Werk Stories

Dropping the Mask: Maulana's Werk Story

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:05:28 GMT

Maulana shares her career journey from journalism to sales and how she walked away from a top company when it became about productivity over people.

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You Don't Own Me: Lenita's Werk Story

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:05:10 GMT

Career nonprofit leader, Lenita Riley Dunlap talks about her burnout experience and how she reclaimed a career she enjoyed.

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Finding Your Peace: Xiomara’s Werk Story

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:05:14 GMT

Xiomara Albán DeLobato talks about her work in economic development and how she's released the burnout and tension that comes with work culture.

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The Strategy of Being Black at Work w/ Dr. Pearis Jean

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:05:59 GMT

Dr. Pearis Jean is a psychologist and professor at Towson University and wrote a book about navigating anti-racism in the workplace. Buy her book here.

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That Ain't Feedback: Petra's Werk Story

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:05:29 GMT

This week we're talking about feedback with Petra Vega. She talks about leaving a job and sending a mic drop email on her last day. Sign up for her weekly emails about self-trust and authenticity at work by clicking here.

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Show Me The Money w/ Carrie Peralta-Brummett

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:05:42 GMT

After two decades as a recruiter for the top tech companies, Carrie knows the best ways to negotiate job offers. On this episode she gives the audience salary negotiation tips and talks about how women of color can become more confident negotiators. Download her free tip sheet to learn how to have more confident money conversations HERE.

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Dancing On My Own: Career Changes w/ Shaté Hayes

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:05:50 GMT

To learn more about Shaté, head to shatehayes.com.

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The Highest Climb: Studying Black Women in Leadership w/ Dr. Harmon

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:05:14 GMT

Learn more about Dr. Harmon and her research on her website shelethaharmon.com .

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The Secret of Sales w/ Lena Thibeh

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:05:35 GMT

Sales leader Lena Thibeh talks about authenticity in business and how we all use sales skills at work, no matter our industries.

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The Only One: Brianna's Werk Story

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:05:29 GMT

Former competitive jump roper and world traveler Brianna talks about working in international development as one of few Black people in the industry and sometimes the only Black person in her organization.

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ImmiGRIT: Ukeme's Werk Story

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:05:29 GMT

Ukeme Awakessien Jeter is multi-hyphenate turned mayor of Upper Arlington, Ohio, the first city council member of color in the town's history. She shares how her career trajectory was shaped by her immigration to the U.S. from from Nigeria. Check out her book ImmiGRIT: How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success.

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Unmuting Your Intuition w/ Mory Fontanez

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:05:24 GMT

Mory Fontanez is an author, intuitive life & leadership coach, podcast host and founder of Eight22 Group, a transformation consultancy. She's helping us tap into our intuitions to become better leaders.

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Bully-Proof: Joi’s Werk Story

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:05:50 GMT

Season Six Finale: Werk Stories host, Joi, gives her interviewer chair to podcast producer and season 2 guest Adell Coleman. Joi tells the story about how the toxic workplace that inspired this podcast tried to silence her for the very last time. Check out Season 1, Episode 1 for the first part of this story.

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Never Felt Safe: Ndidi's Werk Story

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:05:26 GMT

Ndidi's werk story is happening live! This special education teacher has not been given the support to succeed and it's all coming to a head.

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A Black Belt in Change: Sheila's Werk Story

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:10:01 GMT

Sheila's career path was not a straight line. Hear about how her risk-taking has led her to the career and life that she wanted.

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Your Livelihood Or Your Life: Monica's Werk Story

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:10:45 GMT

Dr. Monica Cox, professor and "equity angel" shares her experience in higher education and how toxic work environments require us to make a decision about who we want to be and what we want for our life.

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Finding Your Secret Sauce: Acing the Interview w/ Susana Briscoe Alba

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:05:55 GMT

Six-figure career coach, Susana Briscoe Alba, talks about how her own work experiences led her to helping others develop their careers. Check out her upcoming professional development summit HERE

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Saving Yourself First: Jojo's Werk Story

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:05:00 GMT

In this episode we hear from Jojo, a Dallas nurse who continued in the industry after Covid while, nationally, hospitals saw a shortage of healthcare workers. She talks about the many reasons nurses quit their often toxic work environments and what motivated her to stay.

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You Can't Fix Corrupt: Rachel's Werk Story

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:05:34 GMT

Rachel recalls her days doing nonprofit work and how her trauma in those environments led her to work for herself.

