
Impostrix Podcast
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Impostrix Podcast validates (smart, talented AF, and often over-qualified) professionals of color who navigate imposter syndrome and racial toxicity in their careers. Through personal anecdotes, historical facts, and scientific data, Civil Rights Attorney and Racial Equity Consultant Whitney Knox Lee and special guests share accessible language, tools, tips, and "fake it till you make..
Impostrix Podcast
2M ago
We are in the off-season gearing up for Season 4. I want to show off this fabulous and talented human Rashidat Odeyemi! Rashidat is a life coach and business consultant who focuses on the needs of Black women. I joined her on her YouTube show @YourDreamStrategist to discuss the glass cliff experienced by Black women. And what better example than that of Vice President Kamala Harris and her run for presidency!
Here's Rashidat's episode description of this episode:
Kamala Harris election as the first Black woman president is both historic and bittersweet. While her leadership marks a major mil ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
3M ago
In this Season 3 Finale episode of the Impostrix Podcast, I sit down with somatic coach Jen Chau
Fontn to explore the transformative power of somatic practices in the workplace and beyond.
We discuss how experiences of safety, belonging, and dignity impact our bodies and emotions, and how somatic awareness can help us navigate these challenges, yes, event at work.
We share about the importance of understanding our bodily sensations and emotions, especially in the context of race equity and anti-racism work. Highlighting the need for leaders and managers to embrace disc ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
3M ago
In this powerful episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with the amazing Whitney Parnell, a passionate advocate and leader in racial justice. Together, they explore the complexities of allyship, the unique challenges faced by Black women in leadership, and the importance of community and healing in the fight for equity.
Whitney Parnell shares insights from her organization, Service Never Sleeps, and discusses their recent research on what it truly means to be a Black-led organization. They delve into the systemic issues that contribute to the marginalization of Bla ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
4M ago
In this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson to discuss the complexities of employment discrimination and the legal avenues available for those affected. Attorney Hall-Jackson is an employment discrimination attorney, DEI trainer and speaker, and author of the book We Gon' Be Alright.
We receive many questions about employment discrimination and requests for referrals, but this is the first time we address the legal aspects of employment discrimination with an employment law attorney. In this conversation, Chiquita answer ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
4M ago
Advocating for yourself when experiencing harm in the workplace can be hard and confusing, but it can also open the door to something so much better. In this episode, Whitney sits down with Noris Chavarria, a queer, gay, Latino, consultant and coach to discuss Noris's experience with self-advocacy.
In this powerful episode, Noris shares his experience feeling subject to harassment based on his sexual orientation and documented new diagnosis of ADHD. Facing an environment fraught with bullying, and where is request for reasonable accommodations were denied, Noris was compelled to take legal ac ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
4M ago
We kick off the anti-discrimination mini-series with international best-selling author, consultant, and workplace anti-discrimination advocate Jacquie Abram. Jacquie shares her powerful and deeply personal journey experiencing many years of racial discrimination in the workplace, a journey that inspired her book series "Hush Money." We discuss the trauma she's endured and how she's turned her experiences into a resource for others facing similar challenges.
Jacquie talks about the importance of breaking the cycle of workplace discrimination and instead, recognizing and addressing the root iss ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
5M ago
In this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, we meet up with Shat Hayes, a dancer and choreographer turned career strategist whose work centers other creatives craving fulfilling and enriching careers doing what they love.
We kick things off by discussing the crucial importance of career fulfillment and how lacking it can affect our health. Shat shares about how loving your work not only boost your bag ($$) but also aligns will align with your personal values to keep your creative juices flowing and make your career path sustainable.
We tackle the real challenges of entrepreneurship, like ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
5M ago
Todays discussion features the remarkable Nisheena Clemons, a career coach and strategist, a Christian, wife, mother, and entrepreneur. Nisheena underscores the vital role of self-care and valuing the unique aspects of ourselves and what we bring to our career to set a positive and confident tone for our business ventures. During our conversation, Nisheena shares her journey and describes how her business, Phoenix Rise Wellness, is a pivotal force in helping women set and achieve audacious goals, fostering fulfillment, self-awareness and success. She stresses the significance of self-investmen ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
5M ago
Imagine transforming a small hobby into a full-time career and creating a platform that uplifts an entire community. That's precisely what creative entrepreneur, model and host Meah Denee Barrington did with the Reel Noire Network. In this episode, Meah recounts her journey from various roles in the film and digital media industry to becoming a full-time CEO of a network she founded. She opens up about the challenges she faced as a Black woman in the film industry and shares how she created the Reel Noire Network to fill the gap experienced by some Black filmmakers by providing resou ..read more
Impostrix Podcast
5M ago
Dive into the world of drones as this episode follows a former corporate executive turned drone educator as she shares personal stories, advice, and inspiration for other women looking to make a major career shift and prioritize their mental health, family, and passions.
In this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with Roxane Romulus, a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in risk management and an FAA-certified drone pilot. Roxane shares her journey of pivoting from a successful corporate career to pursuing her passion through her business ..read more