Full-Time Black Woman

Send us Fan Mail You did it!  You completed the four or more years necessary to earn your college degree of choice.  No more all-nighters.  No more office hours with nonchalant professors.  No more group presentations (thank goodness!).  As the pressure valves of college life were slowly released, you probably began to think of your future.  Oh, the bright future of money, cars, trips, expensive c...

Send us Fan Mail “You should wear your hair straight all the time!” “No, but where are you really from?” “Wow, you speak so well” “But you’re not like them though…” Have you heard any of these before? I know I have. They almost sound harmless, but there’s something about their delivery that makes you raise an eyebrow. These are examples of microaggressions. No matter who you are, where you work or...

Send us Fan Mail Full-Time Black Woman believes ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER! Here is the 2nd part of our Black & Bothered series.   We had to produce an episode for our listeners who are frustrated, scared, and bothered by the racism we all face in the US. There isn't much to say to describe the feeling of hopelessness and pure anger towards a system that seeks to exclude at all costs includin...

Send us Fan Mail We had to produce an episode for our listeners who are frustrated, scared, and bothered by the racism we all face in the US. There isn't much to say to describe the feeling of hopelessness and pure anger towards a system that seeks to exclude us at all costs including our lives.  Full-Time Black Woman believes ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER! We had the opportunity to speak with a bea...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Sis! By now, you should know that Full-Time Black Woman is a safe space for you to feel heard, supported, and appreciated. That being said, I know you have had your moments with setbacks, slip-ups, and stumbles shaking your confidence. Maybe doubt slipped through your armor and made you question your greatness. We’ve all been there! That being said, we want to share an exercis...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we are tackling mental health! Specifically how you can take steps to manage your mental health during unusually stressful times. We are currently in a unique situation where there are a lot of people experiencing isolation, change, uncertainty, worry, and stress. (quarantine, job loss, illness, etc) And although these feelings/emotions are very much front and center during...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you attempted to deal with your emotions?  We are pros at handling everyday complexities such as stress at work, relationships, daily tasks, and societal pressures.  On top of our on-going responsibilities, we spend countless hours per week scrolling through social media feeds, processing aimless memes, videos, and photos, which result in minuscule enrichmen...

Send us Fan Mail A Coin-sequence is a consequence which negatively impacts your coins or earning potential. One Coin-sequence many of us struggle with is not asking for a raise. Have you heard something like this before, “ Great job!  Wow, you killed that presentation!  Your new tools increased productivity by 298%!  We are so lucky to have you here with us!”  If so, did a promotion or increase in...

Send us Fan Mail Since we are Full-Time Black Woman we wanted to hit on some personal issues that may be going on your lives. Have you ever had to deal with being around a family member who has always been a nuisance in your life?  However, you may feel obligated to be around said individual to keep the peace within the family at family gatherings. Family gatherings are becoming rare occurrences n...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back at it with another episode in our Self Care series. Picture it: The year is 2019 BC (before Corona), your evenings and weekends are filled with socializing and attending multiple events at crowded venues. Fast forward to these Corona times, and a lot of these activities are no longer an option. Many of us are quarantined or practicing social distancing and finding we ar...

Send us Fan Mail What is an atelophobic? Atelophobia is defined as the fear of not doing something right or the fear of not being good enough. In other words, it's a fear of imperfection.  Today we are talking to Jordan Middlebrooks, founder of Smart Girl Logic.  Jordan started Smart Girl Logic in April 2017. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and a native of Prince George’s County...

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to share with you a couple of big Full-Time Black Woman announcements!! First, we are having our first LIVE on Instagram! Join us for our "Quarantine Sippin' & Tippin' Virtual Happy Hour" Thursday, April 23rd at 5:30 PM. The theme is Werkin' Dat Work From Home. We will offer tips in between the sips! We will have Q & A, giveaways and...

