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#SECURETHESEAT
by Minda Harts
Join us on Secure the Seat as we share powerful stories from those who are navigating workplaces that aren’t always built with their success in mind. Each episode, we’ll dig into the strategies, resilience, and trust-building efforts that help them overcome barriers, find community, and thrive. Whether you're charting your own path or looking to create change within your organization, these stories offer inspiration and practical insights to help you secure your seat—and help others do the same. Let’s create workplaces rooted in respect, equity, and trust. www.mindaharts.com
Episodes
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The Truth About Transparency
In this week's episode, we delve into the trust language of Transparency, as outlined in my latest book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages For A Better Workplace.I, along with my dear friend, Tara Jaye Frank, Award-Winning Author of The Waymakers, go deep into why we need transparency at...
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Countdown
On this extra special bonus episode of #SECURETHESEAT, you’re getting a sneak peek into the book, where I share what workplace love languages are and how they work for you, and how to show colleagues, managers, and direct reports that they are valued. If you like what you hear in this episode and...
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Trust Is Mandatory Bonus Episode
On this extra special bonus episode of #SECURETHESEAT, you’re getting a sneak peek into the book, where I share what workplace love languages are and how they work for you, and how to show colleagues, managers, and direct reports that they are valued. If you like what you hear in this episode and...
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Talk To Me Nice
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss my upcoming book and read a sample chapter. If you preorder the book now, you’ll receive two exclusive tools to help you start building trust right away: The Workplace Communication Guide The Trust Audit — to evaluate how trust shows up (or...
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The Things We Still Have
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss my experience this week living in LA during the fires and the things we still have. And, dig into our work attachment styles and how we lean in or out of those in the workplace. Join me for another critical and impactful conversation as we…
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Courage Is Good For The Soul
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I share my thoughts about one of my favorite words in the dictionary: courage. And how we will need our courage to help us finish the year and usher in a new chapter of life in 2025 and beyond. Connect with me at www.mindaharts.com
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Trust Affirmations
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I share my trust affirmations. Join me for another critical and impactful conversation as we secure our seats! 1. Self-Trust: I trust my experience and insights while remaining open to growth. Like those early career days, each challenge teaches me...
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Who Can I Trust
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss the importance of trusting the people we work with. Join me for another critical and impactful conversation as we secure our seats! And the LinkedIn learning Course can be found here:...
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Trust Yo'Self
On this week's episode of Secure The Seat--I talk about the importance of trusting in ourselves. Join me for another important and impactful conversation as we keep securing our seat! And the LinkedIn learning Course can be found here:...
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Who We Are
On this week's episode of Secure The Seat--I jump back into the driver's seat after being away from the mic. Let's talk about the election and how we mentally and physically keep securing our set. More info at www.mindaharts.com
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You Are More Than Magic
On this week's episode of Secure The Seat--I discuss my latest book for Young Adults, called You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls' Guide To Finding Your Voice. My brother Mike Harts (www.mikeharts.com) interviewed me about the book. You can purchase here:...
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Using Inclusive Language with special guest Dr. Tiffany Jana
Today's guest is Dr. Tiffany Jana. Dr. Jana is an Author, Founder & CEO of TMI Portfolio. Dr. Jana is an acclaimed international speaker who enjoys helping people see each other more fully and more clearly. We will discuss why using Inclusive Language is important in the workplace. Dr. Tiffany…
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Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness w/ special guest Adam Smiley Poswolsky.
Today's guest is Adam Smiley Poswolsky. Adam is the author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, an International keynote speaker, and a Millennial workplace expert. We will discuss How To Create Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness Within The Workplace. Connect with Smiley and purchase his new...
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Creating Boundaries in the workplace w/ special guest Dr. Erin L. Thomas
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Erin L. Thomas. Dr. Thomas is the Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging & Access at Upwork. We will discuss Creating Boundaries in the Workplace. She brings a distinctive mix of research and practitioner expertise to this role, which...
