Black Women Talk Work (Myriha Burce)
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| 14 Mar 2019 | Ep 3: A Conversation on Letting Your Guard Down and Leveling Up–Insights from a Talent Professional | 01:08:11 | |
Today’s episode features Andrea Henderson, an international Talent Professional with over 15 years of experience designing and leading diversity recruiting initiatives, managing onsite and virtual talent acquisition and global mobility teams, driving execution of global talent planning, talent management, and high potential development and executive coaching programs. Andrea not only offers insight into her own career journey, but she gives fantastic insight as a talent/human resources professional into challenges that she has seen black women face in the workforce, and how she advises overcoming them. She breaks down leveling up from entry-level, mid-level, to executive level, the importance of connecting with colleagues outside of work hours (and how to do so strategically), and the importance of reciprocity in mentor/mentee relationships. Andrea also gives us details into her own business, Mint Green Info, which essentially puts the voice and advice of an HR professional in your back pocket.
Show Notes Conferences for Black Women Odyssey Media: https://odysseymedia.com/ Black Women of Power Summit: https://www.blackenterprise.com/womenofpowersummit/ Imara Retreat: https://www.thecoloredgirl.com/imara.html Book Recommendation Ancella Livers' book - Leading in Black & White: Leading Across the Racial Divide in Corporate America: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Black-White-Corporate-Leadership-ebook/dp/B000QECFQC Mint Green Info Website: mintgreeninfo.com Instagram: @MintGreenInfo Facebook: www.facebook.com/mintgreeninfo LinkedIn Courses For entrepreneurs - Leveraging LinkedIn for Community, Connections & Ca$h For professionals - Career professionals that may be looking for a new position I have a special limited-time offer for a digital download 30-day job search planner when downloading free "Money Messages" for LinkedIn Black Women Talk Work Social Instagram: @blackwomentalkwork Facebook: Black Women Talk Work Twitter: @blkwomentlkwork | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Ep 33: A Conversation On "Deeper Than Work” - Author, Podcaster and Career Coach, Dorianne St Fleur Talks Her New Book and Designing Your D.R.E.A.M. Career | 00:42:53 | |
This week’s episode features Dorianne St Fleur, career and leadership coach, founder of Your Career Girl, a digital career and leadership platform for women of color, and author of her newly released book, Deeper Than Work. Dorianne spent more than 15 years in corporate as an HR and DEI Leader, working for global companies like Goldman Sacks, AT&T, and most recently, Google. Amid the pandemic, Dorianne made the decision to walk away from corporate and dedicate this next phase of her career to scaling Your Career Girl and helping other women design the career of their dreams. Listen as we discuss the experiences throughout Dorianne’s corporate HR career that shed light on the need for a platform like Your Career Girl, the ups and downs of transitioning full-time into entrepreneurship, and the actionable strategies and insights for working women of color offered in her new book, Deeper Than Work. | |||
| 02 May 2019 | Ep 7: A Conversation On Overcoming Career Rejection And Creating Your Own Lane | 01:20:38 | |
Today’ s episode features Brittney Oliver. Brittney is a Howard University alumna, career writer, and contributor for Fast Company and Essence. She is also the creator of Lemons to Lemonade, a career platform and event series geared toward helping motivate and equip black millennial with career and lifestyle tips to achieve their goals. Through her writing and her platform, Brittney has helped bring to light the challenges that black professionals, particularly black women, face during the job search and interview process. In one of her most viral pieces written for Fast Company, "This Is What It’s Like to Search For A Job As A Black Woman," Brittney notes going on over 100 in-person interviews in eight months before finally landing her first job offer after college. Listen as we discuss how Brittney navigated the feedback and the rejection early in her career, and how through a combination of smart pivots and utilizing her connections, she is redefining her path and empowering the careers of other black women along the way.
To connect with Brittney, read some of her published work and learn more about her career platform Lemons 2 Lemonade, head over to her website brittneyoliver.com and follow Lemons to Lemonade on Instagram @lemons_2_lemonade Upcoming Lemons 2 Lemonade Events: L2L Mixer NYC - May 15, 2019 - “How To Make Major Moves As A Minority In Your Career” For details and to purchase tickets: http://brittneyoliver.com/events/
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| 14 Dec 2023 | Ep 42: A Conversation On Birthing Justice for Black Women with Monique Matthews, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Writer | 00:37:05 | |
Myriha is joined in conversation by Monique Matthews, co-writer and director of the feature length documentary, "Birthing Justice." This film explores the role of racism and inequities within our healthcare system that endanger Black women during this particularly critical moment in our lives. The film also tells the stories and highlights the voices of the people and the organizations that are fighting for systemic change to ensure the best birthing practices for all women at hospitals across the country. Listen as they discuss the power of celebrating the joy in the Black birthing experience on the journey to justice, and much more.
