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The Thrive Matters

by The Thrive Matters

Barbara Mays and Ciji Browning are women in technology who talk candidly about purpose, passion and focus. They give inspiration for growth, practical skills and innovative solutions to thrive in your career, business, personal and professional development

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Episodes

  1. Episode 16: Success Tips for Career Transitions and Salary Negotiations

    Have you ever wondered how to change jobs and get the salary you want? In this episode, Barb and guests share stories about career transitions. You’ll learn negotiation tips and the building blocks for your next promotion.

  2. Episode 15: Financial Growth Part 2

    Barb and Ciji chat about what’s new in tech, then round off the Financial Growth discussion with life insurance and investing. With all of the financial impacts that have hit our country during this global pandemic, super sensitivity is given to balancing financial integrity with day-to-day…

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  3. Episode 14: Stay Safe!

    “Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive, You will thrive in spite of it.” – Joel Olsteen Today’s episode was pretty deep. We knew it would be. But it was well worth it to put this issue out on…

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  4. Episode 13: Level Up

    Aniecia Browning shares how she leveled up from college student to entrepreneur this year. This bright and confident 20-year old Texas A&M Commerce student let nothing stop her from achieving her business dream after receiving encouraging advice from her mentor, Lashara Jefferson. Becoming the...

  5. Episode 12: Overcoming Self -Doubt

    Self-doubt is real. It gives you a shrink back, lack of confidence in yourself sort of feeling that slows down your progress. Krystle Crosby shares some great, spot-on insights to overcome self-doubt – giving us a powerful boost to soar through our goals, from start to finish, with clarity and...

  6. Episode 11: Financial Growth Part 1

    On today’s show, we tap in and discuss finances. We break open the big money box topic by sharing ideas on how to increase your credit score, developing a savings plan that works for you, and tweaking spending habits.

  7. Episode 10: You Got This

    Before catching up on everything that’s been going on, Ciji and I welcomed our international listeners. We’re super excited to have them join the Thrive Matters family of listeners. After that, we jumped right into candid discussions about where we are with the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black…

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  8. Episode 9: Mentorship

    We can all use some help becoming the best version of ourselves and mentorship does just that. Mentorship is influence – great mentors give us the ability to SEE further and REACH further. Isaac Newton said, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” In...

  9. Episode 8: Hey Girl, Hey!

    This episode is like having lunch with friends. Ciji and Barbara chat with guests – Krystle Crosby, Brittney Mays and Satara Russell. Their easy going girl talk is lighthearted, but dips into some pretty deep waters, like discussing ways Sisters can better support Sisters, Bossing Up and putting...

  10. Episode 6: Who Do You Think You Are?

    This episode definitely puts you on your “to do” list and offers self care in a unique way. You’ll be challenged to take a real assessment of the thoughts you think about you, encouraged to let go of thoughts do not serve you and inspired to intentionally keep all thoughts flowing that enable you...

  11. Episode 7: In My Feelings

    Have you ever asked yourself, “Is what I’m feeling right now the best setup for my success?” This episode talks us down from the ledge when negative emotions tries to get the best of us and derail us from being our absolute best when the moment calls for it. We also introduced a new segment…

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  12. Episode 5: This Time Next Year

    Time management is real. We talk candidly about getting things done and ‘Standing Up’ some of your goals by this time next year. You’ll also hear some tips on crafting the just right environment to help you produce and thrive. https://thethrivematters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/EP-6.mp3

  13. Episode 4: The Elephant in the Room

    There are big, obvious, high stakes conversations that go “unhad” for a bunch of reasons. But let’s face it! Some of these conversations need to be had. In this episode we build the nerve to clear our throats and start talking… Both to hear and be heard until a resolution is reached. Plus we...

  14. Episode 2: You Didn’t Fail, You Reached!

    https://thethrivematters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/You-Didnt-Fail-You-Reached-AP.mp3 Ever mapped out all the steps to get to your goals, started stepping and realized that the actual steps didn’t turn out the way you imagined in your head? The best plans can go haywire which can leave you...

  15. Episode 1: Thrive and Slay

    https://thethrivematters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Thrive-Slay-Ep.1AP.mp3 Passionate and purposeful people know that they have more to do and enough gas in the tank to do it. The challenge is finding the time to work it into their busy schedule. There’s only 24 hours in a day. With a…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Barbara Mays and Ciji Browning are women in technology who talk candidly about purpose, passion and focus. They give inspiration for growth, practical skills and innovative solutions to thrive in your career, business, personal and professional development

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Barbara Mays and Ciji Browning are women in technology who talk candidly about purpose, passion and focus. They give inspiration for growth, practical skills and innovative solutions to thrive in your career, business, personal and professional development

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