“I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” Dr. Maya Angelou’s words epitomize the strength, resilience, and connection of Black women’s individual and collective experiences. We’ll explore stories of microaggressions, gendered racism, and overall workplace BS! This pod is for those who intimately know this struggle and for anyone brave enough to contribute to and champion the success of Black women. We’ll share info and strategies for moving beyond personal responsibility to healing from workplace trauma. Our mission is to provoke change and build sisterly bonds as we grow our 10K community.
Cheers to our first season! We've had so much fun sharing our voices with you. On this episode of I Come As One, we're reflecting on our inaugural season--the topics, the guests, and the laughs. We're discussing what we loved, what we'd like to leave behind, and what's in store for Season 2.
Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook, or send us a note at hello@icomeasone.com (mailto:hello@icomeasone.com) to share your favorite moments from this season. If you missed an episode, catch up now by clicking the link below. Would you like to step up to the mic? Click here (https://form.jotform.com/221166675014048) to be our guest and let us know what message you'd love to share with our 10K community.
Always with love,
Fatimah, Khristen, + Shawn
7 Aug 2022
It's Giving "Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed"
The transition from college to career can be tough! It's imperative to create and expand your network, gaining the leverage necessary to shoot up the corporate ladder. On this episode of I Come As One, career development expert, Desiree Strickland, is giving us strategies for taking charge our of careers by reaching out, raising our voices, and positioning ourselves to do big things! Dr. Des says, "If you want something you never had then you have to do something you've never done. Get out your comfort zone and make moves."
Tune in now and head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide for complete show notes and links! If you’d like to say hey or leave a comment, reach out at hello@icomeasone.com (mailto:hello@icomeasone.com)
17 Jul 2022
Go to Therapy, Sis! Even if You're LYBL
According to Dr. Erica Richards, "women experience depression at rates twice that of men, but Black women are only half as likely to seek care (https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-state-of-mental-health-of-black-women-clinical-considerations) as White women." This phenomenon has deepened "during the coronavirus pandemic, when symptoms of anxiety and depression have been higher (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-among-african-american-women) than prior to the arrival of COVID-19 in our communities." On this episode of I Come As One, Nationally Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Leslie Holley, details the challenges that Black women are facing and shares her expertise on the benefits of clinical support. If you're considering therapy, tune in to learn what you qualifications and qualities you should look for when choosing and counselor, and hear about other resources and strategies to support you on your journey. Your mental wellbeing is urgent, Sis! Go ahead and make an appointment--even if you're living your BEST life!
Did you know that July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness (https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/#:~:text=National%20Minority%20Mental%20Health%20Awareness%20Month%20is%20observed%20each%20July,illness%20in%20the%20United%20States) Month?
Tune in now and head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide for complete show notes and links! If you’d like to say hey or leave a comment, reach out at hello@icomeasone.com (mailto:hello@icomeasone.com)
26 Jun 2022
Taking Pride in Your Whole-Ass Self
We’re celebrating Pride Month with our absolute fave, Dr. Kareem Willis. He’s a leader, scholar, activist and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Kareem is giving us a lesson on how to show up and show out—and it’s all about crushing boundaries and norms to safely be what he calls your whole-ass self.
Tune in now and head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide for complete show notes and links! If you’d like to say hey or leave a comment, reach out at hello@icomeasone.com (mailto:hello@icomeasone.com)
12 Jun 2022
Breaking Free from the Burden of Imposter Syndrome
Even those of us with the highest levels of confidence may encounter feelings of doubt or insecurity about our skills and abilities. And starting and/or running a business comes with many challenges that may send our doubts into overdrive! Are these fleeting thoughts or a sign of something bigger? Imposter Syndrome, perhaps? In this episode, business and wedding photographer, Shawn Shepard, discusses the limitations she put on herself and her challenges with Imposter Syndrome. She shares what she's done to overcome it AND how she's helping other women break the cycle by building consistent content to win in business.
Head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide for complete show notes and links!