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| 12 Feb 2020 | Ep 13: A Conversation On Trusting The Organic Path: How U.S. Air Force Veteran Tiana Clark Transitioned from Teacher to Tech Leader & Cultural Change Agent | 00:46:17 | |
Today’s episode features Tiana Clark. When I had the chance to speak with Tiana for Black Women Talk Work, she was a Sales Enablement Leader at Microsoft, however she was very recently promoted to Microsoft 365 Marketing Director for Enterprise Commercial. Tiana completed her B.S. in Political Science from the University of Maryland and her M.S. in Educational Leadership from St. Mary’s University. She is also a Diversity and Inclusion leader at Microsoft and the larger Chicago community, as well as the Creator and Executive Producer of Soci Circle, an award-winning web series that focuses on sparking D&I conversations amongst tween girls. Listen as we discuss how Tiana charted her own career path from the U.S. Air Force, to rising through the ranks working in Army CounterIntelligence, to teaching middle school history, and now being a Marketing and D&I leader in the Tech Industry. We’ll also discuss the impact of starting D&I conversations at an earlier age for young girls, potentially laying a stronger foundation for navigating this topic later in life and in the workplace. | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | Ep 29: A Conversation On Social Anxiety, Racial Trauma and Embracing Healing as Black Culture: Psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng Talks Black Mental Health in the Now | 00:38:40 | |
This week’s episode features Dr. Akua Boateng, Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Health Consultant. Before Mental Health Awareness month wrapped up, Dr. Akua was gracious enough to speak with us about all things mental health, but particularly dealing with anxiety as the world opens. Listen as we discuss addressing social anxiety as the summer kicks off and how to mentally and emotionally cope if you must report back to an office setting soon. We also reflect on the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, with Dr. Akua offering some great insight into the long-term mental health effects of racial trauma, embracing healing in our communities and the importance of humanizing our own bodies while living in a system that does not. | |||
| 18 Apr 2019 | Ep 6: A Conversation On Doing The Work To Find A Career You Love | 00:54:55 | |
On today’s episode, listen as Dr. Tega Edwin Ph.D., LPC discusses her path as a career counselor and how through her company, Her Career Doctor, she helps women do the self-work & research necessary to access a fulfilling career. We talk about everything from doing the internal work to find a career that aligns with your values and the role of our current educational system in helping us, from a very young age, make decisions about our careers. We also discuss the role of mental health for black women dealing with challenging work environments, and some of the challenges Tega has faced as a black woman in academia. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher. Show Notes Her Career Doctor
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| 28 Mar 2019 | Ep 5: A Conversation on Our Hair in the Workplace | 00:28:55 | |
On today’s episode, I’m talking about hair. Our hair. Black women and the role that our hair often plays in our careers, whether we like it or not. As a woman who frequently changes her hairstyle and who has been natural for almost 3 years now, I have had my share of uncomfortable comments about my hair throughout my career In light of recent New York legislation banning hair discrimination from New York employers, today I share some of the lessons I’ve learned on navigating these encounters in the most effective way. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher. New York Times Article: New York City to Ban Discrimination Based on Hair Black Women Talk Work Social Instagram: @blackwomentalkwork Facebook: Black Women Talk Work Twitter: @blkwomentlkwork Website: blackwomentalkwork.com | |||
| 23 Jun 2019 | Ep 9: A Conversation On Emails, Networking, And Your Manager Relationship | 00:25:58 | |
Inspired by listener responses on the Black Women Talk Work Instagram page, today we discuss “the exclamation point obligation” in office emails, identifying your networking style, and evaluating your relationship with your manager. Articles referenced in episode: Follow us! Instagram: @blackwomentalkwork | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Ep 34: A Conversation On Dance, Diversity And Bringing The Arts To Brooklyn - International Dance Icon Dwana Smallwood Talks The Journey To Professional Dance And Building Legacy Through The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center | 00:54:34 | |
This week’s episode features Dwana Smallwood, International Dance Icon and Founder and Executive Director of the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dwana spent more than a decade as the Principal Dancer of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and founded the dance program for the prestigious Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. Listen as we discuss her journey into the world of dance at the professional level, her perspective on race, diversity and inclusion in the dance and entertainment industry as a whole, the importance of the arts and artistic expression in the development of young Black girls, and her commitment to bringing dance back to her community in Brooklyn amid the pandemic. | |||
| 20 Jan 2021 | Ep 24: A Conversation On Accountability, Antiracism and Authenticity - How Dr. Akilah Cadet Is Doing The Work and Teaching Others To Do The Same Through Her DEIB Firm, Change Cadet | 01:05:40 | |
Today’s episode features Dr. Akilah Cadet, Founder and CEO of Change Cadet a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging consulting firm. Dr. Cadet embarked on a career in public health, advocating for communities of color and other underrepresented groups. However, faced with bureaucracy, not feeling valued, a never ending pattern of "isms" and barriers that Black women often face in the workplace, along with feeling limited and boxed into the ideals and expectations of the corporate workforce, Dr. Cadet made a decision to bet on herself for her happiness, her mental health, and her power to make a real impact for BIPOC and other underrepresented communities on her own terms. Listen as we discuss Dr. Cadet's path to founding Change Cadet, what meaningful diversity and inclusion work looks like in 2021 in light of the protests of 2020, the biggest pitfalls and errors that companies and individual make when trying to educate themselves on being anti-racist, talking race and politics in the workplace, and how she maintains her personal boundaries and self care amid a year where demand for her work is at an all-time high. | |||
| 30 Sep 2020 | Ep 20: A Conversation On The Career Platform for Diverse Employees - How Dyversifi Co-Founder and CMO Dumebi Egbuna Is Using Technology To Illuminate The Minority Corporate Experience | 00:45:35 | |
Today’s episode features Dumebi Egbuna, Co-Founder and CMO of Dyversifi, the career insight platform for diverse employees, helping you de-fog the glass ceiling before you break through it. Dumebi completed her BA in Marketing and Strategic Consulting from Emory University in 2018. Upon entering the corporate workforce she was confronted with the harsh realities that many Black women ultimately face, dealing with micro aggressions from both sides of her identity, being Black and a woman. She found herself not always feeling completely seen and her work truly valued. After one particular workplace experience that left her frustrated and looking to take action, she teamed up with her brother, Toby to launch Dyversifi with the goal of sharing minority workplace stories, good, bad and in-between, so that other minorities can learn from them and ultimately find a company and career where they can thrive and be successful. Listen as we discuss how Dumebi’s educational and professional experience shaped her vision for Dyversifi, some of the recurring themes and challenges expressed in the stories shared by minorities on the platform, how companies and employees can get the most out of Dyversifi, and how Dumebi is personally balancing entrepreneurship and climbing the corporate ladder. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Ep 44: A Conversation On Building The Financial Foundation For Entrepreneurial Success With Deanna Brooks, CPA, Business Coach And Growth Strategist | 00:56:04 | |
This week we’re welcoming licensed certified public accountant (CPA), business coach and growth strategist, Deanna Brooks. Deanna gives us a glimpse into her own career journey from Big 4 accountant to business coach, now using her skillset to support small businesses in establishing a strong financial foundation to become scalable and profitable. We discuss what to look for in a business coach, what to avoid, and at what point in your entrepreneurial journey should you be working with a business coach. Deanna also debunks some of the biggest social media myths about growing and scaling a business, while also offering her take on the power of leveraging community and resources as an entrepreneur, and the invaluable lessons learned from taking the slow and steady path.
