Trill MBA Show - The Career Management Podcast for Black Women

Hosted by Felicia Ann Rose Enuha AKA The Trillest MBA You Will Ever Know

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258

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Oct 2025

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About the show

Being You, A Black Woman, is hard…especially in Corporate America. There are too many hurdles thrown at us as we try to climb the ladder of success. From microaggressions against you and your hair to the lack of advocates and sponsors everyone needs. Someone please just tell us what to do to make corporate America work for us! The Trill MBA Show is here to help you fight these battles by giving you the strategies that work, straight…no chaser. With our host, Felicia aka The Trillest MBA you will ever know, the Trill MBA Show curates the real truth to help you survive and thrive in Corporate America.

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October 19, 2025Episode 21

Set Intentional Objectives: How to Drive Your Career, Not Ride Shotgun

S9: Ep 21 If you’re winging it with vague goals (or whatever your manager “cascaded” down), you’re driving your career with a blindfold on. Felicia breaks down what objectives really are, why they’re the engine of promotions and pay, and how to use them to drive your internal reputation, not just fill a form for HR. You’ll learn the differences between KPIs, OKRs, and MBOs, plus how to turn objectives into your personal brand soundbite all year long.

September 29, 2025Episode 201 hr 12 min

Corporate Lingo Decoded: Speak Up & Sound Strategic at Work (with Jessica Guzik)

S9: E20 Episode Summary What if sounding “smart” at work isn’t about your IQ, but about learning a language that corporate never taught you? In this episode, Felicia sits down with leadership coach and host of The Art of Speaking Up podcast, Jessica Guzik, to unpack how Black women can show up with presence, clarity, […]

September 21, 2025Episode 1939 min

Company Culture Types

Season 9, Episode 19 | Trill MBA ShowHost: Felicia Ann Rose Enuha Episode Summary Felicia breaks down the Competing Values Framework (CVF) so you can identify your company’s dominant culture and adjust your strategy to thrive—without compromising your integrity. You’ll learn how internal vs. external focus and stability vs. flexibility create four culture types (Create/Adhocracy, […]

July 27, 2025Episode 1848 min

Desk Politics EXPLAINED: Why Your Seat at Work Matters

S9:18 In this client chronicles episode, Felicia unpacks a corporate case study that’s all too familiar: a smart, hardworking Black woman lands the job she thought would launch her career — only to discover she’s been strategically sidelined. This episode is a masterclass in spotting quiet career sabotage, especially for high-achieving Black women navigating overwhelmingly white spaces.

July 14, 2025Episode 1729 min

When Your Black Manager Becomes the Problem

S9 Ep 17 Black manager, toxic culture, bogus feedback? In this episode, Felicia breaks down how to survive a hostile manager—especially when they look like you. Learn how to document workplace harassment, use HR policy to your advantage, and protect your peace without sabotaging your career.

July 6, 202541 min

How to Survive a Toxic Boss: Tara’s Story of Strategic Career Moves

S9 Ep 16 In this throwback episode, Felicia shares the true story of Tara — an ambitious Black woman navigating a toxic boss, an insecure manager, and a messy workplace power structure. Through sharp strategy and smart relationship-building, Tara not only survives her bad manager but makes bold career moves that protect her peace and position her for long-term success.

June 29, 2025Episode 1550 min

This Is Me: Choosing Peace After Corporate Burnout with Lisa Hurley Pt. 2

S9 Ep 15 In this episode, Felicia continues her conversation with author, activist, and Reiki Master Lisa Hurley, diving even deeper into the emotional work of rebuilding your identity after corporate burnout. If you’ve ever found yourself smiling through exhaustion, shrinking to stay employed, or holding your breath at work just to get through the day — this conversation is your call to exhale and reclaim your truth.

June 15, 2025Episode 14

This Ain’t It: Reclaiming Identity After Workplace Burnout with Lisa Hurley Pt. 1

S9 Ep 14 This Ain’t It: Reclaiming Identity After Workplace Burnout with Lisa Hurley Pt. 1 Have you ever looked around at your job, your life, and thought, “This ain’t it”? In this deeply personal and energizing conversation, Felicia sits down with author, activist, and Reiki Master Lisa Hurley to talk about her new book, […]

June 8, 2025Episode 131 hr 5 min

Career Clarity Unlocked: How to Reinvent Yourself After Workplace Burnout

S9 Ep 13 In this episode, Felicia is joined by executive coach and corporate truth-teller Ronnie Dickerson Stewart to explore what happens when you do everything “right” in your career—and still end up feeling stuck, drained, and misaligned. If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt guilty for wanting more, or found yourself saying “this ain’t it,” this episode is your permission slip to do something about it.

June 2, 2025Episode 121 hr 0 min

Demystifying The Board Room: How to Position Yourself for Corporate Board Leadership

S9 Ep 12 In this episode, Felicia is joined by Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, to break down the real deal behind corporate boards, and how you, yes YOU, can secure your rightful seat at the table. Whether you’ve been eyeing board seats or you're completely new to the concept, you’ll walk away clear-eyed about what corporate boards do, why they matter, and what it truly takes to serve on one.