We recently came across the 2020 McKinsey & Company’s The State Of The Black Women In Corporate America report. The State of Black Women in Corporate America draws heavily on Lean In and McKinsey & Company’s annual Women in the Workplace study. Since 2015, more than 590 companies employing more than 22 million people, along with a quarter of a million individual employees, have participated in Women in the Workplace. Today we will review the key points from the report. Interestingly enou...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Have you ever gone through life on autopilot for a period of time? Day in and day out the same thing...responsibility and duty only. You get sucked into fulfilling your roles and lose sight of what lights you up inside. When we first watched the I Am Hippolyta episode of Lovecraft country both of us were like, “we need to talk about this”. If you have ever felt like you shrunk your greatness or that you limited your possibilities for the sake of your role, just know you are not alone. Today we’r...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Happy New Year! Throughout 2021 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 based on negativity and unfair...
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 109
If you find your soul remixing Keyshia Cole Let It Go and it sounds like this…”If the job doesn’t pay you the way it should, then let it go…If they ain’t gonna treat you the way they should then let it go…” And Missy comes up remixing her rap like, “When this dream pops up in ya mind, you gone be like Damn that’s hot!” Then this episode is for you!! We’re talking dream chasing and love of music with our guest, Desiree’. Desiree’ is a lifelong learner, educator, creator and lover of all things mu...
Dec 26, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 108
It’s so hard to say goodbye to 2021….psych! But in true FTBW fashion, we are reflecting on 2021. The good, the bad, and the funny. As always, thanks for rockin’ with us for another year. We appreciate all of our listeners. We hope you join us in 2022 for more good times and much-needed content. MERCH IS HERE!! MERCH IS HERE!! Shop at www.fulltimeblackwoman.com for our latest available merch! Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on some of our many articles on our Bl...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Today’s episode we are here to bring you something light and feel good. This is the beginning of a new series, Seasons! We will discuss how we love the season of Winter and check in with each other. MERCH IS HERE!! MERCH IS HERE!! Shop at www.fulltimeblackwoman.com for our latest available merch! 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 @fullt...
Dec 12, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Today’s episode is sort of a call back to our very first episode Toxic Aunties. There comes a time in some black women’s career history where their skepticism of corporate america outweighs their optimism. The veil of “I can outwork the system” is removed and reality sets in that the C-Suite often remains an undercooked mayo sausage party. For those that aren’t familiar we define Toxic Aunties as mature, seasoned black women co-workers who are most professional around their white counterparts bu...
Dec 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Ever since Devyn created his first website during the dial-up days, he has always been obsessed with marketing. Reverse engineering the marketing strategies of multi-billion dollar companies has been his hobby for a number of years. Devyn’s favorite thing to do is watch the rise and fall of trends. For example, remember when every company would send you a CD in the mail, with AOL leading the way? Now, Devyn makes comprehensive marketing solutions for customers in a plethora of verticals. He can ...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 104
We received a tweet from a great friend of the show, Jasmine Paul! And she mentioned she needed reintegration training for being back in the office. So Jasmine and all the FTBW who could use some help, this episode is for you. While we’ve talked about work from home being the black woman’s safe space and for good reason, we know that some of us have been transitioning back. So today, we’re giving 6 tips on how to reintegrate into the workplace. Stay tuned for our monthly Sippin’ & Tippin seg...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 103
PART TWO: I t is that time of the year when you are accosted to choose your annual health benefits at work. We use the word accosted because if you have been where we have been as in not understanding a bit about health insurance, you feel attacked when the deadline to choose your benefits edges nearer each day. Open enrollment is the time of year when everyone is able to enroll in a qualified health plan. You may be thinking HMOs, PPOs, & HSAs oh my!! Today we will give you the basics of ho...