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Creating The Life You Want with special guest Denitra Ross
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Denitra Ross. Denitra is a Coach, Speaker, and Master Storyteller. We will discuss how to create the life you want. Denitra Ross is guided by a heart for helping people to transform their lives, Denitra Ross helps her clients to create a…
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Racial Justice with Rachel J. Robasciotti
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rachel J. Robasciotti. Rachel is the Founder and CEO at Adasina Social Capital. We discuss racial justice and our wealth. She graduated from high school at 15 years-old and ultimately attended the University of California, Berkeley where she...
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with special guest Adrienne Lawrence
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Adrienne Lawrence. We discuss sexual harassment in the workplace. Adrienne is an award-winning on-air commentator and diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate, Adrienne does more than just talk. In fact, she does a lot of everything—and she...
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Becoming a Global Leader and Citizen with Appreccia D. Faulkner
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Appreccia D. Faulkner; we discuss what it means to lead globally as a woman of color. Appreccia is the Founder & CEO of Global Strategists Association. Global Strategists Association is an international nonprofit organization working to...
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Building Your Brand Inside The Workplace with special guest Stephen A. Hart
In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I have my brother from another mother, Stephen A. Hart; discussing how to build your brand inside of the workplace. Stephen is a proud husband of 12 years to Kristin and strives to be the #bestdadever to their two crumb snatchers (his words). Stephen is…
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Building Your Table with special guest Shannon Cohen
This week I chat with Shannon Cohen. We discuss how to build your own table. You can also watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJANovlZls&t=3s Shannon is an author, podcaster, and owner of an inspirational product line called Tough Skin, Soft Heart. Her Tough Skin, Soft...
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Vote For You with Special Guest Kanika Tolver
Happy New Year and welcome to Secure The Seat. This week I chat with a friend of the podcast, Kanika Tolver. We discuss how to shift your mindset and vote for a better life. You can also watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnJZVCjhV5U&t=3s Kanika is no ordinary...
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Can't Give Up Now
Minda serves us this week with a hart to hart--She is standing in solidarity during the election results. Go to mindaharts.com for more.
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The Power of Empathy and Community
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Chief Impact Office at The Luminary in NYC, and Adjunct Professor at NYU Wagner Surabhi Lal. We discuss how empathy and community building are essential for the future of work. Surabhi works with organizations and uses empathy, strategy, and...
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All Is Not Lost
Minda serves us this week with a hart to hart and reflects on how all is not lost during the quarantine. Go to mindaharts.com for more.
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Your Competitive Edge with Harvard Professor Laura Huang
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Harvard Business School Professor and Author, Laura Huang. We discuss how to use your competitive advantage in the workplace. Laura's research has been featured in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Nature…
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You Can't Stand There and Do Nothing with Kelly Charles-Collins, Esq., MBA
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kelly Charles-Collins. We discuss the importance of bystander intervention and how everyone can play a role in and outside of the workplace. Kelly Charles-Collins is an employment law attorney, award-winning TEDx speaker, and the CEO of HR...
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More Than Ready with Cecilia Muñoz
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Cecilia Muñoz the author of the new book More Than Ready. We discuss how women of color are more than ready to lead. Cecilia Muñoz served for eight years on President Obama’s senior staff, first as director of intergovernmental affairs and…
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You Can't Save Your Way To Wealth with Deborah Owens
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Deborah Owens, America's Wealth Coach. We discuss how to build your wealth as a woman of color. Deborah Owens is America's Wealth Coach™ and is on a mission to help women overcome their fear of investing through coaching, accountability, and...
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Real Friends
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about what it means to be a real friend--how does friendship show up in the workplace? And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com
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Resumes Matter with Latesha Byrd
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Latesha Byrd. We discuss the importance of keeping your Resume up-to-date and ways to enhance it during COVID 19. Latesha Byrd’s work is centered at the intersection of self-discovery, career empowerment, and life visioning. She is the…
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What You Talkin' About Willis with Kishau Rogers
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kishau Smith Rogers. We discuss how Artificial intelligence works and how women of color can use it to secure a seat at the table. Kishau Rogers is a seasoned engineer and data scientist with over 23 years of experience focused in work with...
