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Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
“If they can lead the organization from an inclusive cultural perspective, they're going to see the pendulum shift in the right direction. DEI training is great, but it only scratches the surface,” shares Sheree Knowles, CEO of HR Knowledge Source. HR has changed a lot throughout the years and with AI advancing, there are many more changes coming to consider when thinking about a career in Human Resources. Today, Sheree joins host D. Rich along with Deirdre Simmons, certified coach and VP of Human Resources, to talk about the future of human resource careers.
For most companies, there is a long way to go when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. The focus on the leaders in the organization really control how HR is able to function. Sheree experienced this first hand when working as the head of HR in a corporate environment, helping others navigate through racial biases and microaggressions while simultaneously experiencing the same issues herself. With so many changes in the way people do business, including the push from employees for remote work, the implications of AI technological advancements, and a stronger emphasis on DEI, the future of Human Resources looks very different from how it used to be.
If you are considering going into Human Resources, it is a good idea to identify your strengths and figure out exactly what you enjoy doing. There are many different HR avenues to explore like employee engagement, benefits, compliance, payroll, and learning and development.
Quotes
• “If you are considering a career in HR, I want you to consider your strengths.” (4:08-4:13 | Deirdre)
• “Depending on the organization, depending on the focus of the leaders in the organization and how they view HR is how HR is able to function, and that impacts the employees.” (15:55-16:09 | Deirdre)
• “Here I am the head of HR. I'm helping employees, other people, navigate exclusion and microaggressions and bias while at the same time, I'm personally experiencing exclusion, microaggressions and bias.” (40:12-40:27 | Sheree)
• “AI is going to have an enormous impact on the HR profession.” (46:11-46:16 | Sheree)
• “In the HR world, DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion, is a hat that most HR professionals find challenging to put on.” (48:02-48:11 | Sheree)
• “If they can lead the organization from an inclusive cultural perspective, they're going to see the pendulum shift in the right direction. DEI training is great, but it only scratches the surface.” (49:19-49:32 | Sheree)
Links
Connect with Sheree Knowles, SPHR, CPM:
Website: https://www.hrknowledgesource.com/about-hrks/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shereeknowles/
Connect with Deirdre Simmons, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdresimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdeirdresimmons/
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
“Flexibility is probably the number one characteristic you need to have as entrepreneurs,” explains J Haleem Washinton, author and entrepreneur coach. No matter how much you plan, there will always be things that happen unexpectedly that require you to think on your feet and pivot in a new direction. Successful entrepreneurs are the ones who can roll with any changes that come their way. Today, J Haleem joins host D-Rich along with Dr. Daryl Green, business marketing and management professor, to discuss the challenges of growing a small business in Atlanta.
Entrepreneurship is not without its challenges, but it also provides incredible opportunities for people to earn a living outside of the often inaccessible corporate world. Due to his felony record, even with a college degree and Dean’s List letters, J Haleem was unable to get accepted to any reasonably paying position after graduation. Instead of giving up and going back to hustling on the streets, he created his own opportunities. No one was going to give him a fair shot due to his criminal record, but he was determined to provide for his family and was flexible enough to work around any obstacle he encountered along the way.
Growing a small business is a challenging, yet rewarding endeavor. It can be very isolating and lonely, especially if you do not have a strong support system. J Haleem shares that without support, it is often too tempting for people to give up and go back to the streets. That’s why regardless of the level of support you have, flexibility and knowing how and when to pivot is the number one skill set that all entrepreneurs need.
Quotes
• “A lot of people don't understand marketing is more than just selling and buying.” (1:31-1:35 | Dr. Green)
• “In 2020, we realized something, even churches, that if you don't have a digital platform, you don't exist.” (1:57-2:06 | Dr. Green)
• “What I learned is that a lot of times when I fell, there was nobody around. There was no support.” (1:12:26-1:12:32 | J Haleem)
• “Hustle while you work.” (1:15:38-1:15:39 | J Haleem)
• “Once I figured out how I wasn't going to starve, then I had the chance to focus on other people.” (1:19:56-1:20:01 | J Haleem)
• “Flexibility is probably the number one characteristic you need to have as entrepreneurs.” (1:21:15-1:21:20 | J Haleem)
Links
Connect with Dr. Daryl Green, DSL:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdarylgreen/
Connect with J Haleem Washington, CPC:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjhaleem/
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Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
“The big challenge is a knowledge gap, legal gap, estate planning gap. Because when you lose the land, you lose the presence, you lose the control over the place,” explains Dr. Andrea Roberts, founder of the Texas Freedom Colonies Project and Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia's School of Architecture. She is a proud 6th generation Texan whose ancestors have roots in the Texas freedom colonies. Today, Dr. Andrea joins host D-Rich to talk about historic Black “freedom” towns and the importance of preservation and bridging the legal knowledge gap.
