Stay ConnectedWerk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen!
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Maribel shares what it's like being a first generation U.S. Latina at one of the biggest and influential tech corporations in the world.
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Hear the story of Alisha Lawrence, budding costume designer who was discouraged, struggled, then took a chance. There were dozens of times she could have given up, but she didn't. And then one day her dreams came true in the biggest way possible.
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Elle of Girlfriend's, Budget! shows us how our career flexibility is tied to our financial decisions. If you've ever wanted to change your career, start a business or get out of a toxic work environment, then you'll probably want to get your money right!
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This episodes acts as part two to episode 4 in season 2. In the first episode Dionna tells us about her experience as a Black women in law. In this episode this employment/ civil rights lawyer is helping you navigate filing a claim against your current or former employer.
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Creator of Lead Media, Paulette Piñero talks about leading with purpose and how that can help get you through the heartbreaks of being a Black or brown woman at work.
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Jojo, 21, talks about her experience working for a major restaurant chain and the challenges her and her fellow Gen-Zers have with American work culture. She gives advice on how the older generations can best support young folks today.
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A flashy wellness company job moved Kristen to Malaysia. While they were promoting health, self-care and work-life balance, they imposed an opposite lifestyle on their employees...and maybe suggested that they get branded.
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Maggie talks about her former career in sports journalism, her trouble speaking up and her quest to not be too passionate about her job.
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DEI consultant Samantha talks about leaving a traditional idea of success and moving towards her passion. Sam speaks about first generation mentorship in corporate and how men of color can better support women of color. She challenges us to look solely within when figuring out the next steps of our lives.
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Dionna, a labor and employment lawyer and litigator, talks about her inspiration for civil rights and her work experiences as a young, Black, female in her field. This is part one of the conversation.
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