On this week's episode of Secure The Seat--I discuss my latest book for Young Adults, called You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls' Guide To Finding Your Voice. My brother Mike Harts (www.mikeharts.com) interviewed me about the book. You can purchase here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670292/you-are-more-than-magic-by-minda-harts/ Or please help us donate 500 books to Black and Brown Girls here: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/youaremorethanmagicdonation link will be live until April 29th to donate. 

On this week's episode of Secure The Seat--I discuss my latest book for Young Adults, called You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls' Guide To Finding Your Voice. My brother Mike Harts (<a href="http://www.mikeharts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mikeharts.com</a>) interviewed me about the book. You can purchase here:<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670292/you-are-more-than-magic-by-minda-harts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670292/you-are-more-than-magic-by-minda-harts/</a> Or please help us donate 500 books to Black and Brown Girls here: <a href="https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/youaremorethanmagicdonation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/youaremorethanmagicdonation</a> link will be live until April 29th to donate.

You Are More Than Magic 

Tiffany Jana

Today's guest is  Dr. Tiffany Jana. Dr. Jana is an Author, Founder &amp; CEO of TMI Portfolio. Dr. Jana is an acclaimed international speaker who enjoys helping people see each other more fully and more clearly.   We will discuss why using Inclusive Language is important in the workplace.   Dr. Tiffany Jana (they/them/hers) is the founder and CEO of TMI’s Portfolio companies, now celebrating 19 years championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). Dr. Jana spearheaded the TMI Consulting Inc.’s transition into the world’s first Certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp) with a diversity accountability focus. Dr. Jana was awarded the B Corp community’s highest honor, the Tal Haussig Award, for blazing a path towards JEDI values in action. Connect with Dr. Jana, go to https://tmiconsultinginc.com/about/leadership/tiffany-jana/ You can watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8f9NOY43QI&amp;t=1s And for the book sweepstakes: https://www.sealpress.com/landing-page/right-within-sweepstakes/ Lastly, if you would like to help with 25, 50, or 100 pre-orders email Rightwithin@mindaharts.com 

Today's guest is  Dr. Tiffany Jana. Dr. Jana is an Author, Founder &amp; CEO of TMI Portfolio. Dr. Jana is an acclaimed international speaker who enjoys helping people see each other more fully and more clearly.   We will discuss why using Inclusive Language is important in the workplace.   Dr. Tiffany Jana (they/them/hers) is the founder and CEO of TMI’s Portfolio companies, now celebrating 19 years championing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). Dr. Jana spearheaded the TMI Consulting Inc.’s transition into the world’s first <a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/community/tmi-consulting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Certified Benefit Corporation</a> (B Corp) with a diversity accountability focus. Dr. Jana was awarded the B Corp community’s highest honor, the <a href="https://bcorporation.net/zbtcz12z20/b-lab-us-canada-presents-2020-b-community-award-recipients" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tal Haussig Award</a>, for blazing a path towards JEDI values in action. Connect with Dr. Jana, go to <a href="https://tmiconsultinginc.com/about/leadership/tiffany-jana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tmiconsultinginc.com/about/leadership/tiffany-jana/</a> You can watch the live episode here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8f9NOY43QI&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8f9NOY43QI&amp;t=1s</a> And for the book sweepstakes: <a href="https://www.sealpress.com/landing-page/right-within-sweepstakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sealpress.com/landing-page/right-within-sweepstakes/</a> Lastly, if you would like to help with 25, 50, or 100 pre-orders email Rightwithin@mindaharts.com

Using Inclusive Language with special guest Dr. Tiffany Jana

Smiley Poswolsky

Today's guest is Adam Smiley Poswolsky. Adam is the author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, an International keynote speaker, and a Millennial workplace expert.   We will discuss How To Create Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness Within The Workplace. Connect with Smiley and purchase his new book, go to https://smileyposwolsky.com/ AND you can watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9047PP_qKc&amp;t=5s

Today's guest is Adam Smiley Poswolsky. Adam is the author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, an International keynote speaker, and a Millennial workplace expert.   We will discuss How To Create Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness Within The Workplace. Connect with Smiley and purchase his new book, go to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNnc01tZ1BkZHVrb2RycXhWY1hmT3NGN3Vzd3xBQ3Jtc0trSXRkVVdaSkNaQUsyQkNJbTB6VkhpcHpFdUM3X1pEZ0NudUd1QkJWRjY0ZVhjMDMzdHRXaHFRc3pXMnB5U2ZzLUtvbm1FYVhodGFzS1FVN19xQzFKdzMzNHRabktUWU5SM3lyWVROX280c193b3J2SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fsmileyposwolsky.com%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://smileyposwolsky.com/</a> AND you can watch the live episode here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9047PP_qKc&amp;t=5s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9047PP_qKc&amp;t=5s</a>

Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness w/ special guest Adam Smiley Poswolsky.

