Grit and Perseverance are words you don’t hear quite often as an adult. Our ears and minds may have been flooded with these words while growing up from our teachers, coaches, and parents. However, as we have headed down our unique paths into adulthood, grit and perseverance have taken a back seat to other modern-day buzzwords, such as intentional, growth hack, and pivot. We wanted to focus on the power of grit and perseverance for any full-time black woman wondering if they have what it takes to...
Dec 20, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Erika Stallings wrote an interesting articled titled, “When Black Women Go From Office Pet To Office Threat.” The article details the traumatic transition professional black women experiences from being adored and guided early in our career to being corporately marginalized and sabotaged once we attempt to establish a name for ourselves. In other words, you go from being everyone’s favorite, i.e. “Office Pet” until you show some ambition and independence then you roughly transition into the Kare...
Dec 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 53
We talk about how important self care is all the time. And if we're not talking about it, we hear about it on TV shows, news, from loved ones and social media. But have you ever felt guilty for taking care of yourself? Or have you been shamed for self care? It’s a frustrating feeling to know you need to take time for your self and then feel guilty or discouraged for doing so. If you can relate, you are not alone. Today we want to discuss how self care guilt can be detrimental to your well being,...
Dec 06, 2020•54 min•Ep. 52
To be educated, gainfully employed, and determined are all things adults aspire to have in their lives. However, when you are black, in most cases, not all, it can be a burden of a blessing. Latesha Byrd, Career Coach (@Latesha_Byrd) recently tweeted: “I feel this immense pressure to build generational wealth for my family, knowing that nothing has been passed down to me and I have to do it from scratch. What a burden. I’m excited and motivated - but there’s pressure nonetheless.” Many of us hav...
Nov 29, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 49
14 hundred and 92 Columbus sailed the ocean blue...and reclaimed a land already inhabited by people? Cue the people's brow raise and massive eye rolls. Yes, colonizing has been a part of history for a very long time. Typically with black and brown folks holding the short end of the stick. And while we are many years past 1492, the habit of colonizing is still very much alive and while. In fact, it shows up in corporate america quite often. So today, we want to discuss how to protect your intelle...
Nov 22, 2020•39 min•Ep. 50
We share our thoughts on this pod every chance we get, but this time we wanted to hear from the listeners! In today's bonus episode, we gave Full-Time Black Women like yourself the opportunity to voice what the 2020 election meant to them. Thank you so much to the amazing women that gave their time to contribute to this project. We appreciate your support. And to all of you listening, we're grateful you chose to rock with us and hope you enjoy. As always, remember that we see you because we are ...
Nov 18, 2020•37 min
Today, we want to discuss how in recent years more black women are finally receiving their shine for their tremendous contributions to the American political scene. With our special guest Jennifer Blemur, we talk about politics, the role of black women and the impact of both. Committed to advancing public welfare, Jennifer Blemur is the State Caucus Network Director for Millennial Action Project. Her goal in working in state policy is to ensure that elected officials not only know what's happeni...
Nov 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 49
Giving our sisters their flowers NOW!! The abundance of Black Girl Magic was outstanding to witness during the 2020 Election. We will always appreciate you! We see you because we are you! Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on some of our many articles on our Blog !! Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on T...
Nov 11, 2020•5 min
We have said it before, working from home is the black woman’s corporate safe space. Well it is…until it isn’t. Sometimes colleagues become a little more relaxed when in their own environment, which allows implicit bias to become more apparent. Others find it easier to unleash their true nature when behind a screen. Either way, it becomes clear that these emotional ambushes over zoom calls or via email can turn your safe haven into a war zone. While it’s easy to side step and avoid direct confro...
Nov 08, 2020•45 min•Ep. 48
As Full-Time Black Women, we know we have the tools to make anything work when we truly put our minds to it. However, also as Full-Time Black Women, we have been groomed to believe our tools should be used to make a soft landing for the rest of the world while neglecting our own. Therefore, we get stuck in a position to be workers and not dreamers. Just think about it, how many women do you know who have passions they have chosen to put off in order to build someone else’s castle? We understand ...
