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Brown Girl Trending
by Meera Hardin
Brown Girl Trending delves into trending topics, work situations and share career info that affect people of color. Get inside knowledge and experience from host, Meera Hardin, and various guests in each episode, so that you can have the tools and guidance to navigate the workplace and find success on your own terms. www.browngirltrending.com
Episodes
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Embracing Diversity for Better Outcomes
"As girls, as females, we already feel a level down, but then you add race into it and you're another level or two down based on what type of race you are." Summary Join hosts Meera and Sara as they about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), personal experiences and perspectives, including…
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Level Up or Pivot? Navigating Career Changes
Summary In this conversation, Meera and Sara discuss their experiences in the corporate world and the importance of finding fulfillment in your career. They talk about the challenges they faced, including being undervalued and facing gender bias. Sara shares her transition from a successful...
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Money Moves: Mastering Financial Literacy with Aaliyah Kissick
Summary In this conversation, Meera interviews Aliyah Kissick, Miss Illinois United States 2023 and founder of the Financial Literacy Diaries. They discuss the importance of financial literacy and empowerment. Aliyah shares her journey of starting a business at a young age and the role financial...
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Handling Disrespect at Work
"Throughout my career, I have been disrespected, disrespected, respected and disrespected and all the things in between." –Meera Hardin Summary In this episode, Meera discusses the topic of disrespect, particularly in the workplace. She shares her personal experiences of being disrespected and...
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Mastering Office Politics: Success Strategies
Tips for Navigating Office Politics “She's just, like, in and well connected…no, they just know how to play the game. And that's just facts.” ~Meera Hardin Love it or hate it, office politics are here to stay! If you are a corporate baddie like host Meera Hardin, this episode will help you to...
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Empowering the Next Generation with Mohini Gima
In this episode, Mohini Gima shares her personal journey of breaking free from societal and cultural expectations to find her true self. She discusses the pressure to conform to norms and the emptiness she felt despite achieving external success. Mohini emphasizes the importance of living...
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Managing Difficult Colleagues: Tips & Techniques
“...Understanding your colleagues, especially the difficult ones, It's going to help you to overcome those difficulties and thrive despite these colleagues.” ~Meera Hardin No work environment is perfect. The challenges of dealing with difficult colleagues in the workplace is easier when you are...
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Digital Detox: Reclaim your Time & Mind
In today's hyper-connected world, taking a break from screens is more crucial than ever. Join host, Meera Hardin, as she explores the transformative power of a digital detox, sharing tips and strategies to help you reclaim your time, boost your well-being, and find balance. Key Topics Covered:...
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The Power of Community - Building and Sustaining Support Networks
The Power in Community “What is important to you in your community?” ~Meera Hardin “Finding the like minded individuals, identifying your needs, and being proactive… Introduce yourself. Don't wait for people to come up to you.” ~Meera Hardin Meera Hardin explores the transformative power of...
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The Art of Saying No: Setting Boundaries for Better Balance
In this episode, we dive into the essential skill of setting boundaries and the powerful impact it can have on achieving a balanced and fulfilling life. Learn practical techniques for saying no, understand your personal limits, and discover the numerous benefits that come from maintaining healthy...
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Name Changes: How They Shape Identity
The Last Name Dilemma: Marriage and Identity Transformation In this thought-provoking episode of the Brown Girl Trending podcast, we dive deep into the often overlooked but significant topic of changing your last name after marriage and its impact on personal identity. Our host, Meera Hardin,...
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Building Self-Confidence 101: From Personal Experience to Practical Exercises
Welcome to a transformative episode of Brown Girl Trending! Today, host Meera Hardin is diving into the foundational topic of self-confidence. This episode is a blend of personal stories and actionable advice designed to help you build and sustain your confidence in various aspects of your life,...
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Beyond the Job Title: Unpacking Identity and Opportunity
In this episode of Brown Girl Trending, we dive deep into the complex relationship between job titles and personal identity. Join host, Meera Hardin, as she explores how job titles can influence opportunities, networking, and self-perception, yet ultimately do not define who we are as…
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Navigating Mental Health as a Brown Girl
In this special episode of Brown Girl Trending, host Meera Hardin delves into the vital topic of mental health during Mental Health Month. Join her as she shares her personal journey with mental health, exploring its intersection with career success and familial connections. From breaking the...
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Meera Hardin: From Sacrifices to Success – A Journey of Overcoming and Thriving
In this compelling episode of "Brown Girl Trending," your host, Meera Hardin, takes you on a deeply personal journey through her life and the remarkable path that led her to where she is today. As the host of both the "Brown Girl Trending Podcast" and "Woke & Pretty Podcast," Meera's story is a...
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Goal-Getter's Guide 2024: Crafting Your Best Year Yet!
