Brown Girl, Corporate World

06/03/2024

When in doubt, remember who sent you. ✨🙏🏽

08/10/2023

What if the dark horse never comes and you wasted all of that time stressing over something that never came to be? Worrying about the things we can’t control won’t control the outcome and will only add to the stress. Live your life by taking control of what you absolutely can and leaving the rest to do what it do respectfully; to be taken just as it comes. 🖤

26/09/2023

The morning begins with you! As we ease into the final quarter of the year, let’s seize this time to implement and/or reactivate good self-care habits that will set us up for success in the next few months and new year to come. Getting up an hour early to focus on you before anything else can make all the difference and be a total game-changer. Take charge of your day and you’re bound to be a winner! 🖤

22/09/2023

The saying ‘step your game up’ is a tried and true call to action for the high achiever, but what does that look like in action? Here are a few fundamentals to help get the journey started…
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✔️Read, read, read and read some of everything some more. Maintaining a hunger for knowledge will keep the brain firing while you function at the highest levels of intellectual demand.
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✔️Find the smartest person in the room and have a conversation about the things they know and believe. Engage in fortifying conversations and exchanges that expand the mind and avoid gossipy chit chats that lead nowhere.
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✔️Daily activity is a must. Stay moving, stay agile, and take the stairs whenever you can. Physical activity has a direct correlation with the mind. When one is enhanced the other follows suit.
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✔️Being mindful about our coins is more important now than ever. Seek to understand everything you can about money, credit and finance, and put habits in place that support your goals and a lifestyle you’ll enjoy. We don’t “need” as much as we think and the best way to save and be smart in this economic climate is to keep it simple.
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✔️Drink your water and mind your business, including what you eat! Being intentional about what we consume supports the mind and body delivering everything we need to get the job done at the highest level.
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✔️Lastly, mindfulness is key. Be careful not to get stuck on a wheel and stay in the now where all the magic happens. Be your own observer and direct your thoughts in real time.
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We’re discussing growth, elevation, and more in our private member groups. Join the conversation by clicking the 🔗link in our bio 🌍✨

12/09/2023

I used to be afraid of the sound of my own voice until I started using it and seeing results. Don’t let anyone silence you, and that includes yourself. 🖤

05/09/2023

I’m always leery of those that glamorize growth or deliberately make achievement look easy. Contrarily, I value the transparency of those who make it a point to disclose what’s real. 🙋🏽‍♀️ Here are a few of my personal takes on what growth actually is…
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✔️Growth hurts and you might bleed, but the glow up that awaits on the other side will be well worth it.
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✔️Growth is not linear. There are bonus lessons we pick up along the way when venturing off the beaten path or pivoting in a new direction.
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✔️Pick a superhero name and get busy unlocking those new powers! You’ll need them to get things done because the old you won’t cut it.
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✔️Growth is not always cute. You might have to scrap a lil, rummage some trash, or crawl through the mud to make it to the other side. Stay focused on where you’re going, not on what it looks like right now.
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✔️Growth is compounded by and proportionate to the company we keep. Be mindful of who’s around.
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Looking for a growth gang? We’re discussing growth, elevation, and more in our private member groups. Join the conversation by clicking the 🔗link in our bio 🌍✨

03/09/2023

Reading and reflection are a major component to maintaining a competitive edge and sound mind in the world of business. The following excerpt is from one of our favorite reads and nightstand staples, ‘Motivation Manifesto’:
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“Choose an ambition and, with full force, expect that it is possible and that you can make it happen. Give constant attention and committed effort to your dreams, and your motivation will perpetuate itself.” - Brendon Burchard
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If it’s been on your heart, go for that thing with full force, apply pressure, and never look back.🖤
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03/09/2023

The extended weekend is upon us as we soak up the last remnants of summer and reflect on the year thus far. To commemorate the occasion, we are back with another playlist to accentuate the mood. 🔗Click the for the day party vibes 💁🏽‍♀️🥂 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jL10bJ8Ucw42gTigeR8eR?si=2bJGARUMSYCL0c6hGiiGpA

31/08/2023

Hello world! My name is Gizelle McBride and I am the Founder & Executive Director of the Brown Girl, Corporate World community. 🌍
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Dropping a note to say hello 👋🏽 and to share a few fun facts about me and why I’m here:
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✔️I’m a southern girl. Originally from the South and relocated from ATL to LA shortly before the pandemic to grow my career.
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✔️I moved to LA having just come off of a 4.5 year span working as a freelancer under my own agency. I was pretty much a one woman show, had my first crash course in full-time entrepreneurship, and was completely worn out, lol. I was ready for more stability and to do/learn something new.
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✔️Prior to learning how to swim in start-up land I’d spent 13 years climbing the corporate ladder in Atlanta at one of the largest media organizations in the world…before a major restructure left a lot of us jobless and unhinged 😆. Luckily I’d been growing a freelance business doing small writing, PR, and marketing gigs on the side and had something to build on already.
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✔️I was 19 when I got my first job as a receptionist at a marketing firm. I was later recruited by their client for an admin role at a small tech startup that would later come to be known globally as WebMD.

