Episodes

EP6: Navigating Salary Negotiations with Yakentha Britton

Welcome to episode 6 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast. Talking about money at work is uncomfortable for many people. The wage gap for Black women is well documented.  And although systemic racism and sexism is a key driver of this reality, we wanted to focus on empowerment in this episode and what is within our control when it comes to compensation and salary negotiations.

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EP5: Aligning Your Job Search with Your Values with Nakisha Hicks

Finding a job might be one of the most stressful experiences any human goes through. Interviews can be nerve-racking, and waiting for that second call is even worse. However, have you ever stopped and wondered if you are even waiting to get a call from a job you want? One that is actually good for you? In today’s episode, I welcome Nakisha Hicks, a veteran

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EP4: Discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from a Black Woman’s perspective with Aisha DeBerry

“If you are saying that you are a leader, that you listen to your team and you care about your team, that you want to be innovative and you want to be life-changing and culture-shifting, how can you be a leader and not have that inclusivity a part of it?” The events of the last year have brought more visibility to Diversity-Equity-Inclusion practices in organizations.

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EP3: Getting in Alignment with Yourself

Many times we feel out of place, unhappy, or unmotivated at work and in life because our values are not being honored, or they are being violated in some way.  If we haven’t taken the time to clarify and define what our values are, it’s hard to get to the root of our discomfort.  Getting in alignment with your values drives work and life satisfaction,

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EP2: Communicating Your Value for Career Growth with Valeria Edmonds

Welcome to the second episode of Black Woman Leading! In today’s episode, I am joined by Valeria Edmonds, who speaks about the importance of communicating in your workplace. We have the opportunity to discuss why you should always be your authentic self and how you can find your zone of genius. Valeria shares lessons learned on her journey to establish a positive personal brand and

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EP1: Introducing Black Woman Leading

Welcome to the Black Woman Leading Podcast!  This podcast is an extension of the Black Woman Leading learning experience.  My intention with this podcast is to provide validation, encouragement, and insight to support Black women on their journey to create the life and career you desire.   We will tap into our collective wisdom, hear about other Black women leaders’ journeys, and discuss the “heart” and

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