Bossed Up

Tiffany Ingram, a budding scholar and fashion advisor, shares her insights on overcoming workplace challenges for young Black women. She discusses the impact of age, race, and gender on professional advancement, sharing personal stories that highlight biases faced in corporate environments. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of mentorship for driving change and fostering inclusivity, urging listeners to advocate for diverse voices. Her journey from participant to trainer showcases the power of professionalism and genuine allyship in creating equitable workplaces.

Although it may be hard for some of us to admit, we all have unconscious bias - even the most progressive feminists among us. How can we begin to have the conversations we need to have on racial justice, if we can't acknowledge the truth? On today’s episode, I share five things white feminists must stop doing to advance racial justice.  Related Links: Check out the corresponding blog post here The Imperative of Intersectional Feminism Ep 167 | How to Call People In (Or Out) at Work Ep 228 | Why The Term “Girl Boss” Isn’t As Empowering as You Think Watch Franchesca Ramsey's The Many Problems With, "I Want Mixed Babies" 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 sits down with Tiffany Wright, a mental health professional, author, speaker, Bossed Up Trainer, and self-love ambassador, all about the importance of managing your own mental state by prioritizing your self-care practices, especially during emotionally traumatic times. Related Links: Learn more about Tiffany here The BE Life Co. Connect, Grow, and Thrive with the Coco Coalition Follow Tiffany on Instagram Bossed Up’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Justice Plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s extra special episode, we’re passing the mic to amplify more black women’s voices, specifically Bossed Up Trainer and the Founder of Sharp Brain Consulting, Jessica Sharp! Jessica shares how to bring bold and courageous conversations about equity, inclusion, and unconscious bias to forefront in your workplace. Related Links: Check out the corresponding blog post here Learn more about Jessica’s work at Sharp Brain Consulting Check out Jessica’s Equity resources here Harvard Implicit Association Test Listen to these TedTalks: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them What Does My Headscarf Mean to You? Read: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi White Fragility by Robin Diangelo Bossed Up’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Justice Plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here at Bossed Up, we want to be thoughtful, strategic, and sustainable in response to the recent outcry against police brutality and the movement for black lives. We don’t simply want to share memes and tweet our support, nor do we want to take fleeting, temporary action in response to a systemic problem. Today in this special episode, I’m sharing our plan for substantively shifting our everyday business practices to go beyond diversity and inclusion and practice active allyship by instituting more anti-racist systems into our business model.  I review the plan in detail in the episode, and encourage you to read it via the link below as well. I invite your feedback to help us do more and be better.  Related Links: Bossed Up’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Justice Plan Join us in continuing our education: Read: How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad White Fragility by Robin Diangelo Listen: 1619 | The New York Times Podcast Code Switch | NPR Podcast Watch: Selma (Ava Duvernay) Milk (Gus Van Sant) Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera Ep 228 | Why The Term “Girl Boss” Isn’t As Empowering as You Think  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has COVID-19 put a hold on your promotion? In today’s episode, I share tips on how to get creative and find a clear path forward with your career. Related Links: Ep 228 | Why The Term "Girl Boss" Isn't As Empowering as You Think Join our Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Download The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern Woman Bossed Up: Leadership Accelerator Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator 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.

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author, all about how to practice inclusive leadership - including and especially during these uncertain times. Related Links: Learn more about Jennifer Brown here Grab a copy of Jennifer’s books:   Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change How to Be an Inclusive Leader Check out Peter Block's book, Flawless Consulting LEVEL UP: Bossed Up's Leadership Accelerator  Join our June cohort of HIRED: A Job Search Accelerator Download our FREE resource The Ultimate Job Search Guide for the Modern Woman Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community on Facebook  This episode is sponsored by Thrive Causemetics. Head to ThriveCausemetics.com/bosseup for 15% off your first purchase! Got a career conundrum or #bossmoves moment you want to share on the podcast? Call and leave a voicemail for Emilie 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, I’m celebrating the 1 year anniversary of my book by reflecting on the learnings from the Bossed Up book and how it’s more important than ever to embrace sustainable success by combatting the martyrdom mindset and pushing back on burnout culture. Related Links: Grab your copy of the Bossed Up Book here Ep 93 | The Biggest Falsehood About Burnout Join our Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Bossed Up: Leadership Accelerator Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator 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.

Linguist and author Amanda Montell discusses disrupting unconscious bias in everyday language, exploring gender stereotypes, the impact of language on gender politics, language policing and preserving culture, navigating gender biases in communication, and maintaining agency during uncertain times.

Creating psychological safety in the workplace is always important - and that’s especially true during stressful times.  In today’s episode, I share one of the biggest takeaways from my new crisis leadership training I’m hosting this week.  Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Ep 208 | Creating Psychological Safety at Work HBR: High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Bossed Up: Leadership Accelerator Join my FREE training: Crisis Leadership: How to Care for Your People So They’ll Care for You Hired: Our Job Search Accelerator 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.