A Year in Review: Celebrating One Year of Black Womaning in Corporate AmericaIn this special anniversary episode of 'Black Womaning in Corporate America,' host Nicole S. Palmer, CEO of Delnic Media, celebrates the podcast's first year. Nicole reflects on the journey, including milestones and challenges, and takes the time to recognize Jewel Ham, the creative mind behind Spotify Wrapped. Listen as Nicole shares impressive podcast statistics, highlights special moments, and expresses gratitude to her loyal listeners. She also teases upcoming content, including exciting guest interviews and her next book release. Join Nicole in this heartfelt and inspiring episode that underscores the importance of representation and showing up.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:01 Celebrating One Year of the Podcast01:38 Acknowledging Jewel Ham's Contribution02:50 Podcast Growth and Achievements05:14 International Reach and Top Countries05:48 Listener Engagement and Top Fans09:04 Upcoming Guests and Future Plans10:58 Final Thanks and Closing Remarks

Welcome to another powerful episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with your host Nicole S. Palmer! In this episode, Nicole sits down with the phenomenal Röbynn Europe, who shares her landmark workplace discrimination case against Equinox. Röbynn, a veteran in corporate fitness, discusses the systemic racism and harassment she faced, the $11.25 million judgment in her favor, and the broader implications of her case for workplace equality. Tune in to hear about her journey, her ongoing work in improving health care, and an important discussion on the need for more empathetic and supportive work environments. Don't miss this inspiring and eye-opening conversation!

Navigating the Workplace as a Black Woman: Authenticity, Challenges, and Community

In this episode of the Black Woman in Corporate America Podcast, host Nicole S. Palmer dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the workplace as a Black woman. Joined by Mercedes Swan, Career Love Coach and founder of the Career Love Community, this discussion is both insightful and unfiltered. They address the importance of authenticity, building community, and dealing with issues like plagiarism and imposter syndrome. Nicole and Mercedes share personal anecdotes, emphasize the significance of showing up authentically, and offer actionable advice on fostering true support among Black women in corporate spaces. Tune in for an inspiring and empowering conversation filled with both humor and wisdom.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:42 Special Guest Introduction: Mercedes Swan

02:00 Discussing Community Trust Issues

06:19 Navigating Challenges in the Digital Space

12:10 Building Authentic Community

19:26 Addressing Plagiarism and IP Theft

27:45 Strategies for Trust and Collaboration

33:27 The Absurdity of LinkedIn Scams

33:50 LinkedIn's Professional Facade

36:08 Guardrails and Authenticity

40:18 The Importance of Track Record

41:01 Vanity Metrics vs. Integrity

43:29 The Value of Authentic Branding

58:05 Challenges of Building Authentic Relationships

01:04:08 Paying Black Women for Their Skills

01:04:47 The Hard Work Behind Branding

01:06:13 The Struggles of Content Theft

01:08:09 Building an Authentic Brand

01:11:14 The Importance of Community

01:12:21 Personal Testimonies and Experiences

01:17:44 Honesty and Accountability in Community

01:22:13 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

For a continuation of this conversation, join us in the Career Love Community this Thursday at 7:30 PM EST for a live discussion: https://www.mercedesswan.com/a/2148128949/mCVZ5Kni

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