Persisting in Color

On the season 2 finale of Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara sit down with NYC real estate agent Courteney Fung. Listen in to learn about Courteney's path to real estate, her advise for professional growth, and even what to consider as a first time home buyer. Feel free to reach out to her on Instagram for any additional questions or any of your NYC real estate needs: @courteneykw or @courteneynyc

Join us on this episode to hear from Julie Rosas about her experience as an underwriter in the insurance industry. Born in Colombia and raised around the globe, Julie shares how she got into the industry, the difficulties she's faced, and what about underwriting she enjoys most. Resources: The riots and protests in Colombia are mentioned in today's episode. If ou'd like to learn more, check out these articles: http://thecitypaperbogota.com/ https://www.change.org/p/president-of-colombia-help-colombians-with-government-tax-reform?source_location=petitions_browse To learn more about the epidemic of antisemitism, hate crimes, and more, visit www.adl.org.

Join Niara and Deb on today's episode for a listener requested topic: tips and advice for killing your next interview! They talk prepping, keeping your cool in the room, and even a little tip for after the interview.  Today's episode was requested by participants at Henry Street Settlement in NYC. Check them out at https://www.henrystreet.org/, @henrystreetsettlement on IG, @HenryStreet on Twitter  To contribute to the COVID-19 relief efforts in India, consider donating to American Indian Foundation (https://aif.org/about/), AirLink (https://airlinkflight.org/), or Unicef (https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/india-faces-brutal-covid-19-crisis-unicef-there-help/38520)

Today on Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara talk about burn out and fatigue from two separate perspectives: the personal and the collective. Deb speaks to her experience being in People Operations during a time that many employees are struggling; Niara speaks to her fatigue as a member of the Black community after the killing of Daunte Wright. 

On today's episode, Persisting in Color is excited to welcome our guest, Randi! Randi is a jack of many trades, excelling in activism, project management, coding, and much more. Listen in as she shares how she got here, how she stays balanced, and advice for anyone wanting to follow in her shoes.  Learn more about the project Randi is currently most excited about at https://votersoftomorrow.org/index.html Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com to help build this community!

This week on Persisting In Color, our very own Deb opens up about her experience as an Asian-American witnessing the current slew of anti-Asian hate crimes spurred by false narratives spread about the COVID-19 virus. She shares her experience in the office, coping mechanisms that she's found helpful, and how this has impacted her personally. Persisting in Color is an unapologetically safe space for those navigating the world with minority identities and those wanting to support people in their lives who hold these identities (even if you are still learning how to support). With this in mind, we stand openly against these hate crimes and the lack of understanding that spurs them. You can donate to the nonprofit Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) now to help end the silence and ignorance one effort at a time.

To round out last week's episode on how companies can support their employees in the face of triggering current events, Deb and Niara take today's episode to cover how employees themselves can prepare for these kinds of events. From boundary setting to resources research, this is advice that is actionable now to help prepare for whatever this year has in store.  -- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com to help build this community!

We're so excited for the first episode of season 2 and of 2021! To start off the year, Persisting in Color shares our advice for companies when responding to current events that may impact their employees. We'll touch on everything from first steps to general mindset. A sort of beginners guide to authentically supporting employees when the news weighs heavy, if you will. -- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com to help build this community!

We're joined today by the ever-talented Bianca Muñiz! Bianca Muñiz is a New York based singer-songwriter and two-time cancer survivor. With a truly unique way of captivating the unspoken; she takes her listeners inside of her mind, painting unapologetic pictures of vulnerable yet passionate truths, while entangling them into her uplifting experiences. In addition to her work as an artist, Bianca is a mental health and cancer awareness advocate and a New York Ambassador for The Breasties, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young women affected by breast and reproductive cancers through community and friendship. Tune in to hear about her career as a singer/songwriter, her entry into the world of social media, life after cancer treatment, and managing mental health through it all.  Music IG: @biancamunizofficial Website: http://biancamuniz.com/

This week, we're joined by guest Bajaan to hear about the journey that lead him to the world of finance. We learn why finance was right for him, how to balance humility with being your own cheerleader, and his personal opinions on finance knowledge that isn't always taught but that everyone should have.  Remember, this is a chance to hear about the personal experiences and opinions of our guest. This is in no way financial advice, professional assessments/recommendations, or the like. Be sure to do your own research before making any decisions as Persisting in Color is not responsible for any actions taken as a result of listening to this podcast. 