Nov 14, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 102
It is that time of the year when you are accosted to choose your annual health benefits at work. We use the word accosted because if you have been where we have been as in not understanding a bit about health insurance, you feel attacked when the deadline to choose your benefits edges nearer each day. Open enrollment is the time of year when everyone is able to enroll in a qualified health plan. You may be thinking HMOs, PPOs, & HSAs oh my!! Today we will give you the basics of how to unders...
Nov 07, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Issa Bonus Episode! We’re just jumping on the mic to celebrate our 100th episode. It has been a long time coming and we're not stopping now. Thanks to all of our OG, newbie and some-timey listeners! We appreciate yall. 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 or purchase some merch on our site www.fulltimeblackwoman.com Like and follow our page on Facebook...
Nov 05, 2021•11 min
Your mental health matters. Your mental health matters more than anything else. Your mental health is not a burden. Your mental health does not belong on the backburner. Attending to your mental health does not take away from others. These are some of the narratives around our emotional well-being we as Full-Time Black Women have to stop telling ourselves. We are no good to anyone most importantly ourselves if we ignore and neglect our mental health. Since October is depression and mental health...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 100
If you are considering joining the millions of individuals a part of the Great Resignation or the many mothers who are considering leaving the workforce to take care of their kids, or if you’re just TIRED of your employer...this episode is for you. There is a right and wrong way to quit a job. And today we’re giving you the tea on how to quit properly with these 5 Tips. Shop merch at www.fulltimeblackwoman.com . Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on some of our ma...
Oct 24, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Full-Time Black Women deal with the most. Between misogynoir, racism, sexism and all the things, we are tired. And often, we hold in all of those emotions because we’re told feelings make us weak. But then the shoe drops and we finally experience that light bulb moment where we decide it’s time to see a therapist. First, cheers to you for fighting the stigma and choosing yourself. But before you get scared or daunted by your decision and try to change your mind, today we are offering some encour...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 98
CYA. For those in healthy work environments that have never needed this acronym, it stands for Cover Your Ass. If you’ve ever worked with or for toxic people, you are all too familiar with this term. Covering your ass at work is a skill used when there is a lack of trust, integrity and accountability amongst employees and management. Most often this is our reality as full-time black women in corporate america where we are scapegoated, thrown under the bus or just required to prove our competency...
Oct 10, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Congratulations! You’ve landed a new job in a new city. You were looking for a change, and you made it happen. That’s a bold and brave move, so be proud! An opportunity like this allows you to start fresh in every way. Don’t know how? Here are a few ways you can take advantage of a new situation Today, we are going to discuss how you can maximize your move. Shop merch at www.fulltimeblackwoman.com . Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on some of our many articles o...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Now more than ever, more and more black women are breadwinners, successful entrepreneurs, and excelling financially. Along with that comes the decision, should I keep stacking and rent or drop some stacks and buy a home. Today we’re chatting with superstar realtor Mindy on things to consider when looking for a home right now. Mindy is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Urban Studies, where she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She has also earned a dual masters ...
Sep 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Today we are here to bring you something light and feel good. This is the beginning of a new series, Seasons! We will discuss how we love the season of Fall and check in with each other. Join us today as we discuss Autumn and share some awesome news with you! Also, stay tuned for our monthly “Sippin' & Tippin'" segment! If you would like to send a listener letter, please send an email to Contact@fulltimeblackwoman.com . Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!! Catch up on so...
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Having a mentor in Corporate America is great. Having a sponsor in Corporate America is awesome. Being a top-tier worker is outstanding! While all of us would love to have these speak to our phenomenal skill and talents at work, it’s not quite the same as singing our own praises. Self-promotion is becoming more and more necessary at work. We watch Jeff do this all the time, and sometimes for the most minor of things. Now it’s our turn to get comfortable speaking highly of ourselves to others. To...
Sep 12, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Today we want to talk about how to be a great worker. Your coworkers are the people who we have to work with, be it in the office or virtually as in work from home. These are the people you will have to deal with day in and day out for the majority of your day. Maybe your work consists of working on group projects via volunteering or being volu-told. Knowing how to be a great coworker will not only alleviate the tension of the “team” but also lower your stress level. You want to be seen as someo...
