Black Women Working

MP Dawn Butler was dismissed from parliament following her reference to the Prime Minister being a 'liar'.The #BWWPodcastUK Team sit down to share their adoration for seeing and hearing a fellow #blackwomanworking stand in her power and yes this is a sweet listen because 'the ting feels sweet'.ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenwor...

This week Olympic Champion, Simone Biles, withdrew her place at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics saying she needed to prioritise her mental health, a move that has brought praise from high-profile figures in sport, entertainment and politics. The #BWWPodcastUK Team praise and rate it and we talk about why you should too. Sit down, listen and most importantly, rest. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.c...

Bringing you something new from The #BWWPODCASTUK Team... Hot off the press, we have read the newly released #twiceashard written by @opeyemisofoluke and her husband Raphael. Featuring contributions from a number of high flyers both near and far including the amazing @charlenewhite and the notorious Matthew Knowles, this book if packed with stories, anecdotes and practical tools for navigating suc...

Biology has it that we have no choice but to slow down and perhaps even stop if we take on the incomparable role of being a mum. But most of us are or will be working mums, so what does that mean? The BWWPodcast mama, Chantelle, shares her insights and experience of what it means to compromise or sacrifice in the world of being a working mother. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter a...

This week the BWWPodcast Team sat down to discuss what it means to be one year on since 'the black square'.We explore the big question of what the black square meant and means for organisations where the performative nature of the black square stopped at the 'black face' of it, i.e. what we see in the marketing. Is having more black faces in one space, that is a single space, without actually crea...

Being a Black Woman Working is not enough! That’s right, we are saying the bag is not secure if it isn’t in the bank. Whether it’s the deposit for a new home or for investing capital into a new venture, there has to come a point when we flip the script and make the money work for you. We welcome @tolufrimpong, who helpfully shared her personal journey of how she and her husband adjusted both their...

A light-hearted episode on the politics of food in the staff kitchen. Too many of us have been there and the BWW Team share stories on how they have navigated those moments that appear as innocent banter, curious questions, perhaps even microaggressions… maybe. Lots of much needed giggles in the camp this week along with some sneaky tips about the practicalities around being savvy with our lunchti...

We secure the bag, live our best lives and then realise 'it's time' to fulfill other dreams and invest. So moving onto the property ladder... where to start? What to know? Who can help? Well look no further, Antoinette of @brickzwithtipz has graced us with her knowledge, dropping the major gems we should and need to consider as we turn to invest and grow our legacy. Thank you for staying with us,...

Everyone brings diversity in some shape or form to the workplace. Diversity allows for creativity and growth. This is a really easy 'concept' to grasp if you consider gender, age, race but what about neurodiversity? In this episode, we listen to Tyla - @autistictyla, founder of Black and neurodiverse - @blackandnd, who shares her experiences of navigating the workplace and ensuring that her needs...

Let's take a moment and talk about it. In this segment, the BWW Team get together for a safe space to share how we feel about the outcomes and recommendations from the report released by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities on 31st March 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us have made transitions over the past few months but for some of us, we’re still waiting for that phone call following an interview saying ”we are pleased to say you got the job”. If you are struggling to get past the interview stage then this is the episode for you. @serwa.smith joined us to let us know exactly what we need to be saying and doing to get it right and secure the bag. Conne...

In this episode we speak with Cherryl Cooper, not only more than twenty years in her profession but also with her company. Cherryl offers a breath of fresh air as she speaks on what it means to develop meaningful connections and enhance the ethos of your place of work. As a Black Woman Working, who has ‘been in the game’ and continues to rise, we put some respec’ on it and take a back seat, to lis...

Ok let's talk about International Women's Day. Let's really talk about inequality and illusions of progress. Let's talk about the intersectionality between gender and race and how that positions conversations about our equality in the workplace, whilst ignoring wider systemic inequality amongst 'other' parts of our blackness. Whilst we're here can we (re)define what it means to be equal? Let's tal...

Welcome to Season 4 of the Black Women Working Podcast. Whilst 2020 took its unpredictable twists and turns, this year we can use that experience to steer and direct our journeys this year. What better way to kick start the season with an ‘assessment’ of the current labour market. We sat down with careers advisor Stephanie Ozuo - @flotuk and allowed her to share her take on how we should be approa...

In this segment of Let's Talk About It, we had to share our thoughts and reflections on Candice Brathwaite being overlooked to present a documentary on the maternal treatment of Black Women in the NHS; a topic that Candice has documented and campaigned for her entire career. We question sisterhood at work, activism at work, pigmentocracy and meritocracy. This is a complex issue with industry infor...

It's an end of year special from the Black Women Working team. Join us as we round up 2020 and reflect on the unexpected highs and pleasant surprises that we have encountered this year. Thank you for your unwavering support, we are so excited for what 2021 may bring. Here's to Season 4, back early next year. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukWebsite: ww...

In this 'Let's Talk About It' segment, The Black Women Working Team discuss The Grammy's inviting Tiffany Haddish to host this year's show without pay. Our discussion navigates knowing your self-worth and value, negotiating pay and a reminder that you are the sauce ladies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secure the bag and protect your peace! In times of such uncertainty, we add to our stress or exacerbate our own poor health because we are obligated to go to work because of our personal financial responsibilities. It's time to talk about insurance. Amida of @_sheinsures joins us to educate us on the different insurance options available, what we can insure against and of course why it is essentia...

Leaving a job can be extremely difficult as you'll be leaving what you have been used to for a period of time. How do we find the courage and confidence to leave a job? How do you know when enough is enough? What are the signs that it’s time to leave? Listen in on our experiences on when we decided to take the step and leave, featuring our special guest, host & podcaster Debra Chosen. ConnectEmail...

There are various forms of support to access at the workplace and this episode we unpick the difference between coaching and mentoring with guest Coach Yaa Antwi-Nsiah, founder of Next Level Coaching. Coaching and mentoring can be very useful in guiding career progression and unlocking our own mental barriers, so do we wait for our workplace to offer or do we seek out a coach or mentor for ourselv...

The Black Women Working Podcast team hit you up with our current affairs 'Let's Talk About It' segment discussing Kamala Harris becoming the first Black Female as Vice President Elect. We have the highest respect for this accolade, but we ask ourselves again what does representation really mean? When we have a seat at the table, what happens next? Another thought-provoking topic with so many layer...

It’s the conversation that you have been waiting for… This episode we have a chat with a "Queen of Babylon". Not Sally though - we are joined by Valisa founder of Black and HR. Check out how Black and HR handle our questions on the role and purpose of HR for Black women in the workplace. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blac...

Wellness can be a term or phrase banded about very easily, but we truly need to consider how we embed wellness into our routines both at work and at home congruently. It’s more than a self-care activity on a Saturday. It’s about lifestyle, habit and boundaries. Tune in and find out about the strategies that we are using to keep wellness as a priority for our wellbeing. Our special guest this episo...

Who is still buying into the staircase, or vertical career trajectory? Many of us have learnt that as with most things in life, our career journeys are not always straightforward. The BWW team, along with special guest, career changer - Kathryn Tingle, are exploring the ways in which we can yield our skills, transfer them and pivot. If you are considering a career change, this episode is for you....

Most of us are familiar with the term "burnout', but in this episode, the BWW team interrogate the structures that impact the way Black women view and experience it professionally. We discuss the challenges of ideologies such as #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackExcellence, cultural pressure to work "twice as hard", and social media pressure in this age of "be your own boss".How can we adjust our approach...