Many historically Black places are not listed on any map, but are known by names whispered by descendents of those who lived there. Preserving these historical sites from old Black “Freedom” towns, settlements and colonies has been challenging as the land may not even be owned legally by the descendents. The majority of Black-owned land is what is called intestate, which means that you lose legal control over the place when your loved one passes on rather than being able to truly inherit it. Being able to put a name, information, and exact mapped location to these places that are otherwise lost to history is pivotal for anyone who may want to reclaim the land and protect what remains.
The Texas Freedom Colonies Project aims to not only preserve historically Black places, but also to educate through providing access to resources like free legal assistance to help bridge the knowledge gap. By having a mapped and fully visualized story of the past available, people can learn and connect better with their family history and the places that their ancestors called home.
Quotes
• “No one was explaining to me why this entire Black cemetery is here, surrounded by all of these middle to upper middle class to elite suburbs right outside of Houston.” (8:09-8:22 | Dr. Andrea)
• “70 to 75% of all Black-owned land is intestate, meaning it's in a state where you cannot sell it, make use of it, take control of it, when your loved one passes on, because you don't have proper legal standing.” (17:14-17:30 | Dr. Andrea)
• “The big challenge is a knowledge gap, legal gap, estate planning gap, because when you lose the land, you lose the presence, you lose the control over the place.” (18:40-18:51 | Dr. Andrea)
• “Our ancestors gave so much and they gave until they couldn't give any more. And that martyrdom got us this far, but that same martyrdom is not what's going to get us the next part of the way.” (49:04-49:16 | Dr. Andrea)
Links
Connect with Dr. Andrea Roberts:
Website - https://andrearobertsphd.com/homepage/about/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/FreeBlackTX
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearoberts/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AndreaRRoberts
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Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
“Many women don't get diagnosed until their kids get diagnosed because people miss it,” shares ADHD coach, IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW. IngerShaye went 50 years wondering why certain things were so difficult while others were easy. In spite of noticeable struggles in her childhood continuing into her work and college life, her ADHD went unnoticed until her own child was diagnosed. Today, IngerShaye joins host D-Rich to talk about ADHD and how it presents in Black women and girls.
ADHD is a brain based condition affecting the way someone’s brain is wired that tends to show up differently in girls than it does in boys. Many people are familiar with the textbook idea of a distracting, impulsive little boy with ADHD, but are less adept at recognizing girls with ADHD. For girls, it often shows up as the inattentive or combined version versus strictly hyperactive. And when it is hyperactive in girls, that hyperactivity is directed inward. IngerShaye shares that some of the challenges of ADHD are time blindness causing her to be late constantly, trouble prioritizing, impulsivity, disorganization, and getting overwhelmed easily. She also explains that ADHD comes with strengths like empathy, a strong sense of fairness, resilience, hyperfocus, passion, and creativity.
It is important to build awareness and seek support for Black women and girls with ADHD because it is not okay that so many are slipping through and not being diagnosed until much later in life. When Black women have ADHD, they face additional challenges. There is a lot of misinformation circulating about ADHD and when we come together to talk about our experiences, more of those myths can be dispelled and replaced with the truth.
Quotes
• “Once we went from learning to read to reading to learn, it just got harder and the ADHD started to kick in.” (2:42-2:49 | IngerShaye)
• “Many women don't get diagnosed until their kids get diagnosed because people miss it.” (10:44-10:51 | IngerShaye)
• “The thing about ADHD, the H part, the hyper part, it's not outward. For women especially, it turns inward.” (11:49-11:56 | IngerShaye)
• “When I got diagnosed with ADHD, my whole life flashed in front of me because all the things that were confusing began to make sense.” (12:33-12:40 | IngerShaye)
• “Kids with ADHD get, I think they say, 20,000 more negative messages by age 12 than other children.” (24:44-24:51 | IngerShaye)
• “I think what encourages me more than anything else is that, seeing this is a room full of people of color that we are furthering this conversation about something that's so important in our community that we haven't been saying out loud, and it's so encouraging to see so many people in the chat and in the breakout room who are realizing that they need to learn more about this, because it may be something that's really relevant in their lives." (1:20:10-1:20:38 | KD)
Links
Connect with IngerShaye Colzie, MSW, LSW, ADHD Coach:
Website: www.ingershaye.com
Instagram: @ingershaye
Resources Available to Parents
ADHD Parent Training and Resources
ADHD Resources for Youth
Quizzes for ADHD Symptoms
ADHD Testing
ADHD Test for Black Women
Books
ADHD 2.0 - Edward Hallowell, MD & John J. Ratey, MD
Self-Care for People with ADHD, Dr. Sasha Hamdani
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD, Sari Solden, MS & Michelle Frank, PsyD
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
“How do you feel when you think about your self concept and your self reflection? How much of yourself do you see in your mother?,”asks Dr. Richarne Fuqua aka Dr. Shawn, the LPC. Today, Dr. Shawn joins host D-Rich alongside Tiara Nicole Riley, life coach, motivational speaker, and author to talk about the “Mother Wound” and understanding mother-daughter conflict and healing.
