Black Womaning in Corporate America®

Nicole S. Palmer
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Navigating corporate America is a game, and no one knows the rules better than we do. The Black Womaning in Corporate America® podcast, hosted by Nicole S. Palmer, is your guide to understanding and thriving within the complex, often unspoken rules of the workplace. Each episode blends candid storytelling, sharp insights, and actionable strategies to help Black women break through the biases, microaggressions, and systemic barriers that pervade professional spaces. From decoding office politics to claiming your rightful seat at the table, this podcast does not just share advice. It empowers you to rewrite the rules on your own terms. Your voice matters. Your journey is worth celebrating. And this space was built for you.

  1. Episode 35: Black Womaning in Corporate America® With Crystle Johnson

    2d ago

    Episode 35: Black Womaning in Corporate America® With Crystle Johnson

    Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It happens one compromise, one expectation, and one “I’ll just push through” at a time. In this episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America®, founder of Kinory® Crystle Johnson joins host Nicole S. Palmer for an unfiltered conversation about burnout, belonging, and the moment she realized her job was something she did—not who she was. From corporate leadership to building a global community for Black women in Mexico, this conversation explores identity, rest, and the courage to imagine a different future. Whether you’re questioning your next career move or simply trying to remember who you were before work consumed so much of your life, this episode is a reminder that your value has never been defined by your title. 00:00 Welcome 00:44 Meet Crystle Johnson 02:13 An Origin Story of Belonging 04:47 Why Kinory Exists 05:44 The Courage to Center Black Women 08:45 Recognizing Burnout 09:50 FMLA, Recovery & Finding Mexico 13:49 Your Job Is Not Your Identity 17:03 The Truth About Corporate DEI 20:06 Racism, Visibility & Obsession 22:45 Building Kinory in Mérida 25:32 Casa Kinory & A New Vision 28:14 Why Every Exit Needs a Plan 30:25 Don't Leave Your Benefits Behind 33:46 Coming Next Week... 34:17 Outro

    35 min
  2. Episode 34: Black Womaning in Corporate America With Dr. Chelsey Green

    Jun 19

    Episode 34: Black Womaning in Corporate America With Dr. Chelsey Green

    Dr. Chelsey Green on Leading The GRAMMYs, Finding Your Voice & Protecting Creators What does it mean to find your voice—and trust it enough to use it? In this powerful Black Music Month conversation, Nicole S. Palmer sits down with Dr. Chelsey Green: artist, educator, advocate, and the first Black woman and youngest person ever elected Chair of the Recording Academy® (The GRAMMYs®). From her early roots in church and classical music to leading at the highest levels of the music industry, Dr. Green shares how creativity, courage, and community shaped her journey. Together, Nicole and Chelsey explore what it means to lead with purpose, advocate for equity, protect creators in the age of AI, and remain connected to joy in a culture that often rewards burnout. More than a conversation about music, this is a conversation about visibility, voice, wellness, faith, and the courage to believe in yourself before anyone else does. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, executive, educator, or simply someone trying to navigate life with authenticity, this episode is filled with wisdom you’ll want to revisit again and again. In This Episode 00:00 Podcast Welcome00:41 Meet Dr. Chelsey Green02:17 Music Roots and Calling04:53 Village and Mentors05:35 Path to the GRAMMYs Board09:06 Equity and Representation10:47 Black Music Month and Voice12:50 AI, Music, and Creator Rights18:29 Inspiring the Next Generation19:17 Rebuilding Community20:44 The Power of In-Person Connection21:34 Choosing Joy Over Burden23:08 Workplace Breakdown and Perspective25:54 The System Versus Self29:13 Presence, Therapy, and Gratitude32:09 Living an Abundant Life Now33:11 Believe and Trust Yourself35:43 When the Inner Voice Wins36:40 Where to Find Dr. Green37:20 Final Thanks and Outro Connect with Dr. Chelsey Green Website: https://www.chelseygreen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchelseygreen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenProjectTGP YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ChelseyGreenProject Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gYJdJNkyrYyocVfI9LZUM Continue the Conversation What resonated most with you from this episode? Was it the conversation around AI and creator rights? The reminder to prioritize joy? The challenge to trust your inner voice? Or Dr. Green’s reflections on leadership, community, and purpose? Join the conversation in the comments and share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that their voice matters. And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Black Womaning in Corporate America® for more conversations at the intersection of leadership, visibility, wellness, and navigating systems not built with us in mind. Want to go deeper? Explore the book that inspired the podcast, Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate America®, available wherever books are sold. Learn more at BlackWomaning.com.

