Trill MBA Show - The Career Management Podcast for Black Women
220 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 252 ratingsBeing You, A Black Woman, is hard…especially in Corporate America. There are too many hurdles thrown at us as we try to climb the ladder of success. From microaggressions against you and your hair to the lack of advocates and sponsors everyone needs. Someone please just tell us what to do to make corporate America work for us! The Trill MBA Show is here to help you fight these battles by giving you the strategies that work, straight…no chaser. With our host, Felicia aka The Trillest MBA you will ever know, the Trill MBA Show curates the real truth to help you survive and thrive in Corporate America.
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Episodes
Career Growth and Self-Care In 2024 with Tiffany Samuels
January 09, 2024 02:36 - 1 hour - 108 MBS7: Ep 42 In this Season 7 finale episode, Felicia and her B-School bestie, Tiffany Samuels, reflect on their wins and growth in 2023. They discuss the importance of being their authentic selves in the workplace and the challenges they face in navigating corporate environments. With their signature humor and candid conversations, Felicia and Tiffany provide practical insights and inspiration for anyone looking to thrive in their careers.
Learning Workplace Dynamics: Lisa’s Hard Fought Career Lessons
December 24, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBS7: Ep 41 In this episode, Felicia delves into the intricacies of workplace dynamics through the journey of Lisa, an ambitious MBA graduate. You will find valuable insights as Felicia discusses strategies for dealing with difficult managers and navigating power structures.
REWIND: Workplace Protocols: How To Drive Prioritization
December 17, 2023 21:55 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBS7: Ep 40 In this REWIND episode from Season 5 (2021), Felicia discusses the importance of prioritization in the workplace and how it can set you up for success She empowers listeners to set boundaries, speak up for themselves, and focus on their best possible outcome.
Surviving the Chaos: Tara’s Story of Resilience in the Workplace
December 03, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBS7: Ep 38 In this episode, Felicia shares captivating client chronicles that highlight the importance of building strategic relationships in the workplace. She tells the story of Tara, an ambitious black woman navigating a challenging work environment with an insecure manager named Beth. With valuable insights and practical advice, this episode offers a compelling narrative that will resonate with listeners looking to thrive in their careers.
Becoming The Boss: How To Develop the Mindset and Skills for Effective Management
November 26, 2023 22:44 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBS7: Ep 37 In this episode, Felicia discusses the important transition from being an individual contributor to a team leader. In order to be the Boss, you need a mindset shift and the development of key skills such as visionary thinking, effective communication, decision-making, empathy, emotional intelligence, and trust-building. Don't miss out on this valuable advice to skyrocket your career and become a great leader.
Put Yourself First: How To Take a Break with FMLA
November 19, 2023 11:35 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBS7: Ep 36 In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health in the workplace. She dives into the topic of FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) and how it can be a valuable resource for employees. If you're looking for guidance on managing your career and prioritizing your well-being, this episode is a must-listen.
How To Take A Career Break with Katrina McGee
November 12, 2023 22:18 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBS7: Ep 35 In this episode, Felicia interviews Katrina McGee, a career break and sabbatical expert, about the power of taking a career break. They discuss the importance of aligning your career with your true desires and finding the courage to follow your own path. Don't miss out on the valuable insights and advice shared in this episode of the Trill MBA Show.
How To Take A Career Break with Katrina McGhee
November 12, 2023 22:18 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBS7: Ep 35 In this episode, Felicia interviews Katrina McGhee, a career break and sabbatical expert, about the power of taking a career break. They discuss the importance of aligning your career with your true desires and finding the courage to follow your own path. Don't miss out on the valuable insights and advice shared in this episode of the Trill MBA Show.
Finding a Safer Workplace: How to Evaluate Potential Employers
November 05, 2023 19:58 - 45 minutes - 63.8 MBS7: Ep 34 In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of finding a safer workplace and shares valuable tips on how to evaluate the relative safety of a company before pursuing an opportunity or accepting a job offer. Don't miss out on this episode's practical tips and tactics for creating a more fulfilling and safer career journey.
FARE Update: In The Frustrating Process of Career Transition
October 29, 2023 20:03 - 28 minutes - 40 MBS7: Ep 33 In this episode, Felicia shares her personal journey of trying to shift her career and offers valuable insights and advice for anyone going through a similar career transition. Tune in to this episode for more insights and inspiration on navigating a career transition.
How To Navigate Office Politics: Holiday Party Edition
October 24, 2023 06:26 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBS7: Ep 32 In this episode, Felicia dives into the world of office politics during the holiday season. With office parties and events on the horizon, Felicia shares practical tips and tactics to navigate these social gatherings while strategically positioning yourself for career success.
How To Craft Your Objectives: The Do’s and Don’ts
October 15, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 43 MBS7: Ep 31 In this episode, Felicia discusses the importance of setting SMART objectives in the workplace. She emphasizes the need to take control of your objectives and shares valuable tips on how to write clear and concise objectives. Don't miss out on this episode's gems that will help you thrive in your career.
