Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women

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Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women—the podcast where we Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black Women ALWAYS!

  1. 14h ago

    The $35K VP: Underpaid, Overqualified & Blackballed

    What do you do when you've done everything right and you're still being undervalued? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with communications strategist and Brand Inc. PR founder Dr. Brandy Sims for an honest conversation about pay inequity, career setbacks, entrepreneurship and knowing your worth. After discovering she was making just $35,000 as a Vice President despite her education, experience and results, Dr. Sims challenged the system, walked away from a workplace that undervalued her and found herself professionally blackballed. Rather than giving up, she turned her skills, relationships and expertise into a thriving PR agency. Together, they discuss the realities of underpayment, advocating for yourself at work, building a business from scratch and why Black women should never allow others to determine their value. The biggest lesson? Sometimes the moment that forces you to walk away is the same moment that pushes you toward something greater. About Dr. Brandy Sims Dr. Brandy Sims is the founder of Brand Inc. PR, with nearly 18 years of experience in public relations across nonprofits, banking, beauty, entertainment and sports. She holds a PhD in Strategic Media Communication, researching social media's influence on radicalized behavior and media literacy. Through her agency, she leads a growing team and mentors students through a remote internship program. She also contributes to university teaching and research. Find Dr. Brandy Sims:  https://brandincpr.com/ Instagram @Brand(Inc)PR  Episode Sponsors: Creating You Planners: https://www.creatingyouplanner.com/ She Rich Digital: http://www.sherichdigital.com Brown Servicing: http://www.thebrownservicing.com 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮: Kamika Dillard is an ACC-certified professional coach, CEO of Fail Forward Coaching, and host of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Podcast. Through her coaching framework, she empowers Black women and leaders to navigate career transitions, overcome setbacks, and build unshakeable confidence without burnout. She is dedicated to creating sanctuary spaces that Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black women across every sphere of life. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝘁: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁: https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com/ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen/ Interested in sharing your story? Apply here: https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com/be-a-guest Support. Amplify. Validate. Elevate.

  2. Oct 30

    Stop Waiting for Permission: Authenticity, Success & Choosing Yourself

    What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start choosing yourself? In this episode of Black Women Save Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with SiriusXM host, political commentator and creator of Black Woman Views, Reecie Colbert, for a conversation about authenticity, ambition, community and what it takes to build a life and career on your own terms. From their shared experiences as Black students at UCLA to Reecie's rise as a trusted voice in political media, they discuss the pressure Black women face to make themselves smaller, seek validation from gatekeepers and perform versions of themselves that feel more acceptable than authentic. Reecie shares how she built a platform without waiting for permission, challenged political disinformation when few others were willing to do so and created opportunities by refusing to stay inside someone else's box. Together, they explore Black community, political engagement, media influence and why success means defining happiness for yourself rather than chasing someone else's expectations. The biggest lesson? The right opportunities don't require a costume. They require courage. About Reecie Reecie Colbert is a SiriusXM host, accomplished author, political strategist and fearless advocate for Black women. Known for her unfiltered commentary, she hosts The Reecie Colbert Show, breaking down complex political issues and challenging disinformation. A proud UCLA and Northeastern University alumna, she brings a powerful voice to conversations at the intersection of politics, culture and truth. Connect with Reecie: https://reeciecolbert.com/ Instagram @reeciecolbert Sponsor By Before We: https://beforewe.my.canva.site/ Unaltered Skin / Unaltered Skin Care: unalteredskincare.com 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮: Kamika Dillard is an ACC-certified professional coach, CEO of Fail Forward Coaching, and host of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Podcast. Through her coaching framework, she empowers Black women and leaders to navigate career transitions, overcome setbacks, and build unshakeable confidence without burnout. She is dedicated to creating sanctuary spaces that Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black women across every sphere of life. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝘁: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁: https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com/ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen/ Interested in sharing your story? Apply here: https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com/be-a-guest Support. Amplify. Validate. Elevate.