Nov 01, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Today, we are going to discuss what most of us have experienced, “Being The Only One” with our guest, Amber Jenae. What do we mean when we say “Being The Only One”? We mean being the only black person in a work environment, in your position, or at the decision table. There are so many internal and external battles that we have to deal with when we are the only ones. Isolation, imposter syndrome, discrimination are just a few to name. It is basically inevitable for most of us to have experienced ...
Oct 25, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
We would like to say THANK YOU!!! The Full-Time Black Woman podcast has reached 5,000 downloads!! Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on some of our many articles on our Blog !! Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwoman Follow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman Would you like to ask us a question or send a topic suggestion? Send ...
Oct 22, 2020•3 min
Black women are amazing! We lead, teach, fight, nurture, build, carry, innovate, and more. There's so much we can achieve when we set our minds to it. Even at our lowest, we often push forward, resisting defeat. But as strong as we are, we have one weakness...we rarely take the time to care for ourselves. Eventually, we are bullied into self-care by our tired bodies or concerned loved ones. With the commercialization of self-care increasing, it can feel more like a privilege than something you s...
Oct 18, 2020•47 min•Ep. 45
No. It’s a two letter word that can carry some weight. And for some, saying no can be hard. It doesn’t always feel good and at times we may avoid saying it at all. However it's a necessary practice to protect your wellbeing. If you are a people pleaser, a giver, averse to conflict or just addicted to saying yes. This episode is for you. Today we want to break down how to modify your former Floetry ways, you know Say Yes, and master the art of saying no. Please rate, review, and subscribe whereve...
Oct 11, 2020•44 min•Ep. 44
What is mansplaining? Mansplaining, a term that in 2018 was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is a verb describing “when a man talks condescendingly to someone (especially a woman) about something he has incomplete knowledge of, with the mistaken assumption that he knows more about it than the person he’s talking to does.” It’s when your male co-worker decides during the team meeting after or while you’re speaking to interject his narrative into play. In a nutshell, mansplaining is an arr...
Oct 04, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Our entire lives have centered around a constant for as long as we can remember, hair! If you want to accept it or not, your hair has been a conversation piece. As a black woman, our hair has been the message board to the world, as to where we’ve been and where we’re going. The interesting thing about this Great Hair Debate is, it never ends. Today, we want to dive into “The Great Hair Debate” of how hair discrimination in the workplace causes black women to constantly shift and blur the lines o...
Sep 27, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Have you ever felt that wonderful feeling when you have finally cleaned and organized your space? The sense of accomplishment you feel after taking in a deep breath and observing your work accompanied with a smile and both hands on your hips. (Take in a deep breath and let it out). It feels great, right? When we are unfocused or in a bad place emotionally, our environment usually reflects it. When we’re stressed, we tend to solely focus on the problem in our minds. Clearing clutter is therapeuti...
Sep 20, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 41
As a child, we learn there are 26 letters in the English alphabet. Each one with its own look, sound and standard, colorful illustration.Young scholars are taught letter combinations and special sounds in order to build the vocabulary. Fast forward through the years, and we learn grammar and sentence structure until pretty soon we’re essay writing, speech reciting machines with a spectacular vernacular. However, there exists a subset of words that were never on any spelling exams. That’s right.....
Sep 13, 2020•44 min•Ep. 40
Once you realize you should conduct yourself like a business, the better off you will be in your career journey. Just take a second to think about it this way: If Sharonda was a brand, what would her brand say about her? To be successful in the job market, especially the current job market you have to be innovative and understand your skills and talents are sellable goods and deserve to be marketed as such. In order to communicate your importance during the interview process or during a meeting ...
Sep 06, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today, we want to discuss tackling the challenges that arise when we as black women are ambitious within corporate america. There are all types of obstacles that tend to arise on our paths to success. We’re excited to have the hosts of Highkey Woke with us to dive into this very topic. Highkey Woke Podcast is a safe space to discuss all things Corporate America, the Culture, Politics and how these three components relate to and/or influence the Black experience. Co-hosts Sheunopa and Symone were...
