Black Women Working

Ever found yourself the single black woman in a team, navigating the unwritten rules of the corporate world? In this Founder's Edition segment, we welcome Rebecca Muriaki, a seasoned career coach. Rebecca shares her passion and insights on empowering women of colour to achieve senior leadership positions, making this a conversation you don't want to miss. We explore the mindset of leadership, the...

Listen in as we navigate the murky waters of reality TV through the lens of black women, with a spotlight on influencer Nella Rose's journey on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here'. Join us, your hosts, Chantelle and Natalie, as we dissect the negatives of the platform, from trolling to discrimination, unraveling the complexities black women face in this often uncharitable arena. ConnectEmail:...

What if we told you that manifestation – the act of aligning aspirational thoughts with actions and emotions – can revolutionize your self-perception and drive you towards your aspirations? In this episode, we journey into the world of manifestation, sharing our personal experiences and unveiling its spiritual aspect, while underlining the critical elements of having a clear vision and the role of...

Are you a rat on the wheel who needs a break? Need something that makes your existence fulfilling outside of your employment? You are not in solo company. The BWW team talk about how finding and developing pursuits outside of our work have enriched and expanded us, and how sometimes that has fed into our professional work. We know it’s not easy - the older we get, the more “Adulting” puts it’s har...

Welcome back to another Founder's Edition from the Black Women Working Podcast. In this episode we interview Sherine Waldrond, founder of Ivy Wild non-toxic natural haircare. Yet another story of a career pivot, Sherine is a structural revit technician but personal experience led her to developing non-toxic, nourishing haircare products and events that educate black women about their hair. Connect...

Do you have a work bestie? What does it mean to have a tribe at work as we move into leadership roles? Is it lonely at the top? What is the purpose of building a tribe at work? Black Women Working hosts discuss how relationships at work have served them throughout their careers. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenwor...

In this episode we sit down with Diana Nabagereka, General Manager of Brixton Village about what it was like to take over the responsibility for such a pivotal and beloved cultural and commercial landmark in South London. We also delve into her career trajectory and previous role as General Operations Manager at Camden Market, how she has handled the challenges of her new role since taking over du...

Who knows their Slack from their Teams? Dropbox from your Google Drive? Asana from your Jira? There’s no denying the powerful role of technology in today’s world. Especially the emergence of AI programs like ChatGPT. The BWW team test each other’s knowledge base of tech in our roles and industries, discuss if and how having advanced knowledge of tech can give you a competitive employment edge, and...

The BWW ladies were joined by lovely Dr Joy, the author of amazing book, Sisterhood Heals - the Transformative Power of Healing in Community was published by Merky Books in summer 2023Dr Joy is the host and creator of Therapy for Black Girls which has had over 26 million downloads. In addition to her amazing podcast, Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental we...

The Black Women Working Team are celebrating 19 year old tennis star and 2023 US Open winner Coco Gauff. This tournament has not been met without it's challenges and tennis fans witnessed Coco battle her opponent, Laura Siegemund in her first round match and be courageous when speaking up to the umpire in the moment of unfair play. Black Women Working hosts, Natalie and Chantelle take a moment to...

Get behind the scenes with black women working in film. Black Women Working host Chantelle, sits down with Delia, Teniola, Aude and Ibukun to discuss what it really takes to get work on the reel. From diversity and representation to hair and make-up, we get the full lowdown on what it takes to be a writer, producer and director in the film industry. Thank you to our wonderful guests@teniolazarakin...

What is Divine Femininity? Are people just parroting what they’ve heard, or do they actually know? Natalie leads the charge in this episode as a vocally skeptical Tols and an open-minded Chantelle, dig deeper into an old concept that has taken the interwebs by storm of late. We go back to the founding basics, how that could translate in the workplace, and we give our free and unfiltered thoughts o...

What does it mean to know yourself? Join us as we talk about how taking time to truly understand who you are can help you show up better at work, set boundaries and focus doing work that is aligned with you as as a whole authentic person. We also share on our own personal growth journeys and discuss how we make time to check in with ourselves when life gets busy. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@...

In this episode we speak to a multi-faceted, music & production veteran, and cultural marketing guru, Keturah Cummings(@k2rah_). Keturah comes from a background in music across BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, and is herself a DJ and Radio Broadcaster. The BWW team delve deeper into Keturah’s passions, core values, her path to success, and the work that her marketing agency Forward Slash does. ConnectEmail:...

Continuing with the theme ‘working on me in 2023’, BWW Team discuss what it means to ‘let go’. Exploring the concept through the perspective of growth, the team share the importance of recognising when it's time to move on. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle-...

In this episode we speak to Careers Coach, Simi AwokoyaSimi teaches career rebranding strategies designed specifically for women who want more money and more fulfilment from their jobs. Over the past 5 years, she has helped her clients move to more senior roles, become leaders in their industries and increase their salaries by £2.9 million! Simi shares her coaching expertise on how to pivot in you...

Host Rachel offers words of encouragement for our new mums returning to work after maternity leave. Rachel candidly shares her transition back to work while reorientating what really works for her as she juggles motherhood.'What I Wanted to Say Was' is a short episode in which we invite our listeners to share an experience, message or story of their choice relating to their professional and career...

Let's talk about the somewhat uncomfortable position black women can find themselves in whereby they are consciously or unconsciously silent to racism at work because we are more concerned about the impact on our career. BWW hosts Natalie and Chantelle talk about this after news that Ice Spice has collaborated with Taylor Swift. Ultimately we always believe in protecting your peace and your coin b...

Hello listeners! We are back introducing a new segment - 'What I Wanted To Say Was'.'What I Wanted to Say Was' is a short episode in which we invite our listeners to share an experience, message or story of their choice relating to their professional and career experience without interruption as a way to uplift and empower our listeners. BWW co-host, Natalie, kicks off sharing her reflections on t...

The topic of Generational Wealth has stirred up quite a buzz over the past few years, especially in the wake of the dire financial impact of the pandemic. The BWW team takes a deeper dive into practical ways we as Black women can secure the future for generations after us, what the sacrifices to do that might look like, and what safeguarding the fruits of our labour against imprudent decisions mig...

In this episode of Sis, Listen!, Tols speaks with guest Ifu on her professional route into Technology and Transformation Consultancy. A mouthful right?! Well Ifu breaks down what that looks like, her ambitious and driven plans to get to the highest levels possible, shares some personal professional triumphs, and describes a journey which is a great reminder of "tough times don't last, tough people...

Join us as we talk about the realities of dating as professional successful black women. There has been a significant rise in the discussions around black women, feminine energy and when black woken should use their voices and when they should be quiet (if there is ever such a time). We explore what these concepts mean for black women on a practical level and of course, whether we would date a bus...

In episode 17, we discuss the elements of burnout and our experience of it since we last discussed it in Season 3. We talk about the importance of trying to avoid burnout at all cost and how to do this at work. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondon...

The BWW team are joined by Dammy Saint Claire, trichologist and founder of Saint Claire's Hair to discuss how holding purpose at the core of Saint Claire's Hair, multiplied Dammy's profit. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpodcastukWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.comNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @tolsabeniChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjk Hoste...

In this episode, we talk about being intentional and strategic in the activities you choose to entangle yourself in outside your job responsibilities, at work. Some of the things you might need to consider and that we discuss are: Do you need to be involved in anything? What might the benefits be to your career or developing work relationships? Do they have to be serious pursuits? We chop all of t...