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Are the kids okay? Am I? : Mackenzie’s Werk Story

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:05:56 GMT

Mackenzie shares her experience as a middle school teacher and her eventual transition into education tech, what she misses and what she doesn't.

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Not Just a Man's Job Anymore: Marlena's Werk Story

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:05:20 GMT

Twenty-four year old Marlena talks about her journey to becoming a master plumber and how's she planning her professional life around multiple interests.

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Beyond The Salary: Upgrade Your Workplace Benefits w/ Laura Stamps

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:05:54 GMT

Laura, head of DE&I at Financial Finesse, shares inclusive ways companies can improve the quality of life and financial wellness for their employees and what you need to be asking for in the workplace. 401ks, pensions, childcare, we dig in!

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A League of Their Own: Yadira & Shannon's Werk Story

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:05:00 GMT

Co-founders of Verb, Yadira Harrison and Shannon Jones talk about building their brand development agency after meeting at work.

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But First, Boundaries: New Year's Growth w/ Ginni Saraswati

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:05:15 GMT

Founder & CEO of Ginni Media, Ginni Saraswati talks about the struggle of setting boundaries in the workplace as a woman of color.

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Big Layoff, Great Escape: Red's Werk Story

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:05:01 GMT

Although Redd is one of thousands who was laid off by big tech this year, she sees this release as a blessing.

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Death By A Thousand Cuts: Natasha's Werk Story

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:05:48 GMT

Natasha's workplace abuse started just a few months after starting a job she thought was a perfect alignment. It didn't end well. After moving on, Natasha is still working to accept a new, safer environment. Old trauma dies hard.

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I Hate It Here: Hebba's Werk Story

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:05:49 GMT

Head People Officer Hebba Youssef shares HR hot takes, her experiences as a brown woman in leadership and talks about one year with her I Hate It Here newsletter.

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Good Leaders Take Elevators: Healthy Leadership w/ Dr. Jeanne

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:05:41 GMT

Dr. Jeanne Porter King, women's leadership coach and author, advices us on how we should be thinking about leadership in 2023.

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DEI in the DNA: Advancing POC Women w/ Dr. Merary

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:05:01 GMT

HR and DEI pro Dr. Merary Simeon talks about the power of mentors and sponsors, her experiences as a Latina in corporate and she tells us what's the biggest obstacle facing women in the workplace today. She cohosts the What Rules!? Podcast.

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Bias Baked In: Yolanda's Werk Story

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:05:24 GMT

Yolanda talks about her journey to becoming a pastry chef: loneliness in culinary school, misogyny, passion work and her advice to the Black women who come behind her.

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A New Attitude: The Gen Z & Millennial Survey w/ Nhu Fabros

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:05:46 GMT

Deloitte Global Talent Managing Director, Nhu Fabros talks to us about Deloitte's 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey and what the results mean for these two groups in the workplace.

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Crying In The Car: Workplace Reform w/ Azizi Marshall

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:05:30 GMT

Azizi Marshall talks about the effects of workplace bullying and what changing those systems could look like through drama therapy.

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Age Ain't Nothin: Kourtney's Werk Story

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:05:43 GMT

Kourtney Galloway talks about being a young business owner and how older generations can best support Gen Z entrepreneurs and those in the workforce.

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Birthing Inclusivity: Belonging at Work w/ Crystal Whiteaker

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:05:57 GMT

Crystal Whiteaker, an inclusive branding and leadership development consultant and author, talks about inclusive leadership and the idea of belonging in the workplace.

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The Manager of Chaos: Evelien's Werk Story

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:05:37 GMT

Television producer and host of the Reppin podcast, Evelien Kong, talks about the challenges of making good television, managing a tough work environment and leading as a woman of color.

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Acting Up: Dawn’s Werk Story

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:05:47 GMT

Dawn L. Brown, CEO of EmpowHer Institute, talks about her unexpected career, how a national tragedy helped her focus her work and what it's really going to take for organizations to retain Black and brown talent.

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Sick N' Tired: Alexa’s Werk Story

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:05:55 GMT

Alexa shares how a health scare was the final straw in her leaving her toxic job. But as a low salary worker, how was she able to do it?

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The Beauty In the Struggle: Victoria's Werk Story

Wed, 03 May 2023 11:05:31 GMT

Victoria Leiato, owner of The Bloom Space, a host space for independent beauty professionals, talks about her journey to entrepreneurship from the corporate world. She built the work culture after what she didn't like about her corporate jobs while giving women, many Latina, a pathway to generational wealth.