Erin L. Thomas

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Erin L. Thomas. Dr. Thomas is the Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging &amp; Access at Upwork. We will discuss Creating Boundaries in the Workplace. She brings a distinctive mix of research and practitioner expertise to this role, which includes leading diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIBs) strategy, implementation, and coaching. Prior to Upwork, Erin was a Managing Director at Paradigm, a diversity and inclusion strategy firm, where she partnered with companies to embed DIBs into their organizations through culture transformation and people development. Prior to Paradigm, Erin held positions at Grant Thornton LLP and Argonne National Laboratory developing D&amp;I strategies, programming, and metrics. Her work has been featured in Fast Company and the New York Times and recognized by Forbes, Human Rights Campaign, the National Association for Female Executives, and Equal Opportunity Magazine. She holds a Ph.D. in social psychology; a Master of Philosophy in social psychology; a Master of Science in social psychology; and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and international studies from Yale University. Connect with Dr. Thomas on Twitter @ErinLThomasPhD and Watch the live episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7jUPMZzAhk The Writing Retreat https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secure-the-seat-writers-retreat-2021-tickets-158318094683 and code STS2021

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Erin L. Thomas. Dr. Thomas is the Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging &amp; Access at Upwork. We will discuss Creating Boundaries in the Workplace. She brings a distinctive mix of research and practitioner expertise to this role, which includes leading diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIBs) strategy, implementation, and coaching. Prior to Upwork, Erin was a Managing Director at Paradigm, a diversity and inclusion strategy firm, where she partnered with companies to embed DIBs into their organizations through culture transformation and people development. Prior to Paradigm, Erin held positions at Grant Thornton LLP and Argonne National Laboratory developing D&amp;I strategies, programming, and metrics. Her work has been featured in Fast Company and the New York Times and recognized by Forbes, Human Rights Campaign, the National Association for Female Executives, and Equal Opportunity Magazine. She holds a Ph.D. in social psychology; a Master of Philosophy in social psychology; a Master of Science in social psychology; and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and international studies from Yale University. Connect with Dr. Thomas on Twitter @ErinLThomasPhD and Watch the live episode at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl4AYGzypgo&amp;t=194s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7jUPMZzAhk</a> The Writing Retreat <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secure-the-seat-writers-retreat-2021-tickets-158318094683" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secure-the-seat-writers-retreat-2021-tickets-158318094683</a> and code STS2021

Creating Boundaries in the workplace w/ special guest Dr. Erin L. Thomas 

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Denitra Ross. Denitra is a Coach, Speaker, and Master Storyteller. We will discuss how to create the life you want.  Denitra Ross is guided by a heart for helping people to transform their lives, Denitra Ross helps her clients to create a story that empowers them to reach their goals. Whether in her role in IT leadership, her recovery journey, or as a mother to an amazing teenage daughter, she believes one thing is radically clear – the story we tell ourselves about ourselves will ALWAYS show up in our lives. Leveraging the power of storytelling, Denitra developed the “Change Your Story, Change Your Life,” coaching methodology. With it, clients examine their personal stories with compassion, courage, and clarity. Through experience, exercises, and examples, Denitra helps them to write a new story that aligns with their desired life. In addition to working one on one with clients, Denitra also has more than 20 years of experience in service-based roles across many different industries. Currently, she serves as a Senior IT Operations Director for a Fortune 100 company. You can follow and hire Denitra on IG and Facebook @tftbn To watch the live show of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt01p2Etkfg

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Denitra Ross. Denitra is a Coach, Speaker, and Master Storyteller. We will discuss how to create the life you want.  Denitra Ross is guided by a heart for helping people to transform their lives, Denitra Ross helps her clients to create a story that empowers them to reach their goals. Whether in her role in IT leadership, her recovery journey, or as a mother to an amazing teenage daughter, she believes one thing is radically clear – the story we tell ourselves about ourselves will ALWAYS show up in our lives. Leveraging the power of storytelling, Denitra developed the “Change Your Story, Change Your Life,” coaching methodology. With it, clients examine their personal stories with compassion, courage, and clarity. Through experience, exercises, and examples, Denitra helps them to write a new story that aligns with their desired life. In addition to working one on one with clients, Denitra also has more than 20 years of experience in service-based roles across many different industries. Currently, she serves as a Senior IT Operations Director for a Fortune 100 company. You can follow and hire Denitra on IG and Facebook @tftbn To watch the live show of this episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt01p2Etkfg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt01p2Etkfg</a>