The goal of this show is to help guide women who are stuck in painful cycles - feeling unworthy because of insecure thoughts about themselves, which stem from the Mother Wound. For some, there is a deep yearning for love, acceptance, and nurturing that can never be fully satisfied. This pain builds up over time as our needs remain unmet, and we unconsciously form a belief system that says, “I am not enough,” “I don’t deserve true love,” or “It’s not safe to trust and love again.”
Black women have always been laborers in America and they are always giving more than they take. Much of what we struggle with today is actually rooted in intergenerational trauma. This Mother Wound often stays unhealed and can cause a lot of conflict between mothers and daughters.
Quotes
• “I didn't know her daughter, but I was able to say, ‘When your daughter is going through this, maybe this is what she needs. Maybe you can try this’. This is what I wish my mother knew, and I couldn't tell her in the moment. These are questions that you can ask to figure out what she specifically might need.” (6:02-6:17 | Tiara)
• “If you empower the woman, especially if you empower the Black woman, that's where the real change begins.” (12:07-12:13 | Tiara)
• “How do you feel when you think about your self concept and your self reflection? How much of yourself do you see in your mother?” (35:07-35:13 | Dr. Shawn)
• “Honor and obey are not the same thing. As an adult who pays her own bills among somebody I no longer feel the need as an adult to obey my mother. Honoring my mother means I show love. I show care." (55:55-56:20 | Tiara)
Links
Connect with Dr. Shawn, The LPC:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshawnthelpc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drshawnthelpc
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drshawnthelpc
Website: https://www.drshawnthelpc.com/
Connect with Tiara Nicole Riley:
Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiaranicoleriley/
Free Consult: https://www.tiaranicoleriley.com/coach
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiaranicoleriley
Website: https://www.tiaranicoleriley.com/
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
“The church is not just what we do on Wednesday and Sunday, but how do we really live our faith and become the change agents in the world?”, shares LaKesha Womack, church growth consultant and founder of the Rethinking Church Project. Today, LaKesha joins host D-Rich to talk about the future of the Black church in the Black community. Later, they are joined by several ministers and pastors who contribute their own observations from their communities.
The Black church was an extraordinarily important fixture in the Black community during the Civil Rights Era. Recently Gallup released poll results that revealed that church membership in the US has fallen below 50% for the first time. While 66% of American adults born before 1946 belong to a church, only 36% of millennials do as well. It is often said that Sunday at 11AM is the most segregated hour in America. The Black church was initially started because of slavery and the widely held belief that going to church created better slaves. For a long time, Black people were not able to hold any leadership positions within the church and had to be overseen by white ministers. Church is still largely segregated due to the way Black people were treated historically.
It's important to recognize that no church is perfect. Unfortunately, some churches create toxic environments that are not about connecting with God, but instead focus on prosperity preaching and pastoral salvation. This can be especially problematic for Black churches, given their history and the potential for discomfort within a polarized society.
When Black churches fail to consider this history and its implications, it can lead to people feeling disconnected and ultimately stopping attendance altogether. This trend is particularly evident among Millennials and Gen Z, who display declines in religiosity.
