Issa Bonus Episode! We’re just jumping on the mic to bring you some things we had heard and comment on them. If you are expecting "Tea", consider this strong ice tea. Been marinating a minute, but still fun and enjoyable. Let us know if you like this bonus content, and we’ll definitely bring it back again. Have a great weekend! And look out for our regularly scheduled pod dropping on Sunday! Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on some of our many articles on our Bl...
Jul 02, 2021•25 min
According to Harvard Business Review, developing a diverse leadership pipeline can benefit companies in all sectors. Firms with the most ethnically diverse executive teams were 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability, and those with executive-level gender diversity worldwide had a 21% likelihood of outperforming their industry competitors. A recent study of VC firms found that more diverse teams had higher financial returns than their homogenous counterparts. The problem is th...
Jun 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 82
We are some busy people! And often being busy involves us looking at multiple screens at different points in time. Computer screen, phone screen, tv screen, tablet screen etc. Technology is super helpful for the multitasker, but when is it too much. Constant alerts and instant access has us always plugged in. We are so connected to our screens from the time we wake up to the time we sleep. So today we’re going to give some examples of how to really unplug, so we can properly recharge. Check out ...
Jun 20, 2021•58 min•Ep. 81
Are you PTO Rich? Do you have hours upon hours of paid time off just accruing as if it were gaining interest? We talk about the importance of taking your PTO and will continue to push that point. Taking time away from work is the TLC we all need at some point, especially to avoid burnout. Psychology Today defines burnout as a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Though it’s most often caused by problems at work, it can also appear ...
Jun 13, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 80
The conversation continues with the Full-Time Black Men of #JustSaying Podcast, RingoMandingo and Double Gee! How to date, who to date and the drama of actually dating has been all over social media, and a lot of times black men and women end up so much at odds with one another that any chances of dating become null and void. So today we’re offering dating tips, final gems and male perspective on Ebony & Eligible Pt. 2, the dating edition. Listen to RingoMandingo & Double Gee on all plat...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
How to date, who to date, and the drama of actually dating has been all over social media. It’s become a battlefield of different factions like Casual, Intentional, Red Pill/Blue Pill, Hypergamous, High Value, Simping, Sugarbabies and so much more. A lot of times black men and women end up so much at odds with one another that any chances of dating become null and void. That is why we wanted to have the Full-Time Black Men of #JustSaying Podcast join us at Full-Time Black Woman to talk about dat...
May 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 78
So we’ve talked about how to avoid getting stuck in the cycle of bad employers. We’ve also discussed how to prepare for an interview. But, there are some people out there that don’t quite understand that the interview is not just an evaluation of you, but it’s also your evaluation of the potential employer. Think of it like trying on shoes. (Picture it, Harp) If you need shoes for a special occasion, what do you do? Check out different brands, find the ones that pique your interest, you set para...
May 23, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 77
No one anticipated our past year folding out the way it has. This is a new normal for all of us. With new normals come changes that most can accept while others fight to hold onto the past. COVID-19 has made our vision as clear as ever when it comes to seeing who inherited beneficial adaptation traits. Since the pandemic brought many gray areas for decision-makers a lot of choices were made to make a bad situation worse. One area the virus has impacted the most is employment. If you have been ab...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 76
One thing for certain most Full-Time Black Women can agree on is the common issue of Corporate Karens. What is a Corporate Karen? A Corporate Karen is a white woman who always seems to be looking for trouble/drama; and if they can’t find it legitimately, they manufacture it. “These women find ways to question the validity of our presence in the workspace and to make our existences there challenging. The microaggressions are typically passive – evidencing themselves in trite ways to assert power ...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Gossip, like to talk about it? Here we go! Gossip is defined as casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. Now society usually denounces gossip as a negative behavior in which only the classless and ill-mannered participate. But, is there ever a situation where gossip is good? Can gossiping be a corporate climbers superpower? Today we’re tackling just that. Let’s talk about how office gossip can be used to...
