Bossed Up

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). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the podcast, Emilie’s sharing 3 ways to be more unapologetically outspoken in the year ahead.Related Links:SPEAK UP: a public speaking accelerator LinkedIn Learning: Becoming a Male Ally at WorkHow to Curb Toxic PerfectionismEp 227: How Leaders Can Creative Psychological Safety at Work Ep 218: Managing Your Inner CriticHow I Learned to Own My VoiceHow to Communicate with ConfidenceEp 250: How to be a Powerful Public SpeakerGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Allen, the world’s leading expert on productivity and author of 'Getting Things Done,' shares his insights into maximizing time and space for a more fulfilling lifestyle. He discusses the transformative GTD methodology that can help manage busy lives while nurturing creativity through mental clarity. List management and clear communication are highlighted as crucial elements for stress-free productivity. Allen emphasizes the importance of decluttering both mind and environment to make room for new beginnings and success.