Conference Room C: Where the culture meets.

Dr. Amina Gilyard James
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Conference Room C: Where the culture meets.

A virtual safe space for young Black professionals to explore all things working while Black with an emphasis on what organizations can do to optimize the Black employee experience. Dr. A facilitates critical and thought-provoking conversations with the goal of validating, empowering, and elevating the voices of young Black professionals. She also brings voices straight from the culture to the conference room with an interactive segment called Dear Dr. A. Allies are welcomed! New episodes are released twice a month. In the meantime, you can keep up with the show's audio & written blog.

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  1. 2021. 02. 06.

    S2 E1: But You Don’t Look Sick- Young Black Professional Edition

    This week in Conference Room C, Dr. A & her guest discuss being a Black professional with an invisible disability. Working while Black can be hard enough dealing with social and historical contexts, discrimination, and more. But dealing with that while also managing a chronic health challenge can seem insurmountable.  Host Dr. A is joined by Juliet Romeo—Writer, Director, and Creative. Together, Dr. A and Juliet tackle the questions of how Black professionals can navigate the workspace with an invisible disability and how we create safe spaces for those that are managing in silence.

    33분

  2. 2020. 06. 20.

    S1 E7: Black Professional Magic w/ Recruit for the Culture

    Join Dr. A and special guests Ant, Chris, and Larry as they discuss all things Black talent. As recruitment professionals and co-founders of Recruit for the Culture, the guests share their takes on increasing representation of Black pros in certain industries, thriving as a minority in a non-inclusive organization, and more.

    37분

  3. 2020. 05. 02.

    S1 E6: Word is Bond: Building Social Capital @ Work w/ Rinice and Dr. Darrell

    This week in Conference Room C, Dr. A & guests discuss how young Black professionals can build social capital at work. Social capital can provide access to additional networks, resources, and opportunities for career advancement. They'll cover everything from securing sponsors, maintaining mentoring relationships, and avoiding common networking pitfalls. Host Dr. A is joined by Rinice K. Sauls-- Education Administrator & Transformation Coach-- and Dr. Darrell Burrell-- Leadership Development Consultant & Certified Diversity Professional.

    52분

  4. 2020. 02. 23.

    S1 E5: Trailblazer Edition w/ Dr. Jami and Joy-Nicole

    Someone always has to be first! In the Black community being the first to achieve some professional, academic, or other milestone comes with a sense of achievement, pride, & responsibility. This episode of Conference Room C is dedicated to all trailblazers who selflessly carry the torch and serve as examples for generations to come. Host Dr. A is joined by guest co-host Joy-Nicole Smith-- the founder of The Joy of Learning & international STEM educator-- and Dr. Jami Valentine Miller-- the founder of African American Women in Physics (AAWIP) and the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the Johns Hopkins University.

    41분

  5. 2020. 01. 26.

    S1 E4: Walk It Like You Talk It- Allies at Work

    This week in Conference Room C, we discuss what being an ally in the workspace actually looks like. The word ally is defined in many ways, but what's clear is that it should be an action word! We'll get into the role of allies in dismantling institutional barriers, the fight for equality, championing authenticity, & more. Host Dr. A is joined by Culture Assessor, Change Management Specialist, and Speaker Veronica Lawrence and Co-owner of Veritas Culture, Facilitator, and Certified Diversity Executive Chris Armstrong.

    49분

  6. 2020. 01. 06.

    S1 E3: The New Waves: Gens Y & Z @ Work w/ Gabriela Taveras

    Join Dr. A for an authentic & empowering 1:1 conversation with Gabriela Taveras-- the first Black Miss Massachusetts (4th runner up at Miss America), Advocate, & experienced Professional Recruiter. They'll talk everything from -isms in the workspace, the intersection of being Black & Latina, and how millennials (Y) and centennials (Z) can own their power at work. The Dear Dr. A segment features a story that led Dr. A and Gabriela to discuss the effects of pay inequity on young Black professionals and what we can do to combat it.

    48분

  7. 2019. 12. 18.

    S1 E2: Leading While Black w. Chris, Alethia, & Alex

    The success or failure of any organization rests in the hands of its leaders.  Now, imagine such immense responsibility while navigating the regular twists and turns of the leadership journey AND being affected by systemic discrimination, racism, and feeling like you're under a microscope. Sounds like a lot, right? Being a leader can be extremely rewarding however organizations should not ignore the unique challenges associated with leading while Black. To discuss these challenges and what organizations can do to mitigate them, host Dr. A is joined in Conference Room C by founder of CPT Consulting and serial entrepreneur Christopher Talley, finance professional and experienced leader Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson, and certified career coach and best-selling author Alex D. Tremble Jr.  The episode ends with practical advice that will set any early to mid-career young Black professional up for success!

    43분

  8. 2019. 11. 22.

    S1 E1: An Intro. to Working While Black w. Dana Dixon and Dr. Don Trahan

    What does it mean to work while Black? In this episode, Dr. Amina and special guests Dana Dixon, LCSW and Dr. Don Trahan connect the abstract  to real life by discussing several concepts related to working while Black, such as bias and microaggression, how these concepts manifest in the workspace, and the affect they can have on our professional and mental well-being. The episode ends with a heart wrenching Dear Dr. A segment that addresses biases young Black professionals may encounter as they seek employment. Dana Dixon, LCSW is a clinician and owner of Enamour Mental Health and Wellness, LLC. Don Trahan, PhD, LPC, NCC is a licensed counselor and global diversity, equity, & inclusion consultant.

    1시간 1분

  9. 2019. 11. 21.

    S1 E0: Meet Dr. A: Creator, Host, & Storyteller

    Enter the world of creator, host, & storyteller Dr. Amina Gilyard James as she dives into the story behind Conference Room C: Where the culture meets., gives the rundown of what to expect from the first season, and responds to the first in a series of real stories from the culture in "Dear Dr. A".

    19분
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A virtual safe space for young Black professionals to explore all things working while Black with an emphasis on what organizations can do to optimize the Black employee experience. Dr. A facilitates critical and thought-provoking conversations with the goal of validating, empowering, and elevating the voices of young Black professionals. She also brings voices straight from the culture to the conference room with an interactive segment called Dear Dr. A. Allies are welcomed! New episodes are released twice a month. In the meantime, you can keep up with the show's audio & written blog.

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    Dr. Amina Gilyard James
  • 방송 연도
    2019년 - 2021년
  • 에피소드
    9
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