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27/10/2022

The impact of the pandemic has helped better prioritize workplace wellness. ✨

While we were having these essential conversations prior, workplace wellness has become more focused through the pandemic. We are better advocating for:

- career advancements
- being recognized for our unnoticed work
- a healthy workplace culture

👉🏽 According to a recent study on LeanIn.org, women leaders are leaving their companies due to the lack of these initiatives - and it's causing an increase in company actions of bettering DEI initiatives and employee retention.

Comment below: Have you switched jobs recently to better your workplace wellness?

25/10/2022

It’s never too late or too early to attend career events and networking opportunities. Doing so allows you to further contribute to your career growth and self development! ✨

If you haven’t already, sign up for our FREE Virtual Leadership Conference! 😀✨

This event is tomorrow on Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th.

👉🏼 Receive advice and mentorship from some of the best women of color leaders in entrepreneurship and the workforce!

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3N5VT2q ✨

24/10/2022

Two more days left!!! 🤩

Don’t forget to sign up here for our FREE Virtual Leadership Conference! 😀✨: https://bit.ly/3TxRGqU

👉🏾 Save the date for Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th.

👉🏼 This event will provide you with all the advice and mentorship necessary to live your best life, and grow as the women leader you are.

👉🏾 Receive advice and mentorship from some of the best women of color leaders in entrepreneurship and the workforce!

Our speakers and session leaders include:

- Erica Hamilton, MBA - Keynote Speaker
- Joanne Molinaro, Vegan Cookbook Author- Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Ankrehah Johnson - Your Best Physical Health Life
- Tiffany Hawkins - Your Best Financial Life
- Dr. Wheda Carletos - Your Best Leadership Life
- Dr. Josephine Diaz - Your Best Mental Health Life
- Dr. Amber Field - Your Best Spiritual Life

👉🏼 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3TxRGqU - you don't want to miss it!

21/10/2022

by LeanIn.org raises awareness of the impact gender bias has on women running for political office positions. As women work to change the laws and initiatives that oppress our communities, its essential for us to and dismantle the systemic biases that prohibit them from being elected. ✨

👉🏾 Because of the gender bias, women's performances are often underestimated while men's are overestimated.

👉🏼 Also, women receive less acknowledgement for their accomplishments and more highlight on their mistakes; which lead them to working even harder to prove their leadership.

👉🏾 As we challenge conversations of bias, it can have an impact on women's ability to make change.

Learn more about the impact of gender bias on women within political leadership roles at www.leanin.org. ✨

19/10/2022

Representation matters so much. ✨You may have heard this many times - however, we continue to say it because it still has an impact on the journeys of many women of color today.

This statement by Deepa Purushothaman gives the reminder of how we must not lose ourselves in the midst of survival strategies such as code-switching, lowering our assertiveness, and confining ourselves to the emotions and biases of "others in the room".

Don't question your worth, or your ability to succeed based on biases and beliefs.
Continue working on your goals, asking questions, and seeking opportunities. Continue defining and being your best self. ✨

14/10/2022

October is considered Breast Cancer awareness month, and as women - especially working women - it is essential for us to remember to check our health. ✨

Schedule some time throughout your work week to schedule your mammograms and necessary appointments to be at your best health.

12/10/2022

We're super excited to introduce to you WOC at Work's first Virtual Leadership Conference! 😀✨

👉🏾 Save the date for Wednesday, October 26th and Thursday, October 27th.

👉🏼 Developed by Rai King and Dr. Blanca Ruiz, this event serves to provide all women in leadership the gems and tips they need to BUILD THEIR BEST PORTFOLIO LIFE! ✨

👉🏾 Receive advice and mentorship from some of the best women of color leaders in entrepreneurship and the workforce. Our speakers and session leaders include:

- Erica Hamilton, MBA - Keynote Speaker
- Joanne Molinaro, Vegan Cookbook Author- Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Ankrehah Johnson - Your Best Physical Health Life
- Tiffany Hawkins - Your Best Financial Life
- Dr. Wheda Carletos - Your Best Leadership Life
- Dr. Josephine Diaz - Your Best Mental Health Life
- Dr. Amber Field - Your Best Spiritual Life

👉🏼 Register here: https://bit.ly/3TeTdkV
You don't want to miss it!