To encourage young Black people to attend church, it's critical to be intentional about the environment you're creating. This means creating a space where they can actually have a spiritual encounter, rather than feeling like they're just being sold a message of prosperity or salvation. By being mindful of these issues, Black churches can help to build a stronger connection with their community and create a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Quotes
• “The church is not just what we do on Wednesday and Sunday, but how we really live our faith? And live it in a way that does not make you feel like, ‘Oh, I’ve got to forsake the world,’ but how do we impact the world and how do we become the change agents in the world?” (7:13-7:29 | LaKesha)
• “The reality is a lot of people are still going to church. They're just not going to your church.” (10:48-10:53 | LaKesha)
• “A lot of people really need to take some time to examine the history and not just assume that we don't worship together because of color, but it was actually because of culture and the way that we were treated.” (17:10-17:21 | LaKesha)
• “Black women are the backbone of the Black church, even though most churches are led by Black men.” (20:28-20:36 | LaKesha)
Connect with LaKesha Womack:
Website: https://womackcg.com/about-wcg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeshawomack/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsLaKeshaWomack/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/womackcg/
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Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
“Some clients and vendors would often ask me to consult my husband, or they would request to speak to my male counterpart,” Tracy Green said, “I would politely offer to help with their request and tell them that if I was unable to do so we could consult my male counterpart.” Tracy is the President of TinMan Enterprises, a company that puts up fencing, does metal fabrication and welding repair, and is part of the larger male-dominated construction industry. Gender and minority discrimination are still rampant within the construction industry. Today, Tracy joins host D-Rich to talk about Black women in construction. Later, they are joined by Demetria Bivens of NAMC-DFW who shares her insight into the booming Texas construction industry and the incredible earning potentials available.
The construction industry is heavily male-dominated and there is still a lot of stigma around trade workers. However, there is a really good amount of money to be made in the trade and an experienced journeyman typically earns 60-80,000 a year. Texas has a booming construction industry and actually has some minority hiring initiatives that can be beneficial to take advantage of. There are many job opportunities within construction that do not require you to be out in the field. Women who do not wish to be in the field may thrive working as an appraiser, an administrator, or as a salesperson.
One way to get involved if you are interested in learning more about the construction industry is to seek out your local chapter of the NAMC, which is the National Association of Minority Contractors. There are 23 chapters nationwide, including the one Demetria works with in Dallas Fort Worth, and every minority is represented and welcomed.
Quotes
• “A lot of the municipalities have gone back and actually performed disparity studies that allow them to do preference or race-based initiatives.” (55:05-55:17 | Tracy)
• “Most times my minority status outweighs the women owned status because the women own businesses, if you look historically, they have grown and they have been able to get a larger percentage of the work, whereas minority owned firms are still getting single digits.” (55:41-56:00 | Tracy)
• “Being a black contractor, not all black contractors are supporting other black contractors.” (1:16:25-1:16:29 | Demetria)
• “If you want to get into this industry, it's wide open. Just be fearless and just go out there and just do it.” (1:27:08-1:27:15 | Demetria)
Connect with Tracy Green:
Website: https://tin-man.net/about-our-president/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-green-813ab75/
Connect with Demetria Bivens:
Website: https://consultantsdlb.com/services/
Website: http://www.namcdfw.org/leadership.html
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Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
“People want change. People want something different. And I think Black women bring a special narrative when it comes to addressing issues of poverty, fairness, and issues related to justice,” explains Judge Robin Kimbrough-Hayes of General Sessions Court of Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee. Today, Makya Renée Little, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, and Judge Robin join host D-Rich to talk about electing Black women into political office.
Black women are the backbones of their communities. Growing up, many Black women experience racism, poverty, sexism, and exposure to domestic violence. These experiences make them uniquely qualified to address the issues affecting the most marginalized members of society. Nowadays, people are seeking change and want something different from the status quo. That makes now the perfect time for electing Black women who will be able to bridge the gaps between communities and fix the issues that are most important to marginalized people.
Black women are the fastest-growing segment of voters, and in 2019 there was a record-number of Black women serving in state legislative office. Electing Black women is a great way to show that you are listening to Black women and to begin addressing the changes that need to be made to create a more just society.
Quotes
• “Black women are naturally nurturers. We are the backbones of our families. Our matriarchs are our everything.” (16:56-17:05 | Makya)
• “When you can empathize with those most harmed by society systems, you're more prone to wanna fix them, not just for your children, but for everyone's children.” (17:26-17:43 | Makya)
• “People want change. People want something different. And I think Black women bring a special narrative when it comes to addressing issues of poverty, addressing issues of fairness, addressing issues related to justice.” (56:15-56:32 | Judge Robin)
• “It's important to have a voice, wherever that voice is, that can speak to the hood and speak to the holler and bring those communities together.” (1:10:16-1:10:25 | Judge Robin)
#ElectBlackWomen and connect with
Judge Robin Kimbrough-Hayes:
TikTok - https://in.tiktok.com/@judgerobincares
Twitter - https://twitter.com/judgerobincares
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judge-robin-kimbrough-hayes-8a10281a7/
Website - https://kimbroughhayes.com/meet-robin
Connect with Makya Renée Little:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makyalittle/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakyaLittle
Website - https://www.makyalittle.com/about
The Phoenix Phoundation™ - https://www.thephoundation.org/
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Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
“If there is a feeling, an emotion, expression that you want to get out, that's what you can do with cosplay,” shares Melony Isaac. Today she and Joy Stephens join host D-Rich to discuss Black Unicorns, uniqueness, connection, and cosplay.