✔️I was a teen mom too and did all of this while stumbling, learning, and growing in real time. My daughters are in their 20’s now, breaking generational strongholds and such, and I couldn’t be a prouder mom. Now, my focus is on growing a support community for Black and brown women who like me want to thrive and succeed in the spaces we occupy.
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✔️ I understand firsthand what it feels like to be the brown girl in the room, so I created this organization to help fulfill the things I would have benefited from throughout my career: Tangible resources, a tribe of go-getters and mentors, safe spaces to heal, and opportunities for cross-cultural connecting and conversation. That’s why BGCW is here, that’s what I’m doin, and I truly hope that you’ll join me.🖤
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G.
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💁🏽‍♀️🌍

30/08/2023

When you don’t have answers, stay encouraged no matter what it looks like. You never know what could be happening on your behalf behind the scenes.

30/08/2023

Building a life that you love begins with showing up for yourself each day and constantly staying reminded of what it’s all for. 🖤

30/08/2023

Not reacting during tough situations can be a challenging but must-have skill to master if the goal is to thrive in any given environment. One great tactic that has worked well in our world is becoming genuinely curious about why something is going off the rails with the intention to solve it. This practice immediately takes the focus off of ourselves and onto the actual issue at hand, and without personal offense we can seek to understand first and then use that understanding to remedy the issue before we can even think about being angry. Easier said than done, yes, but the more you try the better off (and less stressed) you’ll be. 🖤

30/08/2023

Fourth quarter is quickly approaching! What’s your strategy for career success through end of year? If you need thought starters, here are a few things that we like to do around this time to stay on track toward crushing our goals by end of year:
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✔️What goals/tasks can be checked off and what remains to be achieved through end of year? By this time we want to be at least 75% complete with our annual goals and take the necessary action if not.
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✔️Begin forecasting goals for next year and beyond now. Also considering how future goals will build upon the current ones will pay off over time and accelerate progress.
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✔️Tap into the state of things. Are your goals still aligned in a way that contribute to your role and add value to the organization? Is your project still relevant, or might it need finessing or a pivot due to recent changes beyond your control?
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Having a strategy for success also means setting scheduled blocks of time aside for periodic self check-ins to ensure that we deliver on what we set out to achieve. And above all else, hold your self accountable! 💁🏽‍♀️🌍

28/08/2023

Initiating a hard reset in your life is not the same as starting over. It’s about understanding where you are, what must go, and what should remain in order to continue on the desired path. It’s okay to get off track. What matters most is recognizing when you are and taking the necessary steps to pivot and continue the progress. The best part of all? You can start today. 🙏🏽

25/08/2023

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24/08/2023

When was the last time you looked in the mirror and asked, “How we doing today? What’s on our mind?” and subsequently gave the most unfiltered, unabashed answer that you could possibly give? A precautionary measure if you will, taking stock of your feelings can be a radical act of self-care, personal empowerment, and a liberating tool that can guide you through the labyrinth of maintaining a healthy mindset amidst the chaos of life and work. 🔗Link in stories for more 🖤

23/08/2023

Friendly reminder: keep going. 🖤🙏🏽

07/07/2023

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5INdebI4mNN80A6lfkC1E1?si=mtgCSxWhRByFKmig0To2mg

02/07/2023

Published this at the top of the year but it’s still timely and relevant considering the state of things. Sometimes starting over isn’t a bad thing and is different than starting from scratch. Hear us out. 🖤

So, here we are at the start of 2023 still enduring the impact of a massive global shift that has left us with far more questions than answers.

02/07/2023

02/07/2023

Pat yourself on the back for making it through the first half of the year like a boss! 🫶🏽 If you're reading this post, you’ve been on our mind today and we wanted to share a few ways that you can take charge of the remainder of the year. Let’s slay these goals once and for all and we got 6 months to go. You ready? 🙋🏽‍♀️ #2023

05/08/2021

20/05/2021

Don’t be her. Own your magic.✨

17/05/2021

Good morning Queen! This is a friendly reminder for your week. ✨👸🏽

14/05/2021

Where our unicorns at? 🦄💁🏽‍♀️

13/05/2021

Power up.💪🏽

13/02/2021

We should be banning together now more than ever. Collaboration over competition. Always.

22/01/2021

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Journalist and political commentator Abby Phillip will become the anchor of CNN’s “Inside Politics Sunday” from 8-9 a.m. ET on Sundays, beginning January 24th. Harvard grad Philli…

22/01/2021

22-year-old, poet, writer and activist Amanda Gorman was born with special needs, but she didn't let that stop her from setting and achieving massive goals.