Toya Talks Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss Finding You Focus. Having the focus to know what you need to manifest and developing a plan to make your focus a reality. So many people are on the fast train without a destination because the focus is missing. Knowing what you are working towards, you need a FOCUS. Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com     Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)     Snapchat: @t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss colleagues who take credit for your work and how we develop the skills and tools to deal with these situations. I will also be discussing the importance of not pigeonholing yourself but ensuring you create options and in turn, choices that will enable you to navigate more freely in your career. Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com    Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTa...

Send us Fan Mail A continuation from the previous 'Mass Exodus episode'. In this episode, I discuss the reaction and fallout of my resignation and the audacious audacity of senior managers after staging a coup, in their attempt to use me to replace Debra, my line manager. Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com    Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)  Snapchat: @toyawashington  Instagram: @toya_washingt...

Send us Fan Mail After 14 months of contracting at this organisation... I have resigned.  There is also a strength in knowing when it is time to leave. - let's discuss it! *In this episode we also have x2 Dilemmas Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com    Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)  Snapchat: @toyawashington  Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks  YouTube Channel: At Home With Toya: https:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss self-confidence. Being confident in the workplace and navigating imposter syndrome whilst also navigating white-dominated spaces is an extreme sport. 'Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities. It means you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your strengths and weakness well, and have a p...

Send us Fan Mail We have all heard of or watched the 'Tinder Swindler' on Netflix. In this episode we discuss it and how we have fallen foul of some degree of swindling or dating deception. We will also discuss how we are swindled, manipulated, and sold a dream by organisations to then find out the glittering website, offices, and meeting rooms hide toxic and problematic workplaces. Emai...

Send us Fan Mail I recently received a dilemma from a Black Queen. Her performance in her role has been 10/10. She has maintained a 'Feedback Folder' which supports her overall performance. She has achieved all objectives to a high standard and continues to grow within the organisation. Within her performance review documentation, her line manager sought to use the Performance review doc...

Send us Fan Mail This is a dilemma episode and I cover probation gone wrong.   I also address learned helplessness which we are no longer tolerating. We cannot want more for you than you want for yourself. This Episode includes x3 Dilemmas As referenced in this episode, check out: #BlackInTheWorkSpace on Twitter (Twitter Space 8pm on Tuesdays) Referenced programs: Powerbook II Ready to Love Ladies...

Send us Fan Mail Those ambiguous emails that arrive with no real detail but already your heart is sinking. Honestly, emails like this jarr me,  if the chat is so quick call me then , why the mysterious cloak and dagger email? I've concluded that this is a form of control and a deliberate attempt to unnerve you. It catches you off guard and you enter these 'quick chats' before you kn...

Send us Fan Mail Following on from Season 2 Episode 36 'Self-Sabotage' Dear fellow Black Queens, most of us are on a constant journey of healing. With regards to the traumas in the workplace, we work through traumas in jobs in the next role. Can we discuss how we self-sabotage as a result of the trauma we have experienced?   Self-sabotage: When we actively or passively take steps to prev...

Send us Fan Mail Molly Mae's recent interview with Steven Bartlettes' on his podcast is an example of white privilege privileging. Her comments were immature and rooted in the privilege of her whiteness and never having to struggle. To throw in Beyonce in my opinion was her attempt to shame people who she deems as not working hard enough to gain success or be in her position. In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail The first episode of the year 2022! I have been sick with Covid for almost 2 weeks and therefore unable to record. However, during this downtime, I have had time to think and reflect on the success, learning lessons, and areas of growth in 2021. This being said I share my experience of covid and how I dealt with work and being unable to work and how I set clear boundaries in commu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the business of having a business and balancing a 9 to 5 and balancing this with your passion, and then understanding how to protect your business and intellectual property. I can also announce our collaboration in creating stationery. Two Black Women coming together in business to discuss the inspiration behind the collection working together and respec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will be advising a queen on her resignation dilemma, including highlights and thoughts of last week. Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com    Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks and/or #ToyaTalksPodcast)    Snapchat: @toyawashington    Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.com YouTube: At Home With Toya: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtHomeWithToya Sponsorsh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the recent treatment of Lani Good as she is policed and judged on her reaction to the situation with Tion Wayne. I also discuss Prince Williams's caucasity with regards to his outrageous claims about the growing populations in Africa. I recently watched ' King Richard ' played by Will Smith charting the life (although partially) of the fa...

Send us Fan Mail Integrity:- ' the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.' Let's discuss further. * This episode includes x3 dilemmas Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com    Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)    Snapchat: @toyawashington    Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks    www.toyatalks.com  Sponsorships - Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com TikTok:  toya_washin...

Send us Fan Mail Identity is what allows us to have a fundamental understanding of who we are.  Race is part of that identity, what isn't discussed enough is misidentifying and then the long-term effects that flow from this. Love & Hip Hop Miami Season 4 Episode 10 & Episode 11 - The discussion of race is polarised when Shelah (who is Black passing identifies as Black but is mixed rac...

Send us Fan Mail Hi, my name is Toya and I have social anxiety. The irony here is people would debate with me and be unable to understand how being on one of the biggest reality shows, hosting shows, and public speaking that I couldn't suffer from social anxiety. There is also the assumption that if you are bold, confident, and direct this then precludes you from being socially anxious.  Soci...

Send us Fan Mail In the workplace how many of you feel comfortable saying NO. Do you know how to say no when your workload is too much to take on additional work and responsibilities? We have been conditioned to think saying no is obstructive, rude, and not collaborative, this is toxic.  In this episode, we will be discussing how to push back and in turn, set boundaries and manage people's ex...

Send us Fan Mail We cannot talk about the world of work in isolation without discussing other aspects of our lives. We do not live to work we work to live. In this episode we talk about losing our identity in relationships and forgetting we stand as individuals first. Also, I cannot discuss the loss of identity and not touch on certain relationships that could have completely changed the trajector...

Send us Fan Mail I always talk about doing things with a clean heart and clean hands. For Ronald McDonald  (Ep 77 'Closet Racist) and Matt Hancock karma has come at them fast. Yes..... The United Nations of Karma. In this episode, I also discuss Jeanie from The Real who announced she is pregnant with her first child with Jeezy (her second husband). She was previously married and very vocal ab...

Send us Fan Mail Negotiation is a topic that I am passionate about because once I understood my value and the concept of leverage, I have been able to negotiate favorable contract terms including financial negotiations that have enabled me to navigate my career and climb the career ladder faster. I have also dedicated a chapter in my book to negotiation. (Book coming soon....) In this episode, we...

Send us Fan Mail This is the taboo topic that has you thinking this is a you problem rather than appreciating that some of us do have mummy issues, we are shamed into silence and told we are the problem. I have lightly touched on this in previous episodes but haven't had the capacity to dedicate an episode to this topic. I had to speak to my therapist in advance of recording this, it is one t...

Send us Fan Mail Following on from the last episode 'Closet Racist' we have the conclusion to my formal grievance complaint against Ronald McDonald. In this episode, we also discuss the outcome I was pursuing and understanding the difference between vengeance and karma.   Email me:  hello@toyatalks.com    Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)    Snapchat: @toyawashington    Instagram: @toya_wash...

Send us Fan Mail Many think racism is overt and clear discriminatory language, it's easier to prove if racism is overt. However, we know it also exists in disadvantageous treatment. The UK is the architect of racism and is responsible for the evolution and protection of racism. Many organisations refuse to stand behind their race discrimination and equality policies but would rather maintain...