Episodes
June 8, 2019
Summer Internship Red Flags: Is This Company A Match or Nah?
S3:Ep 23 - In this episode, I want to focus on the signs you need to pay attention to as you complete your internship. There are clear RED FLAGS, that will tell you that you need to run far away after your internship is over ...
May 31, 2019
I Am Not Your Negro: Respectability Politics w/ Zach Living Corporate Podcast (Part 2 Crossover Ep)
S3:Ep 22 - IT'S A CROSSOVER EPISODE Y'ALL - In this episode, I have the honor and privilege of sitting down with Zach Nunn, co-host of the Living Corporate Podcast, to have an in-depth conversation about respectability politics,
May 25, 2019
Intimidating The Whites At Work? How You Can Address This Feedback
S3:Ep 21 - In this episode, I address the very annoying, frustrating, and disheartening feedback that we are intimidating to our coworkers....specifically our white coworkers. If you haven't received this feedback, may you never, but just in case,
May 18, 2019
Trill Thoughts: What I Have Learned On My Career And Side Hustle Journey
S3:Ep 20 - In this episode, I share what I have learned since starting this podcast...which is my side hustle. It has not been an easy road but it's been a lot of growth, struggle, and accomplishments. - I Share: Where I went wrong and why.
May 11, 2019
You CAN Have Career, Side Hustle, and Family: Mother’s Day Inspiration with Timika Downes
S3:Ep 19 - In this episode, I gain side hustle nuggets from Timika Downes. Timika is a Registered Nurse for Boston Public School System, Owner of Lice Clinics of America- Medford, Creator and Host of the Reluctant Frugalist blog and the FI-Rx podcast,...
May 4, 2019
No Balls Dropped: How One Corporate Warrior Is Successfully Juggling Career and Side Hustle with Erica Jones
S3:Ep 18 - In this episode, I have an extremely vulnerable conversation with my dear friend Erica Jones, Owner and Creative Director of Elevated Occasions, an event planning enterprise that curates high customized events,
April 27, 2019
I’m Scared of Success: One Black Woman’s Journey From the Bottom of the Film Industry with Vonti McRae
S3:Ep 17 - In this episode, writer Vonti McRae shares how her career journey in the film industry prompted her to share her truth. In March of 2019, published by the WomensENews website, Vonti authored an article originally titled I’m Scared Shitle...
April 20, 2019
Jesus Wasn’t Crucified On The Cross For Us To Be Miserable At Work: Easter Edition of Trill Thoughts
S3:Ep 16 - If you are unhappy at work, this episode is for you. - In this episode, I share what lessons we as Black Women can take from the story of Jesus's crucifixion and apply to our career management. There is a lot we can take from this story,
April 14, 2019
How To Manage Your Career in Trump America: You Can Make It To The C-Suite
S3:Ep 15 - In this episode, we talk about how to handle the workplace shenanigans in the Trump Era. - I also talk about this past week's House Financial Services Committee hearing where Rep. Al Green asked the all white male panel of CEOs from 7 of t...
April 6, 2019
Demystifying Elite College Admissions with Kofi Kankam
If you’ve ever been discouraged about a college application or wondered whether it is possible for you to get into a good school, do not miss out on this super inspiring conversation with Harvard graduate, co-founder and CEO of Admit Advantage,
March 30, 2019
The Truth About Vacation!
S3:Ep 13 - In this episode, I'm trying to encourage you to take your vacation. We have to do better. When are we going to put ourselves first? If you have been afraid to use your vacation days, this is the episode for you.
March 24, 2019
The Truth About Performance Improvement Plans! (Update)
S3:Ep 12 - In this episode, I drop nuggets around the Performance Improvement Plan aka PIP.... a sad and sorry excuse of a development tool used by organizations for all the wrong reasons. I also share the 3 options you have when you are placed on a ...
March 17, 2019
The Truth About Failure!
S3:Ep 11 - In this episode, I speak from my heart about failure and give practical tips to minimize failure in your role. Many times we agree to be held to a standard of success that we did not define. Many times we don't know what the expectations ...
March 9, 2019
Why You Should Be Just A Little Selfish with Erayna Sargent!
S3:Ep 10 - In this episode, my dear friend and Kelley classmate, Erayna Sargent, joins me for a very candid and vulnerable convo about how we all need to be just a little selfish sometimes and why our success in corporate America depends on it.
March 3, 2019
How To Get You Some Sponsors with Michelle Silverthorn
S3:Ep 9 - In this episode, Michelle Silverthorn, Founder and CEO of Inclusion Nation, a diversity consulting firm based in Chicago, joins me for a TRILL convo about Sponsors. We break down what are they, why they are critical to your career success,
Feb. 23, 2019
The Truth About Performance Reviews!
S3:Ep 8 In this episode, we talk frankly and honestly about a very stressful time in most our work lives. The Annual Performance Review has been a pain point for many of us and this year will be no different. -
Feb. 17, 2019
Stop Skipping The Work Happy Hour!
S3:Ep 7 In this episode, we talk about how working twice as hard isn't getting us anywhere and what you need to focus on instead of just keeping your head down and getting shit done.... - Hint: You have to go to the Work Happy Hour.
Feb. 9, 2019
Don’t Be Scurred! Just Ask For Help
S3:Ep 6 In this episode, we discuss the Black Woman’s Achilles' Heel….. Asking For Help. - I wanted to talk about the fear of asking for help, how to ask for help, and tips to set yourself up for success.
Feb. 2, 2019
Stop Doing The Black Sh*t At Work!
S3:Ep 5 In this episode, the first for Black History Month, I'm simply laying out the rationale for you to stop taking on Diversity and Inclusion work that is not in your job description. We need to Stop Doing the Black Shit at Work!
Jan. 27, 2019
Vulnerability Sucks! But I Gotta Keep It Trill
S3:Ep 4 In this episode I share a part of my story. I discuss my battle with self worth, self doubt & self esteem, how it affected me at work and what I have learned so far in this journey.
Jan. 20, 2019
Wanna Know If You’re Valued? Ask For This
S3:Ep 3 - It's that time of year....Performance Evaluation time! You think this may be the perfect time to ask for a raise or a promotion, but before you do, listen to this episode!
Jan. 13, 2019
How Your Love Journey Equals Career Success Pt 2
S3:Ep 2 This episode is the conclusion of our Season 3 opener with my guest, Founder and Owner of Loving Me Tees, Eleana Johnson. In this part of our conversation we dig into the what and why behind loving me tees,
Jan. 5, 2019
How Your Love Journey Equals Career Success Pt 1
S3:Ep 1 To kick of the New Year and a New Season, we talk with Eleana Johnson, Owner and Founder of Loving Me Tees. Eleana shares the story of her love journey, how her journey has helped her in Corporate America,
Dec. 16, 2018
Break Time!: Happy Holidays
S2:Ep 17 This episode is a quick moment of trillness at the end of the year. Thank you all for listening to Season 2 of the Trill MBA Show. Season 3 starts January 6, 2019. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!