The Black Professional
By Tadé Ayeni
The Black Professional is a podcast about the lived experiences and unique challenges of different black people and diverse black communities as they attempt to navigate the workspace.
About the Host: Dr. Tadé Ayeni is an Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences as well as the Director of the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a medical school in the Northeast United States. He is also the CEO of Beyond Performative, a consulting firm specializing in the synthesis of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles with organizational growth and success models.
About the Host: Dr. Tadé Ayeni is an Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences as well as the Director of the Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a medical school in the Northeast United States. He is also the CEO of Beyond Performative, a consulting firm specializing in the synthesis of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles with organizational growth and success models.
The Black ProfessionalJan 04, 2022
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Ep 1 (Season 2) - Realizing Your Potential & Addressing Underrepresentation w/ Dr. Leanne Armitage
In our conversation with Dr. Leanne Armitage, we explore a wide range of topics including setting and achieving goals, addressing the under representation of Black people in medical education and practice, and much more. For more from Dr. Armitage, visit the following links:
1. www.leannearmitage.com
2. Charity website: www.armitagefoundation.com
When my books published I can also send you the link for that.
1. www.leannearmitage.com
2. Charity website: www.armitagefoundation.com
When my books published I can also send you the link for that.
Feb 02, 202236:08
Ep 10 (part 2) - Pitching Yourself & Pivoting to Your Next Step w/ Jason Dean Holness
In this episode we explore the art of pitching yourself and the complexities of pivoting to the next step in your professional journey.
Feb 01, 202229:50
Ep 10 (part 1) - Converting Degrees into Job Offers w/ Jason Dean Holness
Even after completing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, Black professionals often face additional obstacles to getting employment commensurate with their formal education. We explore this problem in a 2-part series with Jason Dean Holness, Human Resources Specialist and Talent Acquisition Manager.
Feb 01, 202238:10
Ep 9 - Pivoting to New Opportunities w/ Ebonique Edwards
In this episode, we talk to Ebonique Edwards, Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition Events and Partnerships at one of the largest media and tech companies in the world.
Jan 04, 202229:40
Ep 8 - Children’s Books & Mindfulness: A Conversation with Tayma & Isaiah Hunte
In this episode, we have a conversation with mother-son duo Isaiah Hunte and Tayme Hunte, co-authors of an inspiring series of children’s books centered on mindfulness and positive affirmations. You can learn more about their books and order a copy for yourself via their Instagram page: iam_affirmations_ and LinkedIn: lnkd.in/euq2nwnY
Dec 22, 202121:56
Ep 7 - Chidiebere Ibe & Healthcare Equity
Chidiebere Ibe is a medical illustrator who is revolutionizing medical education with his illustrations of patients with brown skin tones. His work has been featured on CNN, NBC, CBS, Huffington Post, and several global news outlets. To view his work and support his journey through medical school, please visit his LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/chidiebere-ibe-206ab81a9
Dec 13, 202120:44
Ep 6 - Critical Race Theory: Unpacked & Explained
This episode provides a summary and definition of Critical Race Theory, as well as a guide on how to effectively use it. This may be helpful for you as you navigate the current debate about its use in schools, the workplace, and other institutions.
Nov 30, 202117:51
Ep. 5 - Money Moves w/ MJJ: Intrapreneurship
We’ll explore crucial details of intrepreneurship, and the art of the successful side hustle with special guest Marvin Jean Jacques. Please subscribe and check show notes regularly for updates on Marvin’s new projects.
Nov 30, 202133:13
Ep 4: Considerations & Conversations with Elizabeth Leiba
We discuss making your personal contribution to social justice efforts while navigating the workplace, the Rittenhouse trial verdict, and a wide variety of topics with renowned writer, teacher, activist, and entrepreneur Elizabeth Leiba.
(Please subscribe!) Check out her projects at the following links:
https://www.blackhistorycultureacademy.com/ - The Black History Culture Academy
https://blackwomenhandlebusiness.com/ - A website for Black women entrepreneurs
subscribe to the Black Power Moves podcast on the Ebony Podcast network (https://ebonypodcastnetwork.com/)
Nov 23, 202150:09
Ep. 3 Abundance mindset & The Black Professional
“You have to work twice as hard for half as much.” This saying sums up the unique challenges of being a Black employee. Experiencing this in the workplace can often create a scarcity mindset. In this episode we’ll explore how to navigate the unique challenges of being Black in the work space and the benefits of developing an abundance mindset.
Nov 16, 202112:50
Ep 2 - Effective Networking & Social Capital
What if you don’t have people with impressive titles and amazing work experience in your net work? In this episode we’ll give you some helpful guiding principles to overcome network obstacles.
Oct 29, 202111:14
Ep 1 - Bias & Promotion
You ever feel like you’ve been working really hard but that promotion is nowhere near? We’ll explore bias theory and discuss how to overcome bias to get that promotion.
Oct 27, 202112:22
October 27, 2021
Oct 27, 202100:60