Latest Marquita harris Podcast Episodes
Want To Be A Pioneer In Your Field? Good. Bring Others.
UnBossed - September 24, 2020 14:32 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsBlack women have been excellent in business for years but only recently have industries begun the slow shift to welcoming us as we climb the ranks. Bonita Stewart, Vice President of Global Partnerships at Google is one woman who has - as she calls it - “a mindset of not being othered.” ...
The Real Cost of Entrepreneurship
UnBossed - September 16, 2020 20:50 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWe love when we get to dig into the stories of Black women who’ve demanded fair pay since...childhood and built thriving businesses serving their community from scratch. That’s right, childhood. Today’s guest, Sherrell Dorsey (@sherrell_dorsey), the founder of The Plug Daily - started g...
How To Turn Any Obstacle Into Opportunity
UnBossed - September 09, 2020 19:57 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsNo matter what our career goals may be, we all strive for one thing - success! On today’s special episode of UnBossed, Monika Johnson - the Associate Vice President of Nationwide Financial, and Patrice Washington - Personal Finance Expert, each share how they’ve created their own bluepr...
There Is Dignity In ALL Work
UnBossed - September 02, 2020 15:34 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWhether you bus tables at a local restaurant or sit amongst the most influential policymakers in the nation, who you are matters. The work that you do matters. An incredible reminder of this truth is Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@ayannapressley) whose impressive politica...
We Don’t Have To Take What We’re Given
UnBossed - August 20, 2020 17:09 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWorking harder and “leaning in” is simply not enough for US to earn the paychecks we deserve. This week, UnBossed is graced by the presence of Minda Harts (@mindaharts), author of the best-selling book, “The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table”. The care...
Pay Me What You Owe Me!
UnBossed - August 13, 2020 16:47 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsAugust 13, 2020 is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. We’ve armed ourselves with the education, experience, and energy to break glass ceilings and now it’s time our paychecks and growth track in our careers reflect as much—no excuses, no delays, no holds barred. On this episode, we're bringin...
Mentorship is More Than A Buzzword, It's A Lifeline
UnBossed - July 30, 2020 13:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratings“Lift as you climb” are to live and work by. For Black women in the workplace, having mentors to reach out to is crucial. It is indeed a key ingredient for personal success. This week’s guests Vicki Chancellor,President of McDonald’s Operator’s National Advertising Fund; Elizabeth Campb...
How To Thrive In A “Dead” Industry Without Selling Your Soul
UnBossed - July 16, 2020 14:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsThose who excel in life rarely do so by playing it safe. The same can be said for Noëlle Santos (@1st.noelle), the 33-year-old proprietress of the only bookstore in The Bronx, a community of over 1 million people. On this episode, Noëlle breaks down how she brought a bookstore home to h...
A Successful Career in Advocacy Is Possible with the Right Moves
UnBossed - July 09, 2020 15:19 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsVery rarely do most consider that advocacy work can be a full 9 to 5 career choice. Janaye Ingram, Airbnb’s Director of National Partnerships knows better than anyone that her commitment to community and advocacy work is more than simply serving a weekend a month. From serving as an Ame...
How Do You Keep Your Business Afloat During A Crisis?
UnBossed - July 02, 2020 15:45 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsThe COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered many a business since it influenced a nationwide shutdown in March 2019. It’s struck fear in the heart’s of small business owners whether they’re brand new or have been open for a long time. Melba’s Restaurant (@melbasharlem) in Harlem has found its w...
You Don’t Always Need Investor Dollars To Start Your Business
UnBossed - June 17, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsAre investments the best or easiest way to start a business? It's debatable. What's certain is that with the right preparation, planning, and love from your community you can build a thriving business. Just ask Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon (@drkeyhallmon), founder of thriving The Village Market...
Stop Apologizing For Monetizing Your Work!
UnBossed - June 11, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsA business isn’t successful if it isn’t profitable and too often women fear how they will be perceived if they ask for what their time and efforts are worth. But as this week’s guest, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche (@thebudgetnista) says, “the more you make, the more you can do.” And ...
Play Your Position To Get Your Recognition
UnBossed - June 03, 2020 19:16 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsThe greats aren’t the greats because they played it safe. They mastered their craft and became known for their mastery, much like this week’s guest, Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri). In this episode, the hitmaker producer gives real life anecdotes and advice on how to gain the respect yo...
Starting From The Bottom Still Deserves A Living Wage
UnBossed - May 21, 2020 00:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsFor ages, we’ve accepted that to start from the bottom means to accept well beneath the pay you are worth.This week’s guest, Lauren Simmons (@lasimmons), is making it her mission to shed some light on financial best practices for young women. And she’s doing it with a wealth of experien...
Money Decisions + Family Business, How Do You Make It Work?
UnBossed - May 06, 2020 18:27 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWe’re inundated with information about taking care of our personal finances but what can financial health look like for couples? Should couples use joint accounts? Should they keep their money separate? Who pays the bills? How much should a couple invest in their business? Today’s guest...
