Black Women Working

With so much going on in the world it can be difficult to speak openly about things that are happening at work especially matters around race. In this episode we discuss what it means to be an activist at work and the different forms activism can take. Thanking you for your continual support, we hope you enjoy. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastuk, #bwwpo...

For this 'Let's Talk About It' we have teamed up with a fellow Black Woman Working, Cheryl-Lyn Bentley of the Break Concrete Podcast. Break Concrete Podcast centres on the experience of Black Women Working in the States and we are discussing the B-Words: British Culture, Black Lives Matter and Burnout for us and in comparison to our stateside sisters. We chat about how the current events ranging f...

Oh! Yes we are back again, we just can't stop talking. In this spin-off episode we are continuing the conversations bought by black women in show business over the last few weeks, discussing both racism and sexism in the workplace. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comSocial Media: @BWWPodcastUKWebsite: www.blackwomenworking.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while but we are back with a 'let's talk about it' segment and the BWW team are discussing reparations after two large companies announced that they will be allocating a specific budget targeted at BAME initiatives, following the spotlight being on the Slavery Compensation Act amidst the #BlackLivesMatter campaign. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comSocial Media: @BWWPodcastUKW...

First and foremost, thank you for all of your ongoing support and welcome to those who are new to the BWW Podcast. It's the final episode of the season and we definitely couldn't predict the nature of this conversation. Taking an assessment of current times, we discuss where we are at in our own working lives during quarantine. Importantly for us, we consider the ways in which COVID-19 and the sur...

In this episode, the BWW Team are discussing being your own cheerleader. It's so easy to play humble, but is that putting us at a disadvantage and holding us back? How good are we at advocating for ourselves? Should we have to? What are the ways we do so? So many questions - tune in and give us a shout to shout out how great you are. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram...

The B in BAME... are we to be considered our own entity or can we be harmoniously categorised as one? This episode unpicks some of the reasons why BAME initiatives are problematic in the workplace. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @iamtolsChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjkThank you to the team at Haringey Shed, Selby Ce...

So, how did you get your job? On this episode we share our insights and tips on finding work 'after' graduation. Listen in on some gems as to how we decided the table we wanted to sit at, how we got our seat at the table, and when and why we play musical chairs as we navigate our way through our chosen industries. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukNatal...

For all of our discussions on the experience of black women working, we've not hit on the fact that black women are underrepresented in all fields. We shed light on the barriers that are placed on and maintained by ourselves, and consider the question of whose responsibility it it to ensure that black women are equally represented in the workplace. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitte...

Episode 3 of the Black Women Working Podcast explores the somewhat controversial topic of 'earning more than your man'. It is an interesting topic as we marry career against the backdrop of stereotypical gender roles. For the most part, the men of 2020 are grown and see the big picture of our relationship goals - but we offer advice on how we might approach the conversation about our earnings with...

Having a long-term illness and living our lives can be a tricky balance to grasp emotionally, practically and financially. As a black woman working, there seems to be a mixed dichotomy between being sick and being perceived as lazy, and in turn we fail to listen to ourselves and tend to ourselves and maintain the 'strong black woman' narrative. This is such an insightful episode hearing from our g...

Welcome back to the Black Women Working Podcast. It's Season 2, Episode 1, and this episode we are discussing how we engage with and manage 'drama' and gossip at work, whether we are the centre of it or dragged into it. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @iamtolsChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjkThank you to the team at H...

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Black Women Working Podcast. We are very excited to be back, especially with new topics and new content. This is the first of a new segment called 'Let's Talk About It' where we will be discussing current affairs relating to black women in the workplace. This episode we explore the tense exchange between actress Gabrielle Union and actor Terry Crews and pose the que...

Here's our final conversation for 2019! A few reflections on our year at work, looking forward to our 2020 visions for the year or even decade ahead, and our goals for #BWWPodcastUK.Also thanking you guys for your support and the successful launch of so many important conversations. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @iamtolsCh...

In this episode, we speak about our personal experiences and spells of unemployment, the circumstances surrounding them, managing the mental impact of this, and repurposing this free time for future employment advantage. We also discuss strategies for managing the disappointments that can occur in the job-seeking process, and top tips for delivering the most impactful applications. ConnectEmail: b...

Thank you to all our listeners who actively engage and have contacted us with personal concerns in the workplace. So here we are with our first 'Safe Space' episode offering our thoughts on your experiences on being a Black Woman Working. Ours are personal opinions and not direct or expert advice. If any of our listeners work in HR or legal or managerial positions, we welcome your insights and gui...

This episode talks about 'Career Progression' exploring how we map out and navigate our steps forward, up and even sideways at work. We look at the importance of having workplace allies and how best to advocate and promote ourselves. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @iamtolsChantelle- @mscocolondonRachel- @rachnjkThank you to...

This episode we are discussing stress and anxiety in the workplace. Too many of us are more concerned with the organisational impact of taking time off rather than the further detrimental consequences on our health. We explore our personal experiences and share some really useful strategies for managing employers and finances whilst taking time off work. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.com...

In this episode, the Black Women Working Podcast are sharing our experiences on support, sisterhood and making friends in the workplace. Spending so many hours at work, being the minority that we are twice over, the BWW team definitely believe that we look to fellow BWW to form a support network for the tears and the cheers. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpod...

For Episode 4, the Black Women Working podcast discuss ‘being authentically you’. It is an exploration of how our confidence in the workplace can shine or be overshadowed, considering some distinctions between being the confident professional, and authentically you the confident person. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter and Instagram: @bwwpodcastukNatalie- @mscarter_13Tols- @iamto...

Episode 3 The Black Women Working Podcast are drawing on the comparison between Black Women Tears and White Women Tears in the workplace. White Women Tears is a term of reference to describe the common use of crying and other expressions of distress by white women as a means of weaponizing their privilege and inherent whiteness, exerting full power over white womanhood as a class historically desi...

In Episode 2, the Black Women Working Podcast are discussing our hair. How do we as black women internalise what is considered as ‘professional hair’ is a worldwide debate that has even sparked anti-discrimination legislation across the globe. This discussion meanders through how we present our authentic selves at work to the ‘we and me issues’ in our Eurocentric hair choices even without consider...

For Episode 1 Black Women Working are discussing microaggressions in the workplace. Described as the ‘stupid questions’ and comments we are privy and victim to at work. Microaggressions are real, they are systemic and institutional, and we are all familiar with them. They can be used in innocence but often they are used to trigger and draw us out. ConnectEmail: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.comTwitter...

Allow me to introduce myself... Welcome to the Black Women Working Podcast @BWWPodcastUKFind out about why we're here, who we are and what to expect from our bi-weekly podcastWe are grateful for each every one of our listeners. Like, follow, subscribe and share. If you’re listening via the Apple Podcast app leave a rating and let us know what you think. Connect Email: blackwomenworkinguk@gmail.com...