Lady Like

The Green Room Podcast

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LadyLike is an initiative to inspire and empower Black and African women in the Greater Des Moines Area. LadyLike uses various facets to connect with women in efforts to fuel their desired commitment to the community while elevating local Black Women talent and addressing the racial wealth gap through training, mentoring and entrepreneur support. The Green Room podcast is a platform for Black Women to share their life experiences to sharpen other black women and to be an encouragement, support, and inspiration to every guest on the show.

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Fit For Purpose: Pathways to Progress in a Hostile Work Environment 18.02.2026 1:13:15

When the workplace fails to recognize, retain, and elevate Black women, the result isn't just harm to individuals — it's economic regression, leadership loss, and organizational stagnation. This episode shifts the lens from critique to construction: What does a workplace that is fit for purpose look like for Black women today?-------Cited Articles Debra Carr, Why Scaling Back on Equity Is...

Season 1: Episode 1 - Faith and Politics - A Legacy of Progress 02.02.2026 1:26:02

The historic and evolving role of faith in Black civic life, from Juneteenth to the Civil Rights Movement to today.

Season 1: Launch - The Power of Us – The Connection Code 21.11.2025 59:55

PowHer Hour is a signature Lady Like experience designed to fuel connection, celebration, and collective power among Black women leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs. These intimate events offer space to recharge, network with intention, and have real conversations about the issues, ideas, and inspiration shaping our lives and communities. For Episode 1, join Co-Hosts Deidre DeJear and Paula...