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Persisting in Color

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Come figure shit out with Niara and Deb. We're navigating work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Join us each episode as we dive into various struggles, and also lean into others in the community with shared experiences.-Persisting in Color fosters authentic conversations with guests. Accordingly, Guest opinions are their own and may not reflect the opinions of the show or their employers.

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Episodes

  1. Picking Up Where Chaos Begins

    On the season 2 finale of Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara sit down with NYC real estate agent Courteney Fung. Listen in to learn about Courteney's path to real estate, her advise for professional growth, and even what to consider as a first time home buyer. Feel free to reach out to her on...

  2. Into the Boys' Club: Underwriting While Female

    Join us on this episode to hear from Julie Rosas about her experience as an underwriter in the insurance industry. Born in Colombia and raised around the globe, Julie shares how she got into the industry, the difficulties she's faced, and what about underwriting she enjoys most. Resources: The...

  3. Law, Life, & Identity: A Balancing Act

    On today's episode, we hear from Chanelle Jones, Esq. about her journey from discovering law as a career path to persisting through law school to her first few months as an attorney. Join us as we discuss representation in the industry, balancing life and the pressures that come with law school...

  4. Interview Starter Kit

    Join Niara and Deb on today's episode for a listener requested topic: tips and advice for killing your next interview! They talk prepping, keeping your cool in the room, and even a little tip for after the interview. Today's episode was requested by participants at Henry Street Settlement in NYC....

  5. Burned Out

    Today on Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara talk about burn out and fatigue from two separate perspectives: the personal and the collective. Deb speaks to her experience being in People Operations during a time that many employees are struggling; Niara speaks to her fatigue as a member of the…

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  6. Existing on My Own Terms

    Welcome to another episode of Persisting In Color. This week, we sit down with our guest and friend, Kashara Johnson! Kashara is a multi-passionate designer and content creator focused on leveraging technology + design for social good. She loves investing her time in Social Good, Curiosity &...

  7. Put All Your Plates On the Table

    On today's episode, Persisting in Color is excited to welcome our guest, Randi! Randi is a jack of many trades, excelling in activism, project management, coding, and much more. Listen in as she shares how she got here, how she stays balanced, and advice for anyone wanting to follow in her shoes....

  8. Deb's Experience: Rising Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in the Age of COVID-19

    This week on Persisting In Color, our very own Deb opens up about her experience as an Asian-American witnessing the current slew of anti-Asian hate crimes spurred by false narratives spread about the COVID-19 virus. She shares her experience in the office, coping mechanisms that she's found...

  9. Pt. 2 Companies and Current Events- Employees Edition

    To round out last week's episode on how companies can support their employees in the face of triggering current events, Deb and Niara take today's episode to cover how employees themselves can prepare for these kinds of events. From boundary setting to resources research, this is advice that is...

  10. Companies and Current Events

    We're so excited for the first episode of season 2 and of 2021! To start off the year, Persisting in Color shares our advice for companies when responding to current events that may impact their employees. We'll touch on everything from first steps to general mindset. A sort of beginners guide to...

  11. A.R.G. Internalized

    Everyday, we are bombarded with different beliefs about our own identities. After years of this constant bombardment, at least a little is bound to weasel its way into our perception, whether or not it’s true or harmful. That’s why, in the last episode of season 1 of Persisting in Color, Deb and...

  12. The Art of Persisting

    We're joined today by the ever-talented Bianca Muñiz! Bianca Muñiz is a New York based singer-songwriter and two-time cancer survivor. With a truly unique way of captivating the unspoken; she takes her listeners inside of her mind, painting unapologetic pictures of vulnerable yet passionate…

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  13. Finance with Friends

    This week, we're joined by guest Bajaan to hear about the journey that lead him to the world of finance. We learn why finance was right for him, how to balance humility with being your own cheerleader, and his personal opinions on finance knowledge that isn't always taught but that everyone…

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  14. Rooting In Self

    Tune in as Deb and Niara discuss how they've rooted in their self-identities and what it looks like to use that foundation to thrive in the workplace. -- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life...

  15. Mental Health and Me

    In this episode, Niara and Deb get real about the struggles of managing mental health/illness while also showing up in the workplace. From our general experiences to our top 3 tips/tools for setting ourselves up for health at work, today’s episode shares just two perspectives on honoring your…

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  16. Pandemic Persisting- Job Search in 2020

    On today's episode, Deb opens up about her experience both on the job market and starting a new position during the COVID-19 pandemic. As is the case for many people, it was a difficult journey with self-doubt making cameos throughout. But she persisted! And now is sharing the story of how as…

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  17. Before the Podcast-Origin Stories

    This week on Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara throw it way back by sharing their stories leading up to the creation of Persisting in Color. We cover the past few decades, discussing everything from experiences with code-switching to mental health, from the highs to the lows. Get to know us a…

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  18. Messages From A Mentor

    On this episode, Persisting in Color welcomes its very first guest! Nicole (mentor, manager, and professional of color) blesses us with her wisdom and warmth. Join us as we discuss her experience working in the fitness industry, her journey finding work-life balance, her perspectives on being a...

  19. You Got This.

    In continuation of our introductory episode, Niara and Deb dive deeper into the actions we can take as working women of color in navigating our first times. We break down our advice into three points: 1. Find others who have stepped in your shoes (your power women) 2. Own your impact and 3. We…

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  20. The First Time

    In this introductory episode, Niara and Deb dive into the complexities of being women of color in the workplace. When was the moment you first realized your cultural, social, and racial identities had a profound effect on the way you show up at work? Join us, as we talk about our first times…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Come figure shit out with Niara and Deb. We're navigating work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Join us each episode as we dive into various struggles, and also lean into others in the community with shared experiences.-Persisting in Color fosters authentic conversations with guests. Accordingly, Guest opinions are their own and may not reflect the opinions of the show or their employers.

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Come figure shit out with Niara and Deb. We're navigating work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Join us each episode as we dive into various struggles, and also lean into others in the community with shared experiences.-Persisting in Color fosters authentic...

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