Werk Stories

Maulana shares her career journey from journalism to sales and how she walked away from a top company when it became about productivity over people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Career nonprofit leader, Lenita Riley Dunlap talks about her burnout experience and how she reclaimed a career she enjoyed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Xiomara Albán DeLobato talks about her work in economic development and how she's released the burnout and tension that comes with work culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Pearis Jean is a psychologist and professor at Towson University and wrote a book about navigating anti-racism in the workplace. Buy her book here . If you want to tell your werk story, email werkstories21@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about feedback with Petra Vega. She talks about leaving a job and sending a mic drop email on her last day. Sign up for her weekly emails about self-trust and authenticity at work by clicking here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two decades as a recruiter for the top tech companies, Carrie knows the best ways to negotiate job offers. On this episode she gives the audience salary negotiation tips and talks about how women of color can become more confident negotiators. Download her free tip sheet to learn how to have more confident money conversations HERE . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

To learn more about Shaté, head to shatehayes.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about Dr. Harmon and her research on her website shelethaharmon.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sales leader Lena Thibeh talks about authenticity in business and how we all use sales skills at work, no matter our industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former competitive jump roper and world traveler Brianna talks about working in international development as one of few Black people in the industry and sometimes the only Black person in her organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukeme Awakessien Jeter is multi-hyphenate turned mayor of Upper Arlington, Ohio, the first city council member of color in the town's history. She shares how her career trajectory was shaped by her immigration to the U.S. from from Nigeria. Check out her book ImmiGRIT: How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mory Fontanez is an author, intuitive life & leadership coach, podcast host and founder of Eight22 Group, a transformation consultancy. She's helping us tap into our intuitions to become better leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Six Finale: Werk Stories host, Joi, gives her interviewer chair to podcast producer and season 2 guest Adell Coleman. Joi tells the story about how the toxic workplace that inspired this podcast tried to silence her for the very last time. Check out Season 1, Episode 1 for the first part of this story. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-tried-it-jois-werk-story/id1585508287?i=100053...

Ndidi's werk story is happening live! This special education teacher has not been given the support to succeed and it's all coming to a head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sheila's career path was not a straight line. Hear about how her risk-taking has led her to the career and life that she wanted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Monica Cox , professor and "equity angel" shares her experience in higher education and how toxic work environments require us to make a decision about who we want to be and what we want for our life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six-figure career coach, Susana Briscoe Alba , talks about how her own work experiences led her to helping others develop their careers. Check out her upcoming professional development summit HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we hear from Jojo, a Dallas nurse who continued in the industry after Covid while, nationally, hospitals saw a shortage of healthcare workers. She talks about the many reasons nurses quit their often toxic work environments and what motivated her to stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel recalls her days doing nonprofit work and how her trauma in those environments led her to work for herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mackenzie shares her experience as a middle school teacher and her eventual transition into education tech, what she misses and what she doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twenty-four year old Marlena talks about her journey to becoming a master plumber and how's she planning her professional life around multiple interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura, head of DE&I at Financial Finesse , shares inclusive ways companies can improve the quality of life and financial wellness for their employees and what you need to be asking for in the workplace. 401ks, pensions, childcare, we dig in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-founders of Verb , Yadira Harrison and Shannon Jones talk about building their brand development agency after meeting at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder & CEO of Ginni Media , Ginni Saraswati talks about the struggle of setting boundaries in the workplace as a woman of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Redd is one of thousands who was laid off by big tech this year, she sees this release as a blessing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.