10/10/2022

Indigenous Peoples' Day, is celebrated on the second Monday of October, and it serves to honor the culture and history of Native People.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was considered Columbus Day (and still continues to be in many states); however, this did not portray a complete story about the history of America and negated the contributions of indigenous peoples leading to a perpetual erasure of Indigenous peoples in the history of this land.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day raises awareness of the tribal roots and stories of Native American people, and highlights past and current contributions.

A few ways to celebrate Idigenous Peoples' Day are ✨:

👉🏾 Contribute to take action in changing the name "Columbus Day". Not all states have taken this initiative

👉🏼 Further educate yourself (by attending a celebration event that recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day

👉🏾 Support organizations that provide resources to Indigenous Peoples' rights. nativepartnership.org is a valuable organization.

07/10/2022

Looking for ways to improve your productivity? 👀 Try the Pomodoro Technique. ✨

👉🏾 This technique is meant to break up your workflow into time blocks, allowing you to better focus and also give your mind rests in between.

Have you tried this method before? Let us know how it worked for you in the comments below. ✨

06/10/2022

As women of color, we may face systemic challenges that have a significant impact on our financial literacy.

👉🏼Studies show that the median net worth for single Black women is just $200 and $100 for Latinas. However, the median net worth for single white women is $15,640.

👉🏾It is essential that we take necessary steps to educate ourselves of financial literacy topics and ways to increase our wealth. 👏🏾👏🏼

04/10/2022

As women of color in leadership, we are faced with many challenges, and with them it is essential to take a step back, reflect, and remember these affirmations. ✨

Continue to be your best self - the woman that continues to do what is best for her happiness, career and health.

You deserve all the best! 👏🏾👏🏼

30/09/2022

Have you ever heard this at your workplace?

As folks are focusing on inclusion and equity, the job is not to 'please' everyone, but rather examine policies and practices that continue to privilege certain groups/individuals or ways of being over others. ✨

29/09/2022

Whether you're at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or within the midst of it, these books are our for you! 👏🏾👏🏼✨

Have you read these? 👀 Comment below your thoughts!

Here is a bit about each book:

My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future by Indra Nooyi: (https://a.co/d/akiXQBH)
- For a dozen years as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company — and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time — she transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, and good humor, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of Nooyi’s legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded.

Expect F*cking More by Dr. Bee Thomas: (https://a.co/d/hzasU4R)
- Within this educational book Dr. Bee Thomas is your private business instructor and she teaches you her proven methods for business success. These methods will take you from employee to successful business owner.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab: (https://a.co/d/ecROymQ)
- In a relatable and inclusive tone, Set Boundaries, Find Peace presents simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life. Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), these techniques help us identify and express our needs clearly and without apology--and unravel a root problem behind codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more.

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28/09/2022

While we may do these as a form of protection, we should not feel obligated to apologize for them. Be mindful of your energy and your reason for saying these things. ✨

20/09/2022

It’s 2022, and we are still being called “aggressive” and “accusatory” in the workplace. 👎🏾

👉🏾👉🏼Using our voice to express concerns, or to educate others of why their action/words are not okay should not be labeled as aggressive or accusatory.

19/09/2022

Sometimes it’s not just what is said, it’s the audacity. 😩

👉🏼👉🏾If you know you’re saying something wrong then just don't say it at all. Especially if you know it is harmful to certain communities.

17/09/2022

In case you need to hear it! 👏🏾👏🏼

We already work twice as hard as others - so give yourself a little grace today. Enjoy your weekend!

15/09/2022

If you have never spoken out against racial discrimination within the workplace, then you do not get to claim yourself as an ally‼️🙄

👉🏼👉🏾Women of color are still more likely to speak out against racial discrimination than their white colleagues - even though doing so makes them more likely to face workplace retaliation.

To be a TRUE ally ✨:

- Actually confront discriminatory behavior at work
- Respectfully listen to the stories and perspectives of W.O.C, with intent to learn and act
- Bring more awareness to colleague contributions
- Use your resources to introduce opportunities to colleagues who are underrepresented, and marginalized

14/09/2022

If you ask us, it doesn’t feel “better back together”. 🙄✨

How has your experience been back in the office?

