UnBossed
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Black women have been excellent in business for years but only recently have industries begun the slow shift to welcoming us as we climb the ranks. Bonita Stewart, Vice President of Global Pa...
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We love when we get to dig into the stories of Black women who’ve demanded fair pay since...childhood and built thriving businesses serving their community from scratch. That’s right, childho...
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No matter what our career goals may be, we all strive for one thing - success! On today’s special episode of UnBossed, Monika Johnson - the Associate Vice President of Nationwide Financial, a...
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Whether you bus tables at a local restaurant or sit amongst the most influential policymakers in the nation, who you are matters. The work that you do matters. An incredible reminder of this ...
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Working harder and “leaning in” is simply not enough for US to earn the paychecks we deserve. This week, UnBossed is graced by the presence of Minda Harts (@mindaharts), author of the best-se...
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August 13, 2020 is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. We’ve armed ourselves with the education, experience, and energy to break glass ceilings and now it’s time our paychecks and growth track in ou...
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“Lift as you climb” are to live and work by. For Black women in the workplace, having mentors to reach out to is crucial. It is indeed a key ingredient for personal success. This week’s guest...
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Those who excel in life rarely do so by playing it safe. The same can be said for Noëlle Santos (@1st.noelle), the 33-year-old proprietress of the only bookstore in The Bronx, a community of ...
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Very rarely do most consider that advocacy work can be a full 9 to 5 career choice. Janaye Ingram, Airbnb’s Director of National Partnerships knows better than anyone that her commitment to c...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered many a business since it influenced a nationwide shutdown in March 2019. It’s struck fear in the heart’s of small business owners whether they’re brand new...
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Are investments the best or easiest way to start a business? It's debatable. What's certain is that with the right preparation, planning, and love from your community you can build a thriving...
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A business isn’t successful if it isn’t profitable and too often women fear how they will be perceived if they ask for what their time and efforts are worth. But as this week’s guest, Tiffany...
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The greats aren’t the greats because they played it safe. They mastered their craft and became known for their mastery, much like this week’s guest, Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri). In this e...
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For ages, we’ve accepted that to start from the bottom means to accept well beneath the pay you are worth.This week’s guest, Lauren Simmons (@lasimmons), is making it her mission to shed some...
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We’re inundated with information about taking care of our personal finances but what can financial health look like for couples? Should couples use joint accounts? Should they keep their mone...
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Building a career worthy of respect takes equal parts knowing your value and forging relationships with the right people. So, how do you know you’re making the right decisions and connecting ...
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It’s safe to say that most of the cannabis spaces that have opened up since its legalization are lacking two things: Melanin and patience. Conferences, VC funders, promoted businesses are all...
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Working with your friends can either be the worst thing you’ve ever done or the best decision you’ve ever made. Fortunately, for actress and dynamic entrepreneur Keisha Knight Pulliam (@keshi...
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What do you do when you experience a setback that you never saw coming?Today’s guest, Pinky Cole, knows all too well what it means to start over and literally rise from the ashes. She started...
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For years in entertainment, Blackness was an afterthought and actors had to make do with stylists who were ill-equipped to style, let alone maintain the health of their hair. Enter 3rd-genera...
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Dia Simms is the former President of Combs Wine and Spirits, where she oversaw the execution of all Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka, DeLeón [DE LAY-ON] Tequila and spirits innovation projects for t...
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Impacting culture has to extend beyond the immediate. No one has done this better than Percy Miller aka Master P who is the founder of No Limit Records and P. Miller Enterprises. He’s an entr...
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If you've ever wondered how exactly to respond to naysayers when your star is on the rise, this episode is for you. The legend, Mona Scott Young has been in the entertainment game a LONG time...
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In the Digital Age, there is very little we can’t find, learn, or create with just the click of a button. Yet, very many of us still suffer from the fear that our dreams are limited to what t...
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Is fear causing you to avoid all things budgets, balance sheets, and bookkeeping for your business? Do you think the numbers might somehow prove you’re not meant to run a business? If that so...
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Black women are a force to be reckoned with in business and some of the highest drivers of commerce. So, when you get us together in one room to discuss our entrepreneurial journeys - the out...
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Becoming the best in the business begins by working for and with the best in the business. Diligence and patience can often be overlooked in a world that seems to value microwaveable careers....
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We all know that building a business is no easy feat. We have so many i’s to dot, t’s to cross and obstacles to hurdle. Understanding the value of the team and learning to delegate to those w...
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It’s no surprise that Black women are successfully climbing up the professional ladder, however finding the ideal support continues to be a challenge. In this episode, host Marquita Harris (@...
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C-suite success comes with hard work, perseverance...and long-game vision. One thing that keeps many of us from becoming fruitful moguls or mavens is the inability to look ahead and learn cru...
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Intellectual property theft has long been a problem in our community, specifically when it comes to Black women. As today’s guest explains, no one is going to vouch for your work and worth li...
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If you’ve ever experienced unemployment you understand the fear and even PTSD it can create. Having the rug pulled from beneath your career and finances can leave you reeling and wondering wh...
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Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, once said that career paths are beginning to resemble a jungle gym rather than the ladders of our parents’ generations. We’re searching for more and are more in...
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When everyone has opinions, it’s easy to get sidetracked from your vision for your life and business. Who we are as thinkers, leaders, visionaries, and innovators is vast and multi-faceted. S...
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Do you consume more than you create? Are you being interrupted by technology or are you utilizing it to disrupt unviable systems? How do you ensure that you get a healthy slice of the pie no ...
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In a world where titles and salaries often eclipse purpose in the workplace, it’s time to bring impact back to the forefront. On this episode, marine biolog...
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For 14.1 million adults in the U.S. who don’t have a bank account, funding a startup or even purchasing a home is a distant dream. Though, one woman aims at closing the “unbanked” gap. In thi...
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During a time where social media was reigning and on the rise, ColorComm founder Lauren Wesley Wilson decided to do something different - build a community, in real life. On this episode, hos...
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There are three things that you should never be ashamed of - valuing your worth, living in your purpose and talking about money. On this episode, host Marquita Harris sits with Chase Consumer...
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Starting a Business is Nice. Maintaining a Business is Hard Ass WorkAs Blavity celebrates its 5th anniversary, CEO, Morgan DeBaun (@morgandebaun) gives goal chasers a reality check on what it...
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Nearly 15% of the American population owes over $1 trillion in student loan debt. Let that sit with your soul. It goes without saying that student loan debt is a disease, a crisis, and a trag...
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All the passion in the world doesn't prepare you for the adventure of entrepreneurship. Travel maven and all around wanderluster, Evita Robinson (@evierobbie) is most known for her phenomenal...
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Fears, we all have them, but only a few use it as fuel to drive them. Curls, Creator/CEO and all around dope queen, Mahisha Dellinger (@mahisha_dellinger), has used her fears to tri...
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Every Black woman has a story to tell, and every story has a journey.UNBOSSED goes deep into the stories, beyond the awards and attention, to highlight the known and those you need to know. Host, Marquita Harris (ESSENCE's Senior Editor of Work and Money) dives into the professional and personal lives of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, self-starters and beyond. Let's talk about it - money, ambition, careers, entrepreneurship, debt and more. Join the conversation. #unbossedpodcast
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