When You Know Your Value, You'll Find Success In Spades
UnBossed - May 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsBuilding a career worthy of respect takes equal parts knowing your value and forging relationships with the right people. So, how do you know you’re making the right decisions and connecting with the right people? How do you make sure you’re valuing yourself at all times? Today’s guest ...
The Cannabis Industry Isn’t An Immediate Cash-Out Game
UnBossed - April 20, 2020 19:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsIt’s safe to say that most of the cannabis spaces that have opened up since its legalization are lacking two things: Melanin and patience. Conferences, VC funders, promoted businesses are all unequivocally white while Black cannabis entrepreneurs have been pushed aside. There are also a...
Best Friends CAN Be Great Business Partners
UnBossed - April 17, 2020 14:51 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWorking with your friends can either be the worst thing you’ve ever done or the best decision you’ve ever made. Fortunately, for actress and dynamic entrepreneur Keisha Knight Pulliam (@keshiaknightpulliam) and businesswoman extraordinaire, Arian Simone (@ariansimone), they walk the line of bus...
Losing Everything Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Cut Out To Own A Business
UnBossed - April 08, 2020 20:05 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWhat do you do when you experience a setback that you never saw coming? Today’s guest, Pinky Cole, knows all too well what it means to start over and literally rise from the ashes. She started with a small Jamaican American fusion restaurant in Harlem - has firsthand insight on what it...
Great Entrepreneurs Don’t Just Make Money, They Serve A Need
UnBossed - March 26, 2020 19:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsFor years in entertainment, Blackness was an afterthought and actors had to make do with stylists who were ill-equipped to style, let alone maintain the health of their hair. Enter 3rd-generation hairstylist and all-around badass businesswoman, Kim Kimble (@kimkimblehaircare). She’s the...
What Should Be The Biggest Difference Between You And Everyone Else In The Room? Excellence.
UnBossed - March 11, 2020 14:02 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsDia Simms is the former President of Combs Wine and Spirits, where she oversaw the execution of all Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka, DeLeón [DE LAY-ON] Tequila and spirits innovation projects for the company. Under Dia’s leadership - the company experienced over 1000% growth, going from obscu...
There Are No Limits When We Own Our Own!
UnBossed - February 26, 2020 15:14 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsImpacting culture has to extend beyond the immediate. No one has done this better than Percy Miller aka Master P who is the founder of No Limit Records and P. Miller Enterprises. He’s an entrepreneur, a former basketball player, and rapper and we can all learn a little something from th...
If They Don't Know You Personally, Don't Take It Personal
UnBossed - February 20, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsIf you've ever wondered how exactly to respond to naysayers when your star is on the rise, this episode is for you. The legend, Mona Scott Young has been in the entertainment game a LONG time and has seen and accomplished A LOT due to a diverse upbringing, a whole lot of grit, and a zes...
Shoestring Budgets Still Make Dreams Happen
UnBossed - February 12, 2020 17:37 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsIn the Digital Age, there is very little we can’t find, learn, or create with just the click of a button. Yet, very many of us still suffer from the fear that our dreams are limited to what the opportunities that the gatekeepers give us. If you’re one of those people then this episode o...
How To Beat “Numbers” Impostor Syndrome As A Young Entrepreneur
UnBossed - January 29, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsIs fear causing you to avoid all things budgets, balance sheets, and bookkeeping for your business? Do you think the numbers might somehow prove you’re not meant to run a business? If that sounds familiar then you definitely need to hear Trinity Mouzon Wofford’s (@trinitymouzon) story. ...
The State of the Black Female Entrepreneur - A Heart-to-Heart with 3 Black Women Founders
UnBossed - December 27, 2019 21:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsBlack women are a force to be reckoned with in business and some of the highest drivers of commerce. So, when you get us together in one room to discuss our entrepreneurial journeys - the outcome is nothing short of powerful. We’re excited to close out the decade with this dynamic conv...
A Rock Solid Work Ethic Propels True Leaders Forward
UnBossed - November 25, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsBecoming the best in the business begins by working for and with the best in the business. Diligence and patience can often be overlooked in a world that seems to value microwaveable careers. Camille Yorrick’s trajectory is a case study on why the exact opposite is necessary for any tru...
Learning To Delegate Is A Boss Move
UnBossed - November 08, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsWe all know that building a business is no easy feat. We have so many i’s to dot, t’s to cross and obstacles to hurdle. Understanding the value of the team and learning to delegate to those we trust are paramount to business success and our own mental health and wellness. No one knows t...
How Black Women Can Close The Wage Gap
UnBossed - November 04, 2019 19:46 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsIt’s no surprise that Black women are successfully climbing up the professional ladder, however finding the ideal support continues to be a challenge. In this episode, host Marquita Harris (@mar_har_) sits down with Vinita J. Clements, Senior VP of Human Resources for Nationwide, and Mi...
Boardrooms Are Built By People Who Get In The Game Early
UnBossed - October 23, 2019 19:50 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsC-suite success comes with hard work, perseverance...and long-game vision. One thing that keeps many of us from becoming fruitful moguls or mavens is the inability to look ahead and learn crucial business elements EARLY in the game. This week’s guest, Monique Mosley (@Monique_Mosley_), ...
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