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    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

Join us as we speak to Black leaders from around the world to identify the range of Blackness and hear their stories of new growth.

New episodes coming soon

Learn more about Boss Locks at https://www.bosslocksmedia.com/about

    How Emmy-Award Winner Vanessa Tyler Is Shining A Light on Black Stories On Her New Podcast

    How Emmy-Award Winner Vanessa Tyler Is Shining A Light on Black Stories On Her New Podcast

    I spoke with the Emmy-Award winning host, Vanessa Tyler, to learn more about a new show she's hosting on the Black Information Network called Black Land. You can learn more about the podcast and listen to it here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-black-land-podcast-146890324/
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    • 17 min
    Embrace Identity: Succeeding as a Black Professional & What Is The Working While Black Show?

    Embrace Identity: Succeeding as a Black Professional & What Is The Working While Black Show?

    Imagine never having uncertainty about your career again! That’s the mission of The Working While Black Show, to curate a collection of stories and insight from leaders who have gone from surviving to thriving in the workplace.
    As I continue my reactivation campaign for Boss Locks and prep for the launch of The Working While Black Show, I decided to invite Chris Ward Jr, back to the studio to help me tell the story of what I've been up to behind the scenes.
    Sign up for the waitlist here: https://norby.link/cDXT25
    Plus, learn about our sponsors, MagicMind, the energy shot that keeps us sharp and focused - they're sponsoring today's episode, and we're thrilled about it! www.magicmind.com/boss
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    • 40 min
    Your Guide To Thriving In Sales: Lessons From Black Buck w/ Nya Peoples

    Your Guide To Thriving In Sales: Lessons From Black Buck w/ Nya Peoples

    🚀 Elevate your sales career to new heights with insights from Mateo Askaripour's novel "Black Buck"! 📈 Discover how this game-changing book reshapes the narrative and equips you with the tools to excel in sales, entrepreneurship, and career growth.
    We dive deep into "Black Buck," where our guest, Naya, shares her enlightening sales experience and how this book transformed her view of sales from grimy to grand. It's more than just a sales book review; it's a masterclass in overcoming toxic work environments and finding your true potential.
    We tease our upcoming series, Working While Black. Whether you're looking for a raise, starting a side hustle or a full-fledged business this podcast is for professionals who are looking for a change in their career. Think of this as a career mixtape guiding you through your journey toward wealth through strategic employment or entrepreneurship.
    Sign up for the waitlist here: https://norby.link/cDXT25
    Stay tuned for the real talk about creating community in the workplace, mental resilience, and leveraging your network for exponential career growth.
    Plus, learn about our sponsors, MagicMind, the energy shot that keeps us sharp and focused - they're sponsoring today's episode, and we're thrilled about it! www.magicmind.com/boss
    Join The Growth Club from Boss Locks Media for Patreon exclusives, first access to new content and ad-free episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive events and content for our podcast community
    Learn more at: patreon.com/thegrowthclub
    CHAPTERS:
    (04:02) - First Sales Experience Insights
    (13:06) - Community in Sales Workplaces
    (18:18) - Discussing Magic Mind Product
    (21:04) - Working While Black Show Promotion
    (24:10) - Naya Analyzes 'Black Buck' Novel
    (29:53) - Life-Changing Sales Moments
    (31:48) - Tactics for Overcoming Sales Objections
    (33:45) - The Emotional Side of Sales
    (36:59) - Embracing Rejection in Sales
    (39:01) - Addressing Spoilers in 'Black Buck'
    (41:33) - Exploring Nepotism in Sales Careers
    (43:54) - Balancing Responsibility and Accountability
    (49:05) - Origin of 'Buck's' Name in 'Black Buck'
    (53:24) - Career Growth Cheat Codes Discussion
    (55:24) - Networking with Guest Naya

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Breaking Down Local Elections with CL Palmer

    Breaking Down Local Elections with CL Palmer

    Do local elections even matter?
    I'm sharing the story of how Black citizens in Ohio helped to turn Ohio into a Pro Cannabis & Pro Abortion State.
    With me is longtime content creator and behind-the-scenes podcast producer, CL Palmer. He helps me understand a little more about why local elections matter, how cop city almost made it on the ballot and his journey from podcast producer to a political commentator. Follow CL aka Ceezy PodGang on Instagram.
    If you want to try Magic Mind, visit magicmind.com/boss or use code BOSS20 at check out.
    Sign up for the waitlist for the Working While Black Podcast here: https://norby.link/cDXT25
    Join The Growth Club from Boss Locks Media for Patreon exclusives, first access to new content and ad-free episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive events and content for our podcast community
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Who Owns Juneteenth and Who Gets To Celebrate It? w/ Chris Ward Jr

    Who Owns Juneteenth and Who Gets To Celebrate It? w/ Chris Ward Jr

    What is freedom, How do we celebrate it, and Who Owns Juneteenth?
    In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth as a federal holiday. While the Black community has celebrated this day for decades, America is being introduced to this holiday for the first time and its getting mixed reactions.
    Some ignore it, some don't quite understand it, and others want to own a piece of it. In today's episode, Chris Ward Jr joins the show to share how we can leverage content and storytelling to ensure that Juneteenth continues to be owned by the Black community.
    Stay engaged with us by texting PODCAST to 914-353-4176
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    Read the full show notes to learn more about this episode
    https://www.bosslocksmedia.com/podcast-feed/who-owns-juneteenth-chris-ward-jr

    • 36 min
    What Does It Take To Change The World?

    What Does It Take To Change The World?

    What does it take to change the world? To convince someone that their actions are racist, or to have an impact on society when you're just one person?
    In this episode, I’m joined by Skorpyen November, a member of the Working While Black community.
    As we talk about the moment we decided to use our voice to do something after George Floyd was murdered. Originally recorded on Fanbase.
    Show Notes: www.bosslocksmedia.com/podcast-feed/change-the-world-skorpyen-november
    Donate to the African American Marketing Association's Giving campaign today. No contribution is too small! Follow this link to donate now: https://bit.ly/BossLocks
    Follow Skorpyen and learn more about her shows (The Fyx, If It Isn’t Love, and Smart Mouth Skorpyo) on her website

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

Airbourne25 ,

Wow

First impression… WOW bro. The intro hit - love that you summarized the purpose of the discussion before diving in. Then you and Chris rattled off interesting perspectives and depth of knowledge. Some of this stuff is a whole new world to me, and I’ll be sure to share. Thanks Walter!

On the Other Side - TD ,

I love this podcast!

Boss Locs is so refreshing! I love the range of topics that are discussed. Sometimes you feel like what you are going through professionally and in life are only happening to you, but this podcast makes you feel less alone and isolated. Walter is a top tier host and a consumate professional!

ReenaWatts ,

Fantastic interviewer and listener

Courtney the curator! Love her “let’s do it attitude!” Walter keep up the passionate work you are doing! Love your journey
Reena Friedman Watts
Host of the Better Call Daddy Show

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