    38 min
  3. Episode 33: Black Womaning in Corporate America with Dr. Lisa Pittman

    May 7

    Episode 33: Black Womaning in Corporate America with Dr. Lisa Pittman

    Travel as Self-Care: Dr. Lisa Pittman on Boundaries, Burnout Prevention & Black Women’s Wellbeing Host Nicole S. Palmer welcomes Dr. Lisa Pittman, a licensed psychologist and certified travel coach based in the DC metro area, to discuss travel as an intentional form of self-care for Black professional women. Dr. Pittman shares her background, including living in Singapore, visiting all 50 states, all seven continents, and 114 countries, and explains how her therapy experience informs coaching focused on maintaining balance and optimal functioning. To contact Dr. Pittman… ​Email: Lisa@traveldocta.com​Website: https://thetraveldoctallc.com​LinkedIn: Dr-Lisa-Pittman​IG: thetraveldocta ​Blog: TravelDocta.com

    45 min

  4. Apr 23

    Episode 32: Black Womaning in Corporate America With Nicole S. Palmer

    When Delays Become Data In this episode of Black Womaning in Corporate America, host Nicole S. Palmer continues April’s focus on burnout and self-regulation by revisiting a past “story time” that reveals burnout patterns through chronic unresponsiveness.

    29 min

  5. Apr 10

    Episode 31: Black Womaning in Corporate America with Nicole S. Palmer

    Host Nicole S. Palmer shares a short 2026 reset for Black women navigating corporate life, starting with a firm “nope, not today” to resolutions, people-pleasing, shrinking, and contorting to be palatable. She discusses the exhaustion of always being “on,” code-switching, and conforming to workplace norms. Clip Credit: @LyneeMonae (on YT and TikTok)

    19 min
  6. Episode 30: Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with Lauren Dike

    Apr 3

    Episode 30: Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with Lauren Dike

    In this episode Black Womaning in Corporate America™, host Nicole S. Palmer and guest Lauren Dike, CEO of Harmon Inclusive Wellbeing, discuss burnout, self-regulation, and nervous system safety.

    31 min
  7. Episode 29: Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with Zara Northover

    Apr 2

    Episode 29: Black Womaning in Corporate America™ with Zara Northover

    Nicole S. Palmer welcomes returning guest Zara Northover—2008 Olympian, TEDx speaker, and founder of Moving in Faith™—who shares an update on her ongoing race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit involving Rocket Mortgage. Zara explains why she refused to sign an NDA, the alleged retaliatory actions she experienced after raising concerns about Black hiring and lending disparities, and how her case was dismissed at the pleading stage. Now representing herself since 2023, she describes the two key issues before the Michigan Supreme Court, the significance of a rare amicus brief filed by a retired Title VII expert, and the current waiting period as the justices deliberate. The conversation also emphasizes documentation, community support, costs of litigation, and encouraging Black women to know their rights and speak up.

    1h 3m

  8. 12/07/2025

    We Turned 1 Today!!

    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

    14 min
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Navigating corporate America is a game, and no one knows the rules better than we do. The Black Womaning in Corporate America® podcast, hosted by Nicole S. Palmer, is your guide to understanding and thriving within the complex, often unspoken rules of the workplace. Each episode blends candid storytelling, sharp insights, and actionable strategies to help Black women break through the biases, microaggressions, and systemic barriers that pervade professional spaces. From decoding office politics to claiming your rightful seat at the table, this podcast does not just share advice. It empowers you to rewrite the rules on your own terms. Your voice matters. Your journey is worth celebrating. And this space was built for you.

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