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I Come As One
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“I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” Dr. Maya Angelou’s words epitomize the strength, resilience, and connection of Black women’s individual and collective experiences. We’ll explore stories of microaggressions, gendered racism, and overall workplace BS! This pod is for those who intimately know this struggle and for anyone brave enough to contribute to and champion the success of Black women. We’ll share info and strategies for moving beyond personal responsibility to healing from workplace trauma. Our mission is to provoke change and build sisterly bonds as we grow our 10K community.
Episodes
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How It Went - Season 1 Recap
Cheers to our first season! We've had so much fun sharing our voices with you. On this episode of I Come As One, we're reflecting on our inaugural season--the topics, the guests, and the laughs. We're discussing what we loved, what we'd like to leave behind, and what's in store for Season 2....
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It's Giving "Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed"
The transition from college to career can be tough! It's imperative to create and expand your network, gaining the leverage necessary to shoot up the corporate ladder. On this episode of I Come As One, career development expert, Desiree Strickland, is giving us strategies for taking charge our of...
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Go to Therapy, Sis! Even if You're LYBL
According to Dr. Erica Richards, "women experience depression at rates twice that of men, but Black women are only half as likely to seek care as White women." This phenomenon has deepened "during the coronavirus pandemic, when symptoms of anxiety and depression have been higher than prior to the...
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Taking Pride in Your Whole-Ass Self
We’re celebrating Pride Month with our absolute fave, Dr. Kareem Willis. He’s a leader, scholar, activist and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Kareem is giving us a lesson on how to show up and show out—and it’s all about crushing boundaries and norms to safely be what he calls your...
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Breaking Free from the Burden of Imposter Syndrome
Even those of us with the highest levels of confidence may encounter feelings of doubt or insecurity about our skills and abilities. And starting and/or running a business comes with many challenges that may send our doubts into overdrive! Are these fleeting thoughts or a sign of something…
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A Blueprint for Black Boss Ladies in Higher Education Administration
When we think about PWIs, patriarchy, exclusion, and all the “isms” come to mind. With more than a decade of leadership experience in higher education, Briyanna Jenkins is breaking down how Black people can master the rules of engagement for bringing about positive change in predominately white...
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Bottomless Mimosas Part 1 - Hair Chronicles
Welcome to our new Bottomless Mimosas series. This bonus episode is a cozy space for the co-hosts to chat about whatever is top of mind, and today, we’re talking about how we show up at work! From our hair to our style and grace, what does it mean to show up authentically, or not, in the…
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Finding Liberation through Entrepreneurship
We all have rough days at work, and sometimes we've just had enough. The decision to leave your workplace isn't an easy, one but it's definitely relatable. On this episode of I Come As One, we sit down with Alexis Sidney to hear about how she made the courageous leap from careerist to full-time...
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How It Started and How It's Going
When asked about being a Black career and business woman in an interview, Oprah Winfrey responded: “There’s a wonderful phrase by Maya Angelou from a poem that she wrote called Our Grandmothers where she says ‘I come as one, but I stand is 10,000.’ When I walk into a room, and particularly before…
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“I Come As One, but I Stand As 10,000.”
“I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” This declaration from Dr. Maya Angelou epitomizes the strength, resilience, and connection of Black women through our individual and collective lived experiences. We could go on and on about all the ways in which Black women and women of color are...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” Dr. Maya Angelou’s words epitomize the strength, resilience, and connection of Black women’s individual and collective experiences. We’ll explore stories of microaggressions, gendered racism, and overall workplace BS! This pod is for those who intimately know this struggle and for anyone brave enough to contribute to and champion the success of Black women. We’ll share info and strategies for moving beyond personal responsibility to healing from workplace trauma. Our mission is to provoke change and build sisterly bonds as we grow our 10K community.
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