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87

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Oct 2024

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EN

About the show

Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 23, 202435 min

Dropping the Mask: Maulana's Werk Story

Maulana shares her career journey from journalism to sales and how she walked away from a top company when it became about productivity over people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 16, 202430 min

You Don't Own Me: Lenita's Werk Story

Career nonprofit leader, Lenita Riley Dunlap talks about her burnout experience and how she reclaimed a career she enjoyed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 9, 202434 min

Finding Your Peace: Xiomara’s Werk Story

Xiomara Albán DeLobato talks about her work in economic development and how she's released the burnout and tension that comes with work culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 2, 202429 min

The Strategy of Being Black at Work w/ Dr. Pearis Jean

Dr. Pearis Jean is a psychologist and professor at Towson University and wrote a book about navigating anti-racism in the workplace. Buy her book here. If you want to tell your werk story, email werkstories21@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 25, 202433 min

That Ain't Feedback: Petra's Werk Story

This week we're talking about feedback with Petra Vega. She talks about leaving a job and sending a mic drop email on her last day. Sign up for her weekly emails about self-trust and authenticity at work by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 18, 202433 min

Show Me The Money w/ Carrie Peralta-Brummett

After two decades as a recruiter for the top tech companies, Carrie knows the best ways to negotiate job offers. On this episode she gives the audience salary negotiation tips and talks about how women of color can become more confident negotiators. Download her free tip sheet to learn how to have more confident money conversations HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 11, 202428 min

Dancing On My Own: Career Changes w/ Shaté Hayes

To learn more about Shaté, head to shatehayes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 4, 202431 min

The Highest Climb: Studying Black Women in Leadership w/ Dr. Harmon

Learn more about Dr. Harmon and her research on her website shelethaharmon.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 28, 202430 min

The Secret of Sales w/ Lena Thibeh

Sales leader Lena Thibeh talks about authenticity in business and how we all use sales skills at work, no matter our industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 21, 202434 min

The Only One: Brianna's Werk Story

Former competitive jump roper and world traveler Brianna talks about working in international development as one of few Black people in the industry and sometimes the only Black person in her organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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