The Becoming Table Talk

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Welcome to The Becoming Table Talk!You're not here by accident. You're done being overlooked, underpaid, and exhausted from doing everyone else's work. At The Becoming Table, we have real conversations about what it takes to stop over-functioning and start over-earning. This is where ambitious BIPOC women in helping professions get the strategies, support, and truth-telling they need to secure the promotions and compensation they've earned. Hosted by Dr. Laryssa Creswell, Shawn Anderson, LaTrise Wilson, and Crystal Funderburk — licensed clinicians and leadership strategists who've navigated these same workplace barriers and come out on top. This is your space to: ✓ Transform over-functioning into strategic leadership ✓ Master the conversations that lead to promotions and raises ✓ Set boundaries that protect your energy and elevate your influence ✓ Navigate workplace dynamics without code-switching or shrinking ✓ Build authentic leadership presence that commands respect Pull up a chair. This is where you stop waiting for recognition and start claiming what's yours. Your next promotion isn't about doing more—it's about leading differently. Let's talk about how.

  1. 16h ago

    S2 Ep1 Why Black Women Feel Guilty Wanting More Money

    This panel discussion explores the complex relationship women, especially BIPOC women, have with money, addressing inherited beliefs, emotional barriers, and strategies for advocating for fair compensation. It emphasizes unlearning limiting messages, developing negotiation skills, and valuing one's time and expertise. keywords money mindset, women in leadership, negotiation, BIPOC women, financial empowerment, self-worth, advocacy, emotional labor, compensation, leadership key topics Inherited beliefs about moneyEmotional barriers to negotiationStrategies for advocating for fair pay takeaways You can be grateful and still want more.Negotiating is a skill, not selfishness.Appreciation does not pay bills.Your nervous system may need time to adapt to new beliefs.Asking for more is about valuing your time, not your worth.

  2. May 29

    Episode 14-Make Room for Your Next Level

    In this episode of The Becoming Table, we’re talking about what it means to make room for your next level by releasing what no longer fits the woman you are becoming. So many women are trying to grow while still carrying old expectations, outdated roles, guilt, over-functioning, people-pleasing, and the pressure to be everything for everybody. But your next level may not require you to do more. It may require you to release more. This episode is for the woman who feels called to lead, grow, expand, or step into a new season but knows there are patterns, responsibilities, and emotional weights she cannot keep carrying forward. Together, we explore how to recognize what no longer fits, why release can feel uncomfortable, and how making room creates space for clarity, confidence, rest, visibility, and aligned leadership. Core question: What am I still carrying that cannot come with me into my next level? Keywords: women in leadership, Black women leaders, personal growth, leadership development, emotional wellness, women helping professionals, over-functioning, people pleasing, boundaries, next level leadership, becoming, Sisters In Healing, The Becoming Table.

  3. Mar 27

    Episode 13-If You’re a Leader Who Struggles to Say No, This Episode Is For You

    In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, Dr. Laryssa Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal talk about one of the most difficult skills for many leaders setting boundaries. For many women in leadership, the pressure to always show up, help others, and keep things running smoothly can make it difficult to say no. Over time, that constant giving can lead to burnout, resentment, and emotional exhaustion. They discuss the guilt and fear that often appear when women begin to prioritize their own needs, as well as the reactions leaders may encounter when they start communicating boundaries more clearly. Dr. Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal also share practical strategies and simple phrases that help leaders communicate boundaries with confidence and clarity. This episode is a reminder that boundaries are not rejection—they provide direction. If you’ve ever struggled to say no, protect your time, or advocate for your needs as a leader, this conversation is for you. #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipBoundaries #SelfAdvocacy #AuthenticLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthMatters #WomenEmpowerment #BecomingTableTalk

  4. Mar 13

    Ep 12 Why Leadership Feels So Lonely for BIPOC Women-You’re Not Supposed to Lead Alone

    In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, Dr. Laryssa Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal explore the critical role of community in leadership, especially for BIPOC women navigating spaces that can often feel isolating. Together, they talk about the emotional weight of leadership, the pressure of being the one others rely on, and how isolation can quietly lead to burnout, exhaustion, and disconnection. This conversation highlights why leadership is not meant to be carried alone and why community is essential for clarity, support, and sustainability. The episode also unpacks the difference between networking and true community. While networking often focuses on access and opportunity, community offers something deeper: safety, reciprocity, honesty, and genuine connection. Dr. Creswell, Shawn, and Crystal discuss the importance of building intentional spaces where leaders can be supported, seen, and strengthened. This episode is a reminder that real leadership is rooted in connection, care, and community. TakeawaysMany BIPOC women feel isolated in leadership roles.Isolation can contribute to burnout and emotional exhaustion.Community creates safety, clarity, and support.Networking is not the same as genuine community.Intentional spaces matter for authentic leadership connection.Support can come through peers, mentors, and sponsors.Sometimes leaders must create the spaces they need.Leadership is not meant to be lonely. #WomenInLeadership #BIPOCLeadership #BlackWomenLead #LeadershipMatters #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipCommunity #WomenSupportingWomen #StrongerTogether #LeadershipPodcast #BecomingTableTalk

