Bossed Up

Today on the podcast, Emilie speaks on the frustrating reality that Black women at work continue to face systematic discrimination at significantly higher rates than any other group of workers. Why is this happening, exactly? And what can be done to rectify it? Listen to learn more.  Related Links:Read today’s corresponding blog postEp 302: Microaggressions at work, Active Allyship, and Black Women’s Ambitions ft. Minda HartsRacial Equity Impact Analysis resource from the Race Matters Institute2020 Report: Women in the WorkplaceEp 164: Emotional Labor at WorkEp 304: White Fragility, White Women’s Tears, and Dismantling White SupremacyEp 307: How to Lift as You Climb and Choose Collaboration Over CompetitionContinue the conversation in the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List and author of Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World, all about how women can strategically advance into leadership roles at work in male-dominated industries, including politics!Related Links:Learn more about Stephanie’s work hereGrab a copy of Stephanie’s book, Run to WinEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorEp 34: Should You Pursue Your Passion? ft Lauren UnderwoodEp 36: Boss Mama ft Deb HaalandEp 32: Handling Rejection ft Emily CainThis episode was sponsored by Canva.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). 

In today’s episode, Emilie shares the history of the phrase “lifting as we climb,” what it means for her everyday practice of feminism, and how you can practice lifting as you climb, too! Related links:Read the corresponding blog post hereSmithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureHBR: It’s Time to Break the Cycle of Female RivalryEp 303: Lessons Learned About Racial Justice & Active Allyship in 2020Ep 235: 5 Things White Feminists Must Stop Doing Right NowGrab a copy of White Feminism by Koa BeckWomen and Investing: Closing the Gender Investment GapGet Bossed Up the book!The Definitive Guide to Negotiating as a WomanEp 110: Negotiating Past Equal Pay DayEp 305: 3 Ways to Be More Bossed Up Right NowEp 253: How to Get Involved in Activism in 2020Join the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Today Emilie chats with public speaker, podcast host of Sway Them in Color, and founder of The New Quo, Christina Blacken all about the importance of narrative leadership, how to cultivate your storytelling skills, and why storytelling is an imperative leadership skill in times of change.Related Links:Learn more about Christina’s work hereWhite Paper: Change the Status Quo Through Your Narrative IntelligenceCatch Christina’s podcast: Sway Them in ColorLearn more about Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin our next cohort of Speak Up, our public speaking programGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, Emilie’s taking it back to basics to explain the origin story behind Bossed Up’s name, and 3 ways to be more bossed up, starting right now.Related Links:Peep that Nicki Minaj interview hereIcon Collective’s Hip Hop History: from the Streets to MainstreamEp 01: To Lead or Be Liked? As an organization that’s always been inspired by hip hop, it’s also worth mentioning our Active Anti-Racism & Justice Plan, which includes a quarterly profit-based give-back structure so we may contribute directly to the communities of color who have given so much to us.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Today’s episode may challenge many white listeners, but as the Gloria Steinam saying goes: “the truth will set you free, but first it’ll piss you off.” Today Emilie sits down with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility, to unpack the harm done by well-intentioned white women every day in the quest for racial and social justice. Related Links:Learn more about Robin DiAngelo’s work hereGrab the reading guide to White Fragility Check out Education For Racial Equity (ERE) to join a workshop with RobinGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Last summer, we rolled out our first-ever plan for Diversity, Inclusion, and Active Anti-Racism Justice. Today on the podcast, I’m reporting back to share how implementing our plan has gone thus far, and 4 key lessons we’ve learned along the way.Related Links:Today’s corresponding blog postEp 232: Our Plan for Diversity, Inclusion, and Active Anti-RacismEp 167: How to Call People In (Or Out) at WorkJoin the Courage Community on FacebookEp 253: How to Get Involved in ActivismGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Today on the podcast, Emilie sides down with Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, to talk about dismantling microaggressions, practicing active allyship, and how more women of color can advocate for themselves in a world that wasn’t built for them. Related Links:Learn more about Minda Harts hereGet a copy of:The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda HartBossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together by Emilie AriesLean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl SandbergNYT: December Jobs Report: Jobs Recovery Goes Into Reverse as Pandemic Takes a New TollGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).This episode is sponsored by Skillshare.

Today on the podcast, Emilie’s breaking down the critical importance of and practical strategies for saying “no,” in order to create focus in the year ahead.Related Links:The LifeTracker PlannerBecome a LifeTracker InsiderEp 296: How to Create FocusEp 189: Why New Year’s Resolutions FailEp 171: How a Paper Planner can Help Achieve Your GoalsEp 295: How to Make Career Progress in the New YearGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Emilie sits down with global advocate for women and girls, Tammy Tibbetts, to talk through how to make an impact plan to create the world you want to live in. Related Links:Learn more about Tammy hereGrab a copy of Impact: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create the World You Want to Live InCheck out Tammy’s work at She’s the FirstEp 286 | How to Handle Conflict at Work ft. Kwame ChristianGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).This episode is sponsored by Canva Pro.