May 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 74
Today the hosts of Full-time Black Woman podcast are joined by Steph to discuss what a mentee/mentor relationship is, what it isn’t and how beneficial it can be to all those involved. So whether you have a mentor or you’re still trying to find one, there are plenty of gems dropped for all in this episode. Steph is a communications professional with over 15 years of experience in print and digital media, publications, marketing, and event management in the nonprofit sector. She has worked in comm...
Apr 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 73
Paid Time Off is a valuable resource. It’s limited and necessary. Don’t let them fool you, you should be taking your PTO. But have you ever been apprehensive to request time off for fear of what’s to come when you return? Do you ever spend the last day of your vacation thinking about the massive influx of emails waiting for you when you log on in the morning. We’re here to tell you take the damn day. The stress of returning after time off can be managed. Today’s podcast is all about how to preve...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 72
Picture it: You just finished watching the Fresh Prince reunion and you decide to watch a few reruns. You come across the episode where he’s rapping about his enhanced date, and get inspired... (rapping) Sitting at the desk, flipping through insta. See a whole bunch of entrepreneurs. Hate going to work, colleagues are jerks. I’m trying to find my passion for sure. Before the imaginary beat drops and you hit the hook, it dawns on you. “I don’t have a passion!” Passion is important. It’s good for ...
Apr 11, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 71
We have some wonderful news to share! The Full-Time Black Woman podcast recently hit two important milestones. First, we produced and published our 75th episode! Second, we hit 10,000 downloads in just 15 months!! We are so thankful for our listeners old and new for helping us accomplish these excellent milestones! As always, we see you because we are you. Want to join the conversation, send us an email, contact@fulltimeblackwoman.com. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to yo...
Apr 05, 2021•8 min
In 2021, we are still acknowledging Black Women firsts from the private sector to politics. A few high profile examples include Sheila Johnson, the first black woman billionaire on a Forbes list in 2020 and Kamala Harris as the first Black and Asian woman VP. In Corporate America, being a black woman can leave you as one of few or even the only one in some cases. As a result, we feel the pressure of being the first or pressure to become the first. What does that mean? It refers to the additional...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 70
As young ladies, we’re bred to let our beauty shine. As young women, we’re told the next order of business is to become a bride. After being a bride, no one quite prepares you for what is to come, evolving into a bum. Today, we asked one of our past guests, Nicole, to come back on the show and join us for this discussion. Nicole is a University of Pittsburgh Grad and has spent over a decade-plus working in different professional environments. She’s had many awesome achievements in her life so fa...
Mar 28, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Hold up, am I being discriminated against? If you are a Full-Time Black Woman you may have asked yourself this question many times before. The follow-up to this question more than likely was silence laced with confusion and anger. There are always signs, be it big or small, which point you into the right direction. However, our security wrapped in this job or career could be the dominating factor to just deal with it and move on, hoping for a better future. Today, we are going to discuss (5) sig...
Mar 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
How many of us have fought ourselves over something as simple as resting. Anyone else? It is natural for us to allow time for our bodies and minds to reset, repair, and refocus. However, as Full-Time Black Women, we are always on the go, assisting loved ones, volunteering for community activities, diving into large work projects, etc. Honestly, most of us may have been raised to believe resting is what lazy people do. We need to rid our minds of the stereotypical negative connotation of black pe...
Mar 14, 2021•45 min•Ep. 67
Let’s talk about privilege. Privilege is a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a restricted group of people beyond the advantages of most. There are many different privileges associated with every type of demographic from gender, age, economic status and race. Many of you have heard or are familiar with the term “White Privilege”. The authority and author of the book White Fragility, says “White privilege is the automatic, taken-for-granted advantage bestowed upon white...
Mar 07, 2021•54 min•Ep. 66
Today, we continue with Part 2 of our Pivoting After Divorce episode with College Grad Marriage Dropout Podcast on how you can pivot after divorce or end a long-term toxic relationship. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before venturing into today's episode. College Grad Marriage Dropout Podcast uses its platform to try to help women find strength and the courage to get out of bad relationships sooner. They want women to be able to reclaim their lives and their freedom. In the words of the founder ...
