Full-Time Black Woman

Send us Fan Mail CYA. For those in healthy work environments that have never needed this acronym, it stands for Cover Your Ass. If you’ve ever worked with or for toxic people, you are all too familiar with this term. Covering your ass at work is a skill used when there is a lack of trust, integrity and accountability amongst employees and management. Most often this is our reality as full-time bla...

Send us Fan Mail Congratulations! You’ve landed a new job in a new city. You were looking for a change, and you made it happen. That’s a bold and brave move, so be proud! An opportunity like this allows you to start fresh in every way. Don’t know how? Here are a few ways you can take advantage of a new situation Today, we are going to discuss how you can maximize your move. Shop merch at www.fullt...

Send us Fan Mail Now more than ever, more and more black women are breadwinners, successful entrepreneurs, and excelling financially. Along with that comes the decision, should I keep stacking and rent or drop some stacks and buy a home. Today we’re chatting with superstar realtor Mindy on things to consider when looking for a home right now.  Mindy is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh wi...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are here to bring you something light and feel good.  This is the beginning of a new series, Seasons!  We will discuss how we love the season of Fall and check in with each other. Join us today as we discuss Autumn and share some awesome news with you! Also, stay tuned for our monthly “Sippin' & Tippin'" segment! If you would like to send a listener let...

Send us Fan Mail Having a mentor in Corporate America is great. Having a sponsor in Corporate America is awesome. Being a top-tier worker is outstanding! While all of us would love to have these speak to our phenomenal skill and talents at work, it’s not quite the same as singing our own praises. Self-promotion is becoming more and more necessary at work. We watch Jeff do this all the time, and so...

Send us Fan Mail Today we want to talk about how to be a great worker.  Your coworkers are the people who we have to work with, be it in the office or virtually as in work from home. These are the people you will have to deal with day in and day out for the majority of your day.  Maybe your work consists of working on group projects via volunteering or being volu-told. Knowing how to be a great co...

Send us Fan Mail Full-Time Black Women are phenomenal. Despite the adversity we face, we still manage to succeed and advance. For those that feel they are pushing through alone and those who may need a little inspiration, this episode is for you. Listen in as Kwei joins FTBW to share her story of advancing through adversity. Kwei is the mother of three wonderful children. She is the founder of Col...

Send us Fan Mail Picture it...It’s Monday and you are awakened by an obnoxiously loud alarm clock. You get through your daily morning routine. You’re dressed looking your best in record time. And now you’re on your way to work. All is well until your commute ends and you begin your stroll to the building. All of a sudden you feel tension and dread. You’re weighed down by thoughts of calls, emails,...

Send us Fan Mail Too many of us have had to face death more than ever due to the number of people COVID has impacted around the world.  Most workers have come to the same realization during the pandemic, my time is more valuable than a job.  Therefore, employees  are choosing to look for other forms of employment to prioritize their mental health, increase their earning power, and to obtain work/l...

Send us Fan Mail I am a Strong Black Woman! We hear this phrase a lot. It’s usually said with a level of pride, but sometimes there is an undertone of exhaustion. We tend to wear this phrase like a badge of honor, but in reality it’s becoming another trope. The severely independent, stressed and stretched woman who powers through all things while willingly sacrificing her well being and refusing h...

Send us Fan Mail We are going to talk about Black Office Anxiety.  What is it?  Black Office Anxiety is the space most professional black employees are dealing with at this very moment.  It is the scenario laid out by the pandemic of black employees feeling anxious about returning to the office as the COVID restrictions are lifted in most states.  For the past year, most of us have experienced the...

Send us Fan Mail So we already know that black women are typically more ambitious than our female counterparts; however, we often receive the least help as we progress through our careers. All too often, we succeed by trial and error. So today we wanted to talk with Felicia, host of The Trill MBA Show,  who uses her voice and experiences to be a guiding light for other full-time black women in cor...

