Ever felt like your career journey was a constant uphill battle? We often face unique challenges in the workplace, from subtle biases to outright discrimination. It can be hard to stay confident and bet on yourself when you're constantly facing obstacles. In this episode of Being Brown at Work Live, I'm joined by the incredible Marla Stern, a program and product management leader with over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry. Marla shares her inspiring journey, from...

Ever felt like your career journey was a constant uphill battle? We often face unique challenges in the workplace, from subtle biases to outright discrimination. It can be hard to stay confident and bet on yourself when you're constantly facing obstacles. In this episode of Being Brown at Work Live, I'm joined by the incredible Marla Stern, a program and product management leader with over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry. Marla shares her inspiring journey, from...

Get ready for Part 2 of my interview with Lexi B! The tide is finally turning in terms of how we, as Black and Brown women, define success and professionalism. Authentically. For OURSELVES! Lexi B., this week's Being Brown At Work Live™ guest, shares what it's starting to look and feel like for Black and Brown women as we navigate professional spaces in this new era.   Tune in to find out you can successfully navigate the room as a Black or Brown woman.   Connect with Lexi B: ...

The tide is finally turning in terms of how we, as Black and Brown women, define success and professionalism. Authentically. For OURSELVES! Lexi B., this week's Being Brown At Work Live™ guest, shares what it's starting to look and feel like for Black and Brown women as we navigate professional spaces in this new era.   Tune in to find out you can successfully navigate the room as a Black or Brown woman.   Connect with Lexi B: Website: www.lexib.com  LinkedIn:...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. You are your own ultimate cheerleader. However, it may be challenging, or at...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. Do you have a performance review coming up? Not sure what to expect? Don't...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. Black and Brown women continue to make significant progress in terms of...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. Have you ever been told, "you are aggressive", or "next time think about not...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. There's no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has been brutal on EVERYONE. ...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. Let's face it - feeling stuck in place in your career is incredibly...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. Holding back from really putting yourself out there and shining at work?...

Before we dive into today's replay episode, I have some exciting updates to share. As we gear up for the summer season, I'll be taking a brief hiatus to refine our mission and enhance your listening experience.  While we take this short break, look forward to revisiting some of our most cherished conversations from the past. These timeless gems are filled with wisdom and insights that are as relevant today as ever. Preparation is the key to career success...but how does one actually...

Does work feel like a pressure cooker? Black and Brown women often find themselves navigating high-pressure work environments that demand conformity, leaving little space to express their true selves. But fear not! There are strategies to reclaim your authenticity and shine bright in the workplace. On this week's episode, I continue with part 2 of my conversation with Ashley Menzies Babatunde about showing up authentically in high-pressure workspaces!   Connect with Ashley: Website:...

Do you spend every workday feeling like a lone wolf in a suit? It's not just you. Black and Brown women often have to navigate the workplace pressure cooker, which leaves little room for staying true to themselves.  Yes, it's tough...but there ARE ways to make it happen. It's time to stop dimming your light! Listen in to this episode of Being Brown At Work, where I discuss how women of color can bring their authentic selves to high-pressure work environments with special guest Ashley...

What psychological manipulation tactic is used to leave victims feeling confused, shaken, and unsure of themselves? The answer is gaslighting. And it's, unfortunately, something that many Black and Brown women face in the workplace. How can we avoid it, and protect ourselves? How do we deal? In this episode replay of Being Brown At Work, I explore what to do when we're faced with mental manipulation at work with phenomenal career coach, Zenica Chatman.   Get your free Workplace Confident...

Tune in  as I step you through the "Double Bind". You don't want to miss this episode!   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Listen in to this episode as I discuss what is truly holding Black and Brown women back from being promoted.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Have you ever felt like a "Black Workhorse?" This term refers to when a racist leader piles extra work and responsibilities on Black and Brown employees. Why? Because in their eyes, you're not human, you're Black. And therefore, you're "built" for carrying a heavier workload. This dehumanizing attitude towards Black and Brown women in the workplace can lead to burnout at higher rates than their white counterparts. In this episode, I share how I successfully stopped being the workhorse. ...

Let's talk about playing the victim. It's a term frequently tossed around in discussions about systemic racism and injustice, stirring a deep response in us as women of color. Why? Because we're acutely aware that racism and systemic injustice are not abstract concepts—they're real, and their impact on us as Black and Brown women is undeniable. But here's the thing: we don't have to resign ourselves to this fate. Action can be taken, and it can bring immediate benefits to our lives while...

In this episode of Being Brown at Work, tune in as we discuss how you can stop being a victim, disrupt the systemic challenges and take your voice back, with dynamic Attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson. Chiquita is not just an award-winning attorney; she's also an adjunct law professor, the visionary behind the Blow The Whistle Law social justice movement, and the founder of Top Employment Law Firm Hall-Jackson & Associates P.C. As the first Black president of the National Employment Lawyers...

Join me for part 2, as I continue to share my why for choosing Growth as my word for 2024.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Listen in as I share my word for 2024 and what it means to me.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Tune in to this replay episode to learn how to navigate these waters in the workplace.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/

Tune in to this replay episode to explore the impact of gaslighting on women, particularly women of color, in the workplace.   Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/   Connect with Linda: bit.ly/teeconnect https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theteewithlinda/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindataliaferro https://www.instagram.com/TheTeeWithLinda/