You Got Fired, Now What? Accepting That Your Season There Was Over
Photo by RF._.studio from Pexels. You got fired, now what? You are probably going through the first four stages of the grief cycle – denial, anger, depression, and bargaining. You become angry as you continue to apply for different job openings and instead of looking at the positives, you are hell bent on focusing on […]
How To Escape A Toxic Job
Do you dread Mondays and the idea of returning to a workplace where you feel unappreciated? Are you tired of your boss gaslighting you every time you suggest a new idea? Can’t take another inconsiderate comment from Bob, your obnoxious coworker. Are you frustrated because you are constantly overlooked for promotions that you know you’re […]
Why Black Women Hurt Each Other in the Workplace
Photo by Wesley Rocha from Pexels When we talk about toxic work environments as Black women, one component we often leave out or glaze over is how some Black women leaders make the lives of other Black women in their organization a living hell. This is a chronic problem that we rarely talk about, […]
What Price Have I Paid? How Racism Impacts Black Women in The Workplace
Photo by Dziana Hasanbekava from Pexels A few days ago I facilitated a panel discussion on how toxic workspaces impact Black women. During the discussion the following question was presented, “what has microaggressions, racism, and sexism cost Black women?” It wasn’t a planned question, so up until that point, I had never stopped to think […]