Creating The Life You Want with special guest Denitra Ross 

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rachel J. Robasciotti. Rachel is the Founder and CEO at Adasina Social Capital. We discuss racial justice and our wealth. She graduated from high school at 15 years-old and ultimately attended the University of California, Berkeley where she studied economics. After working at large financial firms learning what they do well and what she wanted to do differently, in 2004 at the age 25, she founded Robasciotti &amp; Philipson – a firm dedicated to transforming wealth into a tool that supports the well-being of people and the planet.  In 2018, Rachel launched the firm’s Social Justice Investing strategy which would become Adasina Social Capital. This strategy has positioned her as a leader in the financial industry for integrating issues of racial, gender, economic, and climate justice into investment portfolios. Connect with Rachel on Twitter @rrobasciotti and www.adasina.com Watch the live episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl4AYGzypgo&amp;t=194s

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rachel J. Robasciotti. Rachel is the Founder and CEO at Adasina Social Capital. We discuss racial justice and our wealth. She graduated from high school at 15 years-old and ultimately attended the University of California, Berkeley where she studied economics. After working at large financial firms learning what they do well and what she wanted to do differently, in 2004 at the age 25, she founded Robasciotti &amp; Philipson – a firm dedicated to transforming wealth into a tool that supports the well-being of people and the planet.  In 2018, Rachel launched the firm’s Social Justice Investing strategy which would become Adasina Social Capital. This strategy has positioned her as a leader in the financial industry for integrating issues of racial, gender, economic, and climate justice into investment portfolios. Connect with Rachel on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rrobasciotti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rrobasciotti</a> and <a href="//www.adasina.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.adasina.com</a> Watch the live episode at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl4AYGzypgo&amp;t=194s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl4AYGzypgo&amp;t=194s</a>

Racial Justice with Rachel J. Robasciotti

Adrienne Lawrence

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Adrienne Lawrence. We discuss sexual harassment in the workplace. Adrienne is an award-winning on-air commentator and diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate, Adrienne does more than just talk. In fact, she does a lot of everything—and she does it well. The former “big law” litigator is passionate about reaching minds and audiences through informative, thought-provoking conversation—particularly on matters impacting women and people of color in their professional lives. Find out more about Adrienne at https://www.adriennejlawrence.com/ And purchase her new book: Staying In The Game here. 

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Adrienne Lawrence. We discuss sexual harassment in the workplace. Adrienne is an award-winning on-air commentator and diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate, Adrienne does more than just talk. In fact, she does a lot of everything—and she does it well. The former “big law” litigator is passionate about reaching minds and audiences through informative, thought-provoking conversation—particularly on matters impacting women and people of color in their professional lives. Find out more about Adrienne at <a href="https://www.adriennejlawrence.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.adriennejlawrence.com/</a> And purchase her new book: Staying In The Game <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Staying-Game-Playbook-Workplace-Harassment/dp/059308411X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1614806245&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with special guest Adrienne Lawrence 

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Appreccia D. Faulkner; we discuss what it means to lead globally as a woman of color.  Appreccia is the Founder &amp; CEO of Global Strategists Association. Global Strategists Association is an international nonprofit organization working to increase global engagement among the African Diaspora. Connect with Appreccia at https://www.gsachicago.org/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AdFaulkner1  Catch the live version of this episode on YouTube.

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Appreccia D. Faulkner; we discuss what it means to lead globally as a woman of color.  Appreccia is the Founder &amp; CEO of Global Strategists Association. Global Strategists Association is an international nonprofit organization working to increase global engagement among the African Diaspora. Connect with Appreccia at<a href="https://stephenahart.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.gsachicago.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gsachicago.org/</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/AdFaulkner1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AdFaulkner1</a> Catch the live version of this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BlCrkvZOes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

Becoming a Global Leader and Citizen with Appreccia D. Faulkner 

Stephen A. Hart

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I have my brother from another mother, Stephen A. Hart; discussing how to build your brand inside of the workplace. Stephen is a proud husband of 12 years to Kristin and strives to be the #bestdadever to their two crumb snatchers (his words). Stephen is a marketer, podcaster, and brand strategist. Connect with Stephen at https://stephenahart.com/ and sign up for his upcoming Branding Bootcamp at https://stephenahart.com/bootcamp/ coupon code sts200 Catch the live version of this episode on YouTube. 