“When you start actually making specific moments or goals or things that you want, you might actually try to achieve them and you might be happier.” ~Meera Hardin “Vision boards are a must. Vision boards are so important.” ~Meera Hardin “Breaking down the larger goals into smaller goals are…
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Breaking Barriers in Corporate America
Meera Hardin has a heartfelt conversation with the insightful Bettina M. Jones, a life coach dedicated to creating equitable spaces in the coaching world. Together, they dive into the challenges faced by women of color in corporate America, the importance of finding one's passion, and the need…
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Embracing the Leap: From 9 to 5 to Side Hustle Success
Brown Girl Trending is the essential podcast for women striving to carve their unique paths in the professional world. In today's enlightening episode, we're thrilled to welcome Christen N. James, also known as CJ, a Side-Hustle Coach and the creator of The Shine to FIVE™ Method for Side…
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Holiday Party Attire 101
“You really have to understand the dress code.” ~ Meera Hardin “I looked great because I learned from my first experience.” ~ Meera Hardin “Do not wear a sweater with writing on it. Do not have a funny, naughty phrase or anything like that. You do not want to be known as that girl.” ~ Meera…
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Are You Giving Too Much Of Yourself?
“I don't want to give too much because how much is too much? Emotionally. Physically. Mentally. ” ~ Meera Hardin “What is the nature of giving?” ~ Meera Hardin “Sometimes people's problems aren't yours to solve.” ~ Meera Hardin “You also have to understand your physical limits.” ~ Meera Hardin…
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Cultivating Gratitude to Change YOU
“When I write in my gratitude journal, I really feel like I've tried to challenge myself and change up what I've written and it really truly helped me to feel good and positive about all aspects of my life.” ~ Meera Hardin “I really want you to think about what it means to cultivate that…
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Jingle All The Way - Navigating the Busy Holiday Season
“I delegate really well… Do you know what a load of stress freeness that is to have somebody own a task like that? It creates such a peaceful mindset for me. ” ~ Meera Hardin “When you delegate something to someone, let them do it the way that THEY'RE going to do it and stop criticizing because...
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Mastering Abundant Money Mindset
“The abundance mindset is focusing on growth and prosperity and investments, and sharing that wealth. ” ~ Meera Hardin Meera Hardin dives deep into the topic of money mindset, discussing its significance and how it influences our financial decisions. With a focus on her own experiences and...
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Mastering the Art of Feedback for Growth
“Sometimes in the heat of the moment, you can feel a certain way and your emotions can cloud what that other person is saying. ” ~ Meera Hardin Are you handling the feedback you are receiving make you better? Do you know how to give feedback properly? Meera Hardin dive deep into the world of...
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The Juggle is Real: Being Superwoman at Home and at Work
“It is exhausting being a woman! It is... exhausting to live up to these expectations that's pushed by the media, that's pushed on TV. Women being amazingly badass, but yet they're still perfect at home.” ~ Meera Hardin Meera Hardin provides a candid and insightful exploration of the intricate...
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Taking Care of Your Overall Health
“The five year survival rate for breast cancer is 90 percent if you have early detection.” ~ Meera Hardin In this episode, Meera Hardin stresses the importance of proactive health measures, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness month. She highlights the need for consistent prioritization of...
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Balancing Act: How to Thrive in Your Career and Personal Life
“Goals are goals. You don't have to be perfect at them, but you have to keep striving to have that balance.” ~ Meera Hardin In this insightful episode of Brown Girl Trending, Meera Hardin invites us into her world where she skillfully navigates the complexities of being a busy mom, entrepreneur,...
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Lucky #13 Creating Your Dream Life and Career (Taylor’s Version)
“Failure and rejection are part of the game.” ~ Meera Hardin “Gratitude is everything. Nothing in life matters if you aren’t grateful for it.” ~ Meera Hardin Creating your dream life is much easier than you think…but your dreams don’t work unless you do! Meera Hardin shares her LUCKY 13 tips to...
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Unshakable Confidence Unleashed
“I'm telling you, if you are negative, you can turn it into a positive.” ~ Meera Hardin Meera Hardin dives deep into the world of self-confidence. Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how they exude such unwavering self-assurance? Little secret – confidence isn't something you're born…
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The Immigrant Hustle: Meera's Journey of Resilience and Hustle
“I learned early on, if I adapted and I was flexible, I can thrive.” ~ Meera Hardin Join me, Meera Hardin, as I take you on a remarkable journey from a humble shack in Trinidad to the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, New York. My story is one of unwavering resilience and relentless hustle, and I hope...
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Money Mindset: Scarcity vs. Abundance
In this empowering episode of our podcast, 'Money Mindset: Scarcity vs. Abundance', we are joined by Leonor Herrera, a Money Mindset Coach who specializes in working with women entrepreneurs. An engineer-turned-business-owner, Leonor successfully built her multi six-figure nanny agency, AP…
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Mastering Brand Building: Unleashing Your Presence In-Person and Online
In this episode of Brown Girl Trending, Meera Hardin and guest co-host, Ria Balram, delve into the art of brand building and explore strategies for establishing a powerful presence both in-person and online. Join us as we unlock the secrets to creating an authentic and compelling brand that...
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Prioritizing Wellness as a Woman of Color
In this episode, Meera Hardin along with guest host, Ria Balram, Esq. will dive right in to what self-care means, the unique challenges faced by women of color and how these can impact mental and physical health. Join us as we unpack the concept of self-care and discuss practical strategies for...
