up or who we are or holistically. 

        53 min
      • EP6: Communities & Tribes

        Episode six honors Women's History Month and Women's International Day (2023) by discussing the value and importance of having and building tribes and communities. The episode dispels the myth of women not needing anyone and the destructive notion of "being self-made" while providing strategies for building your own community.

        40 min
      • EP5: Boundaries!

        Episode five discusses boundaries, how to identify your vulnerable areas, why boundaries are important, and how to set and/or reestablish them.  

        34 min
      • EP3: We just don’t share the same experiences.

        Episode three explores the different “playing fields” and experiences of black and brown women in the workplace to those of our white counterparts.

        Playing fields ie. factors causing our experiences to differ, including 

        • Racial & Color Discrimination
        • Unconscious/Implicit Biases
        • The Gender Gap & Systematic Racism
        • The Income Gap
          • 55 min
        • Pilot Ep1: Now take a deep breath and Woosaaah
          This first episode explores the origin of Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate and provides insight into the author/podcaster, Coach Rahk Roberson.


          Featured in Forbes and HuffPost, Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate is guaranteed to help better navigate the workplace while keeping your confidence, cool, and peace of mind.
          Synopsis: 
          Let's be honest; the majority of the corporations we’re working for weren’t founded with us in mind. It is no secret how stressful, challenging, and difficult working in corporate America can be, especially for women of color. But guess what, Sis? You made it, and most of us had to fight really hard to get here. We’ve worked long hours, continued our education, moved across the country, and made countless sacrifices. Now, wouldn’t it be nice to feel respected, valued, and be equally compensated? Wouldn’t it be nice to create more significant contributions toward our careers while navigating the corporate beatdown more effectively? Look no further; help is in your hand. 

          But first, let’s take a deep breath and woosah. Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate is guaranteed to help you better navigate the workplace while keeping your confidence, cool, and peace of mind. 

          Packed with down-to-earth commentary, unfiltered and relatable stories, points to ponder, exercises, and practical tools in it, Rahkal provides invaluable advice for tackling thorny topics like discrimination, wage gaps, biases, toxic environments, self-worth, boundary setting, and community building. This humorous and energetic guide is for the woman who's ready to thrive.
          20 min

        About Woosah: A Survival Guide for Women of Color Working In Corporate

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        The Woosah Podcast is a series of conversations aligning with topics from the Woosah book and is guaranteed to help you better navigate the workplace while keeping your confidence, cool, and peace of mind.