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| 22 Sep 2021 | Ep 31: A Conversation On "The Other Black Girl” - Author Zakiya Dalila Harris Talks Writing Her First New York Times Best Seller | 00:29:12 | |
This week’s episode features Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of the New York Times Bestseller, that is also being adopted into an upcoming Hulu series, “The Other Black Girl.” Listen as we discuss Zakiya's journey to writing her first novel, including how her own experiences in the workplace influenced the story and character development, the masterful genre-bending that she executes throughout the novel, and ultimately what she hopes readers takeaway about racism, privilege, diversity, predominately white work spaces, and the Black women who navigate these dynamics everyday. | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Ep 17: A Conversation On Personal Branding And Blackness In Medicine - How Dr. Kristamarie Is Using Her Platform To Pull Back The Veil On Being A Black Woman In Medicine | 00:34:45 | |
Today's episode features Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a family physician current practicing in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kristamarie completed her BS in Public Health from Rutgers University - New Brunswick and completed her Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College. Listen as we discuss Dr. Kristamarie's journey into medicine, including her perspective on how medical school prepared her for life as a practicing physician, the systematic challenges that black students often encounter on the road to medicine and how she is now using her platform to encourage others to overcome naysayers and adversity in pursuit of their professional and personal dreams.
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| 03 Mar 2021 | Ep 28: A Conversation on Music, Film and Filling the Gaps - How Entertainment Executive Lisa Ellis Pivoted from Breaking Top Selling Artists to Producing Groundbreaking Films on Black History | 01:15:55 | |
This week’s episode features Lisa Ellis, Entertainment Executive and Founder of Provenance Ventures, an integrated multimedia production and entertainment company that creates, develops, and produces content that champions untold stories from underrepresented voices. A University of Maryland and Harvard Business School Graduate, Lisa has formerly held titles that include President and General Group Manager of Sony Urban Music, Executive Vice President of Sony Music Label Group and most recently, Global Head of Music at SoundCloud. She has worked with some of the biggest names in music including, John Legend, Maxwell, Nas, The Fugees, Mariah Carey, Destiney’s Child and the list goes on. Lisa was also ranked #3 in Billboard magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Music 2006, 2007, and 2009, as well as ranked #50 in Fast Company Magazine’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” in 2011 and 2012. With more than 25 years in the music industry under her belt, she made the decision to pivot into film, founding Provenance Ventures, combining her business acumen, previous experience working on soundtracks for box office breaking films, and innate passion for amplifying the untold stories of the Black community and our history. Listen as we discuss the challenges Lisa faced early in her career as a Black woman promoting pop and rock music and later overseeing the urban music genre, how she preserved and landed countless chart topping, grammy nominated artists and what drove her pivot from music to film. She also gives us a deep dive into two incredible film projects that she is executive producing, the first Never Caught, which will be the film adaptation of the 2017 book, "Never Caught: The Washingtons Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge" by Erica Armstrong Dunbar, and an upcoming HBO Limited Series titled, "Say Their Names," which will examine the Grim Sleeper murders, occurring over a 30-year period in which Black girls and women were killed in a wave of unsolved murders in South Los Angeles. | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Ep 36: A Conversation On Self Care for Black Women - Author Oludara Adeeyo Talks Writing Her First Book And Making The Pivot From Magazine Editor To Social Worker | 00:58:08 | |
This week’s episode features Oludara Adeeyo, former editor at Cosmopolitan and XXL, current psychiatric social worker and author of the new book, Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept and Prioritize Your Mind, Body and Soul. Oludara made the decision to embark on her own radical self-care journey after walking away from the media industry due to burnout and workplace racial trauma. After embracing a new career path that better aligned with the life path that she wanted, she found her way back to writing to author this self-described "love letter to Black women everywhere.” Listen as we discuss Oludara’s personal experience and learnings while writing her debut book, generational shifts in self-care for Black women and how that is reflected in how we are showing up in the workplace, and how putting her happiness first led her to the beautiful next phase of her career journey. | |||
| 03 Feb 2021 | Ep 26: A Conversation On All-Natural, Black-Owned and Purpose-Driven - How BLK+GRN Founder Dr. Kristian Edwards Is Cultivating A Business Free Of Toxins And Making Space For Black Women Artisans | 00:58:17 | |
Today’s episode features Dr. Kristian Edwards, Professor of Public Health and Founder of BLK+GRN, an all-natural marketplace by all Black artisans. With a B.A. in the History of Science and History of Medicine from Yale University, a MPH from Yale University School of Medicine, and a Doctorate in Healthcare Management and Leadership from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Kristian has dedicated her career to providing knowledge, tools and resources to highlight health disparities in the Black community and help Black men and women lead healthier lives. After discovering a sobering stat that 75% of the products marketed to Black women are formulated with ingredients that are considered toxic and linked to cancer, hormone disruption and reproductive damage, Dr. Kristian made it her mission to make all natural products easily accessible to the Black community, while also providing an online retail space for Black women artisans. In 2017 she founded, BLK+GRN, a marketplace connects Black people with natural lifestyles to high-quality, toxic-free brands that share in the mission of health, wellness and community cultivation. Listen as we discuss how Dr. Kristian’s background in public health has influenced her journey to entrepreneurship and creating BLK+GRN, supporting Black-owned brands and the power of Black consumers, and how when leading your career with purpose at the helm, money and success will naturally follow. Dr. Kristian also sheds lights on how yoga, therapy and her loving family aided her road to recovery after a devastating car accident in July of 2019. | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Ep 27: A Conversation On Public Speaking, Presence and People Skills - How Public Speaking Coach Sherhara Downing is Making Human Interaction Effortless for Working Women | 00:52:16 | |