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I have my brother from another mother, Stephen A. Hart; discussing how to build your brand inside of the workplace. Stephen is a proud husband of 12 years to Kristin and strives to be the #bestdadever to their two crumb snatchers (his words). Stephen is a marketer, podcaster, and brand strategist. Connect with Stephen at<a href="https://stephenahart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://stephenahart.com/</a> and sign up for his upcoming Branding Bootcamp at <a href="https://stephenahart.com/bootcamp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stephenahart.com/bootcamp/</a> coupon code sts200 Catch the live version of this episode on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WfgnSPK5bk&amp;t=426s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

Building Your Brand Inside The Workplace with special guest Stephen A. Hart

Shannon Cohen

This week I chat with Shannon Cohen. We discuss how to build your own table. You can also watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJANovlZls&amp;t=3s Shannon is an author, podcaster, and owner of an inspirational product line called Tough Skin, Soft Heart. Her Tough Skin, Soft Heart products are available at retailers across the country. Her podcast reaches subscribers nationally and globally with weekly grab-and-go encouragement for difference makers. Her 2nd book, “It’s Normal to Shake as You Soar” was released in October 2020. In February 2021, Shannon’s signature brand of greeting cards will debut at Target stores nationwide via a partnership with American Greetings. Shannon Cohen is the founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc. -- a boutique firm with a mighty imprint and reputation for excellence. Shannon specializes in developing customized emotional intelligence, equity, and wellness colloquia for organizations across diverse sectors and industries. Support Shannon today: https://www.shannoncohen.com/

This week I chat with Shannon Cohen. We discuss how to build your own table. You can also watch the live episode here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnJZVCjhV5U&amp;t=3s" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJANovlZls&amp;t=3s</a> Shannon is an author, podcaster, and owner of an inspirational product line called Tough Skin, Soft Heart. Her Tough Skin, Soft Heart products are available at retailers across the country. Her podcast reaches subscribers nationally and globally with weekly grab-and-go encouragement for difference makers. Her 2nd book, “It’s Normal to Shake as You Soar” was released in October 2020. In February 2021, Shannon’s signature brand of greeting cards will debut at Target stores nationwide via a partnership with American Greetings. Shannon Cohen is the founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc. -- a boutique firm with a mighty imprint and reputation for excellence. Shannon specializes in developing customized emotional intelligence, equity, and wellness colloquia for organizations across diverse sectors and industries. Support Shannon today: <a href="https://www.shannoncohen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shannoncohen.com/</a>

Building Your Table with special guest Shannon Cohen 

Hear stories of everyday women of color as they lean into a workforce that isn't always invested in their success. How do they do it? Join us as we dig deep and learn how to #SECURETHESEAT Go to www.mindaharts.com and find out more!

I am thoroughly enjoying and learning from this podcast Minda is a gem keep it coming you’re doing amazing much needed work 😊

Hidden Gem

Love this podcast! Such a powerful and refreshing take on the struggles that women of color face. There are too many white voices online, we need to amplify more voices from women of color!

Just what women of color need

Hear stories of everyday women of color as they lean into a workforce that isn't always invested in their success. How do they do it? Join us as we dig deep and learn how to #SECURETHESEAT Go to <a href="http://www.mindaharts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindaharts.com</a> and find out more!

#SECURETHESEAT

Why do we have to network? Networking for what? Networking is a skill set and takes practice. Today's guest is Veleisa Patton Burrell, founder, and CEO at Narrative Evolution. Veleisa gives us tips on how to network and why it's important for our careers. To learn more about her work go to www.narrativeevolutioncommunications.com #securetheseat

Why do we have to network? Networking for what? Networking is a skill set and takes practice. Today's guest is Veleisa Patton Burrell, founder, and CEO at Narrative Evolution. Veleisa gives us tips on how to network and why it's important for our careers. To learn more about her work go to <a href="http://www.narrativeevolutioncommunications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.narrativeevolutioncommunications.com</a> #securetheseat

Nice For What? Networking! 

If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. Failure is the other F-word, but how do you bounce back? Today's guest is Kanika Tolver. Kanika is no ordinary “social-preneur.” This former highly decorated government employee turned rebel entrepreneur and Certified Professional Coach is a serial innovator who’s fueled by an extraordinary commitment to social change and to helping others create their own “epic lives.” To learn more about her work go to http://kanikatolver.com/ and purchase her book Life Rehab.

If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again. Failure is the other F-word, but how do you bounce back? Today's guest is Kanika Tolver. Kanika is no ordinary “social-preneur.” This former highly decorated government employee turned rebel entrepreneur and Certified Professional Coach is a serial innovator who’s fueled by an extraordinary commitment to social change and to helping others create their own “epic lives.” To learn more about her work go to <a href="http://kanikatolver.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kanikatolver.com/</a> and purchase her book Life Rehab.

