EP7. Playing Chess, Not Checkers: Black Women Maneuvering Their Careers in Tech

How do you make career moves with clarity and avoid stagnation? Learn how to maneuver. Join us in this episode as we explore navigating your career with intention.Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTubeShow NotesIn this episode of Thriving In the Game, host Alicia Cyrus welcomes Rasheedah Hasan, a VP Chief of Staff in the media & entertainment industry, with nearly 20 years of experience in organizational strategy, technology delivery, and workflow transformation. Rasheedah shares her career journey, from starting as a business analyst to evolving into various senior roles, and emphasizes the need for mentorship, being intentional, and authenticity in career planning. Together, they explore strategies for Black Women to successfully maneuver advancement and avoid stagnation in their tech careers:* maximizing one's craft* upskilling & “raising your hand”* proactively dealing with career stagnation* navigating nuances of career disappointments* understanding organizational dynamics* building authentic professional networksTune in for actionable insights and personal stories, as Rasheedah illustrates how understanding one's value, being strategic about career moves, and relationship-building can provide growth opportunities and career flexibility for early career and transitioning career Black Women steering the ups and downs of career progression.00:00 Introduction to Thriving In the Game02:16 Rasheedah's Early Career Path in Technology05:02 Maneuvering Career Stagnation07:46 Intentional Career Moves and Learning12:50 Building Relationships and Networking18:40 Balancing Disappointments with Strategy27:11 Understanding Organizational Dynamics34:46 Final Thoughts and ResourcesConnect with Rasheedah Hasan on LinkedInJoin our community:* TITG Newsletter* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinginthegame/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivinginthegame/* Bluesky: http://@thrivinginthegame.bsky.social* If you have a comment or recommendation, DM or Email: TITG PodcastMusic by Praz Khanal from PixabaySpecial thanks to Hiwote Getaneh and the Emerging Voices Podcast Accelerator. Join her newsletter or follow her Instagram @hiwote.getaneh and @emergingvoicespod. Interested in starting your own podcast? Book a call with HiwoteProduced by Jay for Podcast Mechanic. Check out his portfolio and schedule a call at bit.ly/PodMechProResourcesLooking for an organizational and creative tool that empowers women in prioritizing their mental health, self-care, and spiritual growth? 98 Fig Press (@98figpress) is a Black Woman owned company that has designed The Imperfect Planner with you in mind! In support of Black History Month and Women’s History Month they are offering a 15% discount now through March 31, 2025. Use code: THRIVINGIN2025 and order yours today! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thrivinginthegamepodcast.substack.com