Today’s episode features Sherhara Downing, Public Speaking Coach, Executive Trainer and Founder of Level Comm, a communications agency that teaches customized communication practices and strategies that educate and empower employees to improve performance and productivity. With a B.A. in Journalism and a M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications, Sherhara chose the path less traveled in the communications field after realizing that her innate talent for public speaking, as displayed in her work as an engaging MC and event host, was in high demand, particularly for those navigating the corporate world. She made the decision to turn her talent into a teachable skill, and thus began her career journey as a public speaking coach and trainer, working with corporations, executives and individuals on communication and interpersonal skills in the workplace. Since launching Level Comm in 2014, Sherhara has also expanded her offering to specializing in teaching women entrepreneurs to concisely speak with confidence, charisma and credibility. Listen as we discuss Sherhara’s perspective on the specific communication challenges that Black women often encounter in the workplace, how to find the balance between showing personality and maintaining your power, the pros and cons of code switching, and her top tips and practices for developing strong public speaking skills, whether you're in corporate or being the voice for your own business. | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Ep 23: A Conversation On Laughter, Lessons And Legacy - How Actress And Comedian Kim Coles Pivoted On Purpose And Is Helping Others Do The Same | 00:44:58 | |
Today’s episode features actress, comedian, author and speaker, Kim Coles. The New York native made her TV debut on "Showtime at the Apollo" in the late 80s, went on to appear on season one of “In Living Color,” before moving on to star as Synclaire James in 90s sitcom "Living Single,” which centered the lives of six Black friends and young professionals living life in Brooklyn for five seasons. Starring alongside Queen Latifah, Kim Fields and Erika Alexander, the iconic show was pivotal in moving the needle on expanding representation of Black women on television. Since "Living Single," in addition to continuing her acting and comedy career, appearing in series such as “Frasier” and “One on One,” hosting BET’s game show “Pay It Off” and most recently Bounce TV sitcom “In The Cut,” Kim has expanded her life’s work to include helping others find their gifts through storytelling. As a strategic coach, speaker and author of three books, including Amazon Bestseller “Open Your G.I.F.T.S.” Kim is teaching inspiring entrepreneurs to own their authentic stories to inspire others to learn, laugh and leave their own powerful legacy. Listen as we discuss how Kim found her path to acting and comedy growing up in Brooklyn, her experience breaking into the entertainment industry and conquering rejection, the legacy of "Living Single” for Black women, and how to pivot on purpose to hone all of your strengths, talents and treasures. | |||
| 10 Jul 2019 | Ep 10: A Conversation On The Evolution Of Diversity And Inclusion - How D&I consultant Risha Grant is helping companies make a change, by placing people at the center of the charge | 01:04:25 | |
This week’s episode features Risha Grant, a D&I consultant of 20+ years, international speaker, and author of the book “That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets.” Listen as we discuss how growing up in Oklahoma influenced her career path, the one major difference she sees in D&I today versus 20 years ago, and how long-term progress in creating inclusive work environments will require a little introspection from us all. Show notes: Follow us! | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | Ep 30: A Conversation with 826CHI - How Actress Sherri Saum Found Her Creative Voice and Her Advice To Young Creatives Striving To Do the Same | 00:47:12 | |
Host Myriha Burce recently had the pleasure to interview Actress Sherri Saum for 826CHI’s annual fundraiser. With a career spanning 20 years in the entertainment industry, notably starring in the groundbreaking Freeform T.V. show, The Fosters, Sherri has grounded her career in her passion for creative and inclusive storytelling. Listen as we discuss her development as an actress on her path to Hollywood, how her identity as a Black woman impacts her art and ability to embody a given role, her experience telling the story of Lena Adams on The Fosters, and much more. For those of you not familiar with the organization, 826CHI is a non-profit creative writing, tutoring, and publishing center dedicated to amplifying the voices of Chicago youth. The organization’s annual a literary festival called Prologue, happened earlier this spring, with multiple sessions featuring authors, artists, performers and influencers and of course, the 826CHI students. Head over to 826CHI.org to learn more and get involved. | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Ep 40: A Conversation On Writing In The Key Of Black With Jayne Allen, Author Of The Black Girls Must Die Exhausted Trilogy | 00:35:54 | |
Myriha is joined in conversation by Jayne Allen, Harvard-trained attorney and engineer, and author of the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted novel trilogy. Listen as they discuss Jayne’s journey to published author, the makings of her novel protagonist Tabitha Walker, and what she hopes Black women will take away from this trilogy that has been embraced by women all over the world. To learn more about Jayne Allen:
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| 19 Feb 2020 | Ep 14: A Conversation On Culture and Corporate Controversy: How H&M Head of Inclusion & Diversity, Ezinne Kwubiri Drives Dialogue That Matters, With Heritage and A Human Touch As Her Guide | 01:17:14 | |
