Werk Stories

Owner of the chocolate shop CocoAndre , Cindy Pedraza, talks about getting laid off, starting out as a Latina business owner and how the sweet life brought her to The White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jov'An Benjamin, owner of Good Mood Treats , talks about her journey to becoming a baker and it involved A LOT of jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alignment coach Nadia Khaled talks about the power of manifestation, whether it be for personal growth or career goals. She also tells us how a TikTok got her fired from her job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saira Rao, one half of Race2Dinner and the duo behind Deconstructing Karen, has a candid conversation about the impact of white women and what they need to realize in order to become real allies to Black and brown folks. Her book White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How To Do Better was released in November 2022 and is a New York Times Bestseller, proved essential for...

Product researcher Dani talks about her adult diagnosis of ADHD and how that shows up at work. She speaks to those who are also diagnosed, those who aren't yet and those who want to be better colleagues to neurodiverse people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chiamaka Ikpeze, creator of The Garden, talks about trauma, healing and all the things in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Werk Stories host Joi, and her friend Fallon, as they share their 2020 pandemmy road trip story – from endless Texas highway to New Mexico's best green hatch chile burger – the open road brought these college friends closer together. This episode was created as part of the 'Roundabout' podcast series by Acast Creative and State Farm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Imani Maatuka had figured out more about business before she graduated high school than most people will by 40. As she got older her success continued, but she was often the youngest in the room. With hefty goals, and an even larger drive, Imani has figured out a lucrative life for herself that she..wait for it..actually enjoys. Being a protégé ain't easy, but Imani reminds us the challenges can b...

Jessica joins us to talk about hair discrimination throughout her career in sales. Black women, in particular, have been targeted because of their hair since the beginning of the professional world. Even today, employers are getting away this form of discrimination whether it be over texture, style, color or length. Why is our hair still being used to determine our ability? Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Cierra Gross, the founder of Caged Bird HR, talks about how her toxic work environment inspired her to create her own HR firm. She let's us know how we should be protecting ourselves at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maribel shares what it's like being a first generation U.S. Latina at one of the biggest and influential tech corporations in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear the story of Alisha Lawrence, budding costume designer who was discouraged, struggled, then took a chance. There were dozens of times she could have given up, but she didn't. And then one day her dreams came true in the biggest way possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elle of Girlfriend's, Budget! shows us how our career flexibility is tied to our financial decisions. If you've ever wanted to change your career, start a business or get out of a toxic work environment, then you'll probably want to get your money right! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episodes acts as part two to episode 4 in season 2. In the first episode Dionna tells us about her experience as a Black women in law. In this episode this employment/ civil rights lawyer is helping you navigate filing a claim against your current or former employer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator of Lead Media, Paulette Piñero talks about leading with purpose and how that can help get you through the heartbreaks of being a Black or brown woman at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jojo, 21, talks about her experience working for a major restaurant chain and the challenges her and her fellow Gen-Zers have with American work culture. She gives advice on how the older generations can best support young folks today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A flashy wellness company job moved Kristen to Malaysia. While they were promoting health, self-care and work-life balance, they imposed an opposite lifestyle on their employees...and maybe suggested that they get branded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maggie talks about her former career in sports journalism, her trouble speaking up and her quest to not be too passionate about her job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DEI consultant Samantha talks about leaving a traditional idea of success and moving towards her passion. Sam speaks about first generation mentorship in corporate and how men of color can better support women of color. She challenges us to look solely within when figuring out the next steps of our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dionna, a labor and employment lawyer and litigator, talks about her inspiration for civil rights and her work experiences as a young, Black, female in her field. This is part one of the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adell shares how some painful and difficult events were exploited by a manager. Her story might make you question if it's actually safe to be vulnerable with your colleagues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marla is at the top of her game as a nonprofit executive director, but the audacity to be a Black woman in leadership isn't without its consequences. It oftentimes leaves her the odd person out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and Tik Tok sensation, Jazmyn talks about how she used her experiences as a Black woman in tech to create super funny and relatable videos that address racism and sexism at work. @jazmynjw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This mini episode talks about managing holiday stress and realistic goal-setting for the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasmin Brand, marketing exec and founder of Her Texas, talks entrepreneurship and what supporting women business owners should look like, while also debunking the work/life balance myth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.