The Other F-Word

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Simone Morris. We discuss how you can get in the driver’s seat and take control of your career. Simone spent two decades in Corporate America and in the last few years started her own company; where she is the CEO at Simone Morris LLC. Simone is an Educator, Author, and Diversity Expert. Purchase her new book The Power of Owning Your Career. Connect with her at www.simonemorris.com

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Simone Morris. We discuss how you can get in the driver’s seat and take control of your career. Simone spent two decades in Corporate America and in the last few years started her own company; where she is the CEO at Simone Morris LLC. Simone is an Educator, Author, and Diversity Expert. Purchase her new book The Power of Owning Your Career. Connect with her at <a href="http://www.simonemorris.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.simonemorris.com</a>

Owning Your Career

Sarah Morgan

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sarah Morgan.  We discuss how to identify the warning signs of a toxic work environment. Sarah Morgan has been a practicing HR Executive for 20 years. She is currently the Chief Excellence Officer of BuzzARooney LLC, where she provides consulting and coaching surrounding organizational culture, comprehensive health &amp; total wellness benefits, and executive leadership. Sarah still also serves as an active HR practitioner as the Director of Human Resources for a national retail service organization headquartered outside Raleigh NC. In 2011, Sarah burst on the social media scene under the pen name “Buzz Rooney,” with her blog, The Buzz on HR. 8 years later, the pen name is gone -- but her blog is going strong with over 10,000 readers each month.  Sarah is the creator and curator of the #BlackBlogsMatter and #BlackPodsMatter challenge. She is also the creator and host of the Leading in Color podcast, a show centering on cultivating positive workplace experiences thru diversity, inclusion and social consciousness. She has amassed more than 20,000 followers across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. And Sarah has been named to the Best HR Practitioner Blogs, the Top Women in HR Tech and the Global Voices of HR lists for consecutive years.  Connect with Sarah at https://buzzarooneyllc.com/

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview<a href="https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Sarah Morgan.  We discuss how to identify the warning signs of a toxic work environment. Sarah Morgan has been a practicing HR Executive for 20 years. She is currently the Chief Excellence Officer of BuzzARooney LLC, where she provides consulting and coaching surrounding organizational culture, comprehensive health &amp; total wellness benefits, and executive leadership. Sarah still also serves as an active HR practitioner as the Director of Human Resources for a national retail service organization headquartered outside Raleigh NC. In 2011, Sarah burst on the social media scene under the pen name “Buzz Rooney,” with her blog, The Buzz on HR. 8 years later, the pen name is gone -- but her blog is going strong with over 10,000 readers each month.  Sarah is the creator and curator of the #BlackBlogsMatter and #BlackPodsMatter challenge. She is also the creator and host of the Leading in Color podcast, a show centering on cultivating positive workplace experiences thru diversity, inclusion and social consciousness. She has amassed more than 20,000 followers across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. And Sarah has been named to the Best HR Practitioner Blogs, the Top Women in HR Tech and the Global Voices of HR lists for consecutive years.  Connect with Sarah at <a href="https://buzzarooneyllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://buzzarooneyllc.com/</a>

The Warning Signs with Sarah Morgan 

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss owning your voice as a woman of color with my special guest Minda Honey. Minda Honey is a full-time freelance writer with bylines at Teen Vogue, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Oxford American, Longreads and she writes a bi-weekly relationship advice column. She also does content writing for startups and leads creative writing workshops. Find her online at mindahoney.com

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss owning your voice as a woman of color with my special guest Minda Honey. Minda Honey is a full-time freelance writer with bylines at Teen Vogue, The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Oxford American, Longreads and she writes a bi-weekly relationship advice column. She also does content writing for startups and leads creative writing workshops. Find her online at <a href="http://mindahoney.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mindahoney.com</a>

Owning Your Voice

Color

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart and finishes out Season 3. Get the inside scoop to the debut book The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table--The Book Edition.  Pre-order now before 8/20. And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com 

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart and finishes out Season 3. Get the inside scoop to the debut book The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table--The Book Edition.  Pre-order now before 8/20. And join the virtual book club at <a href="http://www.mindaharts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindaharts.com</a>

The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know The Book Edition

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kelechi Okafor  aka Kelechnekoff. She is an actor, director and dance innovator who facilitates self-actualization through dance. Kelechi created the character #SallyInHR as a way to address the micro and macro aggressions faced by marginalized communities in the workplace. We even chat with Sally in this episode.  Connect with Kelechi at www.kelechiokafor.com

