Coffee No Cream
Coffee No Cream
Podcast Description
A podcast celebrating Black women's unique journeys in business. Whether you're an entrepreneur, corporate climber, or finding your path, we share authentic "Coffee No Cream Moments" – those distinctly Black girl experiences that become catalysts for growth, bold action, and powerful career pivots. No complaints – just real stories and celebrations of resilience from those who truly understand the walk.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as workplace bias, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the importance of community support among Black women. Episode examples include discussions on code-switching consequences, the complexities of Black women supporting each other in business, and narratives that challenge stereotypes in professional settings. Key topics include navigating microaggressions, the emotional impact of client interactions, and advocating for oneself in predominantly white environments.
A podcast celebrating Black women’s unique journeys in business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate climber, or finding your path, we share authentic “Coffee No Cream Moments” – those distinctly Black girl experiences that become catalysts for growth, bold action, and powerful career pivots. No complaints – just real stories and celebrations of resilience from those who truly understand the walk.
In Part 2 of this Make It Make Sense series, we continue the honest conversation about why Black women clash and experience conflict with each other in the workplace. Dr. Kwanza Falaka-Gipson, Dr. Lydia Bullock, and Natasha Williams return to break down the root causes of tension between Black women at work, including insecurity, trauma, jealousy, leadership challenges, and the pressure to prove ourselves.
We discuss how conflict shows up, how to navigate difficult Black women coworkers, how to protect your peace, and how to recognize when we may be contributing to the problem without realizing it. This conversation is about healing, accountability, and learning how to support each other in professional spaces.If you missed Part 1, listen here.
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⏰ Timestamps
(0:00) Intro: Continuing the Conversation
(0:29) Why Are Black Women Mean to Each Other at Work?
(2:49) Dr. Kwanza on Handling the Mean Coworker
(5:47) When Conflict Is Not Conflict
(6:26) Dr. Lydia on Growing as a Leader
(8:58) Reporting to a Difficult Black Woman in Leadership
(9:59) Why We Must Get to Know Each Other at Work
(11:12) Choosing the Right Black Woman Mentor
(13:25) Why Some Black Women Arrive Traumatized
(15:12) Working With Guarded or Standoffish Black Women
(17:18) Accepting People As They Are
(21:07) What the Research Shows About Black Women at Work
(22:37) The Drawbridge Attitude in Leadership
(23:19) Competition, Scarcity, and Survival Mode
(24:07) Early Work Experiences and Standing Out
(27:38) Understanding Different Struggles and Motivations
(28:01) Workplace Trauma Stories
(32:12) When the Bully Does Not Know She Is the Bully
(33:24) Finding Mentorship Outside the Workplace
(36:37) The Power of Self-Awareness and Healing
(37:01) A Team Story on Emotional Maturity
(41:19) Should You Recommend Someone You Had Issues With?
(45:55) What Do We Do With Difficult Black Women at Work?
(48:08) Speaking to the Mean Girl Directly
(51:37) Healing, Growth, and Internal Work
(52:15) Support vs Poor Performance
(53:25) Lightning Round: Scarcity Mindset
(56:33) Lightning Round: Colorism
(58:54) Are Lighter-Skinned Women Treated Better?
(1:00:30) Older vs Younger Black Women
(1:01:45) Ego vs Insecurity
(1:03:40) Mindset Shift Black Women Need
(1:09:01) Insecurity Stories From Each Guest
(1:11:21) Closing Thoughts
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