Mastering Objectives: Workplace Lessons from Marketing Guru Breana Jones
October 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBS7: Ep 30 In this episode, marketing executive Breana Jones shares valuable insights on setting and managing objectives in the workplace. Listeners will gain valuable tips on how to navigate work, prioritize personal growth, and make strategic career decisions. Tune in to learn from the expertise of this marketing guru and apply her lessons to excel in your own professional journey.
Why Objectives Are More Powerful Than You Think!
October 01, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBS7: Ep 29 In this episode, Felicia explains why workplace objectives are crucial for career growth and success in corporate America. Learn how objectives serve as a GPS to guide your career journey, the different types of objectives you may encounter, and how to strategically use objectives to navigate your personal brand. Discover why setting and achieving the right objectives can set you apart in meetings, networking events, and performance reviews. Don't miss out on this insightful episod...
Building Powerful Connections: Jessica Guzik On The Art Of Networking
September 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBS7: Ep 28 In this episode, Felicia is joined by Jessica Guzik, host of the Art of Speaking Up podcast and a career coach. They dive into the topic of networking in the workplace and share valuable insights and strategies for building relationships with senior leaders.
Building Powerful Connections: Networking Strategies for Sponsorship and Mentorship
September 17, 2023 17:43 - 48 minutes - 67.9 MBS7: Ep 27 In this episode, Felicia tackles the fear and misconceptions surrounding networking. She shares practical tips for overcoming fears and creating a networking action plan.
No New Friends? Think Again! Overcoming The Fear of Networking
September 11, 2023 05:47 - 28 minutes - 40.2 MBS7: Ep 26 In this episode, Felicia tackles the fear and misconceptions surrounding networking. She shares practical tips for overcoming fears and creating a networking action plan.
September Surge Is Here: 3 Things You Need To Know Now
September 03, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MBS7: Bonus In this Labor Day Weekend Bonus episode, Felicia unveils why September is a goldmine for job seekers and outlines a roadmap to career success.
Forté Foundation: The #1 Resource You Need To Know To Unlock & Elevate Your MBA
August 27, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 76 MBS7: Ep 25 In this episode, Felicia welcomes Elissa Sangster, the trailblazing CEO of Forté Foundation, and Wendy Dukes, the visionary Director of MBA Programs, for a trill discussion that promises to revolutionize your approach to career success.
Navigating Career Changes: How To Change Industries and Functions
August 21, 2023 01:37 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBS7: Ep 24 In this episode, Felicia shares her personal journey of wanting to transition her career and offers valuable tips, tricks, and tactics for navigating career changes.
The Workplace Is Counter-Intuitive
August 13, 2023 22:10 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBS7: Ep 23 In this episode, Felicia discuss overcoming the challenges and frustrations of the workplace by building your confidence, developing relationships, and going to therapy.
The Follow-Up- The Truth About PIPs
August 06, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBS7: Ep 22 In this episode, we follow up on S3: Ep 12 The Truth About Performance Improvement Plans! and further discuss how large companies manage us when they allege we are underperforming.
Navigating Career and Life with Van Lathan Jr.
July 03, 2023 23:21 - 1 hour - 118 MBS7: Ep 21 In this episode, Felicia is joined in studio with Oscar Winning Host and Media personality Van Lathan Jr. host of the Higher Learning Podcast.
FARE Update: Laid Off….AGAIN
June 25, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBS7: Ep 20 In this FARE Update, Felicia shares her recent employment status update. SPOILER: She Got Laid Off.....AGAIN!
Navigating the Return to Office: Strategies for Thriving in Today’s Workplace
June 18, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBS7: Ep 19 In this #Juneteenth episode, we dive into the reality of remote, hybrid, and return-to-work settings in today's workplace. You will get practical strategies for thriving in each work setting, including remote work, hybrid work, and full-time office work.
Your Goals, Your Growth: Successfully Updating Your Objectives Mid-Year
June 11, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBS7: Ep 18 In this episode, we delve into self-reflection, revision of goals, navigation of formal update processes, and the critical conversation with your manager. Tune in, level up, and learn how to transform roadblocks into stepping stones to success.
I Hate My Manager, Now What?
June 04, 2023 16:36 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBS7: Ep 17 In this episode, we breakdown what you should do when you Hate Your Manager!
FARE Update: The Vision Is Coming Together
May 28, 2023 22:31 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBS7: Ep 16 In this FARE Update , Felicia shares her vision and some of the behind the scenes of FARE World Corp, the parent company of the Trill MBA Show.
Producer’s Cut: Unapologetically Productive with Michael Pittman
May 21, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 107 MBS7: Ep 15 In this producer's cut episode from season 5, I convinced one of my work BFFs, Michael Pittman, to give us all his tips, tricks, and tactics for being highly productive and efficient at work.