Cosplay provides a means for self-expression that can be invaluable to people who otherwise struggle with expressing themselves. By embodying a character, you get an opportunity to step into a whole new role. It can be a great tool for finding your tribe. Because when you dress up as a character, it will attract people with similar interests to come and speak with you. Fantasy has for such a long time been viewed through an overwhelmingly white lens, but Black people can be magical and whimsical too. Too often Black people are cast as the villains in fairy tales and not given the opportunity to embody powerful, good, magical creatures. Cosplay can help change that by empowering Black people to step into the shoes of their favorite fantasy characters.
Showcase your unique personality through cosplay. If you don’t know where to start, just take a look in your closet and put something simple together. Cosplay can be a great means of expressing yourself and making new friends, especially if you typically feel like an outsider.
Quotes
• “I can become a character and embody it by just putting on some face makeup, putting on cat ears, putting on a cape. And I am instantly a new thing, a new person. That's what cosplay is for me.” (10:56-11:12 | Joy)
• “If there is a feeling, an emotion, expression that you want to get out, that's what you can do with cosplay.” (14:33-14:40 | Melony)
• “Everything that we have seen in the United States has white people being all of these different characters and us being relegated to pimps, prostitutes, strumpets, whatever you want to call us and not really being able to be the whimsical, the fairytale, etc.” (17:34-17:50 | Joy)
• “Don't let other people stop you from doing what feels right to you. And once you find your tribe, I feel like you will feel more comfortable doing that.” (21:13-21:23 | Melony)
Links
Connect with Joy Stephens, MBA:
Website: https://www.newheightsawait.com/team/joy-stephens-mba
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-stephens-newheights/
Connect with Melony Isaac, MBA:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmelony/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missmelony/
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Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
“Imagine being a Black boy growing up, seeing where you're targeted, but nobody's talking about it. And worse, no Black parent is talking about it,” shares Dr. Christina Christian, educator and leader in special education and student success. Today, she joins host D-Rich to explore how parents navigate the joy, excitement, anxiety, and fear of raising a Black son.
Parents of Black boys need to be very intentional and proactive about their educational, social, spiritual, and emotional development to establish a strong foundation against the racial targeting they are unfortunately going to face. Black boys are still the lowest performing academically and research shows that they end up in the system more frequently than their White counterparts. Many teachers still have very little to no expectations for the success of Black male students and this can be extremely damaging to them. The systems in place and the discrimination especially within educational settings are designed to hold our Black boys back.
Talk to your Black sons about what it means to be a Black male in today’s society and be proactive about getting involved in their education from the start so that you can stop any issues that may arise. Be sure to read your son books that reflect who he is and will become and validate the qualities that make him special and unique, so that he won’t lose himself in the face of discrimination.
Quotes
• “For a lot of these young boys, they just wanted school clothes, that was it. These were good kids who just wanted a nice jacket. They wanted the shoes and they saw drugs as a very easy, quick, simple way to get it. And they were being arrested over and over and over.” (10:10-10:27 | Dr. Christian)
• “It's still Black males and the stereotypes that teachers have for them and no expectations, not low, but no expectations for what they're able to accomplish.” (23:47-24:03 | Dr. Christian)
• “When you put your child in a class, especially when you have a Black boy, write down your expectations. Sit down and have a meeting with that teacher and tell that teacher, these are the expectations I have.” (29:05-29:17 | Dr. Christian)
• “Our black boys are the lowest performing we have in academics.” (34:06-34:12 | Dr. Christian)
• “A black boy, white boy, black girl, white girl. All four of them can commit the exact same offense, and research shows black boys will be given the harshest consequence.” (35:24-35:40 | Dr. Christian)
• “Imagine being a black boy growing up, seeing where you're targeted, but nobody's talking about it. And worse, no black parent is talking about it.” (40:35-40:44 | Dr. Christian)
Links
Connect with Dr. Christina Christian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcchristian/
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