In continuation of our introductory episode, Niara and Deb dive deeper into the actions we can take as working women of color in navigating our first times. We break down our advice into three points: 1. Find others who have stepped in your shoes (your power women) 2. Own your impact and  3.  We all need to start somewhere, the point is that you're not alone in this. Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com. Help us build this community!

In this introductory episode, Niara and Deb dive into the complexities of being women of color in the workplace. When was the moment you first realized your cultural, social, and racial identities had a profound effect on the way you show up at work? Join us, as we talk about our first times - all while persisting in our world today.  Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities.  Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com. Help us build this community! 

On today's episode, we hear from Chanelle Jones, Esq. about her journey from discovering law as a career path to persisting through law school to her first few months as an attorney. Join us as we discuss representation in the industry, balancing life and the pressures that come with law school (especially as a woman of color), and much more.  Have questions that weren't answered on today's episode? Shoot us an email at persistingincolor@gmailcom, DM us on Instagram @persisting_in_color, or reach out to Chanelle directly on Instagram @locdup_lawyer!

Welcome to another episode of Persisting In Color. This week, we sit down with our guest and friend, Kashara Johnson! Kashara is a multi-passionate designer and content creator focused on leveraging technology + design for social good. She loves investing her time in Social Good, Curiosity & Gratitude, and Storytelling & Community Building. Want to connect with her? You can find Kashara online at www.kasharajohnson.com/ and on IG at @kashara_johnson. 

Everyday, we are bombarded with different beliefs about our own identities. After years of this constant bombardment, at least a little is bound to weasel its way into our perception, whether or not it’s true or harmful. That’s why, in the last episode of season 1 of Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara each share the top internalized harmful rhetorics that effect their work life. From how they’re “meant” to act to how they’re perceived, the two open up about the misguided self-expectations that years of conditioning have led to in three categories: age, race, and gender. Referenced article: Lean In:The State of Black Women in Corporate Americahttps://media.sgff.io/sgff_r1eHetbDYb/2020-08-13/1597343917539/Lean_In_-_State_of_Black_Women_in_Corporate_America_Report_1.pdf

Tune in as Deb and Niara discuss how they've rooted in their self-identities and what it looks like to use that foundation to thrive in the workplace.  -- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com to help us build this community!

In this episode, Niara and Deb get real about the struggles of managing mental health/illness while also showing up in the workplace. From our general experiences to our top 3 tips/tools for setting ourselves up for health at work, today’s episode shares just two perspectives on honoring your needs to show up authentically. -- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com to help us build this community!

On today's episode, Deb opens up about her experience both on the job market and starting a new position during the COVID-19 pandemic. As is the case for many people, it was a difficult journey with self-doubt making cameos throughout. But she persisted! And now is sharing the story of how as well as what she did to set herself up for success upon starting her current position.  --- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com to help us build this community!

This week on Persisting in Color, Deb and Niara throw it way back by sharing their stories leading up to the creation of Persisting in Color. We cover the past few decades, discussing everything from experiences with code-switching to mental health, from the highs to the lows. Get to know us a bit better and share your stories too! --- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while honoring our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com. Help us build this community!

On this episode, Persisting in Color welcomes its very first guest! Nicole (mentor, manager, and professional of color) blesses us with her wisdom and warmth. Join us as we discuss her experience working in the fitness industry, her journey finding work-life balance, her perspectives on being a manager, and more.  --- Persisting in Color is a podcast that doesn't have it all together. Come figure shit out with hosts Niara and Deb as we navigate work-life hurdles while we honor our different minority identities. Follow us @persisting_in_color and email us at persistingincolor@gmail.com. Help us build this community!