Sep 05, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Full-Time Black Women are phenomenal. Despite the adversity we face, we still manage to succeed and advance. For those that feel they are pushing through alone and those who may need a little inspiration, this episode is for you. Listen in as Kwei joins FTBW to share her story of advancing through adversity. Kwei is the mother of three wonderful children. She is the founder of College Grad Marriage Drop Out. She is also a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in family practice an...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 91
Picture it...It’s Monday and you are awakened by an obnoxiously loud alarm clock. You get through your daily morning routine. You’re dressed looking your best in record time. And now you’re on your way to work. All is well until your commute ends and you begin your stroll to the building. All of a sudden you feel tension and dread. You’re weighed down by thoughts of calls, emails, man’splaining, microaggressions and misogynoir. This is the daily grind. It can be daunting and when combined with g...
Aug 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 90
Too many of us have had to face death more than ever due to the number of people COVID has impacted around the world. Most workers have come to the same realization during the pandemic, my time is more valuable than a job. Therefore, employees are choosing to look for other forms of employment to prioritize their mental health, increase their earning power, and to obtain work/life balance. Today, we are going to discuss The Great Resignation taking place right now and how you can come out on top...
Aug 15, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 89
I am a Strong Black Woman! We hear this phrase a lot. It’s usually said with a level of pride, but sometimes there is an undertone of exhaustion. We tend to wear this phrase like a badge of honor, but in reality it’s becoming another trope. The severely independent, stressed and stretched woman who powers through all things while willingly sacrificing her well being and refusing help for fear of appearing weak. Today we’re talking about the impact of the strong black woman image on us at work an...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
We are going to talk about Black Office Anxiety. What is it? Black Office Anxiety is the space most professional black employees are dealing with at this very moment. It is the scenario laid out by the pandemic of black employees feeling anxious about returning to the office as the COVID restrictions are lifted in most states. For the past year, most of us have experienced the opportunity to continue being employed during this unpredictable circumstance by working from the safe haven of our home...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 87
So we already know that black women are typically more ambitious than our female counterparts; however, we often receive the least help as we progress through our careers. All too often, we succeed by trial and error. So today we wanted to talk with Felicia, host of The Trill MBA Show, who uses her voice and experiences to be a guiding light for other full-time black women in corporate america. Felicia Ann Rose Enuha is a budding Podcaster, serving Executive Producer and Host of the Trill MBA Sh...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 86
Whether it’s at work or at home, we all have had a task or two that we just didn’t feel like doing. Whenever the task arises, you have more fun watching paint dry than doing whatever it is you’re trying to avoid. This is where procrastination comes into play. While it may feel good for the moment to procrastinate, it’s hardly ever a good idea. And if you’re not careful, it can get out of hand and lead to more challenging outcomes. So whether you are an occasional avoider or a procrastination pro...
Jul 18, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 85
So you talked to your Get It Gang, built up your Bitch Bye Bye Bank, and decided to leave your current employer. First of all congratulations on choosing yourself. Tired of being underpaid, underappreciated, and overworked, you chucked the deuces and walked out. Hopefully, you did so on good terms. If you’re planning to jump back into the job market, one of your first priorities is to avoid a toxic work environment. Today we’re going to give you a few tips on how to Break the Cycle of Bad Employ...
Jul 11, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Growth is hard. Some will describe it as a difficult and uncomfortable process of development. In fact, people commonly refer to it’s moments of struggle as “growing pains”. One aspect of development that can be particularly difficult is criticism. Whether in your personal life or your career, the wrong approach to criticism can have a negative impact. While it’s purpose may be to improve, the result of a poor approach can discourage change and damage relationships. Today, I want to share 3 tips...
Jul 04, 2021•56 min•Ep. 83