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Accents and the Perception in the Workplace
In today's episode, we delve into the topic of accents in the workplace and how they impact perception. Accents can be a double-edged sword, with potential discrimination and communication barriers on one hand, and positive contributions to diversity and cultural understanding on the other. We...
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The Confidence Factor: The Connection Between Women's Confidence and Workplace Achievement
Join us in this empowering episode of Brown Girl Trending as we delve into the vital link between women's confidence and workplace achievement with Lauren Young Durbin of Tyche Career Coaching. Confidence plays a pivotal role in shaping a woman's professional journey, influencing her success, and...
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Get the Raise you Deserve!
I know what it’s like to do the most and get paid the least. I’ve been there and accepted it...but then I got fed up. I eventually worked up the courage to ask for a raise and expected my hard work would’ve been recognized … after all, everyone knew I did way more than I was supposed to. It…
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Leadership Principles for Women of Color
In this episode with @meerahardin & guest Susana Alba, conversation centers around Leadership and the 4 different personality types that should be identified for managers to be successful. We also talk about the salary discrepancy that face the BIPOC community and address some of the main points…
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Pregnancy: A Life or Death Choice for Women of Color
Having a baby shouldn't mean life or death but that's what women of color are faced with. Our guest talks about the fear that comes along with being pregnant due to the staggering statistics of survival during the birthing process in the U.S. Layo George is founder of Wolomi, a pregnancy app that...
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Body Image of the Brown Girl
Brown Girl trending talks to The Curve Experience about race and body image in relation to cultural events and workplace dynamics. This episode explores the systemic issues that create an unequal playing field for people of color in terms of self-esteem, representation, and acceptance. We will...
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Women Supporting Women
Boss Babes of South Africa - online platform, motivational quotes for women, skill sharing We can always find excuses for why things aren’t ‘going the way they’re supposed to do We have to take action and chase our dreams and make it happen - its’ all on you Women are hard on themselves because...
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Working Hard Doesn't Mean More Money: My Story
In today's society, women are paid less than men for doing a lot more than their job description. They're also expected to do more work at home, and are considered "aggressive" if they ask for a better work life balance. This video explores why women deserve to be paid more and have a better work...
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Can you be the Perfect Woman?
Perfect Mom Perfect Wife Perfect Friend Perfect Career Leader Perfect Business Owner Perfect Side-Hustle Societal pressure to be perfect with all the things we do is overwhelming! Women tend to put the pressure on themselves. Do men feel this way? How can we be all the things and not perfect?…
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Being a Black Woman in Technology & Product
Meet Danita Becker - a product leader who is passionate about using technology to solve real problems for real people. With a background in web development and 18 years of experience in the creation and management of digital solutions, Danita has developed and launched digital products in...
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Reimagine the Seat at the Table
Meet Shanae Brown - Career Success Coach and the Founder of No Cream in this Coffee. Her passion is to uplift the Black community and she is doing this by changing the narrative and re-imagining the experiences for people of color. Shanae is a first-generation corporate professional in her family...
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From Side-Hustle to Success: How I found my Self-Worth
Success requires persistence, consistency, and hope despite obstacles associated with being from an immigrant family. Today's guest, Nel Peralta side hustles as a Business Mindset Coach, Graduate Student in Philosophy, and is a 3X Cancer Survivor. As the only child of immigrants from Oaxaca,...
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Brown Girl Tips for Starting a New Job
Best Tips for Starting a New Job If you’re new to the workforce or starting a new job, this is the episode for you. It’s important to start off on the right foot and as a person of color, you’re already walking in with stereotypes placed on you and there’s nothing you can do to change that. I’ll…
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Low Salary - Never Again!
My guest today is David K. who has over 12 years of media sales experience and has worked at large fortune 500 companies as well as small, family owned companies. Today he has found his place somewhere in the middle but along the way he’s learned that salary expectation based on a the size and...
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Brown Boss Vibes
What does it mean to be a Brown Boss? Growing up in an immigrant family, Ria Balram of Balram Law Group talks about the main reason she started her business and her catalyst for change. In this episode, Meera and Ria dives right into the “immigrant mentality” and the varying measures of success....
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A Woman of Color in the Workplace
In this episode we're focusing on what it means to be a woman of color in the workplace. Many businesses have taken action by implementing Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, Anti-bias training and even promoting women to leadership roles to level the playing field and help change racism in the...
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Who is Meera Hardin?
Who is the host and why should I listen to her? Meera Hardin's bio, purpose and goal as host of Brown Girl Trending. www.browngirltrending.com
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Brown Girl Trending delves into trending topics, work situations and share career info that affect people of color. Get inside knowledge and experience from host, Meera Hardin, and various guests in each episode, so that you can have the tools and guidance to navigate the workplace and find success on your own terms. www.browngirltrending.com
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Brown Girl Trending delves into trending topics, work situations and share career info that affect people of color. Get inside knowledge and experience from host, Meera Hardin, and various guests in each episode, so that you can have the tools and guidance to navigate the workplace and find success...
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