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview <a href="https://www.kelechiokafor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelechi Okafor</a>  aka Kelechnekoff. She is an actor, director and dance innovator who facilitates self-actualization through dance. Kelechi created the character #SallyInHR as a way to address the micro and macro aggressions faced by marginalized communities in the workplace. We even chat with Sally in this episode.  Connect with Kelechi at <a href="http://www.kelechiokafor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kelechiokafor.com</a>

Sally in HR

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Jhaymee Tynan.  We discuss how to find and mobilize your allies at work. Jhaymee Tynan, MS, MBA, PMP®, PfMP®, FACHE® is Director, Strategy at Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C. In her current role, Ms. Tynan is a leader in the system’s Integration Management Office (IMO), which provides day-to-day operations and strategy leadership for post-merger integration activities with current and new partners. During her tenure at Atrium Health, she has led several high impact strategy projects, including the development of world-class growth plans for oncology and pediatrics service lines.  Connect with Jhaymee on Twitter @Jhaymee and Linkedin. 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview<a href="https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Jhaymee Tynan.  We discuss how to find and mobilize your allies at work. Jhaymee Tynan, MS, MBA, PMP®, PfMP®, FACHE® is Director, Strategy at Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C. In her current role, Ms. Tynan is a leader in the system’s Integration Management Office (IMO), which provides day-to-day operations and strategy leadership for post-merger integration activities with current and new partners. During her tenure at Atrium Health, she has led several high impact strategy projects, including the development of world-class growth plans for oncology and pediatrics service lines.  Connect with Jhaymee on Twitter @<a href="https://twitter.com/Jhaymee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jhaymee</a> and Linkedin.

Finding and Mobilizing Your Allies 

Learn how you can be an effective and authentic leader on your way to securing your seat at the table.  Today's guest is Arquella Hargrove. Arquella brings a successful 20-year track record of creating and implementing productivity-inducing practices through the application of strategic planning and organization development in both the public and the private sector. She has supported both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures advising them through their stages of creation, growth, and stabilization. To learn more about her work go to http://arquellahargrove.com

Learn how you can be an effective and authentic leader on your way to securing your seat at the table.  Today's guest is Arquella Hargrove. Arquella brings a successful 20-year track record of creating and implementing productivity-inducing practices through the application of strategic planning and organization development in both the public and the private sector. She has supported both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures advising them through their stages of creation, growth, and stabilization. To learn more about her work go to <a href="http://arquellahargrove.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://arquellahargrove.com</a>

Walk It Like I Talk It (Authentic Leadership) 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Alicia Makaye.  We discuss how to get out of our comfort zone and own it. Dr. Makaye is the Co-Founder of GXA in Dallas, Texas.  In  2019, Dr. Makaye received the Minority Business Leader Award  by the Dallas Business Journal. She is also a philanthropist. You can find out more about her work at www.gxait.com and connect with Alicia on Instagram.

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview<a href="https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Dr. Alicia Makaye.  We discuss how to get out of our comfort zone and own it. Dr. Makaye is the Co-Founder of GXA in Dallas, Texas.  In <a href="https://gxait.com/company-news/gxa-president-alicia-makaye-among-2019-minority-business-leader-award-honorees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2019, Dr. Makaye received the Minority Business Leader Award</a>  by the Dallas Business Journal. She is also a philanthropist. You can find out more about her work at www.<a href="https://gxait.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gxait.com</a> and connect with Alicia on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/aliciamakayephd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.</a>

The Comfort Zone 

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being kind to yourself in the last 30+ days of this decade. 

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being kind to yourself in the last 30+ days of this decade.

Be Kind To Yourself 

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss what it means to “Have It All” as a working mother with Cheronda Everett. Cheronda is Founder and CEO of Cheronda Marie Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in project management and strategic planning.  In addition to providing direct services to clients, she also provides training and support.  Go to http://www.cherondamarie.com

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss what it means to “Have It All” as a working mother with Cheronda Everett. Cheronda is Founder and CEO of Cheronda Marie Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in project management and strategic planning.  In addition to providing direct services to clients, she also provides training and support.  Go to <a href="http://www.cherondamarie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cherondamarie.com</a>

Choices 

Rhonda Khan

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rhonda Khan. We discuss how to improve your public speaking and secure your voice at work.  Rhonda Khan is a public speaking coach, speech therapist, speaker, and solo performer that specializes in empowering women speakers. As the founder of Simply Speech Solutions, Rhonda gives women the tools to amplify their voices, move through fear, and own the room. Rhonda's intuitive and energetic approach has ignited her clients to score multiple speaking engagements, deliver winning pitches, advance in their careers, and publish and promote bestselling books. Rhonda and her clients have owned rooms at Google, CNN, TEDx, PayPal, and INBOUND to name a few. When she’s not coaching or speaking, she’s snuggling with her three-year-old son. Connect with Rhonda at www.simplyspeechsolutions.com  and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/itssimplyspeech

