Werk Stories

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!<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>

Bully-Proof: Joi’s Werk Story

Season Six Finale: Werk Stories host, Joi, gives her interviewer chair to podcast producer and season 2 guest Adell Coleman. Joi tells the story about how the toxic workplace that inspired this podcast tried to silence her for the very last time. Check out Season 1, Episode 1 for the first part of this story.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-tried-it-jois-werk-story/id1585508287?i=1000535376359Follow the Werk Stories Instagram for off-season updates and daily content. instagram.com/werkstories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-10
01:06:12

Never Felt Safe: Ndidi's Werk Story

Ndidi's werk story is happening live! This special education teacher has not been given the support to succeed and it's all coming to a head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-03
34:27

A Black Belt in Change: Sheila's Werk Story

Sheila's career path was not a straight line. Hear about how her risk-taking has led her to the career and life that she wanted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-27
33:39

Your Livelihood Or Your Life: Monica's Werk Story

Dr. Monica Cox, professor and "equity angel" shares her experience in higher education and how toxic work environments require us to make a decision about who we want to be and what we want for our life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-20
34:23

Finding Your Secret Sauce: Acing the Interview w/ Susana Briscoe Alba

Six-figure career coach, Susana Briscoe Alba, talks about how her own work experiences led her to helping others develop their careers. Check out her upcoming professional development summit HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-13
30:51

Saving Yourself First: Jojo's Werk Story

In this episode we hear from Jojo, a Dallas nurse who continued in the industry after Covid while, nationally, hospitals saw a shortage of healthcare workers. She talks about the many reasons nurses quit their often toxic work environments and what motivated her to stay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-06
34:58

You Can't Fix Corrupt: Rachel's Werk Story

Rachel recalls her days doing nonprofit work and how her trauma in those environments led her to work for herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-28
36:59

Are the kids okay? Am I? : Mackenzie’s Werk Story

Mackenzie shares her experience as a middle school teacher and her eventual transition into education tech, what she misses and what she doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-21
35:27

Not Just a Man's Job Anymore: Marlena's Werk Story

Twenty-four year old Marlena talks about her journey to becoming a master plumber and how's she planning her professional life around multiple interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-14
24:05

Beyond The Salary: Upgrade Your Workplace Benefits w/ Laura Stamps

Laura, head of DE&I at Financial Finesse, shares inclusive ways companies can improve the quality of life and financial wellness for their employees and what you need to be asking for in the workplace. 401ks, pensions, childcare, we dig in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-07
36:03

A League of Their Own: Yadira & Shannon's Werk Story

Co-founders of Verb, Yadira Harrison and Shannon Jones talk about building their brand development agency after meeting at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-31
30:56

But First, Boundaries: New Year's Growth w/ Ginni Saraswati

Founder & CEO of Ginni Media, Ginni Saraswati talks about the struggle of setting boundaries in the workplace as a woman of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-24
37:36

Big Layoff, Great Escape: Red's Werk Story

Although Redd is one of thousands who was laid off by big tech this year, she sees this release as a blessing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-04
31:27

Death By A Thousand Cuts: Natasha's Werk Story

Natasha's workplace abuse started just a few months after starting a job she thought was a perfect alignment. It didn't end well. After moving on, Natasha is still working to accept a new, safer environment. Old trauma dies hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-27
36:42

I Hate It Here: Hebba's Werk Story

Head People Officer Hebba Youssef shares HR hot takes, her experiences as a brown woman in leadership and talks about one year with her I Hate It Here newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-20
28:46

Good Leaders Take Elevators: Healthy Leadership w/ Dr. Jeanne

Dr. Jeanne Porter King, women's leadership coach and author, advices us on how we should be thinking about leadership in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-13
30:01

DEI in the DNA: Advancing POC Women w/ Dr. Merary

HR and DEI pro Dr. Merary Simeon talks about the power of mentors and sponsors, her experiences as a Latina in corporate and she tells us what's the biggest obstacle facing women in the workplace today. She cohosts the What Rules!? Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-06
29:52

Bias Baked In: Yolanda's Werk Story

Yolanda talks about her journey to becoming a pastry chef: loneliness in culinary school, misogyny, passion work and her advice to the Black women who come behind her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-30
32:18

A New Attitude: The Gen Z & Millennial Survey w/ Nhu Fabros

Deloitte Global Talent Managing Director, Nhu Fabros talks to us about Deloitte's 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey and what the results mean for these two groups in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-23
26:33

Crying In The Car: Workplace Reform w/ Azizi Marshall

Azizi Marshall talks about the effects of workplace bullying and what changing those systems could look like through drama therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-16
28:53

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