Feb 28, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 65
College Grad Marriage Dropout Podcast uses its platform to try to help women find strength and the courage to get out of bad relationships sooner. They want women to be able to reclaim their lives and their freedom. In the words of the founder of CGMD, we all know talking about divorce is a touchy subject for some. But there are so many people who suffer in silence. It is time for that to stop. Kwei is the founder of College Grad Marriage Dropout. She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She is a ...
Feb 21, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Black women are special. We are special for many different reasons, but right now we’re going to get a little heavy. Today we’re discussing the duality we face each and every day. As a double demo, we are uniquely tasked to see the world through the lens of our race and our gender. And at times, we are asked to choose which part of us to support over the other. In today’s pod, we’re doing an intro into the dilemma of being black and female, and how intersectionality is ever-present in our lives....
Feb 14, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Black women are special. We are special for many different reasons, but right now we’re going to get a little heavy. Today we’re discussing the duality we face each and every day. As a double demo, we are uniquely tasked to see the world through the lens of our race and our gender. And at times, we are asked to choose which part of us to support over the other. In today’s pod, we’re doing an intro into the dilemma of being black and female, and how intersectionality is ever-present in our lives....
Feb 07, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 62
It’s a new day and a new opportunity to create change in your life. And by change, we’re talking dollars, not cents. Financial stability is important for all. But as black women, as we continue to lead in education, ambition, and entrepreneurship, it’s time we lead as builders of net worth. If you’ve rocked with us for a while, you’re familiar with our Brokeisha series. Today we are Brokeisha No More, and talking about the steps necessary to beat down debt with Certified Financial Education Inst...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Do you dream? Do you desire more? It’s something you probably did a lot of as a kid. Dreaming of certain occupations, outcomes, etc. You might even do it now. Sitting at your desk while mindlessly scrolling through emails, when all of a sudden an idea hits you. Something you’ve never done before. A little twinge of excitement runs through you. You see yourself doing that one thing you have always thought about that makes you happy. Then the phone rings or your child cries, or someone asks you a ...
Jan 24, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Many women especially FTBW are in a unique dilemma during this pandemic. The professional workplace has moved from in-person to virtual or what we like to call “from office to couch”. There is a silent yet harrowing issue most working moms have to juggle from sun up to sundown. Full-Time Black Women across the country are trying to figure out how to be show-stopping employees or entrepreneurs and nurture and care for their children while attempting to hold onto their own sanity. Many women have ...
Jan 17, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Rather you’re new to working remotely due to the pandemic or you’re a work from home all-star like us, knowing how to build rapport remotely is essential. While working in the office is the traditional work environment we’ve become used to, the future of work is ever-changing. We can thank technology, progressive companies, forward-thinking start-ups, and the ever-changing social construct of our world. Working from home is a win-win for most companies and employees. However, working remotely is...
Jan 10, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 58
First and foremost, Happy New Year from FTBW! Throughout 2020 we’ve provided you all with our Stats For Dat Ass enlightenment segment to provide the facts to every topic we’ve covered. Full-Time Black Woman podcast was designed to create an environment where black professional women can discuss the ups and downs we experience in corporate america and entrepreneurship, while balancing our many roles and responsibilities in life. Unfortunately, most of our universal experiences as black women are ...
Jan 03, 2021•47 min•Ep. 57
It’s so hard to say goodbye to 2020….psych! But in true FTBW fashion, we are reflecting on 2020. The good, the bad and the funny. As always, thanks for rockin’ with us for a year. We appreciate all of our listeners. We hope you join us in 2021 for more good times. 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 Twitte...
Dec 27, 2020•46 min
It's our anniversary! Hurray for you and me! We are officially one year into the Full-Time Black Woman podcast journey. We want to thank each and every one of you who have listened, participated, supported and rocked with us along the way. Listen as we share our thoughts after one year. And stay all the way to the end for the debut single of People Tired of Offices (PTO). Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Check out our YouTube channel and remember ...
Dec 22, 2020•17 min•Ep. 55
