Mind Your Business with Dr. Karmetria Burton

In this episode, Dr. Karmetria Burton speaks with Author and Podcaster Elayne Fluker. Elayne recently published a book titled: Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support, and Remember That Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All. Elayne also has an amazing podcast titled: Support is Sexy, which features interviews with more than 500 diverse and inspiring women entrepreneurs from around the world, who candidly share the ups and downs of their entrepreneurial journeys — where they started, when they struggled and how they still made it happen! In this episode, Dr. Burton and Elayne speak about how to ask for H.E.L.P, the importance of NOT doing it alone and empowering yourself through your community.Elayne's new Book! https://www.amazon.com/Get-Over-Got-Superwoman-Remember/dp/1400213797/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&hvadid=77790617176253&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=elayne+fluker&qid=1634076301&sr=8-1 Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarmetriab/​Websites:https://www.karmetriaburton.com/​https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

In today's episode, Dr. Burton speaks with author Minda Harts. They discuss micro-aggressions, systematic racism and and workplace discrimination. Minda provides actionable tips and techniques and tools to help women of color move their careers forward. Pre-Order Minda's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Within-Racial-Trauma-Workplace/dp/1541619625 Follow Minda on these platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZfsSIp1-Cvpenl1Z3Lb-g?view_as=subscriberTwitter: https://twitter.com/mindahartsEmail: [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:50 Why Minda wrote her book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table 05:02 What are Micro-aggressions? 08:30 How Should Black Women Show Up in Corporate America? 10:25 What does it mean to secure a seat at the table? 17:00 The Power of Ally-ship 23:50 What leadership skills can we learn from Vice President Kamala Harris? 25:40 What's Next for Minda? 27:18 Rapid Fire Questions 30:00 Outro Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarmetriab/​Websites:https://www.karmetriaburton.com/​https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

Today’s guest is Crystal Khalil, author of “Hard Workers Work Hard and Networkers Move Up.” She Challenges you to change behaviors that inhibit you from networking effectively and also discusses the strategic career benefits that can come from adopting an effective networking regimen even in today’s increasingly remote world. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any new episodes! We release new episodes every other Tuesday. Leave us a rating to let us know how we’re doing and share the podcast with your network! 00:00 Intro 01:18 What inspired the book Hard Workers Work Hard and Networkers Move Up 12:23 How do you build your network organically and genuinely? 18:12 Let’s clearly define what networking is28:26 How do you determine 1) who to network with? 2) how to keep those relationships alive? 3) how to reach out initially? 36:23 The Importance of investing in yourself38:10 The story of Crystal deciding to leave Corporate America 42:32 The Founding of  Sister Diamonds 50:40 Wrapping Up- Rapid Fire + Outro  Connect with Crystal on all social media: @crystalkhalilCheck out Sister Diamonds: https://sisterdiamonds.com/ Register for the International Slumber Party HERE: https://isp21.sisterdiamonds.com/home?r_done=1 Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarmetriab/ Websites:https://www.karmetriaburton.com/https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

In today’s episode, Dr. Burton speaks with Jay Bailey President and CEO of the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE). They speak about the economic state of the Black Community, how the RCIE is fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and how you can get involved in the RCIE mission. Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 01:16 Jay reflects on growing up in Atlanta04:25 Georgia’s Blue! But what does that actually mean?  06:27 The Story of the RCIE 09:13 What does it mean to have a net-worth of 0?12:27 Is there a Political Future for Jay? 14:54 How do Entrepreneurs get Involved with the RCIE? 17:27 What is the Difference Between a Small Business Owner and an Entrepreneur? 19:22 What should have business owners learned from 2020?   22:17 What Can Corporations Do to Help the RCIE With Its Mission? 29:00 How Can Corporations Become More Aware Of Societal Issues So They Can Better Help Marginalized Communities? 33:18 Who Inspires Jay? 34:51 The Subject In High School Jay Would Love to Teach36:41 Prince or Micheal Jackson?38:09 Outro Find Out More about the RCIE: https://rcie.org/  Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarmetriab/Websites:https://www.karmetriaburton.com/https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

Mary Legakis Engel is The Management Coach and a recognized speaker, coach, consultant and business executive. Mary has been advising, consulting and coaching leaders and managers on effective management and how to grow their businesses while continuously engaging their employees for over 15 years. Wanting to reflect on and celebrate Women’s History month, Dr. Burton speaks to her about women leadership and the steps you can take to become a more effective leader.  Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:40 The importance of Emotional Intelligence and Grit 05:42 How Mary got started with Executive Coaching 11:00 How do you know you need a coach? 16:20 Mary’s Leadership Advice for Women 25:00 Should you bring your whole self to work? 27:23 How can new women leaders define their leadership style? 31:08 What are some of the pitfalls women leaders fall into?41:42 How can White Women use their privilege to help support minority women in the workplace?48:00 The importance of bringing your best-self to work 52:57 Rapid Fire Questions 55:00 Outro  Connect with Mary here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylegakis/ Questions about today’s episode or in general? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarmetriab/ Websites:https://www.karmetriaburton.com/https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/