Blackness and the Workplace
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe mission of Blackness and the Workplace is to empower Black professionals by providing resources, guidance, and support within a safe place to speak truth to power about the uniqueness of our shared experiences and identities. The goal of this podcast is to amplify and support Black voices, Black opinions, and Black support.
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Episodes
Final Thoughts with Jessica-Season Five
July 18, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThat's a wrap! Jessica discusses her journey to the west coast, personal and professional ambitions, and what's next for Blackness and the Workplace! Support the show
Black Content Creators: Katrina Strohl- Absolutely Not!
July 11, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBKatrina Strohl is the founder and host of Absolutely Not! In this episode, Katrina speaks on her journey towards creating Absolutely Not! We also talk about boundaries, what are hers, our host, and why Black content creators need to establish boundaries. Our host and founder, Jessica, guest stared on Absolutely Not! and appreciates Katrina coming and doing the same! Support the show
Black Content Creators: Rakhim Sabree- The Financial Literacy Coach
July 05, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, we bring back Rakhim Sabree, a former guest from our Rebuilding Black Wall Street series! Rahkim provides an update on his entrepreneurship journey, his successes, and his approach to creating engaging content on social media. Support the show
Black Content Creators: Rakhim Sabree- The Financial Literacy Coach
July 05, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, we bring back Rakhim Sabree, a former guest from our Rebuilding Black Wall Street series! Rahkim provides an update on his entrepreneurship journey, his successes, and his approach to creating engaging content on social media. Support the show
Black Content Creators-Patrice Lindo- "The Before You Quit Coach"
June 27, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBOver the last few years, LinkedIn has evolved from being just a sterile platform made up of those who are just 'looking to make connections' to becoming an inclusive and dynamic space. This is largely due in part to the work of Black Content Creators who have brought their views, opinions, and life journeys to LinkedIn. Content creating is hard, but being a Black content creator is harder! We speak with Patrice Lindo about her career journey, how and why she started creating content as we...
HR Behind the Scenes Part 2- The Importance of EI Leadership in HR
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, we talk with Johnathan Dumas, Leadership Coach, and HR professional as he discusses why emotional intelligence is lacking in HR leadership and why it's needed. If you ever dealt with HR as a Black Professional you understand just how problematic they can be especially with the wrong leadership in charge. Another great episode with a dept of knowledge to come away with. Support the show
HR Behind the Scenes Part 2- The Interactions of HR and DEI
June 13, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWe are going back to our HR Behind the Scenes series by taking a deeper dive into what is HR and how HR and DEI can work together to make a more equitable workplace for Black employees. We are speaking with Kristen Bell, a DEI expert who discusses her background and experiences and why DEI should work in collaboration with HR but NOT report to HR. This is a great and informative conversation! Support the show
Jessica's Thoughts Season Five
June 06, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWe are back! Our host and founder, Jessica Pharm gives an update about her life and the status of Blackness and the Workplace. Support the show
Final Thoughts With Jessica- Season Four
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBFounder and CEO Jessica Pharm gives an update about her personal life and accomplishments including the future of Blackness and the Workplace. Support the show
Final Thoughts With Jessica- Season Four
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBFounder and CEO Jessica Pharm gives an update about her personal life and accomplishments including the future of Blackness and the Workplace. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Real Talk W/ Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBDr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, founder and CEO of 365 Diversity, LLC is back to speak on a variety of subjects which includes the so-called controversy around Critical Race Theory and why it's overblown. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Real Talk W/ Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBDr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, founder and CEO of 365 Diversity, LLC is back to speak on a variety of subjects which includes the so-called controversy around Critical Race Theory and why it's overblown. Support the show