Send us Fan Mail The coronavirus (COVID 19) has shut down normal day to day activities around the world. Most cities have opted to quarantine its residents in order to fight the spread of the virus. This is maybe the first time in most people’s lives something of this magnitude has occurred. We aren’t wired to handle being stuck in one place against our own will.  However, we need to do our part i...

Send us Fan Mail What is misogynoir? Misogynoir is a term created by Black feminist, Moya Bailey. It is the hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward black women. We wanted to address what misogynoir is and how it impacts one’s emotional state, career development and ultimately your mental health.  Our society believes that our prosperity is a threat to the current structure of orde...

Send us Fan Mail During these Corona times. most people have been given the opportunity to work from home. The work-from-home job force just got a big push from the current global coronavirus pandemic, but even before COVID-19 became a factor, increasing numbers of people have been saying goodbye to their onerous commute to work. It’s no longer necessary to be in an office full-time to be a produc...

Send us Fan Mail We wanted to recap our first podcasting conference, Podfest 2020 with you all.  Aleese and I (Esha) share some of the highlights during our time in Orlando, FL.  We were able to meet some amazing fellow podcasters.  We can't wait to connect with some of them to create some exciting content for you! Visit our blog at www.fulltimeblackwoman.com.  Join the conversation at our Fa...

Send us Fan Mail Time to get a bit #Casperish, I, Aleese Real, had no idea I was an Alternative Black Woman until Esha Belle told me in 2019. For those of you who don’t know what alternative is.  Being an Alternative Black person basically means employing or following non-traditional and non-conventional ideas. Honestly, I was still in a bit of denial until I found my community at AfroPunk Brookly...

Send us Fan Mail What is B**ch, Buy, Bye, Bank?  It's a freedom blueprint which is relevant because many people stay at unpleasant jobs and environments because they feel stuck and need the funds to live. As we always say, bills don’t stop just because you don’t like your job. No longer will you have to feel bonded to your current situation in or out of the office like a present-day indenture...

Send us Fan Mail Bias is inevitable, right? Everyone has a bias about something.  It can be seen in many different aspects of our lives like applying for loans, shopping at the grocery store or even while at work. Some of the more obvious incidences are probably examples of explicit bias and prejudice. (Basically overt racism) However, we wanted to address the impact of implicit racial bias on the...

Send us Fan Mail Bias is inevitable, right? Everyone has a bias about something.  It can be seen in many different aspects of our lives like applying for loans, shopping at the grocery store or even while at work. Some of the more obvious incidences are probably examples of explicit bias and prejudice. (Basically overt racism) However, we wanted to address the impact of implicit racial bias on the...

Send us Fan Mail Bringing life into this world is a natural part of our existence. However, being a black, pregnant professional adds more stress to our already stressful lives. This topic hits close to home for Full-Time Black Woman, and we wanted to address it because we’re here for you before, during and after 9-5.   While in the workplace we handle gender and racial stresses on a daily basis,...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are going to discuss another transparent topic here for the FTBW, anxiety at the workplace.  For those unfamiliar with anxiety, it is a mental health disorder characterized by intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.  Some of the symptoms include fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and fe...

Send us Fan Mail No matter how many degrees we may have or how many successes we’ve obtained in our personal and professional lives, a lot of us have struggled with personal finance. We are earning more, yet still living paycheck to paycheck. One would think having a higher paycheck would help us live more comfortable lives. However, sometimes we tend to lack basic money management skills. Living...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know someone who is always broke?  You know those people who never seem to have any funds when you’re trying to plan an outing or a trip.  You don’t know anyone like that?  Well then it must be you! You’re the broke person your friends thought of when I posed the question.  Don't worry...there is no shame in being broke.  We’ve all been the broke friend at least once. ...

Send us Fan Mail Work is a place that is susceptible to immature individuals impacting the social environment. We’ve all had experiences with those who make the regular 8 hours seem like 20.  Their annoying, childish behavior and exaggerated reactions bring negativity to the department.   It’s inevitable for us to come across these type of people because they exist everywhere.  That being said, it...