Send us Fan Mail Whether it’s at work or at home, we all have had a task or two that we just didn’t feel like doing. Whenever the task arises, you have more fun watching paint dry than doing whatever it is you’re trying to avoid. This is where procrastination comes into play. While it may feel good for the moment to procrastinate, it’s hardly ever a good idea. And if you’re not careful, it can get...

Send us Fan Mail So you talked to your Get It Gang, built up your Bitch Bye Bye Bank, and decided to leave your current employer. First of all congratulations on choosing yourself. Tired of being underpaid, underappreciated, and overworked, you chucked the deuces and walked out. Hopefully, you did so on good terms. If you’re planning to jump back into the job market, one of your first priorities i...

Send us Fan Mail Growth is hard. Some will describe it as a difficult and uncomfortable process of development. In fact, people commonly refer to it’s moments of struggle as “growing pains”.  One aspect of development that can be particularly difficult is criticism. Whether in your personal life or your career, the wrong approach to criticism can have a negative impact. While it’s purpose may be t...

Send us Fan Mail Issa Bonus Episode! We’re just jumping on the mic to bring you some things we had heard and comment on them. If you are expecting "Tea", consider this strong ice tea. Been marinating a minute, but still fun and enjoyable.  Let us know if you like this bonus content, and we’ll definitely bring it back again. Have a great weekend! And look out for our regularly scheduled p...

Send us Fan Mail According to Harvard Business Review, developing a diverse leadership pipeline can benefit companies in all sectors. Firms with the most ethnically diverse executive teams were 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability, and those with executive-level gender diversity worldwide had a 21% likelihood of outperforming their industry competitors. A recent study of VC f...

Send us Fan Mail We are some busy people! And often being busy involves us looking at multiple screens at different points in time. Computer screen, phone screen, tv screen, tablet screen etc. Technology is super helpful for the multitasker, but when is it too much. Constant alerts and instant access has us always plugged in. We are so connected to our screens from the time we wake up to the time...

Send us Fan Mail Are you PTO Rich? Do you have hours upon hours of paid time off just accruing as if it were gaining interest? We talk about the importance of taking your PTO and will continue to push that point. Taking time away from work is the TLC we all need at some point, especially to avoid burnout. Psychology Today defines burnout as a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhausti...

Send us Fan Mail The conversation continues with the Full-Time Black Men of #JustSaying Podcast, RingoMandingo and Double Gee! How to date, who to date and the drama of actually dating has been all over social media, and a lot of times black men and women end up so much at odds with one another that any chances of dating become null and void. So today we’re offering dating tips, final gems and mal...

Send us Fan Mail How to date, who to date, and the drama of actually dating has been all over social media. It’s become a battlefield of different factions like Casual, Intentional, Red Pill/Blue Pill, Hypergamous, High Value, Simping, Sugarbabies and so much more. A lot of times black men and women end up so much at odds with one another that any chances of dating become null and void. That is wh...

Send us Fan Mail So we’ve talked about how to avoid getting stuck in the cycle of bad employers. We’ve also discussed how to prepare for an interview. But, there are some people out there that don’t quite understand that the interview is not just an evaluation of you, but it’s also your evaluation of the potential employer. Think of it like trying on shoes. (Picture it, Harp) If you need shoes for...

Send us Fan Mail No one anticipated our past year folding out the way it has. This is a new normal for all of us. With new normals come changes that most can accept while others fight to hold onto the past. COVID-19 has made our vision as clear as ever when it comes to seeing who inherited beneficial adaptation traits. Since the pandemic brought many gray areas for decision-makers a lot of choices...

Send us Fan Mail One thing for certain most Full-Time Black Women can agree on is the common issue of Corporate Karens. What is a Corporate Karen? A Corporate Karen is a white woman who always seems to be looking for trouble/drama; and if they can’t find it legitimately, they manufacture it. “These women find ways to question the validity of our presence in the workspace and to make our existences...

Send us Fan Mail Gossip, like to talk about it? Here we go! Gossip is defined as casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. Now society usually denounces gossip as a negative behavior in which only the classless and ill-mannered participate. But, is there ever a situation where gossip is good? Can gossiping...