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2: Real Estate Investing 101
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, we speak with Shay Nabors about her journey into real estate investing and how to get into it as well as the benefits. Ms. Nabors also is the founder of REI Platform where she teaches others about the business of real estate investing. You can access more information here https://www.instagram.com/thereiplatform/ Support the show
Rebuilding Black Wall Street- Housing Crisis and Tenant Rights
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, we talk with Leah Goodridge, a tenant's rights activist about the housing crisis (rising rents, landlord abuse, etc) and how she works to support low-income tenants. Such an important topic given the rising housing costs coupled with the stressors placed by COVID. You can learn more about her here: https://www.pli.edu/faculty/Leah-Goodridge-27542 Support the show
Rebuilding Black Wall Street- Housing Crisis and Tenant Rights
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, we talk with Leah Goodridge, a tenant's rights activist about the housing crisis (rising rents, landlord abuse, etc) and how she works to support low-income tenants. Such an important topic given the rising housing costs coupled with the stressors placed by COVID. You can learn more about her here: https://www.pli.edu/faculty/Leah-Goodridge-27542 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2: Rethink and Reframe Your Success
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Latrice Huff, a career coach about all things job-related from being Black in the workplace to job-hopping to taking control of your career. Website: https://talentstays.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2: Rethink and Reframe Your Success
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Latrice Huff, a career coach about all things job-related from being Black in the workplace to job-hopping to taking control of your career. Website: https://talentstays.com/ Support the show
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2: Understanding and Healing From Financial Trauma
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHow does the past inform the future? Especially when it comes to our experiences with money. How can we heal from the trauma? Rahkim Sabree a personal finance influence, author, speaker, and financial coach discusses these issues and how we can recognize and overcome them. Website: https://www.rahkimsabree.com/ Support the show
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2: Understanding and Healing From Financial Trauma
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHow does the past inform the future? Especially when it comes to our experiences with money. How can we heal from the trauma? Rahkim Sabree a personal finance influence, author, speaker, and financial coach discusses these issues and how we can recognize and overcome them. Website: https://www.rahkimsabree.com/ Support the show
Understanding and Healing From Financial Trauma
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHow does the past inform the future? Especially when it comes to our experiences with money. How can we heal from the trauma? Rahkim Sabree a personal finance influence, author, speaker, and financial coach discusses these issues and how we can recognize and overcome them. Website: https://www.rahkimsabree.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2-Teach the Babies Financial Literacy
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBRebuilding Black Wallstreet Part 2 starts this week! In this episode, we talk with Anna Welch, founder of New Journey, LLC about the importance of teaching financial literacy to our children at a young age and how making small steps when it comes to savings can add up. Website: https://www.newjourneyllc.com/ Support the show
Rebuilding Black Wall Street Part 2-Teach the Babies Financial Literacy
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBRebuilding Black Wallstreet Part 2 starts this week! In this episode, we talk with Anna Welch, founder of New Journey, LLC about the importance of teaching financial literacy to our children at a young age and how making small steps when it comes to savings can add up. Website: https://www.newjourneyllc.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Black Professionals Month October 2021!
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBlack Professionals Month is coming! This month-long movement is one you don't want to miss! Jessica speaks with founders Denise Kaiger and Jermone Huntchion about the event and the impact it will have on Black professionals long after October. Website: https://blackprofessionalsmonth.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Black Professionals Month October 2021!