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The Problem with HR: Solutions w/ LaShawn of The HR Plug

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:05:14 GMT

LaShawn Davis, owner of The HR Plug, talks about common issues she sees in the companies she's worked with and what HR's true role is supposed to be in the workplace.

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Silent No More: Marie's Werk Story

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:05:45 GMT

Marie, a soft-spoken construction administrator for engineering and architectural firm, went job after job not directly addressing workplace culture issues and disrespect and then finally learned to speak up for her.

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Elected for Greatness: The Black Female Judges of Dallas

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:05:46 GMT

Five of the 42 Black female judges in Dallas County, Texas talk inspiration, legacy and what it's really like being a Black woman in law: the Hon. Dominque Torres- Kelly, Hon. Shequitta Kelly, Hon. Tonya Parker, Hon. Sheryl Shannon, Hon. Gracie Lewis.

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The Power of the Underestimated: Maheen's Werk Story

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:05:54 GMT

Maheen Kaleem is an attorney who's spent her entire career in human rights, particularly rights for women, girls and non-binary folks of color. She's seen a lot in this work and tells us how we can be better advocates for the causes dear to us. Maheen is the Vice President of Operations and Programs at Grantmakers for Girls of Color.

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Pet to Threat: Jo Anna's Werk Story

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:05:28 GMT

Jo Anna Thomas found favor with notable degrees that impressed every employer, but her education wasn't enough to stop the doubt from colleagues as she, a Black woman, solved problems and brought new ideas to the table. Later, a diagnosis and chronic pain changed the course of her career as a new purpose blossomed.

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Safe Space Required: Olamide's Werk Story

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:05:13 GMT

Therapy was crucial in Olamide's search for a healthy career. She realized people of color needed access to therapy to manage everything from work stress to racial trauma and she created a system to make that easier. https://startsayingmore.com/

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The Other One Percent: Stephany's Werk Story

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:05:43 GMT

Stephany talks about the many challenges of being a Latina in corporate, especially when less than four percent make it into leadership roles and only 1.6 percent enter executive roles. Climbing the ladder is lonely, but she keeps going.

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Who Better Than You?: Marthea's Werk Story

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:05:58 GMT

Marthea Pitts, a social worker and career coach, encourages the average employee to look beyond their day-to-day duties. The big changes, the ones that encourage equity and evolution, start from the people on the ground, not the executive team.

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Seven Different Jobs At Once: Angela's Werk Story

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:05:11 GMT

As a chief academic officer for a global nonprofit, Angela Gunder wears many hats, but no matter the day's challenge, she carries on a legacy of care, an essential tool when filing down the issue of education equity and access. In this episode Angela talks about networking, how's she's perceived as an industry leader and about doing the work, whether the work is in the office, in society or in the kitchen.

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Long Live Leave: Celebrating 30 years of the FMLA w/ Jocelyn Frye

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:05:15 GMT

February 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and president of National Partnerships for Women and Families, Jocelyn Frye, is on talking about the impact of this law for women in the workplace.The Obama administration alum also talks about what it like being a Black woman fighting for women's rights in Washington.

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A Layoff And A Promotion: Akissi's Werk Story

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:05:20 GMT

Ted X speaker Akissi Stokes-Nelson, founder of Wundergrubs, talks about her 30-year career in tech (yeah, before laptops, cellphones and wifi), her sudden layoff and what inspired her sustainability venture.

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Maybe It's Not Imposter Syndrome: Vanessa's Werk Story

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:05:38 GMT

Vanessa Williams talks multicultural marketing, working for big brands as a Black woman and she gives advice to folks wanting to grow in corporate. She helps others with career strategy through Her Abundant Careers.

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Sour Then Sweet: Cindy's Werk Story

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:05:28 GMT

Owner of the chocolate shop CocoAndre, Cindy Pedraza, talks about getting laid off, starting out as a Latina business owner and how the sweet life brought her to The White House.

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Good Mood Feat: Jov'An's Werk Story

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:05:42 GMT

Jov'An Benjamin, owner of Good Mood Treats, talks about her journey to becoming a baker and it involved A LOT of jobs.

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"I'm About to Get Rich Off TikTok": Manifesting w/ Nadia Khaled

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:05:41 GMT

Alignment coach Nadia Khaled talks about the power of manifestation, whether it be for personal growth or career goals. She also tells us how a TikTok got her fired from her job.