Today’s episode features Ezinne Kwubiri, North America, Head of Inclusion & Diversity at H&M. Graduating with her B.A. in Accounting from Howard University, the early years of Ezinne's career saw her climbing the ranks to eventually land as Senior Audior at Viacom before coming to the realization that accounting was not the long term path for her. She ultimately transitioned into a role in Change Management and was on the ground in the midst of the resurgence of Diversity & Inclusion conversations in the workplace as we know it today. So in 2018, when H&M found itself in the midst of global backlash over the racist “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” ad, a newly created D&I leadership role at the company presented Ezinne with her next adventure in her professional journey, North America Head of Inclusion & Diversity at H&M. Listen as we discuss the challenges Ezinne has faced and overcome in taking on such a public facing D&I leadership role, how her identity as a black woman and her Nigerian heritage impact how she approaches her work, how she responds to criticism in the midst of work-related controversy, and what, in her opinion, makes a strong and effective D&I leader. | |||
| 20 Mar 2019 | Ep 4: A Conversation On Moving From TV to Marketing in Silicon Valley, and Giving 150% Every Step Along the Way | 00:44:44 | |
Today's episode features Lauren Legette, talented Silicon Valley marketer, currently in Business Product Marketing at Facebook. After graduating from Hampton University with a BA in Journalism and starting her career in Television at The Food Network, Lauren decided to take a risk and transition into Marketing at a then up and coming shared mobility startup named Uber. Today, we'll get into how she made the transition from TV to Marketing, the importance of building meaningful relationships, and her top three tips for women looking to show they're ready for a promotion.
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| 06 May 2020 | Ep 15: A Conversation On A Career Centered In Self - How Alexis Robertson Made the Pivot From Practicing Attorney to Legal D&I Leader by Looking Inward and Following The Thread | 01:25:00 | |
Today’s episode features Alexis Robertson, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at law firm, Foley & Lardner. After about a decade as a practicing attorney, a candid conversation with a career coach and some self reflection, Alexis embraced the fact that being a litigator was not fulfilling to her. This realization sparked her journey to legal recruiter and eventually D&I leader. Listen as we discuss how she made the career pivot, some of the unique D&I challenges of the legal field, and how a little self awareness, self care and self love will land you right where you need to be. | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | Ep 35: A Conversation On Making Media Equitable - How Latoya Drake, Head Of Media Representation At Google, Created A Role To Elevate Underrepresented Voices In The World Of Media And Tech | 00:48:48 | |
This week’s episode features Latoya Drake, Head of Media Representation at Google. Latoya landed in the world of media after pivoting from her path to law school and quickly finding herself immersed in the world of messaging, soundbites and ultimately becoming the voice and face for global corporations. Inspired by the quote, “I am a voice in this world and I deserve to be heard” from 90s tv show “A Different World,” Latoya has built a career elevating underrepresented voices and creating a more inclusive and equitable media ecosystem. Listen as we discuss how Latoya identified the need for her current role at Google amid the challenging social and media landscape of 2020, her take on higher education addressing DEI and the importance of a multicultural lens in the media industry as a former Adjunct Instructor at NYU, and why she advises Black women to chase the role not the company. | |||
| 05 Mar 2019 | Ep 2: A Conversation on PR/Communications, Entertainment, and Knowing When to Speak Up | 00:41:53 | |
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Jasmine Kent. Jasmine is a seasoned communications professional, with experience spanning public relations, marketing, event production, and entertainment. With a Bachelors of Science in Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University, and currently completing UCLA’s extension program for The Business and Management of Entertainment, Jasmine is carving out her path as a force in the entertainment industry. And as the Entertainment Committee Chair for the LA Urban League Young Professionals and Board Member for the Black Public Relations Society LA, she is advocating for black professionals, especially black women, along the way. Listen as we dive into her career journey, some of the challenges she's encountered along the way, and how using her voice at work has helped her through. Show Notes Urban League Young Professionals Event: "Leading the Future: Entertainment Summit and Awards Brunch Social Media: Follow Jasmine Kent on Instagram @lovejasmedia Instagram: @blackwomentalkwork Facebook: Black Women Talk Work Twitter: @blkwomentlkwork Website: www.blackwomentalkwork.com | |||
| 06 Apr 2022 | Ep 39: A Conversation On Film, Love and Finding Your Way Back To Your Craft - Felicia Pride, TV Writer, Producer And Award-Winning Filmmaker, Talks Storytelling And Her Journey To Hollywood | 00:35:11 | |
Today’s episode features T.V. writer, producer and award-winning filmmaker, Felicia Pride. Felicia has written on Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar,” and is currently a producer on “Grey’s Anatomy” in addition to developing shows with FX and Netflix. In 2020, Felicia’s film Really Love, for which she is the writer and executive producer, debuted on Netflix, becoming a Top Ten Movie on the platform and quickly cementing its place among the classics, depicting the expansiveness of Black love through romance, friendship, art and much more. Through her production company, Honey Chile, Felicia is committed to producing cultural content centering the full lives of Black women over the age of 40. Listen as Felicia takes us through her journey from writer to screen writer and filmmaker, including how a seven year hiatus from her craft ultimately led her to embracing the gift, commitment and purpose of being a storyteller. To learn more about Felicia's work and her production company visit: feliciapride.com and honey-chile.com Keep up with Black Women Talk Work: | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Ep 38: A Conversation On Black Writers, Black Resistance, And Telling The Stories Of Our Youth - Renée Watson, Co-Author Of The 1619 Project: Born On The Water, Talks Her Journey To Becoming A Writer | 00:49:30 | |