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Rhonda Khan. We discuss how to improve your public speaking and secure your voice at work.  Rhonda Khan is a public speaking coach, speech therapist, speaker, and solo performer that specializes in empowering women speakers. As the founder of Simply Speech Solutions, Rhonda gives women the tools to amplify their voices, move through fear, and own the room. Rhonda's intuitive and energetic approach has ignited her clients to score multiple speaking engagements, deliver winning pitches, advance in their careers, and publish and promote bestselling books. Rhonda and her clients have owned rooms at Google, CNN, TEDx, PayPal, and INBOUND to name a few. When she’s not coaching or speaking, she’s snuggling with her three-year-old son. Connect with Rhonda at <a href="http://www.simplyspeechsolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.simplyspeechsolutions.com</a>  and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/itssimplyspeech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/itssimplyspeech</a>

Talk That Talk with Rhonda Khan

Is your self belief system shaky? Minda has a hart to hart on some winning combinations to Secure Your Seat on the inside. Don’t forget to feed your inner self on the way to your seat.

Don't Stop Believing

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Veronica Armstrong.  We discuss learning how to quantify your worth. Veronica is a marketing executive with deep expertise in customer acquisition and product growth. She most recently led Lovepop’s Wedding business line as General Manager. Together with a team of twenty-five that spanned software development, UI/UX, design, product management, and international operations, the Lovepop Wedding team delivered the most exciting entrant into the wedding stationery space to date.   Connect with Veronica on Twitter @Veronicatheblog

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview <a href="https://www.mayflowervenues.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veronica Armstrong</a>.  We discuss learning how to quantify your worth. Veronica is a marketing executive with deep expertise in customer acquisition and product growth. She most recently led Lovepop’s Wedding business line as General Manager. Together with a team of twenty-five that spanned software development, UI/UX, design, product management, and international operations, the Lovepop Wedding team delivered the most exciting entrant into the wedding stationery space to date.   Connect with Veronica on <a href="https://twitter.com/Veronicatheblog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter @Veronicatheblog</a>

Quantifying Your Worth 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kristin Jones.  We discuss learning how to own your growth as you build your career. Kristin spent seven and a half years working alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama as special assistant and director of special projects. Over the course of her tenure at the White House, her projects and responsibilities ranged from planning international travel and domestic events in service of the First Lady's priorities and cultural vision, to developing creative content and campaigns for Michelle Obama's signature initiatives: Let's Move!; Joining Forces; Reach Higher, and Let Girls Learn. In this capacity, she has developed an expertise in identifying how the intersections of branding, policy, and creative strategy can be used as a means to create cultural shifts in society. In 2018, she co-founded the strategic brand firm, Inside Projects with a client roster that includes Mrs. Obama and The Wing amongst many others.  Connect with Kristin at www.insideprojects.co

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kristin Jones.  We discuss learning how to own your growth as you build your career. Kristin spent seven and a half years working alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama as special assistant and director of special projects. Over the course of her tenure at the White House, her projects and responsibilities ranged from planning international travel and domestic events in service of the First Lady's priorities and cultural vision, to developing creative content and campaigns for Michelle Obama's signature initiatives: Let's Move!; Joining Forces; Reach Higher, and Let Girls Learn. In this capacity, she has developed an expertise in identifying how the intersections of branding, policy, and creative strategy can be used as a means to create cultural shifts in society. In 2018, she co-founded the strategic brand firm, <a href="https://www.insideprojects.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Projects</a> with a client roster that includes Mrs. Obama and The Wing amongst many others.  Connect with Kristin at <a href="http://www.insideprojects.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.insideprojects.co</a>