  3. Oct 27

    Workplace Bullying, Layoffs and the Fight to Survive

    What happens when the workplace you've worked so hard to succeed in starts taking a toll on your health, confidence and peace? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with media strategist, entrepreneur and founder of Brown Girl Corporate World, Giselle McBride, for an honest conversation about workplace bullying, corporate layoffs and why every Black woman needs a backup plan. After nearly three decades in media and publishing, including leadership roles at Turner Broadcasting and Red Bull, Giselle shares how repeated layoffs, toxic workplace dynamics and healthcare challenges reshaped her understanding of corporate loyalty and career security. Together, they discuss navigating corporate disruption, building alternative sources of income, protecting your well-being and creating options before you need them. The biggest lesson? Your backup plan isn't a sign that you're expecting failure. It's a strategy for protecting your future, your health and your power. About Gizelle Gizelle McBride is a media strategist, entrepreneur and Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of J.D. Madison & Company. With nearly 30 years of experience, she builds platforms and resources that help Black women navigate corporate life, entrepreneurship and career transitions with greater confidence and access. Find Gizelle at: https://www.browngirlcorpworld.com/ @Instagram & TikTok: @browngirl_corpworld Sponsored by: Align for Impact: http://alignedforimpact.org/ HomeGirls Only Social: www.homegirlsonly.com 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮: Kamika Dillard is an ACC-certified professional coach, CEO of Fail Forward Coaching, and host of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Podcast. Through her coaching framework, she empowers Black women and leaders to navigate career transitions, overcome setbacks, and build unshakeable confidence without burnout. She is dedicated to creating sanctuary spaces that Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black women across every sphere of life. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝘁: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard Instagram: www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com

  4. Oct 23

    PIPs, Pink Slips & Power: Protecting Yourself Before You're Fired

    Got put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)? Worried about a layoff or termination?   In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with employment attorney and workplace strategist Elizabeth Goueti to discuss what every Black woman should know about protecting herself in corporate America.   Together, they break down performance improvement plans, layoffs, terminations, personnel files, severance agreements and workplace rights. Elizabeth shares practical strategies for documenting your work, advocating for yourself and making informed decisions when your job is on the line.   The biggest lesson? Don't wait until you're in crisis to learn your rights. Power starts with preparation.   This conversation is for general information, not legal advice. Your rights and options depend on your circumstances and state law.   About Elizabeth Goueti Elizabeth Goueti, "The Workplace Lawyer," is an attorney, employment lawyer, workplace strategist, and certified coach with experience at both the courtroom bench and executive table. After representing employees and leading tech and global companies through strategic people initiatives, she now serves as CEO and Principal Consultant of Avinu Consulting, LLC. The firm operates two divisions: Workplace in Motion, which provides HR training, workshops, and strategic implementation; and Courage in Corporate, a private coaching program that empowers Black women in corporate America to protect their careers through negotiation. Find Elizabeth www.elizabethgoueti.com. Social media: @elizabethgoueti_esq (Instagram, Threads and TikTok) Download the EEOC Resource Guide: https://shop.beacons.ai/elizabethgoueti/1163fc2f-9a6b-40e1-bf11-87cf1c217c80Thank you to our sponsors: 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮: Kamika Dillard is an ACC-certified professional coach, CEO of Fail Forward Coaching, and host of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Podcast. Through her coaching framework, she empowers Black women and leaders to navigate career transitions, overcome setbacks, and build unshakeable confidence without burnout. She is dedicated to creating sanctuary spaces that Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black women across every sphere of life. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝘁: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁: https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com/ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen/ Interested in sharing your story? Apply here: https://www.blackwomensaveblackwomen.com/be-a-guest Like, subscribe and follow Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a review and a star rating. Support. Amplify. Validate. Elevate.