This week’s episode features Renée Watson, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, educator, and community activist. With a focus on Black youth and particularly Black girls, Renée’s poetry and fiction explores themes of home, identity, and the intersections of race, class, and gender. Her children’s books and novels for teens have received international recognition and awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award and the Newbery Honor. Renée most recently co-authored the children’s adaptation of Nikole Hannah-Jones’ Pulitzer Prize-winning 1619 Project, titled The 1619 Project: Born on the Water. Listen as we discuss Renée’s journey to becoming a writer, including how a school assignment led to her first published novel portraying the experiences of Black youth during Hurricane Katrina, and how her upcoming book, Maya’s Song, was an opportunity to honor one of the biggest influences on her career, Maya Angelou. We also discuss the importance of Black writers staying true to their vision and continuing to tell our stories, even amid legislation and national movements that seek to limit their ability to do so. To learn more about Renée’s work visit: www.reneewatson.net Keep up with Black Women Talk Work: | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Ep 43: A Conversation On The Practices, The People, And The Many Paths To Maintaining Mental Health And Wellbeing At Work With Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Host Of The Award-Winning Podcast, Therapy For Black Girls | 00:45:33 | |
This week, we’re welcoming Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Licensed Psychologist and Host of the award-winning mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. We’re discussing workplace trauma, self-care, and what these can look like for Black women in today’s work environment, as well as who you need in your personal tribe when trying to stay mentally healthy while navigating your career. As she reflects on a decade of Therapy for Black Girls, Dr. Joy also shares what she hopes Black women and girls will continue to takeaway from the platform over the next decade.
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| 20 Feb 2025 | Ep 47: A Conversation On Designing The Career And Life That You Want With Karen Goins, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant | 00:42:31 | |
Myriha is joined in conversation by executive coach and leadership consultant, Karen Goins. After 20+ years in corporate, Karen made the decision to launch her own executive coaching and leadership consulting firm. From C-suite leaders, small business owners, and individuals simply looking to navigate the next phase of their career, Karen inspires and coaches current and future leaders on how to excel during today's rapidly changing world. Listen as we discuss what makes a good leader, the value that a good coach can bring to your life and career, her advice for finding your purpose, and much more.
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| 22 Jul 2020 | Ep 19: A Conversation On Kicking Down The Front Door - How Senior Beauty Editor, Jamé Jackson Broke Past the Traditional Pedigree of a Beauty/Fashion Editor and Now Uses Her Words to Tell the Stories of Blackness In the Industry | 01:07:37 | |
Today's episode features Jamé Jackson, Senior Beauty Editor at Verizon Media and Founder of internationally read fashion and beauty site, The BlondeMisfit. Jamé completed her BA in English Language and Literature, and Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature from Howard University. Her career as a beauty and fashion writer has spanned multiple publications including, FashionBombDaily, Time Inc, Yahoo Inc and Buzzfeed. When I interviewed Jamé late last year she was the Style & Beauty Writer at Buzzfeed, but has since gone on to even greater opportunities, currently as Senior Beauty Editor at Verizon Media and creator of the BlondeMisfit Podcast, where she explores blackness and its impact on the fashion and beauty landscape. Listen as we discuss how Jamé was able to create her own path into the beauty and fashion editorial world, despite not having the coveted, high profile internships and connections often necessary to gain entry into the industry. The seeds initially sown during her time at Howard University, Jamé details the necessity of telling stories that demonstrate the vastness of blackness in beauty and fashion, the power of ownership and creating your own platform, lessons she learned during her career journey in her early twenties, and how in the end, you'll end up exactly where you're supposed to be. | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | Ep 16: A Conversation On Working Through Trauma While Working From Home | 01:07:40 | |
On today's episode we explore processing the trauma of recent events, including the murder of George Floyd, the subsequent nationwide protests and impact of COVID-19, while working from home. We welcome Diana Jean-Louis, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and owner of Chicago-based private practice, JL Family Services to the show as we discuss mental health coping strategies and resources, how to deal with quarantining and working from home alone, as well as how to safely navigate engaging with social media during this moment. | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | Ep 25: A Conversation On Being A Working Mom During A Pandemic - How Author and Forbes Contributor Christine Carter Is Using Her Voice For Millennial Moms | 00:36:11 | |
Today’s episode features Christine Michel Carter, multicultural marketer and Forbes contributor who has been deemed the “Voice of Millennial Moms.” A best-selling author of two books, “Mom AF” and “Can Mommy Go To Work?” Christine has built a career grounded in advocating for working mothers and has doubled down on her mission amid a pandemic that has placed an unprecedented amount of new challenges on working moms and driven millions of women from the workforce. Listen as we discuss the pivotal event early in Christine’s career that drove her to become an advocate for working moms, her predictions on the impact of the loss of millions of women in the workforce due to COVID and the future of work, the specific challenges that Black working moms are facing right now, and how she balances working from home with her children, never-ending mommy guilt and taking care of herself. | |||