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White Women: A Conversation w/ Author Saira Rao

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:05:12 GMT

Saira Rao, one half of Race2Dinner and the duo behind Deconstructing Karen, has a candid conversation about the impact of white women and what they need to realize in order to become real allies to Black and brown folks. Her book White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How To Do Better was released in November 2022 and is a New York Times Bestseller, proved essential for white women and cathartic for Black and brown women.

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ADH-Determined: Dani's Werk Story

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:05:21 GMT

Product researcher Dani talks about her adult diagnosis of ADHD and how that shows up at work. She speaks to those who are also diagnosed, those who aren't yet and those who want to be better colleagues to neurodiverse people.

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Believe Yourself: Healing w/ Chiamaka from The Garden

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:05:43 GMT

Chiamaka Ikpeze, creator of The Garden, talks about trauma, healing and all the things in between.

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No Balcony, No Friends, No Man (with Joi Louviere and Fallon Peterson)

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:40:11 GMT

Join Werk Stories host Joi, and her friend Fallon, as they share their 2020 pandemmy road trip story – from endless Texas highway to New Mexico's best green hatch chile burger – the open road brought these college friends closer together.

This episode was created as part of the 'Roundabout' podcast series by Acast Creative and State Farm.

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Thriving Under 30: Imani's Werk Story

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:05:25 GMT

Imani Maatuka had figured out more about business before she graduated high school than most people will by 40. As she got older her success continued, but she was often the youngest in the room. With hefty goals, and an even larger drive, Imani has figured out a lucrative life for herself that she..wait for it..actually enjoys. Being a protégé ain't easy, but Imani reminds us the challenges can be worth the reward.

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American Hairstory: Jessica's Werk Story

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:05:13 GMT

Jessica joins us to talk about hair discrimination throughout her career in sales. Black women, in particular, have been targeted because of their hair since the beginning of the professional world. Even today, employers are getting away this form of discrimination whether it be over texture, style, color or length. Why is our hair still being used to determine our ability?

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You Are Not Your Job: Tips from Cierra of Caged Bird HR

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:05:47 GMT

Cierra Gross, the founder of Caged Bird HR, talks about how her toxic work environment inspired her to create her own HR firm. She let's us know how we should be protecting ourselves at work.

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The First, But Not The Last: Maribel's Werk Story

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:46 GMT

Maribel shares what it's like being a first generation U.S. Latina at one of the biggest and influential tech corporations in the world.

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Dreams Are For Real: Alisha's Werk Story

Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:10 GMT

Hear the story of Alisha Lawrence, budding costume designer who was discouraged, struggled, then took a chance. There were dozens of times she could have given up, but she didn't. And then one day her dreams came true in the biggest way possible.

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Save It Till You Make It: Advice w/ Elle of Girlfriend's, Budget!

Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:45 GMT

Elle of Girlfriend's, Budget! shows us how our career flexibility is tied to our financial decisions. If you've ever wanted to change your career, start a business or get out of a toxic work environment, then you'll probably want to get your money right!

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Is this Illegal?: Employment Law Advice w/ Dionna Lewis

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:27 GMT

This episodes acts as part two to episode 4 in season 2. In the first episode Dionna tells us about her experience as a Black women in law. In this episode this employment/ civil rights lawyer is helping you navigate filing a claim against your current or former employer.

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Leading Through The Labels: Paulette's Werk Story

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:45:26 GMT

Creator of Lead Media, Paulette Piñero talks about leading with purpose and how that can help get you through the heartbreaks of being a Black or brown woman at work.

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Generation No: Jojo's Werk Story

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:43 GMT

Jojo, 21, talks about her experience working for a major restaurant chain and the challenges her and her fellow Gen-Zers have with American work culture. She gives advice on how the older generations can best support young folks today.

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Corporate Cult & A Passport: Kristen's Werk Story

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:57 GMT

A flashy wellness company job moved Kristen to Malaysia. While they were promoting health, self-care and work-life balance, they imposed an opposite lifestyle on their employees...and maybe suggested that they get branded.

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The Write Type of Passionate: Maggie's Werk Story

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:10 GMT

Maggie talks about her former career in sports journalism, her trouble speaking up and her quest to not be too passionate about her job.

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Success, Surrendering and Switching Careers: Samantha's Werk Story

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:30:00 GMT

DEI consultant Samantha talks about leaving a traditional idea of success and moving towards her passion. Sam speaks about first generation mentorship in corporate and how men of color can better support women of color. She challenges us to look solely within when figuring out the next steps of our lives.

