The Working While Black Show

Boss Locks Media
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. Think of this podcast as a career mixtape with a carefully curated collection of episodes designed to guide you on your path to new growth. The Working While Black show is dedicated to providing resources and information for Black professionals feeling discouraged about their growth. We're speaking to Black leaders who share the lessons they’ve learned navigating professional environments and entrepreneurial pursuits.

  1. 09/19/2024

    The Toxic Job Market, Becoming An Influencer For Large Retail Brands, Creating On TikTok & LinkedIn

    Why is it so hard to get a job that you're qualified for? Aliyah Jones is a marketing strategist and product designer who's worked with top brands like H&M, KSwiss, and more to drive sales through marketing campaigns and optimized user experiences. In this episode of The Working While Black Show, Aliyah shared the story behind her engaging Unemployment Series, Going from working in retail to working as a product designer and marketing strategist, her top tips for creating content on TikTok and LinkedIn, and the state of the job market. We learn the truth about what it's like to go months without receiving a job offer for roles you're overqualified for and she gives us an inside look into her world as a content creator. This episode was powered by Podflow FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect With Aliyah Jones: - LInkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/aliyah-jones-81b447100 - TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@iamaliyahjones FOLLOW BOSSLOCKS MEDIA - Text us +1(914)-353-4176 - Sign up for the I Love New Growth Newsletter: https://norby.link/c5YDwu - Follow us on your favorite social platforms: https://bosslocks.norby.live - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bosslocksmedia CHAPTERS (06:12) Transitioning from Retail to Product Design(12:08) Experiences in Toxic Work Environments(19:07) Being Fired and Maintaining Resilience(26:02) Passion for Product Design and Fashion(29:59) The Importance of Customer Service(33:03) The Tragic Job Market(37:15) The Power of Support Systems and a Positive Attitude(42:45) The Unemployment Series(51:48) Choosing the Right Platforms for Content Creation

    56 min
  2. 08/19/2024

    Working In The UK, How DEI Is Profitable, Customer Success Careers, and MORE

    Ornella Jacobs is a trailblazing figure in the Black community, showcasing the power of ambition and resilience. Navigating her professional journey in the UK, she became a senior customer success strategist at a global tech company, all while balancing multiple side businesses and freelancing. Jacobs felt isolated as a Black person in the customer success field until she discovered the Success in Black community, which resonated with her experiences and provided essential representation and support. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in professional spaces, advocating for being valued for one's true self and not merely hired to fulfill diversity quotas. FOLLOW OUR GUEST Connect With Ornella: www.linkedin.com/in/ornella-jacobs Follow Success In Black: https://bit.ly/SuccessInBlackLIPage Learn More About Success In Black: https://bit.ly/SuccessInBlackWebsite FOLLOW BOSSLOCKS MEDIA - Text us +1(914)-353-4176 - Learn more about our guest: www.bosslocksmedia.com/ - Sign Up For Updates On Our Knowledge Base: https://norby.link/c5Nf2p - Follow us on your favorite social platforms: https://bosslocks.norby.live - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bosslocksmedia CHAPTERS (00:04:04) Empowering Black Professionals in Customer Success Industry (00:09:55) Thriving in Customer Success: "Success in Black" (00:13:27) Representation in Tech (00:19:21) Jobs and Salaries in Customer Success (00:32:29) Career Advancement through Personal Vision Mapping (00:37:06) How DEI Leads To Profitability (00:41:32) Empowering Black Individuals in the Workplace (00:48:05) Inspiring Global Accountability for Racial Equality (00:54:53) Leveraging Personal Branding for Professional Growth (01:01:22) Authenticity and Audacity for Career Success

    1h 5m
  3. Growing Your Brand, Candace Owens's Marketing Strategy, and A New Video Platform Emerges

    05/07/2024

    Growing Your Brand, Candace Owens's Marketing Strategy, and A New Video Platform Emerges

    How do you strike a balance between building your brand and staying true to yourself? I'm sharing a replay of a live conversation with Storyteller and Brand Strategist Chris Ward Jr for a conversation on how to craft engaging content that resonates with your audience, whether you're a 9-to-5 professional, an entrepreneur, or a content creator on the rise. We'll be analyzing the communication styles of political pundit Candace Owens as she looks to build a following in the Black community. Is she a strategic communicator or is she intentionally triggering her audience? We'll break down her methods to understand the influence of provocative communication. Then we break down a new video platform that has emerged in the digital streets. LinkedIn's new video feed has caught everyone's attention with its new TikTok style video feed. Will provocative posts dominate or will authenticity win? Sign up for alerts about our next live event and how you can join us in the backstage here: https://norby.link/c5YDwu CHAPTERS: 2:44 - Introduction to Authenticity 4:58 - Defining Authenticity 6:49 - Understanding the Game of Branding 11:38 - Strategies for Rebranding 17:40 - Living Authentically 18:30 - Candace Owens's Marketing Strategy 24:05 - Establishing a Value System 27:54 - LinkedIn Video Strategy 33:13 - Balancing Authenticity and Brand Growth 34:26 - What Is The MVP Concept 46:06 - How To Grow Your Audience Engagement 47:10 - Viewer Comments Segment 48:53 - Podcasting Across Platforms 51:11 - Key Takeaways 52:15 - Advice for 9-5 Workers 54:40 - Tips for Entrepreneurs 57:40 - Guidance for Hybrid Professionals 1:04:02 - Preview of The Working While Black Show

    1h 9m
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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. Think of this podcast as a career mixtape with a carefully curated collection of episodes designed to guide you on your path to new growth. The Working While Black show is dedicated to providing resources and information for Black professionals feeling discouraged about their growth. We're speaking to Black leaders who share the lessons they’ve learned navigating professional environments and entrepreneurial pursuits.

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