| 14 Aug 2019 | Ep 12: A Conversation On Black Women In Beauty - How NARS Cosmetics Executive Cara Sabin Is Making Space and Building Community For Black Women On The Rise In The Industry | 00:42:31 | |
Today’s episode features Cara Sabin, Vice President of Marketing at NARS Cosmetics and Co-Founder of 25 Black Women in Beauty. A seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years of experience, Cara currently oversees Brand Marketing, Digital and E-commerce, Channel Marketing and CRM/Consumer Insights at the iconic beauty brand. She completed her B.A. in Spanish from the University of Virginia, and went on to complete her MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. In the midst of an industry undergoing a pivotal shift in understanding black women and creating more inclusive products as a result, Cara and her co-founder Ella Gorgla saw the opportunity to unite and uplift the groundbreaking women behind the brands. Listen as we discuss the lessons she learned during her rise in the beauty industry, and how she vows to pay it forward through 25 Black Women in Beauty. Learn more about 25 Black Women In Beauty Website: 25bwb.org Instagram: @25_bwb Essence feature: “25 Black Women Launches To Celebrate Black Women In The Beauty Business” | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | Ep 45: 3 Ways to Start Work Strong in 2025 | 00:15:36 | |
Kicking off the new year with a solo episode, Myriha offers three ways to think about work this week and in the year ahead to start off strong and get the most out of your career in 2025. Keep the conversation going with us: | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | Ep 32: A Conversation On Being A Balanced Black Girl - Founder and Host Les Alfred Talks Creating The Top-Rated Health Podcast and Digital Platform Dedicated to Black Women | 00:39:32 | |
This week’s episode features Les Alfred, founder and host of Balanced Black Girl, the top-rated health podcast and digital platform connecting Black women to Black women health and self-improvement experts. After entering the workforce full-time after college, Les began to notice the impact of a more sedentary lifestyle on her physical health and fitness, which led her to prioritizing wellness within her own life and planting the seeds to how she could help other Black women do the same. Listen as we discuss what building the Balanced Black Girl brand has taught Les about her own relationship with health and wellness, how leaving behind the overachiever mindset has been critical to scaling her business while working a full-time job, and the importance of detaching from mainstream definitions of self-care and curating a self-care routine that is personal to one’s own physical and mental health needs.
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| 03 Aug 2023 | Ep 41: A Conversation On Embracing Our Money Stories With Rebecca Walker, Feminist and Author Of WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Taboo | 00:52:36 | |
Myriha is joined in conversation by writer, activist, feminist and author, Rebecca Walker. Listen as they discuss Rebecca’s latest book, WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Taboo, a beautiful and incredibly insightful collection of 29 essays by women writers, activists and more, each offering a very transparent look into their personal relationship with money, and its inevitable impact on other aspects of their lives and identity as a woman. Rebecca also dives into her own belief systems around money and how they evolved over the years growing up as the daughter of novelist, poet and activist Alice Walker. Ultimately, through WOMEN TALK MONEY, Rebecca is offering women a safe and nonjudgmental calling to embrace their own money story, the good and the bad, and use it to build an abundant and financially strong future.
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| 13 Nov 2020 | Ep 21: A Conversation On Being A Woman Who Leads: How Leadership Strategist and Career Coach, Dr. Julianna Hynes Studied Black Female Leaders And Then Built A Career Coaching Them To The Next Level | 00:43:10 | |
Today’s episode features Dr. Julianna Hynes, Leadership Development Strategist, Career Coach and Author of the book based on her dissertation “Leading on Purpose: The Black Woman’s Guide to Shattering the Glass Ceiling" Dr. Julianna Hynes completed her PhD in organizational psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, a path that she was inspired to pursue after being confronted with some of the harsh realities and stigmas of being a Black, single mom in the workforce after college. Dr. Hynes works with leaders at various levels throughout organizations in industries across Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, and Technology. Dr. Hynes challenges her clients to shift their thinking from auto-pilot to a more purposeful and deliberate mindset. She's successful in helping leaders be more effective in their current roles while also developing the skills that will enable their success in the future. Listen as we discuss the post college work experience that led her towards her career path, the key learnings from Dr. Hynes’s research on Black female leaders during her PhD program, why a leadership position isn’t needed to be a woman who leads in the workplace, and her advice for working women looking to maintain momentum in their careers amid the COVID/remote workplace. | |||
| 07 Aug 2019 | Ep 11: A Conversation On Corporate Law, Natural Hair, and Overcoming the Test - What Breast Cancer Taught TGIN CEO Chris-Tia Donaldson About Faith, Love, Hair, And Business | 01:09:45 | |
This week’s episode features Chris-Tia Donaldson, Harvard Law School Graduate, Former General Counsel at Oracle, and Founder and CEO of Thank God It’s Natural. Listen as we take a deep dive into Chris-Tia’s latest book, "This Is Only A Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me About Faith, Love, Hair, And Business." Among many things, we discuss her experience attending an Ivy League university, the harsh realities she faced upon entering her first law firm, her inspiration for starting TGIN, and how a sudden breast cancer diagnosis in 2015 led her to revaluate everything, including her definition of success. PURCHASE CHRIS-TIA’S NEW BOOK, “THIS IS ONLY A TEST, WHAT BREAST CANCER TAUGHT ME ABOUT FAITH, LOVE, HAIR, AND BUSINESS” THROUGH AMAZON HERE. ALSO AVAILABLE ON KINDLE!
