Episodes

  • Pay Transparency and Workers' Rights

    Pay Transparency and Workers' Rights
    Nov 13 2025
    Dr. J and Casey talk with the Northeast Ohio Workers Center about Cleveland’s new pay transparency law, which requires salary ranges in job postings and bans asking about salary history. This change aims to close wage gaps — especially for women and marginalized workers. They highlight the coalition behind the law, the importance of grassroots organizing, and ongoing efforts to educate and empower workers in the region.
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    49 mins
  • Women Breaking Barriers in the Trades

    Women Breaking Barriers in the Trades
    Nov 13 2025
    Dr. J and Casey speak with retired tradeswoman Doreen Cannon about her path into the construction trades and the challenges women face in the industry. Doreen shares how a pre-apprenticeship program launched her career, the value of union apprenticeships, and the importance of support networks like the Greater Cleveland Trades Women Council. She encourages more women to explore trades careers, highlights programs like Cleveland Builds, and promotes the upcoming apprenticeship fair at Tri-C on October 27.
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    53 mins
  • Decoding the Job Market for Empowered Career Choices

    Decoding the Job Market for Empowered Career Choices
    Nov 13 2025
    Dr. J, Casey, and Sarah Taylor break down labor market information to help women explore high-paying, non-traditional careers. They explain key employment terms, stress the importance of understanding data for career planning, and encourage using tools like O-Net, Gale Courses via Cleveland Public Library, and Wise Pathways. The hosts also touch on how LMI informs policy and advise listeners to stay focused on career growth while leveraging community resources.
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    56 mins
  • Authentic Communication at Work

    Authentic Communication at Work
    Oct 22 2025
    Dr. J, Casey, and Sarah revisit workplace communication, stressing psychological safety, authenticity, and strategies to navigate microaggressions. Drawing on McKinsey data, they examine code-switching, its costs, and the pressure to conform, while sharing tools like the STAR method and clarifying questions to challenge bias. The hosts emphasize trusting instincts, documenting interactions, and maintaining cultural identity while building professional relationships.
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    51 mins
  • Communication, Safety, and Authenticity

    Communication, Safety, and Authenticity
    Oct 22 2025
    Dr. J, Casey, and Sarah explore the challenges of workplace communication for women, focusing on safety, authenticity, and advancement. Drawing on McKinsey’s 2024 report, they discuss microaggressions, code-switching, and psychological safety, while offering strategies like the STAR method, active listening, and cultural competence. The episode stresses that women shouldn’t have to erase their identities to be heard.
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    56 mins
  • Clean Energy and Green Jobs

    Clean Energy and Green Jobs
    Oct 22 2025
    Sylvia Rios of Manufacturing Works discusses clean energy, climate change, and Northeast Ohio’s growing green job sector. The episode highlights the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, renewable energy initiatives, and workforce programs like Wise Pathways that prepare women and minorities for high-demand careers, stressing that strong skills and a willingness to learn are keys to success.
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    52 mins
  • Global Sisterhood and Cultural Exchange

    Global Sisterhood and Cultural Exchange
    Oct 22 2025
    Dr. J, Casey Roach, and Sarah Taylor explore global sisterhood and the role of cultural exchange in empowering Cleveland women, especially in immigrant communities. Featuring Trey Rainey from the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, the episode highlights how international programs build leadership, empathy, and career growth while offering practical ways for listeners to engage, from hosting visitors to joining exchange initiatives.
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    52 mins
  • Equity in Philanthropy with April Walker

    Equity in Philanthropy with April Walker
    Oct 22 2025
    Dr. J and Sarah Taylor interview April Walker of Philanthropy for the People, who shares her shift from fundraising for large nonprofits to launching her own equity-focused venture. She challenges traditional views of philanthropy, highlighting funding disparities for Black-led organizations and the need to confront ego, apathy, ignorance, and racism in the sector. April stresses cultural competency, honest dialogue, and true power-sharing over performative actions, envisioning a philanthropic landscape where resources are distributed equitably and communities are empowered to thrive.
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    58 mins