  5. Oct 20

    The Wisdom of the Beehive: Lessons for Black Women After a Layoff

    What if a layoff isn't the end of the story, but the beginning of something new? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with apitherapist and founder of The Apiarian Home, Netta Caligari, for a conversation about layoffs, career transitions, healing and what it means to build a life that's aligned with your values. After being laid off for the first time in her career, Netta chose to pause instead of panic. She eventually walked away from the highest-paying role she had ever held, bet on herself and built a business rooted in purpose. Along the way, a personal health journey introduced her to the healing power of hive products, and the beehive became a powerful teacher about healing, purpose and community. In this conversation: Why a layoff can be a signal to pause instead of panic Her one-way door versus two-way door framework for making big life and career decisions How she prepared financially to walk away from stability and bet on herself What a honeybee superorganism teaches us about leadership, community and collective care Why Black women need community, mentorship and support to thrive after major life transitions The biggest lesson? A hive survives because every bee contributes to the whole. When one bee is impacted, the colony is impacted. The same is true for us. Also in this episode: Kamika's Fail Forward File on skipping her mask and making decisions from abundance, and this week's S.A.V.E Strategy: Validate. About Netta Caligari Netta Caligari is a beekeeper, apitherapist and founder of The Apiarian Home. After a personal health journey and a career layoff prompted her to rethink her path, she turned to the healing power of hive products and built a wellness business rooted in the wisdom of the honeybee. Through apitherapy, education and beeswax-based products, Netta helps people reconnect with nature, wellness and community. She believes the beehive offers powerful lessons about collective care, resilience and what it means to thrive together. Find Netta: theapiarianhome.com | @theapiarianhome on Instagram and Facebook Thank you to our sponsors: Efficient Kai Virtual Services: efficientkai.com Lotus Om: lotusom.com Holistree: holistree.com 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮: Kamika Dillard is an ACC-certified professional coach, CEO of Fail Forward Coaching, and host of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Podcast. Through her coaching framework, she empowers Black women and leaders to navigate career transitions, overcome setbacks, and build unshakeable confidence without burnout. She is dedicated to creating sanctuary spaces that Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate Black women across every sphere of life. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗮𝘁: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women | Podcast & Community 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Instagram Interested in sharing your story? Apply here: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women | Podcast & Community Like, subscribe and follow Black Women Save Black Women wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a review and a star rating. Support. Amplify. Validate. Elevate. #BlackWomen #Layoff #CareerTransition #Apitherapy #Entrepreneurship #CommunityCare

  6. Oct 16

    Can I Grieve? Black Women, Grief & Grace After Loss

    Can you grieve a job, a friendship, a life transition or a future that never happened? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, Kamika Dillard sits down with certified grief coach, author and founder of Can I Grieve?, Ebony Gibson, for a conversation about grief, healing, job loss, faith and resilience. After unexpectedly losing her mother at 22, Ebony began a journey through grief and grace that inspired her to help others navigate loss without shame. Together, they discuss grief beyond death, the pressure Black women face to stay strong and why resilience and grief can exist at the same time. This episode is a reminder that healing begins when we give ourselves permission to acknowledge what we've lost. Ebony Gibson is a grief coach, author, and founder of Can I Grieve? Her work grew from her own journey through loss and healing. Through her work, she creates space for people to face grief with honesty, grace, and support. She is the author of Grace After Grief: What Grief Tried to Steal and What Grace Restored. Connect with Ebony Gibson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canigrieve?stkn=ajQ1NnpyN253dDU2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JphGNthY9/?mibextid=wwXIfr Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it and join the movement to amplify our stories. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women | Podcast & Community 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Instagram Interested in sharing your story? Apply here: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women | Podcast & Community

  7. Oct 13

    Are You Still Hopeful? Black Women, Burnout & Healing

    Are you still hopeful? On this episode, Kamika Dillard sits down with educator, author and Michigan State professor Dr. LeConte Dill to talk about burnout, therapy and rest for Black women, and what happens to the next generation of Black women when the adults caring for them are running on empty. Dr Dill shares starting therapy at 18 before it was popular, why adults miss the nuances with Black girls, gentrification and knowing our stories so we don't lose them. This episode is a reminder: yes, the work will be done, but will we be here?   Dr. LeConté Dill is a storyteller, educator and scholar from South Central Los Angeles. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University and a proud Spelman College alumna. Her work focuses on Black girls' safety, healing and wellness through research, teaching and storytelling. She is also the author of the poetry collection Soul Survivors.   Connect with Dr. LeConté Dill: Website: https://www.lecontedill.com Instagram: Instagram Book (Soul Survivors):Soul SurvivorsLeConté Dill – Counterpath   Subscribe + connect Subscribe to Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women on YouTube and Instagram. Share this episode with a sister who needs it, and join the movement to amplify our stories. Links Website: https://blackwomensaveblackwomen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensaveblackwomen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomensaveblackwomen

  8. Jul 13

    50 Episodes Later: Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women Season 1 Finale

    In this special 50th episode and Season 1 finale of the Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women podcast, host Kamika Dillard takes over the mic to reflect on the journey behind the first 50 episodes. One year after being laid off from her "dream company," Kamika shares how the sanctuary grew from a personal need into a powerful space for truth, vulnerability, healing, and community. She reflects on the lessons that changed her most, including why your career is not your identity, why outside validation can keep you stuck, and how community can accelerate everything. Kamika also looks back on what 50 conversations have taught her about failure, boundaries, self-belief, and the deeper meaning of Support, Amplify, Validate, and Elevate. This episode is both a celebration of how far the movement has come and a reflection on what comes next. You can find Kamika at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamikadillard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamikatdillard/ Substack: https://substack.com/@kamikadillard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missktdillard Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kamikatdillard

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