13/09/2022

Because of the continued wage gap, mothers struggle to feed their families, afford gas, and have access to quality child care‼️

The wage gap affects families, communities, and our economy.

A few policies that will help close the wage gap include:

- The Paycheck Fairness Act
- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

however, these have unfortunately not been implemented.👎🏾👎🏼

👉🏼 Learn more about the impact of the wage gap on moms at www.momsrising.org Learn more about Equal Pay Day at www.equalpaytoday.org

12/09/2022

Stop giving DEI consultant/organizations the bare minimum of the budget, and start investing the proper amount! 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏾👏🏼

09/09/2022

WOC at Work is BACK with exciting new opportunities! 😍👏🏾👏🏼

We (Blanca & Rai) are so elated to share that we are starting the WOC at Work brand back up. It’s been a long while, and our decision to take a step back was to reassess ways to better support you all. ✨

👉🏼👉🏾 We have a huge surprise that we plan to introduce within the next few weeks! Hit the notification bell on our profile to be alerted for the upcoming announcement. 💛

23/10/2021

Check-in time! How are you feeling? ✨

14/10/2021

Red flags in the workplace are often the ones shown the least. Comment below a 🚩 to look out for! Tag a friend to let them know. ✨

07/10/2021

Best career advice indeed. 👏🏾✨

Whether you are in the early or late stages of your career journey, move towards what makes YOU feel fulfilled within your career.

06/10/2021

Make your place in the world no matter what others think. 👏🏾✨

Your dreams and ambitions are real and valid.

28/09/2021

Our Woman of the week is Michaela Coel, who became the first Black woman to win an Emmy for Best Writing. ❤️👏🏾✨

Coel won an Emmy for her work on HBO and BBC’s I May Destroy You. 👏🏾

She came, she conquered, and paved the way for future Black writers within the media industry. ✨

25/09/2021

This study could correlate with our previous post. Even when applying for job positions, one with a stereotypically Black-sounding name is less likely to receive a call for a position.

This is due to the bias that a hiring manager may have towards Black people and their work-ethic.

23/09/2021

While hard work and initiative does lead to success, it is unfortunately not that “simple” for people of color.

People of color have to work twice as hard for the same outcomes as their white counterparts. While there are organizations and programs instilled to provide better support for success, people of color still have to work through implicit biases - instilled within a society established for the advancement of white people only.

Acknowledge the impact that injustice and racism has of the success of people of color.

21/09/2021

It's shocking, but unfortunately not surprising; as the pay gap for Black women starts as early as 16 years old.

Perhaps the reason why only nearly half of the U.S. is aware of this issue is because there isn't a strong amount of initiative happening that could further spread awareness.

According LeanIn.org, only 26% of U.S. companies track differences in salary between women of color and other groups. Which means 74% of companies aren't even confirming whether their payments are fair.

Awareness is the first step prior to action, and there needs to be initiative.

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WOC @ Work is back! Season 2 is here!

In this first episode of the NEW season of W.O.C. at Work, Rai and Blanca reflect on the last 12 months and the wild and crazy ride that was 2020. They discuss the joys, collective difficulties, and lessons learned. The hosts also discuss the state of Black and Brown mental health after last summer's uprisings. Help support this show by downloading directly from Apple podcasts, Spotify, TheNorthStar.com, or your favorite podcast player today! Listen here! smarturl.it/wocatworkpodcast

We're Back! Season 2 Preview

We're Back! Season 2 Preview So much of DEI work is about trying to convince white people about the ills of racism and their role in it. But who in our communities is doing the work of attending to us? Who's supporting people of color, advocating for the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual health of the folks bearing the brunt of racism? In this second season of WOC at Work, Blanca and Rai talk with community-based workers and activists who have made it their business to directly support and uplift communities of color. Listen here: smarturl.it/wocatworkpodcast

Hey @wocatworkpodcast listeners! We're baaaack! And we want to hear from you! Call or text us at ☎️ 917-768-6922 ☎️to tell us your WOW story or ask us your workplace question and you might hear yourself on air! 📲

Black Women in Maternity Care w/ Teree Fruga

Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women. This isn't due to health issues or poverty. The number one reason for this disparity is racism! Join Rai and Blanca as they talk with Teree Fruga-one of only a handful of Black midwives in the entire state of Texas. Hear Teree breakdown how Black women can advocate for ourselves and our babies and why Black midwives matter! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-black-women-in-maternity-care-with-teree-fruga/id1520048055?i=1000488477389 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NlyRYteur3yoMJkynr4Of

This is what it looks like when WOC take up space and walk in the power of who they are. @mrsraiking and @dr.blancaruiz talk with Melanie Hart about traversing white-dominant education spaces as a confident woman of color. Melanie also reveals what it looks like to take off that cape and rest to help heal from a traumatic event. Can't wait for the next episode? Become a member at TheNorthStar.com for access to next week's full podcast episode!