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Secure Your Seat From The House
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about Securing Your Seat From The House. Connect with us at www.mindaharts.com
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Pet To Threat With Erika Stallings
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Erika Stallings. We discuss the Pet to Threat phenom that many black women and women of color face in the workplace. This episode is based on her viral article When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat Erika Stallings is a music...
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The Seat Creator with Special Guest Theia Smith
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Theia Smith. We discuss how to creat seats for other women in part 2 of Leading While Black. Theia is a graduate of Spelman Collge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. As the founder of the nation’s first city-funded business incubator...
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Refresh and Release with special guest Ekene Onu
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Ekene Onu. We discuss how to refresh and release your iconic self. Ekene is a graduate of Georgetown University and studied Organizational and Change leadership. Ekene is certified as a social and emotional intelligence coach and as a…
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More Life
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about maximizing your career life.
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Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kanika Tolver. We discuss how to rehab your career and her new book Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. It's a new year and you might need to rethink your next ten years. Kanika Tolver is the CEO and…
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Talk That Talk with Rhonda Khan
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rhonda Khan. We discuss how to improve your public speaking and secure your voice at work. Rhonda Khan is a public speaking coach, speech therapist, speaker, and solo performer that specializes in empowering women speakers. As the founder of...
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Blue Collar, White Collar, New Collar with Tonya M. Evans, Esq.
On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Tonya M. Evans, Esq. We finish this series on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. We discuss how we are moving into more "new" collar jobs via blockchain. Tonya M. Evans, Esquire, is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the…
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Equality at Work with Chana Ewing
On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, we have a special December Holiday Edition of the podcast. I interview Chana Ewing about Equality in the workplace. Chana Ginelle Ewing is the founder and CEO at GEENIE, a self-development platform centering on Black women. She is the author of the...
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Be Kind To Yourself
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being kind to yourself in the last 30+ days of this decade.
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We Got Next with Anne T. Griffin
On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I am doing part two on the world of cryptocurrency. I interview Anne Griffin. We discuss the technology behind bitcoin--blockchain. This is a complimentary piece to last week's Crypto 101. Anne is a product professional that built her product management...
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It's Not Fake Money w/ Emilie Jerard
On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Emilie Jerard on why Cryptocurrency might help women of color secure our seat at the table. Emilie Jerard is best known for her diverse experiences. Being a creative director of her own YouTube channel, she readily invests her money in a...
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Activating Your Voice with Dr. Blackstock
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Blackstock. We discuss how to activate your activism with your voice. Dr. Uché Blackstock is the CEO and Founder of Advancing Health Equity, which partners with healthcare institutions and organizations to address the critical factors…
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Success Partners
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being a Success Partner. For more go to www.mindaharts.com
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Leading While Black with Consul General Nadia Theodore
In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Consul General Nadia Theodore about Leading While Black and the responsibilities of stepping into our leadership as a woman of color. Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the...
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Jump Off The Roof
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart to kick off a brand new season of Secure The Seat.. Welcome to Season 4. Join our community at www.mindaharts.com
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The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know The Book Edition
This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart and finishes out Season 3. Get the inside scoop to the debut book The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table--The Book Edition. Pre-order now before 8/20. And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com
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The Warning Signs with Sarah Morgan
On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sarah Morgan. We discuss how to identify the warning signs of a toxic work environment. Sarah Morgan has been a practicing HR Executive for 20 years. She is currently the Chief Excellence Officer of BuzzARooney LLC, where she provides...
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Finding and Mobilizing Your Allies
On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Jhaymee Tynan. We discuss how to find and mobilize your allies at work. Jhaymee Tynan, MS, MBA, PMP®, PfMP®, FACHE® is Director, Strategy at Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C. In her current role, Ms. Tynan is a leader in the system’s Integration...
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Join us on Secure the Seat as we share powerful stories from those who are navigating workplaces that aren’t always built with their success in mind. Each episode, we’ll dig into the strategies, resilience, and trust-building efforts that help them overcome barriers, find community, and thrive. Whether you're charting your own path or looking to create change within your organization, these stories offer inspiration and practical insights to help you secure your seat—and help others do the same. Let’s create workplaces rooted in respect, equity, and trust. www.mindaharts.com
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