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBlack Professionals Month is coming! This month-long movement is one you don't want to miss! Jessica speaks with founders Denise Kaiger and Jermone Huntchion about the event and the impact it will have on Black professionals long after October. Website: https://blackprofessionalsmonth.com/ Support the show
Jessica's Thoughts Season Four
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBFounder and CEO, Jessica Pharm, shares her personal life journey updates as well as her vision for Season Four and beyond. And she has a message for the racist trolls who want to silence her voice! Support the show
Jessica's Thoughts Season Four
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBFounder and CEO, Jessica Pharm, shares her personal life journey updates as well as her vision for Season Four and beyond. And she has a message for the racist trolls who want to silence her voice! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Jessica's Thoughts Season Three
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBJessica wraps up Season Three of the podcast discussing her big move to Seatle and the future of Blackness and the Workplace. Support the show
Jessica's Thoughts Season Three
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBJessica wraps up Season Three of the podcast discussing her big move to Seatle and the future of Blackness and the Workplace. Support the show
Leadership Lessons
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode with talk with Celeste Cuffie, President, and CEO of Life Empowered Consulting Services about her career journey, development, and evolution into leadership and what that means. Website: http://www.celestecuffie.com/ Support the show
Leadership Lessons
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode with talk with Celeste Cuffie, President, and CEO of Life Empowered Consulting Services about her career journey, development, and evolution into leadership and what that means. Website: http://www.celestecuffie.com/ Support the show
Black Mental Health- Vashti M. Boyce
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, Vashti M. Boyce, MBA, MA, QMHP-C discusses her work in Portland providing services to a low-income Black community. She also discusses the challenges in finding culturally competent healthcare for a community that is historically been marginalized. Website: https://www.wildirisconsultingllc.com/ Support the show
Black Mental Health- Maagic Collins
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, we speak with Maagic Collins (host of Fight the Funk Podcast), a mental health advocate about the need for Black Men and those in lower socio-ecomonic status to access quality mental healthcare. Support the show
Black Mental Health- Nada Johnson
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSocial Worker, problem solver, and results-oriented consultant, Nada Johnson talks about the impact of racial trauma and violence of Black people and how wellness seeks to address this. Website: https://www.nadajohnsonservices.com/ Support the show
Black Mental Health- Nada Johnson
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSocial Worker, problem solver, and results-oriented consultant, Nada Johnson talks about the impact of racial trauma and violence of Black people and how wellness seeks to address this. Website: https://www.nadajohnsonservices.com/ Support the show
Black Mental Health- Dr. Broderick Sawyer
July 12, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFreelance consultant and workshop facilitator, Dr. Broderick Sawyer, talks about Black Men's mental health and how living in a racist society impacts Black men's self-esteem and overall health. Support the show
Black Mental Health- Dr. Broderick Sawyer
July 12, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFreelance consultant and workshop facilitator, Dr. Broderick Sawyer, talks about Black Men's mental health and how living in a racist society impacts Black men's self-esteem and overall health. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Monet King
July 05, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBCareer consultant, Monet King talks about her experiences and struggles as she works to grow both her career and business. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Crystle Johnson
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode we talk with We Are Meaniguful founder Crystle Johnson about her experiences in the workplace and advocacy for D&I. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Black Women at Work- Crystle Johnson
June 28, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode we talk with We Are Meaniguful founder Crystle Johnson about her experiences in the workplace and advocacy for D&I. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Keishla Ceaser-Jones
June 21, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with Keishla Ceaser-Jones about her career journey and experience working in the education field. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Dr. Carey Yazeed
June 14, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we talk with Dr. Carey Yazeed about her experience working in academia, overcoming harassment, and starting her business. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Dr. Carey Yazeed
June 14, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode we talk with Dr. Carey Yazeed about her experience working in academia, overcoming harassment, and starting her business. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Black Women at Work- Courtney Trusty
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, Courtney discusses her life and her career journey highs and lows as well as her newfound workplace philosophy. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Courtney Trusty
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, Courtney discusses her life and her career journey highs and lows as well as her newfound workplace philosophy. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Imani Missouri
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode, Imani Missouri (founder and host of the Forward 40 Podcast) discusses her work in the non-profit sector and her business supporting POC women in the non-profit and social enterprise sectors. Support the show
Black Women at Work- Imani Missouri
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode, Imani Missouri (founder and host of the Forward 40 Podcast) discusses her work in the non-profit sector and her business supporting POC women in the non-profit and social enterprise sectors. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/blacknessworkplace)
Black Women at Work- Erika Stallings
May 24, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWe talk to Erika Stallings, a lawyer and author about her experiences as a Black woman in the corporate sector. Erika is also the author of the following two articles we highly recommended. The first, When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat and Racism at My Job Literally Gave Me PTSD. Support the show
Welcome to Season Three!
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBJessica discusses her career and personal journeys and what lies ahead for Season Three! Support the show
Welcome to Season Three!
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBJessica discusses her career and personal journeys and what lies ahead for Season Three! Support the show
Final Thoughts With Jessica-Season Two
April 17, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe final episode in Season Two. Founder and Host Jessica Pharm talks about her personal and professional journey at the start of 2021 and how she plans on taking Blackness and the Workplace forward. Support the show