Black Women Deserve Careers That Love Them Back (with Mercedes Swan)

Send us Fan MailGuest Mercedes Swan joins ‘Tine for a powerful conversation that redefines what Black women should expect—and demand—from their careers. This episode explores the inclusion gap in the workplace and the emotional toll of constantly feeling unseen or undervalued.Mercedes invites us to imagine something deeper than success: career love. The kind of work where you're respected, affirmed, and allowed to show up in your full brilliance—not just accepted for ticking boxes. Together, she and Tine talk about moving from survival to confidence, from settling to thriving, and from hiding to being fully seen. This episode is your reminder: you don’t have to shrink to succeed.🤎 Ready to join the Career Love Community?Ready to learn to successfully navigate your career and enter your Black Woman Bliss Era? Join the Career Love Community— a safe, warm and inclusive space for Black women to rediscover their brilliance, build careers and businesses they love, and support one another along the way. Learn more and join us at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mercedesswan.com/join⁠⁠⁠You can grab your FREE Career Love Journal at https://www.mercedesswan.com/free-resourcesConnect with Mercedes:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdswan/* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MercedesSwan* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mercedes.swan* Website: https://www.mercedesswan.com/#GettingBlackWomenPaid #GBWPPodcast #CareerLove #InclusionAtWork #BlackWomenInBusiness #AuthenticityAtWork #ConfidenceAtWork #WorkplaceInclusion #BlackExcellence #MercedesSwanDid you know you can WATCH these episodes on YouTube? Check out the Getting Black Women Paid YouTube channel here.Check out 'Tine's book here: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at WorkConnect with 'Tine at tinezekis.comFollow us on social media:FacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTubeFor more information about the podcast, visit our website: www.GettingBlackWomenPaid.com/podcastWant to be a guest? Apply here!Be sure to follow us wherever you're listening now. And don't forget to share this podcast with the incredible Black women in your life, so we can continue Getting Black Women Paid!