Werk Stories

Joi Louviere
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Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10/23/2024

    Dropping the Mask: Maulana's Werk Story

    Maulana shares her career journey from journalism to sales and how she walked away from a top company when it became about productivity over people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  2. 10/16/2024

    You Don't Own Me: Lenita's Werk Story

    Career nonprofit leader, Lenita Riley Dunlap talks about her burnout experience and how she reclaimed a career she enjoyed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  3. 10/09/2024

    Finding Your Peace: Xiomara’s Werk Story

    Xiomara Albán DeLobato talks about her work in economic development and how she's released the burnout and tension that comes with work culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. 10/02/2024

    The Strategy of Being Black at Work w/ Dr. Pearis Jean

    Dr. Pearis Jean is a psychologist and professor at Towson University and wrote a book about navigating anti-racism in the workplace. Buy her book here. If you want to tell your werk story, email werkstories21@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  5. 09/25/2024

    That Ain't Feedback: Petra's Werk Story

    This week we're talking about feedback with Petra Vega. She talks about leaving a job and sending a mic drop email on her last day. Sign up for her weekly emails about self-trust and authenticity at work by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  6. 09/18/2024

    Show Me The Money w/ Carrie Peralta-Brummett

    After two decades as a recruiter for the top tech companies, Carrie knows the best ways to negotiate job offers. On this episode she gives the audience salary negotiation tips and talks about how women of color can become more confident negotiators. Download her free tip sheet to learn how to have more confident money conversations HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  7. 09/11/2024

    Dancing On My Own: Career Changes w/ Shaté Hayes

    To learn more about Shaté, head to shatehayes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  8. 09/04/2024

    The Highest Climb: Studying Black Women in Leadership w/ Dr. Harmon

    Learn more about Dr. Harmon and her research on her website shelethaharmon.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
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Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Joi Louviere
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joi Louviere
  • Show Website
    Werk Stories

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