21 May 2022
A Blueprint for Black Boss Ladies in Higher Education Administration
When we think about PWIs, patriarchy, exclusion, and all the “isms” come to mind. With more than a decade of leadership experience in higher education, Briyanna Jenkins is breaking down how Black people can master the rules of engagement for bringing about positive change in predominately white institutions. Bri also shares her mission of inspiring members of her community to advocate for themselves academically, professionally, and personally. Tune in for success strategies and inspiration. Head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide for complete show notes and links!
20 May 2022
Bottomless Mimosas Part 1 - Hair Chronicles
Welcome to our new Bottomless Mimosas series. This bonus episode is a cozy space for the co-hosts to chat about whatever is top of mind, and today, we’re talking about how we show up at work! From our hair to our style and grace, what does it mean to show up authentically, or not, in the workplace. It’s giving good vibes and bit of “girl, let me tell you.” All the hallmarks of a great bottomless mimosas brunch.
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30 Apr 2022
Finding Liberation through Entrepreneurship
We all have rough days at work, and sometimes we've just had enough. The decision to leave your workplace isn't an easy, one but it's definitely relatable. On this episode of I Come As One, we sit down with Alexis Sidney to hear about how she made the courageous leap from careerist to full-time entrepreneur, and she’s breaking down all of the joys and struggles of her journey. Tune in as Alexis shares the details on what finally made her give her 9-5 the DEUCES! Plus, she’s sharing her recommendations for what to do before you make big business decisions. Get ready to be inspired.
Head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide (https://www.icomeasone.com/epguide) for complete show notes and links!
30 Apr 2022
How It Started and How It's Going
When asked about being a Black career and business woman in an interview (https://youtu.be/DZAyfOwNWbs), Oprah Winfrey responded: “There’s a wonderful phrase by Maya Angelou from a poem that she wrote called Our Grandmothers (https://www.poetryverse.com/maya-angelou-poems/our-grandmothers) where she says ‘I come as one, but I stand is 10,000.’ When I walk into a room, and particularly before I have something really challenging to do or I’m going to be in a circumstance where I feel I’m going to be up against some difficulties, I will literally sit and I will call on that 10,000. I will call on the ancestors. I will call on those people who have come before me. I will call on the women who have forged the path…because I know that my being where I am and who I am didn’t come just out of myself. That I come from heritage, and so I own that and I step into that room not just as myself but I bring all of that energy with me.”
These powerful words and the rich energy of our collective being serve as the inspiration behind this new podcast. The I Come As One podcast is a convergence of all things Black women, with an emphasis on sharing and healing from our experiences in the workplace. Created and co-hosted by a talented trio of scholar-practitioners who recognized the need for powerful conversations, this space is designed to not only empower and inspire, but also provide information and resources to promote positive change.
In this inaugural episode, Fatimah, Khristen, and Shawn describe their journey of meeting at a professional conference, forging a partnership with a purpose, and committing to serve as champions for Black women through community, culture, and advocacy. You’ll feel like you’re sitting next to them for an easy conversation about their lived experiences, what they’re excited about, and what you can expect this season!
Head over to www.icomeasone.com/epguide (https://www.icomeasone.com/epguide) for complete show notes and links!
7 Mar 2022
“I Come As One, but I Stand As 10,000.”
“I come as one, but I stand as 10,000.” This declaration from Dr. Maya Angelou epitomizes the strength, resilience, and connection of Black women through our individual and collective lived experiences. We could go on and on about all the ways in which Black women and women of color are marginalized, but the corporate workplace has proven to
be the quintessential source of oppression for this population. Join us as we explore stories of microaggressions, exclusion, gendered racism, and the overall workplace BS that we’ve all faced. This podcast is for those of us who intimately know this struggle, and it’s also for leaders and CEOs, or anyone who is brave enough to contribute to and champion the success of Black women. We’ll hear from experts and practitioners who’ll share information and strategies for moving beyond the burden of personal responsibility and healing from workplace trauma. As your co-hosts, we’re on a mission to provoke sustainable change and build sisterly bonds as we grow our 10K community.
Always with love,
Fatimah, Khristen, + Shawn
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