Diversity is a major buzzword in today's work environments. But what does it mean to be a truly equitable workspace where leaders of all races, genders, and belief systems can show up as their authentic selves and thrive? In this episode, @mrsraiking and @dr.blancaruiz talk with Sweet Joy Hachuela who is Co-Founder and Partner of @themedicigroup where she oversees major accounts for the firm. Prior to founding the Medici Group, alongside global thought leader, Fran Johansson, she was the managing director of Springboard Partners for Cross-Cultural Leadership and served as a Diversity Consultant for JPMorgan Chase. Sweet Joy and the hosts talk about real representation, as well as the pressures of raising children and leading organizations in the midst of a global pandemic. Can't wait for the next episode? Become a member at thenorthstar.com for access to next week's full podcast episode!

When Self-Care Means Walking Away with Amber Field

Feel stuck in a job that you know doesn’t serve your needs, but not sure you can walk away? In this episode of WOC at Work, Blanca & Rai talk with Dr. Amber Field about what it looks like to listen to your inner spirit when you know it’s time to move on. Amber talks with the hosts about how she walked away from a “big job” in a white-dominant organization and rested in the fact that even without the titles, salary, and accolades, she-all by herself-was enough. Be sure to check out the whole episode and let us know what you think! Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform and give us a 5-star review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-when-self-care-means-walking-away-with-amber-field/id1520048055?i=1000485612321 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6quCguYvas3b6nDApZLcO8

Feel stuck in a job that you know doesn’t serve your needs, but not sure you can walk away? In this episode of @wocatworkpodcast, @blanca.ruiz621 and @mrsraiking talk with Dr. Amber Field of @readytogive about what it looks like to listen to your inner spirit when you know it’s time to move on.⁠ ⁠ Amber talks with the hosts about how she walked away from a “big job” in a white-dominant organization and rested in the fact that even without the titles, salary, and accolades, she-all by herself-was enough.⁠ ⁠ Episode 3 of @wocatworkpodcast is streaming now! Link in our bio!

Ep. 2 - "Your Portfolio Life"

In this episode of W.O.C. at Work, Rai and Blanca talk with Erica Hamilton, an accomplished business and non-profit executive with many years of experience in C-Suite positions. Erica talks with the hosts about how women of color can set up their "portfolio life" and ensure that the life they're living is the life they've purposely envisioned and designed. Take out a pen and a pad because you're going to want to take notes on this one! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-2-clarifying-your-lifes-purpose-inner-needs-life/id1520048055?i=1000485061426 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h7dy8RYdZfou6ptuW4Sl0

W.O.C. at Work: Ep. 1- "Meet the Hosts"

In this first episode of W.O.C. at Work, Rai King and Dr. Blanca Ruiz introduce themselves and the work that is near and dear to their hearts. They share their stories and talk about what it's like to operate as mothers, wives, women of color, and leaders in several spaces. In this episode, Rai and Blanca deal with intersectionality, tone policing, and the importance of white women doing the work of racial justice. Listen to the FULL episode here or on your favorite podcast platform and give WOC at Work a 5-star review! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1-meet-the-hosts-rai-blanca/id1520048055?i=1000483178107 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WOa8vtuhld4mFEaHBFgpX

WOC @ Work Preview Episode

When Rai and Blanca began recording these podcast in January, the country was in a very different place. There was no pandemic and a new wave of BLM had not swept the country. They were engaged in racial justice work, but much of the country was not. In this preview episode Rai and Blanca discuss why today's climate is ripe for paying close attention to the stories of women of color and their experiences in the workplace. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w-o-c-at-work-preview-episode/id1520048055?i=1000480511286

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