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Black Women Talk Work

43 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 84 ratings

Black Women Talk Work is the podcast candidly exploring the experiences of Black women at work while highlighting our success stories along the way! Join host Myriha Burce as she interviews women across different industries and at various stages of their careers, offering insightful conversation into career pathing, diversity and inclusion, and reimagining the world of work for us, with candor, authenticity and purpose.

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Ep 42: A Conversation On Birthing Justice for Black Women with Monique Matthews, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Writer

December 14, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MB

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 acro...

Ep 41: A Conversation On Embracing Our Money Stories With Rebecca Walker, Feminist and Author Of WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Taboo

August 03, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MB

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...

Ep 40: A Conversation On Writing In The Key Of Black With Jayne Allen, Author Of The Black Girls Must Die Exhausted Trilogy

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MB

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: website: jayneallen.com Instagram: @jayneallenwrites Jayne’s Book Genius Bo...

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

April 06, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

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 ...

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

March 03, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MB

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 a...

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

February 18, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MB

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...

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

February 02, 2022 11:30 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MB

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 wante...

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

January 06, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MB

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 creat...

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

November 01, 2021 02:15 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MB

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...

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

October 20, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 34.5 MB

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 t...

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

October 06, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MB

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. L...

Ep 31: A Conversation On "The Other Black Girl” - Author Zakiya Dalila Harris Talks Writing Her First New York Times Best Seller

September 22, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MB

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, predo...

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

June 18, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MB

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, he...

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

June 18, 2021 12:10 - 38 minutes - 31.5 MB

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...

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

March 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

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...

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

February 17, 2021 16:42 - 52 minutes - 42 MB

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...

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

February 03, 2021 13:14 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MB

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 disp...

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

January 27, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MB

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 t...

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

January 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

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 workf...

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

December 02, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MB

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 ...

Ep 22: A Conversation On Lessons Learned Working In A Pandemic - A Solo Check-In With BWTW Host, Myriha Burce

November 25, 2020 12:05 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MB

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: The case for shifting from goal setting to intention setting The limitations that the language we use can place on our careers Doing what you have to do until you can do what you want...

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

November 13, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MB

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 workfo...

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

September 30, 2020 10:30 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 wom...

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

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

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 & Beaut...

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

June 24, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

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 i...

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

June 10, 2020 12:18 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MB

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 encoun...

Ep 16: A Conversation On Working Through Trauma While Working From Home

June 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

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 navig...

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

May 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

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 ho...

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

February 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

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 c...

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

February 12, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MB

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 communi...

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

August 14, 2019 05:51 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MB

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...

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

August 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

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...

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

July 10, 2019 09:40 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

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: To...

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

July 10, 2019 09:40

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: To...

Ep 9: A Conversation On Emails, Networking, And Your Manager Relationship

June 23, 2019 13:32 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MB

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: The Atlantic - How many exclamation points do you need to seem genuinely enthusiastic? Entrepreneur - 4 Behavioral Styles to Know When Networking Harvard Business Review - Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Her...

Ep 8: A Conversation On Advertising, Allies, and Action - How Crystal Thomas built her agency’s first D&I initiative from the ground up

May 17, 2019 05:31 - 56 minutes - 45.3 MB

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 inclusio...

Ep 7: A Conversation On Overcoming Career Rejection And Creating Your Own Lane

May 02, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

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 j...

Ep 6: A Conversation On Doing The Work To Find A Career You Love

April 18, 2019 04:06 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB

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...

Ep 5: A Conversation on Our Hair in the Workplace

March 28, 2019 04:48 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MB

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 encounte...

Ep 4: A Conversation On Moving From TV to Marketing in Silicon Valley, and Giving 150% Every Step Along the Way

March 20, 2019 01:58 - 44 minutes - 35.9 MB

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 relationsh...

Ep 3: A Conversation on Letting Your Guard Down and Leveling Up–Insights from a Talent Professional

March 14, 2019 02:24 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

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 pro...

Ep 2: A Conversation on PR/Communications, Entertainment, and Knowing When to Speak Up

March 05, 2019 14:40 - 41 minutes - 33.7 MB

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 Committe...

Introducing Black Women Talk Work

February 24, 2019 08:55 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MB

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

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