Brown Table Talk

Beyond Business Cards Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick dive into networking strategies. They discuss how to make meaningful connections at events, share personal experiences, and provide practical tips. Key topics include setting intentions for networking, the importance of quality over quantity, and strategies for supporting others at events. Take adv...

Navigating the Art of Small Talk Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the nuances of handling LinkedIn connection requests. They share personal experiences, provide strategic tips for thriving in professional networks, and emphasize the importance of personalized notes and timely connections. Tune in to learn how to build meaningful relationship...

Navigating the Art of Small Talk Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick dive into the intricacies of small talk in professional settings. They share personal stories and experiences, debate the effectiveness of small talk, and discuss how it varies by industry, geographic location, and personality type. The discussion includes insights into creating meaningf...

Addressing Bias and Misconceptions at Work Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the necessity for women of color to defend their professionalism amid biased workplace environments. They share personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of keeping receipts to prevent unjust blame. The episode also delves into the broader societal backlash against...

Respectful Networking Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick dive into the #1 mistake people make when it comes to networking. Sharing personal experiences, they discuss the importance of building relationships before you need them, the significance of checking the temperature before making a request, and how to follow, support, and engage respectfully. Pack...

Exposing Fake Job Postings Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the issue of companies posting 'fake jobs' or 'ghost jobs' – positions advertised without the intent of hiring immediately, often to give the impression of company growth. They share personal experiences, provide insights into recognizing these fake postings, and offer tips on thriving...

The Unseen Impact Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick tackle the recurring issue of having their names misspelled in professional settings. Sharing personal anecdotes, they explore the emotional impact and broader implications of such mistakes for women of color. The discussion delves into leadership responsibilities, appropriate ways to handle errors, an...

Healing, Boundaries, and Closure. Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss a deeply personal encounter with a former toxic boss. They share insights on healing, setting boundaries, and achieving closure, all while providing practical tips for women of color facing similar workplace challenges. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tip...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the challenges women of color face when transitioning roles within their workplaces. They delve into personal experiences and stories from others, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and creating effective transition documents to ensure a smooth handover for both internal and external moves. The hos...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick focus on how to navigate having a toxic boss, incorporating perspectives from a Black woman and a South Asian woman. They highlight the importance of not just surviving but thriving in professional environments, despite adversity. The hosts emphasize the value of community feedback and the concept of a live show to broa...

Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick focus on the challenges women of color face with 'dry promotions'—where individuals receive a higher job title without the matching salary increase. They discuss the implications of these promotions on workplace equality, the gender pay gap, and how such practices can undermine efforts to create inclusive work environments. Tune in for juicy storie...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk Season 10! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the complexities and risks associated with giving feedback to bosses in corporate America. Drawing from personal stories and experiences, they explore the nuances of 360 feedback processes, the importance of understanding the difference between anonymous and confidential feedback, and the potential...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about whether or not you should return to a toxic workplace! Is there a proper strategy to approach this kind of situation? Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up! Timestamps: (01:19) - The Core Question: Returning to a Toxic...

Welcome to the 100th episode of Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the pervasive culture of unnecessary meetings in the workplace, a topic that resonates deeply with professionals worldwide. They discuss the challenges of excessive meetings, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into how meetings are often misused for micromanagement, under the guise o...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the fading practice of exit interviews and their significance in understanding the workplace experiences of women of color. They discuss the lack of exit interviews in modern corporate culture, the impact of disregarding employee feedback, and the analogy of employees as the 'forgotten consumer.' The conversa...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallickexplore the challenging topic of workplace demotion, specifically how it affects women of color. Through a candid conversation, they share personal stories and observations, highlighting the subtle signs of being demoted, such as being left out of meetings, being excluded from projects, and the gradual stripping away of...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the pressing issues faced by women of color in the workplace. Sharing personal stories and professional insights, they discuss the impact of disengaged managers, particularly through the lens of a manager who exhibited a profound lack of care and professionalism Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of cou...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the challenges women of color face in the workplace, with a specific focus on the phenomenon of 'fake interviews.' Sharing personal experiences and stories from their careers, they discuss how such interviews are used to pretend diversity efforts, often leaving capable candidates misled. Tune in for juicy sto...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the concept of the 'lazy girl job,' a trending topic that emphasizes work-life balance and challenges traditional work cultures. They explore this topic from the perspectives of women of color, examining how the term has been embraced by Gen Z and what it signifies about changing workplace expectations. The host...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick both LinkedIn top voices and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, delve into the persistent issue of women of color being overqualified and underpaid in their workplaces. Using Taraji P. Henson's candid interview about her experiences with pay disparity in Hollywood as a case study, they explore the broader i...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the topic of providing a two-week notice period before resigning from a job. They delve into the origins of this tradition, how it ties into payroll systems, and cultural changes brought in by younger generations. Mita shares her own personal experience of resigning, shedding light on the emotional dynamics invo...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the current trend of companies 'sending their employees to charm school'. They dissect the essence of professional etiquette in the workplace from their perspectives as a Black woman and a South Asian woman respectively, critiquing the concept of 'charm school'. They question the necessity, the cultural implicat...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the sensitive topic of layoffs within organizations and the appropriate method to carry them out. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of open communication, respect for employees, and the impact of sensitive handling of such crucial issues. Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of cours...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the ongoing importance of maintaining an updated resume. They explore the potential pitfalls of not being able to quickly produce a CV during unexpected job loss, the dilemma of over-titling, the importance of title consistency across platforms, and the importance of LinkedIn as a resume companion. Tune in for j...

Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick explore the issue of employees recording their layoffs, drawn from their diverse perspectives as a Black woman and a South Asian woman. The hosts discuss why some employees feel compelled to do this, noting it usually stems from a lack of trust and a desire to expose unfair treatment. Tune in for juicy stories, insights...