Aug 30, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Do you have a corporate persona for white audiences? While this is not uncommon for some people, some may actually go as far as to give it a name. This is a level of code switching. It extends beyond simple enunciation and grammar to encompass tone, language style and mannerism. Some view it as a necessity for survival in professional settings. A way of disarming the majority to gain a seat at the table. But really, these personas are just a mask. A disguise used in hopes of gaining acceptance i...
Aug 23, 2020•42 min
If you listen to Full-Time Black Woman Podcast, you already know we are huge fans of journaling. I know I have owned many different journals throughout my life so far, and I know Esha has too. I always enjoy buying new journals, even if I have a box full at home. There’s just something about pouring my heart onto its pages that gives me a release. Everyone can be a journal writing pro if they choose to be, but the one step that is the same for all skill levels is “getting started”. Starting a ne...
Aug 16, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 36
As kids, making friends was somewhat easy. It could be as simple as, “Oh, we both like Super Mario and Coco Puffs...Let’s be besties!” Not to mention, there was never a shortage of possibilities. The likelihood of finding a new friend was pretty high no matter where you went. So what happened? Well, the short answer is we grew up. Playdates and sleepovers became work weeks and running errands. As a result, we began to focus on the quality as opposed to the quantity of friends. So when it comes t...
Aug 09, 2020•53 min
Fighting for your dreams, while in the trenches at work can be discouraging. You’re battling microaggressions, misogynoir, and a multitude of soul-sucking moments day in and day out. And that’s just the impact of other people in your work environment. Sometimes the battle isn’t even outside of you; sometimes you’re warring within yourself. The truth is many of us are fighting alone, or at least it feels that way. If you’re the only one or one of few in your office, there’s a chance you know what...
Aug 02, 2020•38 min
Most companies have a corporate culture in place for its employees. Corporate culture refers to the shared values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that characterize members of an organization and define its nature. But what happens when corporate culture and your cultural identity collide. Sometimes it’s a match, but too often we find ourselves trying to fit into workspaces that rarely considered us as part of their culture in the first places. Today we want to discuss 5 different ways you can...
Jul 26, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The pandemic has hit the world hard. Economies are in disarray. Companies are laying off employees to stay in the black. Hospitals are overflowing with sickness and sadness. Most children are aware their parents are more stressed than normal. Everyone’s normal is ever changing. We are all trying to stay healthy and find a slither of hope while the uncertainty of the world widens. Although there are many things we can’t control, one thing you can do now is get a handle on your finances. Whether y...
Jul 19, 2020•44 min
Interviewing is not the easiest. However, try to bring at least 80% of yourself to the interview. When you go into an interview with the mindset, they need me, not the other way around, you will have a better outcome. The fact of the matter is you are interviewing them to see if they can offer an environment conducive to your skills, talents, and personality while making sure you are accomplishing a coin-up. Bringing yourself to your interview will only benefit you in the long run. For instance,...
Jul 12, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
As women, society often tells us we are less than, undeserving, or out of line. As black women, we are bombarded by this message and then some. Not only are we minimized for our gender, but we are excluded from our race. Every day is a war. We constantly fight through the subliminal and downright explicit narrative that we’re at the bottom. While this happens in every aspect of our lives, it can be most apparent at work. The fear of our own perceived shortcomings is only magnified by the weight ...
Jul 05, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We’ve all done this at one point in time or another….It’s been a tough day at the office... you feel overworked and underappreciated. And after some self reflection, you realize you feel more excited pursuing personal interests than you do at work. So what do you do now? Well for some, recognizing this feeling is the first step to deciding to make the leap into entrepreneurship. So today, we want to tackle how to begin making that transition from employee to entrepreneur. Our guest, Tonnia Harry...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 29
There’s this moment in time that may last mere minutes but feels like an eternity. It’s full of distractions, and yet slightly uninteresting. A constant stream of thoughts flows through the mind. The focus is completely unattainable. This space is known as boredom. We’ve all experienced it at some point. Sitting on the couch in front of the tv alternating your attention between Netflix and Instagram. But you might be thinking, so what’s the problem with relaxing? Nothing! But there’s a differenc...
Jun 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