Corporate Warrior Mom with Delilah Clayborne
May 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 95 MBS7: Ep 14 In this Mother's Day episode, Felicia chats with Delilah Clayborne, a successful Corporate Warrior Mom of three. Delilah shares her insights on how she has managed to balance her demanding career with her family life.
Lies, Bias, and Black Girl Magic: Surviving the Workplace with Natalie Gullatt
May 08, 2023 04:24 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBS7: Ep 13 In this episode, Felicia is joined by Natalie Gullatt, President of the Black Marketers Association of America, to discuss the unique challenges faced by US at work.
Empowering US in the Workplace: Career Coaching with Ronnie Dickerson Stewart
May 01, 2023 03:34 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBS7: Ep 12 In this inspiring episode, we're joined by Ronnie Dickerson Stewart, an experienced career coach and the founder of OhHeyCoach.
The Follow-Up – F’ Your Likeability
April 23, 2023 19:04 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBS7: Ep 11 In this episode, we follow up on S3: Ep 42 and explore the struggles of navigating code-switching and likability in the workplace. Through insightful discussion, Felicia provides communication strategies, balancing authenticity and adaptation, to empower career success and get promoted.
The Follow-Up: Stop Blindly Applying To Jobs
April 16, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBS7: Ep 10 In this episode, we follow up on S4: Episode 25 and dive deep into the art of job searching and networking.
The Code-Switching Conundrum: How to Navigate Code-Switching at Work
April 09, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBS7: Ep 9 In this raw and empowering episode, Felicia continues the code-switching conversation from her interview on the Higher Learning Podcast.
Time for Career Spring Cleaning!
April 02, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBS7: Ep 8 In this episode, we discuss the top 3 things you need to do in Q2 to ensure that you are setting yourself up for success.
How To Set Your Annual Objectives For the Win
March 26, 2023 18:11 - 36 minutes - 51 MBS7: Ep 7 In this episode, In this episode, Felicia breaks down annual objectives…how to set them, how to drive toward them, how to recalibrate when you need to, and how to make sure no one is surprised when you show up to your next review.
Company Culture Part 2
March 19, 2023 20:41 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBS7: Ep 6 In this episode, we talk through identifying your company's culture, identifying the successful narratives in that culture, and adjusting your style to thrive in that culture.
Company Culture Part 1
March 12, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 49.7 MBS7: Ep 5 In this episode, Felicia starts to breakdown one of the most important, yet often misunderstood workplace dynamics: Company Culture.
Producer’s Cut: Black Leader’s Dilemma
March 05, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 83 MBS7: Ep 4 In this Producer's Cut, we revisit Episode 23 from season 4 where Felicia has an insightful and nuggets filled conversation with her bestie, Tia Cummings-Hopkins, now the SVP of Global Brand Marketing at Square.
Building Relationships At Work with Healing Race
February 27, 2023 06:26 - 1 hour - 103 MBS7: Ep 3 In this episode, Felicia talks with Andre Thomas and Todd Levinson, Hosts of the Healing Race, a show that started with two long-time friends who decided to have the real conversation about race during the pandemic.
Lessons From The Super Bowl
February 19, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 37.6 MBS7: Ep 2 In this episode, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to share key takeaways from last Sunday's big game and half-time show featuring Rihanna.
Setting The Tone!
February 12, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBS7: Ep 1 In this Season 7 Premier episode, Felicia sets the tone for 2023. She walks us through setting a vision for yourself that is life focused and career supported.
Merry Trill Christmas
December 25, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBS6: Ep 35 In this Season 6 Finale episode, Felicia talks about what you should be doing in these last days of 2022 to get ready for 2023.
Be A Leader Part 3
December 18, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBS6: Ep 34 In this episode, we finish our breakdown of How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Be A Leader Part 2
December 12, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 51.2 MBS6: Ep 33 In this episode, we continue our breakdown of How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. We review Principles 4,5, and 6 from Section 4, Be A Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment.
Be A Leader Part 1
December 04, 2022 08:30 - 30 minutes - 42 MBS6: Ep 32 In this episode, we continue our breakdown of How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. We begin with the last section of the book, Section 4, Be A Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment.
A FARE Update: Change and Growth
November 22, 2022 03:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBS6: Ep 31 In this episode, Felicia gets candid about the pains of change and growth.
How To Win People to Your Way of Thinking Part 4
November 13, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBS6: Ep 29 In this episode, we continue our breakdown of How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. We are wrapping up Section 3 as we review Principles 10,11, and 12 which gives us great tactics for influencing at work.
How To Win People to Your Way of Thinking Part 3
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBS6: Ep 28 In this episode, we continue our breakdown of How To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Section 3 of the book focuses on Influence! We deep dive into Principles 7,8, and 9.