Owning Your Growth 

Chana Ewing

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, we have a special December Holiday Edition of the podcast.  I interview Chana Ewing about Equality in the workplace.  Chana Ginelle Ewing is the founder and CEO at GEENIE, a self-development platform centering on Black women. She is the author of the children’s book, An ABC of Equality, illustrated by Paulina Morgan (Lincoln Children’s Books, Sept 2019).  Chana’s interests lie at the intersection of innovation, women’s leadership, intersectionality, and storytelling. She and her projects have been featured in Blavity, ESSENCE, FORBES, MadameNoire, HerAgenda.com, BlackEnterprise and UPTOWN. She frequently speaks on entrepreneurship, digital marketing and empowering women leaders and has participated on panels/talks at The Wing, Social Media Week, Civic Hall, The Andrew Goodman Foundation National Civic Leadership Training Summit, Pipeline Fellowship Conference, Firelight Media Documentary Lab, The Blackhouse Fellowship Panel, and 3 Day Startup. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Chana lives and makes magic from Brooklyn, NY. Find out more about Chana at www.chanaewing.com and purchase her new book An ABC of Equality, here.  Also, pick up the limited Geeniebox curated by Minda Harts for December at https://geeniebox.com/pages/minda-harts 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, we have a special December Holiday Edition of the podcast.  I interview Chana Ewing about Equality in the workplace.  Chana Ginelle Ewing is the founder and CEO at <a href="www.geeniebox.com " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GEENIE</a>, a self-development platform centering on Black women. She is the author of the children’s book, An ABC of Equality, illustrated by Paulina Morgan (Lincoln Children’s Books, Sept 2019).  Chana’s interests lie at the intersection of innovation, women’s leadership, intersectionality, and storytelling. She and her projects have been featured in Blavity, ESSENCE, FORBES, MadameNoire, <a href="http://HerAgenda.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HerAgenda.com</a>, BlackEnterprise and UPTOWN. She frequently speaks on entrepreneurship, digital marketing and empowering women leaders and has participated on panels/talks at The Wing, Social Media Week, Civic Hall, The Andrew Goodman Foundation National Civic Leadership Training Summit, Pipeline Fellowship Conference, Firelight Media Documentary Lab, The Blackhouse Fellowship Panel, and 3 Day Startup. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Chana lives and makes magic from Brooklyn, NY. Find out more about Chana at <a href="www.chanaewing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chanaewing.com </a>and purchase her new book An ABC of Equality, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-abc-of-equality-chana-ewing/1128998382?ean=9781786037428&amp;st=PLA&amp;sid=BNB_%5BADL%5D%20%5BCore%5D%20%5BGeneric%5D%20Books%20(Medium)&amp;sourceId=PLABiNA&amp;dpid=tdtve346c&amp;2sid=Bing_c&amp;msclkid=566a2ad6b67b15f4e66c7731791df9e1&amp;adlclid=ADL-7583dd87-ac83-4268-9589-648c73c8a4de" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Also, pick up the limited Geeniebox curated by Minda Harts for December at <a href="https://geeniebox.com/pages/minda-harts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://geeniebox.com/pages/minda-harts</a>

Equality at Work with Chana Ewing 

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Ebony Joyce.  We discuss how to never settle during your next salary negotiation. Ebony Joyce is an entrepreneur, speaker, Certified Career and Interview Coach. Her professional development company, Next Level Career Services, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking for tools and strategies they need to finally take their careers to the next level. She has held various leadership positions at fortune 500 organizations for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor for the School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain at Ivy Tech Community College.  Connect with Ebony at www.nextlevelcareer.co

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview<a href="https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonyjoyce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ebony Joyce</a>.  We discuss how to never settle during your next salary negotiation. Ebony Joyce is an entrepreneur, speaker, Certified Career and Interview Coach. Her professional development company, Next Level Career Services, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking for tools and strategies they need to finally take their careers to the next level. She has held various leadership positions at fortune 500 organizations for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor for the School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain at Ivy Tech Community College.  Connect with Ebony at <a href="https://www.nextlevelcareer.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nextlevelcareer.co</a>

Never Settle 

Nadia Theodore

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Consul General Nadia Theodore about Leading While Black and the responsibilities of stepping into our leadership as a woman of color. Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore’s appointment came as Canada, Mexico and the United States launched negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As part of Canada’s international trade negotiating team, Ms. Theodore built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives.  You can connect with Nadia on Twitter @theodore_nadia and Instagram @cgtheodore  

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Consul General Nadia Theodore about Leading While Black and the responsibilities of stepping into our leadership as a woman of color. Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore’s appointment came as Canada, Mexico and the United States launched negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As part of Canada’s international trade negotiating team, Ms. Theodore built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives. You can connect with Nadia on Twitter @theodore_nadia and Instagram @cgtheodore

Leading While Black with Consul General Nadia Theodore

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Valencia D. Clay. We discuss what it means to be culturally conscious in the classroom to the boardroom. Valencia is an Educator, Author, and Change Agent in Baltimore, Maryland. Find out more about Valencia at valenciadclay.com

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Valencia D. Clay. We discuss what it means to be culturally conscious in the classroom to the boardroom. Valencia is an Educator, Author, and Change Agent in Baltimore, Maryland. Find out more about Valencia at <a href="http://valenciadclay.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valenciadclay.com</a>

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