Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay,... more
Maulana shares her career journey from journalism to sales and how she walked away from a top company when it... more
Career nonprofit leader, Lenita Riley Dunlap talks about her burnout experience and how she reclaimed a career she enjoyed. ... more
Xiomara Albán DeLobato talks about her work in economic development and how she's released the burnout and tension that comes... more
Dr. Pearis Jean is a psychologist and professor at Towson University and wrote a book about navigating anti-racism in the... more
This week we're talking about feedback with Petra Vega. She talks about leaving a job and sending a mic drop... more
After two decades as a recruiter for the top tech companies, Carrie knows the best ways to negotiate job offers. On... more
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Learn more about Dr. Harmon and her research on her website shelethaharmon.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more... more
Sales leader Lena Thibeh talks about authenticity in business and how we all use sales skills at work, no matter... more
Former competitive jump roper and world traveler Brianna talks about working in international development as one of few Black people in... more
Ukeme Awakessien Jeter is multi-hyphenate turned mayor of Upper Arlington, Ohio, the first city council member of color in the... more
Mory Fontanez is an author, intuitive life & leadership coach, podcast host and founder of Eight22 Group, a transformation consultancy.... more
Season Six Finale: Werk Stories host, Joi, gives her interviewer chair to podcast producer and season 2 guest Adell Coleman.... more
Ndidi's werk story is happening live! This special education teacher has not been given the support to succeed and it's... more
Sheila's career path was not a straight line. Hear about how her risk-taking has led her to the career and... more
Dr. Monica Cox, professor and "equity angel" shares her experience in higher education and how toxic work environments require us... more
Six-figure career coach, Susana Briscoe Alba, talks about how her own work experiences led her to helping others develop their... more
In this episode we hear from Jojo, a Dallas nurse who continued in the industry after Covid while, nationally, hospitals... more
Rachel recalls her days doing nonprofit work and how her trauma in those environments led her to work for herself.... more
Mackenzie shares her experience as a middle school teacher and her eventual transition into education tech, what she misses and... more
Twenty-four year old Marlena talks about her journey to becoming a master plumber and how's she planning her professional life... more
Laura, head of DE&I at Financial Finesse, shares inclusive ways companies can improve the quality of life and financial wellness... more
Co-founders of Verb, Yadira Harrison and Shannon Jones talk about building their brand development agency after meeting at work. ... more
Founder & CEO of Ginni Media, Ginni Saraswati talks about the struggle of setting boundaries in the workplace as a... more
Although Redd is one of thousands who was laid off by big tech this year, she sees this release as... more
Natasha's workplace abuse started just a few months after starting a job she thought was a perfect alignment. It didn't... more
Head People Officer Hebba Youssef shares HR hot takes, her experiences as a brown woman in leadership and talks about... more
Dr. Jeanne Porter King, women's leadership coach and author, advices us on how we should be thinking about leadership in... more
HR and DEI pro Dr. Merary Simeon talks about the power of mentors and sponsors, her experiences as a Latina... more
Yolanda talks about her journey to becoming a pastry chef: loneliness in culinary school, misogyny, passion work and her advice... more
Natasha's workplace abuse started just a few months after starting a job she thought was a perfect alignment. It didn't end well.... more