The Women Work Well podcast is a conversation with Desiree Coleman-Fry and other courageous women who sharing honestly how they are navigating setbacks, leveling up in their careers, and pivoting to live abundantly. Join us if you want to master career success with some authenticity, motivation and a little laughter along the way.
Motherhood x Mental health is so important to discuss. ✨ My friend, Samantha LeCointre, PLPC, is a nationally certified counselor who understands the demands of work-life balance and the overwhelm of parenting in the era of busyness. She specializes in supporting individuals who experience transitions into parenthood, work-life conflict, and shifting generational trauma.
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300K Black women were laid off in 3 months. I was one of them. Here’s how I’m mastering the pivot.
Desiree Coleman-Fry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireescoleman/) aims to see 1 million Women Work Well and experience personal, professional, and economic mobility. She is a C-suite executive—coaching leaders on career transitions and a speaker/consultant building inclusive workplaces. She's been featured in NYT, HBR, & TEDx. Follow the journey: @desireescoleman.
5 Sept 2024
Redefining Limitations & Parenting Kids with Special Needs
I curate Women Work Well Live Chats to create community for amazing women navigating motherhood and work. My special guest for this episode is Lisa Nichols (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholslisa/), co-founder of Technology Partners (https://www.linkedin.com/company/technology-partners/), a full-service IT firm based in St. Louis. As a dynamic entrepreneur, CEO, and working mom--Lisa is no stranger to doing all of the things. 💯 As a mother of three, including a daughter with special needs, Lisa understands the unique challenges and joys that come with parenting a child with unique abilities.
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300K Black women were laid off in 3 months. I was one of them. Here’s how I’m mastering the pivot.
Desiree Coleman-Fry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireescoleman/) aims to see 1 million Women Work Well and experience personal, professional, and economic mobility. She is a C-suite executive—coaching leaders on career transitions and a speaker/consultant building inclusive workplaces. She's been featured in NYT, HBR, & TEDx. Follow the journey: @desireescoleman.
19 Feb 2022
Ambitious Moms with Ronke Faleti
Hey mamas, get inspired! My guest, Ronke Faleti, a mama, wife, corporate boss and entrepreneur as we discuss how working moms can balance work, wellness & womanhood. This episode is perfect for the ambitious mother who wants to go to the next level in career and family life.
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300K Black women were laid off in 3 months. I was one of them. Here’s how I’m mastering the pivot.
Desiree Coleman-Fry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireescoleman/) aims to see 1 million Women Work Well and experience personal, professional, and economic mobility. She is a C-suite executive—coaching leaders on career transitions and a speaker/consultant building inclusive workplaces. She's been featured in NYT, HBR, & TEDx. Follow the journey: @desireescoleman.
2 Feb 2022
Audacious Expectations with Marty McDonald
Hey mamas, get inspired! Our guest is Marty McDonald who is speaking to working moms about faith, expecting more in life, parenting during a pandemic and her entrepreneurship journey. This episode is perfect for the ambitious mother who wants to go to the next level in career and family life.
Desiree Coleman-Fry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireescoleman/) advances equity and empowers women through speaking, writing and curating the Work Work Well series for the working mom as a part of the LinkedIn Creator Accelerator program. Her new book comes out March 10th. Connect online: @desireescoleman and join our tribe (https://lnkd.in/dd27878i).
Marty McDonald (https://bosswomen.org/about-us/) is the Founder of Boss Women Media, which gives a voice to corporate queens, side hustlers and entrepreneurs to create the career of their dreams. Find her on Instagram: @bosswomenmedia
27 Jan 2022
Mental Health for Working Moms with Danielle Wiggins
My guest, Danielle Wiggins, Emmy-winning anchor and reporter at WKYC Studios, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, and I discuss how working moms can balance work, wellness & womanhood. Danielle talks about her own mental health struggles and gives actionable advice for women to successfully navigate a mental health challenge - either of a child or their own. dealing withWe also discuss the teetering relationship between ambition and family life so that every mom can live abundantly, love your babies and level up in your career. Take time to listen to this episode, which is equal parts inspirational and actionable. Then, chill out to the smooth groove of some songs that match the mood.
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300K Black women were laid off in 3 months. I was one of them. Here’s how I’m mastering the pivot.
Desiree Coleman-Fry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireescoleman/) aims to see 1 million Women Work Well and experience personal, professional, and economic mobility. She is a C-suite executive—coaching leaders on career transitions and a speaker/consultant building inclusive workplaces. She's been featured in NYT, HBR, & TEDx. Follow the journey: @desireescoleman.
About Danielle:Danielle Wiggins is a journalist at WKYC Studios 3News, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds both a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and masters degree in media management from Kent State University. Danielle was recently promoted from morning traffic reporter to multi-platform anchor. In her new role, Danielle co-anchors the 4:30 half hour of the Go! morning show, reports traffic and trending news and anchors news updates across the station's digital and social platforms. Danielle's specialty is reporting on how humanity overcomes adversity. In 2018, Danielle won a regional Emmy Award and a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists for her coverage of a teen with cerebral palsy who dreamed of playing organized basketball. Before WKYC, Danielle was the main producer and correspondent for the Regina Brett Show at WKSU, an NPR affiliate. Under Danielle´s leadership, the show won an Ohio Excellence in Journalism award for best radio show. Danielle started her career in production roles at the ABC and CBS affiliates in Cleveland. She resides in Northeast Ohio with her husband, son and daughter. Connect with Danielle: @DaniWKYC@DaniWKYC
27 Jan 2022
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The Women Work Well podcast is a vibrant community of courageous moms who want to love their babies, level up in their careers, and live abundantly. We laugh a lot here, we’re transparent and we love our kids fiercely. So, join us if you’re interested in figuring out motherhood out with some grace, motivation and a little laughter along the way.
About the Host:
I’m glad you’re here! My name is Desiree Coleman-Fry. I’m an ambitious mom of four and I built this culturally-rooted community to discuss the rewards, challenges, and shenanigans of motherhood.
I’m an award-winning, corporate executive turned entrepreneur, who transparently shares about the challenges of balancing professional goals and family as a working mom. As a member of LinkedIn’s prestigious Creator Accelerator Program, I was blessed to become a trusted voice for millennial mothers.
Now, with an engaged community of 44k+ followers on social media, I’ve been featured in the New York Times,PBS, Ebony, Harvard Business Review, Blavity, Business Insider, and more.
So, grab yourself a cup with tea, get comfy, and let’s get real. I am rooting for you, Mama!
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