Ordinary Black Professionals

<p>#OrdinaryBlackProfessionals is an open and real conversation hosted by married millennials Nicole and Stephan. Along with special guests they'll be sharing experiences of the good, bad and ugly of business, career, entrepreneurship and everyday life.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>| Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ordinaryblkpros" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ordinaryblkpros</a></p><p>| Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ordinaryblackprofessionals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@ordinaryblackprofessionals</a></p><p>| Send us your dilemmas: <a href="mailto:ordinaryblackprofessionals@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ordinaryblackprofessionals@gmail.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Please rate, follow and subscribe.</p><p>Opinions and experiences are our own.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Were you silent or silenced?

Our season finale episode is all about speaking up for yourself in the workspace, not being silent or silenced in scenarios. As usual we share our experiences and our favourite episodes over season one. Follow us on instagram or twitter to find out when we return for season two. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-16
47:20

12 tips to land a job after graduation ft Elevate Founder - Serena

Our special guest this week is Serena, a Graduate recruiter & founder of the Elevate Organisation. She'll be walking us through her 12 tips to land a job after graduation. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-09
01:07:14

Fuller Bust Fashion, Finally ft Taideux Founder - Dolapo

We are happy to introduce Dolapo, the owner and founder of Taideux. Taideux is a company on a mission to create more inclusive clothing for fuller bust women by providing stylish, well fitted, tops & dresses. Listen as Dolapo shares her entrepreneurial story. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-02
56:06

Reality of being a contractor

Following on from last weeks theme of contracting, we go on to talk about the reality of being a contractor, day to day. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-23
40:41

How much does a contractor make?

How do you become a contractor? We talk financials, pros, cons, earnings, dos and don'ts and more. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-16
01:01:40

Black bosses 'shut out' by 'vanilla boys' club

This week we discuss the BBC article that explains there are fewer black people at the top of FTSE 100 firms. We give our impressions on this story and others like it. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-09
34:46

Feeling like an imposter

This week we discuss our experiences with imposter syndrome. How we've felt like we didn't belong and weren't good enough. We really open up this episode and get raw and honest, have a listen about our experiences of feeling like an imposter and how we cope on a day to day basis. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-02
39:37

Job hunting tips

It's time for the January job hunt. We share some tips to help you in your search for a new job. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-26
50:03

Becoming a graduate software engineer ft Temi Olukoko

This week we talk to Temi Olukoko, graduate software engineer, YouTuber, and creator of Simplex Code. She shares her journey into the tech industry and discusses what it's like navigating a corporate space. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals YouTube - Temi Olukoko Twitter - simplexcode_ Instagram - simplexcode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-19
52:32

Customer Service

This week we discuss the importance of customer service and share our experiences. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-12
51:04

Company Culture

We discuss company culture attributes that we've encountered in our careers, and share our experiences. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-05
53:35

New Year, New Goals!

A new year can indicate a fresh start to reevaluate your priorities or set resolutions. We'll talk about the way that we plan and think about the upcoming year and reflect on 2020. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-29
55:40

Lockdown Tier 4

Boris Johnson has sprung a surprise Tier 4 on us in London and the south east of England a week before Christmas! This week we talk through the tips that helped us get through the previous lockdowns. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @Ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-22
28:49

Road to regulatory compliance ft Latoya

This week we welcome Latoya to tell her story of how she went from law to a career in financial regulatory compliance. She opens our eyes to a new industry and how it may be a strong career choice. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-15
01:10:23

Escape to Barbados & listener letters

This week we discuss the Barbados welcome stamp visa and whether we would consider working and living in Barbados for a year. We also answer some of your questions and dilemmas. Join us in our open and honest conversation. Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe.@ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-08
45:10

Would you ask someone how much they earn?

The question you've all been asking, how much exactly do consultants earn? How easy is it to ask someone how much they earn? And would you work 12 hour days so you could retire at 35? Join us in our open and honest conversation.Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe.@Ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-01
01:00:42

What is a consultant and what do they do?

Ever wondered what a consultant does? Or thought about getting into the industry? Well this episode gives you all the information you'll need. As always, we share our experiences and give you the real breakdown.Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe.@Ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-24
01:41:21

Triggered by the BLM movement

This year has seen us live through a global pandemic and a global uprising of black people being tired of racism and discrimination, sparked by the murder of George Floyd and the BLM protests. We discuss what impact this has had on us personally and in the workplace. And how companies can do more to support black people, because Black Lives Matter.Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @Ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
01:11:30

The new normal? Working from home in a pandemic

The majority of us have been working from home during the global covid pandemic. Listen in to how we've found life on the other side, the joys of being on zoom and how we're making the most of our extra time at home.Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @Ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
01:22:09

Intro - Who are we and our career journey

Brand new podcast about what it's like being a black millennial working in the city. We want to give everyone an opportunity to get to know us and learn more about our career journey. It's light hearted and real - enjoy.Don't forget to rate, follow and subscribe. @Ordinaryblackprofessionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
51:13

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