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| 18 Feb 2022 | Ep 37: A Conversation On Being Black And Missing In The US - How Natalie And Derrica Wilson Are Bringing Awareness To Black Missing Person Cases And The Systems That Fail Them | 00:53:01 | |
Today’s episode features Natalie and Derrica Wilson, founders of the Black and Missing Foundation. Natalie and Derrica’s work championing the voices of the Black and missing and their families was recently highlighted in a four-part HBO Max documentary series by Emmy-Award Winning Geeta Gandbhir and award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien. Listen as we discuss the critical roles of law enforcement, media and community in bringing awareness and resolution to the cases of missing Black people, as well as how Natalie and Derrica utilize their expertise in these areas to mobilize and provide support to families through the foundation. We also discuss the power and necessity of being willing to be the individual fire starter for change in our communities and how you can support the work of the Black and Missing Foundation. Flyers of Current BAMFI Cases: Click here to make an online donation to the Black and Missing Foundation. Additional show notes at blackwomentalkwork.com | |||
| 17 May 2019 | Ep 8: A Conversation On Advertising, Allies, and Action - How Crystal Thomas built her agency’s first D&I initiative from the ground up | 00:56:24 | |
Today’s episode features Crystal Thomas, Senior Account Manager at the advertising agency, Goodby Silverstein & Partners. Crystal holds her B.S. in Public Relations from San Jose State University and her M.A. in Marketing Communications and Advertising from Kingston University in London. During her first year, Crystal faced the harsh reality that she was the only black woman at her agency and decided to take matters into her own hands by launching the company’s first diversity and inclusion initiative, GS&P Voices. Furthering her efforts, she launched Talk Shop, a filmed content series that brings unfiltered conversations about life and work from people of diverse backgrounds and identities. As a result of Crystal’s work, she helped triple the number of black employees at her agency in a year and a half. Listen as we dive into how Crystal teamed up with internal allies, presented the idea to agency leadership, and changed the climate of inclusivity at her company for the better. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher. Show Notes Connect with Crystal Thomas via Instagram @crystalgurl1908 Check out Talk Shop Episodes 1-4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncR5h2znd24 Black Women Talk Work Social Instagram: @blackwomentalkwork Facebook: Black Women Talk Work Twitter: @blkwomentlkwork | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | Ep 18: A Conversation On Changing The Narrative - How Kroger Head of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Kristal Howard Commits To Showing Up As Her Authentic Self And Disrupting The Corporate Status Quo | 01:07:40 | |
Today's episode features Kristal Howard, Head of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at Kroger. Kristal completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Houston, studying Public Relations/Advertising, Retail and Consumer Science. With more than 13 years in the PR industry, and roles spanning agency, freelance and in-house for corporate brands, Kristal is very much so a trailblazer in the PR world, most notably named One of the Top 25 African American PR Millennials to Watch in a 2017 Huffington Post feature. Listen as we discuss Kristal's journey to leading corporate communications for the world's third largest retailer, including navigating the competitive dynamics of the PR/Communications industry, the power and importance of using her voice while often being the youngest leader and the only Black woman in the room, and why she argues that showing up as your authentic self is your competitive advantage. | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 | Ep 22: A Conversation On Lessons Learned Working In A Pandemic - A Solo Check-In With BWTW Host, Myriha Burce | 00:23:08 | |
Today’s episode is a solo one with Black Women Talk Work host, Myriha Burce. Listen as I give a quick update on what I’ve been up to professionally, the key takeaways that the pandemic has taught us about work and what you can expect from Black Women Talk Work in the new year. Points discussed include:
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| 06 Feb 2025 | Ep 46: A Conversation On Telling The Stories Of Black Women Who Made History With New York Times Bestselling Author, Victoria Christopher Murray | 00:25:12 | |
Myriha is joined in conversation by NYT bestselling and NAACP award-winning author, Victoria Christopher Murray. Victoria's latest novel, Harlem Rhapsody, details the story of Jessie Redmon Fauset, the hidden figure in Harlem who ignited the Harlem Renaissance — discovering renaissance writers like Langston Hughes, Nella Larson and Zora Neale Hurston. Listen as they discuss Victoria’s journey to becoming a writer, the importance and power of representation in literature, writing as a tool for liberation during the Harlem Renaissance, and why her new book, Harlem Rhapsody is a must have for your 2025 reading list. Keep up with Victoria Christopher Murray: Keep the conversation going with us:
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| 24 Feb 2019 | Introducing Black Women Talk Work | 00:14:17 | |
Welcome to the premiere episode of Black Women Talk Work, I'm your host, Myriha Burce. To get the conversation started, I'll tell a little bit about the experiences along my career path that inspired me to create this podcast, what you can expect to hear every week, and how you can get in touch with me to share your own experiences as black working women. Check out our website: www.blackwomentalkwork.com Follow us on social media: @blackwomentalkwork on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter | |||