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In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kelly Charles-Collins. We discuss the importance of bystander intervention and how everyone can play a role in and outside of the workplace.   Kelly Charles-Collins is an employment law attorney, award-winning TEDx speaker, and the CEO of HR Legally Speaking, LLC, a professional speaking, training, coaching, and consulting firm. An Uncons...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Cecilia Muñoz the author of the new book More Than Ready. We discuss how women of color are more than ready to lead.   Cecilia Muñoz served for eight years on President Obama’s senior staff, first as director of intergovernmental affairs and then as director of the Domestic Policy Council. She has appeared on the Today Show , Good Morning...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Deborah Owens, America's Wealth Coach. We discuss how to build your wealth as a woman of color. Deborah Owens is America's Wealth Coach™ and is on a mission to help women overcome their fear of investing through coaching, accountability, and support. She is the founder of WealthyU: A Financial Wellness company that has a proven track record of...

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about what it means to be a real friend--how does friendship show up in the workplace? And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Latesha Byrd. We discuss the importance of keeping your Resume up-to-date and ways to enhance it during COVID 19.  Latesha Byrd’s work is centered at the intersection of self-discovery, career empowerment, and life visioning. She is the founder of Byrd Career Consulting, a 100% women employed consulting agency based in Charlotte, NC, whic...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kishau Smith Rogers. We discuss how Artificial intelligence works and how women of color can use it to secure a seat at the table.    Kishau Rogers is a seasoned engineer and data scientist with over 23 years of experience focused in work with healthcare organizations helping tackle data management and automation challenges. As an ac...

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about Securing Your Seat From The House. Connect with us at www.mindaharts.com 

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Erika Stallings . We discuss the Pet to Threat phenom that many black women and women of color face in the workplace. This episode is based on her viral article   When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat   Erika Stallings is a music industry attorney, health advocate, and writer. Her work has been featured in the New York...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Theia Smith. We discuss how to creat seats for other women in part 2 of Leading While Black. Theia is a graduate of Spelman Collge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.  As the founder of the nation’s first city-funded business incubator for ventures that are 100% women-owned and women-led, Theia Smith champions for equal access to e...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Ekene Onu. We discuss how to refresh and release your iconic self.  Ekene is a graduate of Georgetown University and studied Organizational and Change leadership.  Ekene is certified as a social and emotional intelligence coach and as a Diversity and Inclusion trainer at Cornell University.  She is an executive coach, speaker, t...

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about maximizing your career life. 

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kanika Tolver. We discuss how to rehab your career and her new book Career Rehab : Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. It's a new year and you might need to rethink your next ten years. Kanika Tolver is the CEO and Founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, DC. Career Rehab focuses on assisting career transformations for...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rhonda Khan. We discuss how to improve your public speaking and secure your voice at work.  Rhonda Khan is a public speaking coach, speech therapist, speaker, and solo performer that specializes in empowering women speakers. As the founder of Simply Speech Solutions, Rhonda gives women the tools to amplify their voices, move through fear,...

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Tonya M. Evans, Esq. We finish this series on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.  We discuss how we are moving into more "new" collar jobs via blockchain.  Tonya M. Evans, Esquire, is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. She created and directs the  school’s Blockchain, Cr...

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, we have a special December Holiday Edition of the podcast.  I interview Chana Ewing about Equality in the workplace.  Chana Ginelle Ewing is the founder and CEO at GEENIE , a self-development platform centering on Black women. She is the author of the children’s book, An ABC of Equality , illustrated by Paulina Morgan (Lincoln Children’s Books,...

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being kind to yourself in the last 30+ days of this decade. 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I am doing part two on the world of cryptocurrency. I interview Anne Griffin. We discuss the technology behind bitcoin--blockchain. This is a complimentary piece to last week's Crypto 101.   Anne is a product professional that built her product management career working with organizations such as Microsoft, Comcast, Mercedes-Benz, and Priceline. She...

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Emilie Jerard on why Cryptocurrency might help women of color secure our seat at the table. Emilie Jerard is best known for her diverse experiences. Being a creative director of her own YouTube channel, she readily invests her money in a variety of ways to build her net worth and boost the return rate on her money. Her primary goal is to creat...

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Blackstock. We discuss how to activate your activism with your voice.   Dr. Uché Blackstock is the CEO and Founder of Advancing Health Equity, which partners with healthcare institutions and organizations to address the critical factors that contribute to health inequity, through talks, educational training, and racial equity cul...

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being a Success Partner. For more go to www.mindaharts.com 

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Consul General Nadia Theodore about Leading While Black and the responsibilities of stepping into our leadership as a woman of color. Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recen...

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart to kick off a brand new season of Secure The Seat.. Welcome to  Season 4. Join our community at www.mindaharts.com 

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart and finishes out Season 3. Get the inside scoop to the debut book The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table--The Book Edition.  Pre-order now before 8/20. And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sarah Morgan .  We discuss how to identify the warning signs of a toxic work environment. Sarah Morgan has been a practicing HR Executive for 20 years. She is currently the Chief Excellence Officer of BuzzARooney LLC, where she provides consulting and coaching surrounding organizational culture, comprehensive health & total wellness b...

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Jhaymee Tynan.  We discuss how to find and mobilize your allies at work. Jhaymee Tynan, MS, MBA, PMP®, PfMP®, FACHE® is Director, Strategy at Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C. In her current role, Ms. Tynan is a leader in the system’s Integration Management Office (IMO), which provides day-to-day operations and strategy leadership for post-m...