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Civil Heights: Dionna's Werk Story

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:30:33 GMT

Dionna, a labor and employment lawyer and litigator, talks about her inspiration for civil rights and her work experiences as a young, Black, female in her field. This is part one of the conversation.

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Turning Tables: Adell's Werk Story

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:00:50 GMT

Adell shares how some painful and difficult events were exploited by a manager. Her story might make you question if it's actually safe to be vulnerable with your colleagues.

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Lonely At The Top: Marla's Werk Story

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:30:39 GMT

Marla is at the top of her game as a nonprofit executive director, but the audacity to be a Black woman in leadership isn't without its consequences. It oftentimes leaves her the odd person out.

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Getting The Last Laugh: Jazmyn's Werk Story

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:26 GMT

Comedian and Tik Tok sensation, Jazmyn talks about how she used her experiences as a Black woman in tech to create super funny and relatable videos that address racism and sexism at work. @jazmynjw

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Holiday Health w/ Therapist Deniss Pleiner

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:22:03 GMT

This mini episode talks about managing holiday stress and realistic goal-setting for the new year.

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Building Sisterhood, Building Texas: Jasmin's Werk Story

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:00:02 GMT

Jasmin Brand, marketing exec and founder of Her Texas, talks entrepreneurship and what supporting women business owners should look like, while also debunking the work/life balance myth.

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Losing Sleep: Managing Work Stress w/ Therapist Deniss Pleiner

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:00:42 GMT

Therapist Deniss Pleiner shares with us how work stress can manifest and how we can combat it. She also gives advice to managers and company leaders who are looking to improve the unhealthy work culture typical in the U.S.

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Check Yo'Self: Work Conflict Advice w/ Jackie

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:00:56 GMT

In a frustrating work situation, it can be hard to know what to do in the moment. Jackie helps us manage our own behavior with her best advice for navigating work conflict as it happens.

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Congrats On Quitting: Ashley's Werk Story

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:52 GMT

Ashley, a nonprofit professional, not only quits her job, but leaves a life of working for other people. Stepping out on her own, Ashley talks about the risk and reward of managing her own business.

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Color Complicated: Stephanie Gallardo's Werk Story

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:30:14 GMT

Congressional candidate Stephanie Gallardo shares her experiences as a teacher turned campaigning politician and talks about her identity as a white-passing Latina.

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Potential Over Perception: Dr. Na on Asian Women in Leadership

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:21 GMT

Organizational psychologist Dr. Yon Na talks about what's holding Asian women back from leadership positions and how to trust if a company or organization is serious about their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Just Breaking In: Stephanie's Werk Story

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:30:06 GMT

In her early twenties, Stephanie reminds us it's never too early to experience discrimination in or around the workplace. From microaggressions to an aggressive mistreatment from a security guard, are there long-term effects from racism at work? How can there not be?

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Salary, Sis: Coach Cash's Negotiation Tips

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:45:59 GMT

Interview and salary negotiation coach Ashley Cash gives the best tips for negotiating salary when accepting a new job and shares the common mistakes people, particularly women of color, make when talking money.

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Ready For The Fight: Jeanine's Werk Story

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:00:22 GMT

Dr. Jeanine Williams encourages you to take a stand at work and assert your humanity, all while building your own brand behind the scenes.

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Professional Chameleon: Angel's Werk Story

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:54 GMT

Experiencing bias in the workplace early, Angel talks about shapeshifting at work to better manage different backgrounds and personalities, as well as how she's preparing for a career shift into an even less diverse industry.

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My Sister's Keeper: Daylee's Werk Story

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:05:55 GMT

What do or don't you owe to the person who replaces you when you leave a job? Should you sing like a canary and tell them all of your experiences or let them figure it out for themselves? This guest not only has an opinion, but first-hand experience.

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They Tried It: Joi's Werk Story

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:04:54 GMT

The creator of Werk Stories shares a bit of what inspired a community for talking about problems for women of color in the workplace.

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Introducing Werk Stories

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 16:55:06 GMT

Meet Joi, a millennial Black professional turning pain into a passion project. She decided to make a community for women of color to share their experiences in the workplace after having several traumatizing work experiences and wishing there was a group of women she could talk to about her challenges, judgment-free. Each episode, she'll talk about an element of problematic work culture and invite other women to discuss these topics from their perspectives, as well. Allies are encouraged to listen, learn and then go and do their part to be better in their workspaces.

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