  5. Feb 13

    Ep 11 Know Your Worth: Market Value & Negotiation Strategies for BIPOC Women

    BIPOC women are often underpaid and promoted more slowly while carrying high-impact work. In this episode, we break down how to identify your true market value, prepare for negotiation conversations, and manage the emotional weight that can show up when you advocate for yourself. We also cover how to negotiate beyond base salary, title, scope, flexibility, bonuses, professional development, and clear growth pathways, so you leave with more than a number. Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Your Market Value & Negotiation Preparation 08:14 Compensation Beyond Salary & Positioning 13:17 The Nature of Negotiation, Rejection, and Resilience Keywords / Tags: market value, salary negotiation, total compensation, promotion strategy, underpayment, BIPOC women, women of color leadership, career advancement, workplace equity, negotiation preparation, leadership development, pay raise, compensation package, professional growth

  6. Jan 30

    Ep 10 Invisible Work -Visible Leadership

    In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, we dive into the often-unspoken challenges faced by BIPOC women in the helping professions and especially the reality of being overlooked, undervalued, and expected to over-function without recognition. We explore how to make invisible work visible, build strategic relationships for advancement, clarify and strengthen your leadership brand, and advocate for yourself with confidence. The conversation also names the emotional weight that comes with asking for more—and offers grounded, practical strategies to move through it. This episode is a call to action for women who are ready to stop waiting to be seen and start showing up as unmistakable leaders. Key Takeaways: Visibility requires intentional and strategic effortSelf-advocacy is a leadership skill—not a flawAdvancement often begins with clarity, not permission

  7. Jan 16

    Ep 9 Why You Feel Unheard — What’s Really Getting in the Way

    In this episode of Becoming Table Talk, the hosts discuss the challenges BIPOC women face in leadership roles, particularly around being heard and recognized. They explore the importance of speaking with authority, reclaiming one's voice, and navigating tone policing and double standards in communication. The conversation emphasizes the need for structure in professional settings to ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and encourages women to embrace their confidence without feeling the need to apologize for their contributions. Takeaways BIPOC women often feel unheard in professional settings.Speaking with authority requires confidence and clarity.Reclaiming your voice is essential in leadership.Tone policing affects how women's voices are perceived.Creating structure in meetings can help amplify voices.Your voice is part of your professional brand.Confidence is different from arrogance; both are necessary.Documenting contributions helps in reclaiming ownership.Your nervous system reacts to speaking up; be gentle with it.Small shifts in language can lead to significant changes in perception.

  8. Jan 9

    Ep 8 Your Nervous System Is Your Leadership and Regulation Is the Key to Clarity and Stability

    The conversation explores the profound impact of the nervous system on leadership, emphasizing the importance of regulation for stability and clarity. It delves into the chaos caused by dysregulation, the role of the nervous system in shaping a leadership brand, and the intentional regulation required for leadership stability. The impact of dysregulation on leadership and the transformative effect of regulation on the external structure are also highlighted. Takeaways Nervous system as a leadership systemRegulation and leadershipImpact of dysregulation on leadershipLeadership brand and nervous systemIntentional regulation for leadership stability Chapters 00:00 Regulation and Leadership Impact

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Welcome to The Becoming Table Talk!You're not here by accident. You're done being overlooked, underpaid, and exhausted from doing everyone else's work. At The Becoming Table, we have real conversations about what it takes to stop over-functioning and start over-earning. This is where ambitious BIPOC women in helping professions get the strategies, support, and truth-telling they need to secure the promotions and compensation they've earned. Hosted by Dr. Laryssa Creswell, Shawn Anderson, LaTrise Wilson, and Crystal Funderburk — licensed clinicians and leadership strategists who've navigated these same workplace barriers and come out on top. This is your space to: ✓ Transform over-functioning into strategic leadership ✓ Master the conversations that lead to promotions and raises ✓ Set boundaries that protect your energy and elevate your influence ✓ Navigate workplace dynamics without code-switching or shrinking ✓ Build authentic leadership presence that commands respect Pull up a chair. This is where you stop waiting for recognition and start claiming what's yours. Your next promotion isn't about doing more—it's about leading differently. Let's talk about how.

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  • Creator
    Sisters In Healing LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Sisters In Healing LLC