Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 67 with guest Mary Waweru. We’re diving into creating inclusive workplaces as Mary shares impactful DEI practices and the importance of anti-racism.

Mary is an intersectionality, racial equity, decoloniality, and social impact consultant. As the CEO and founder of Crest Impact, she guides organisations to build safe and inclusive cultures, practices, policies, and communications.

This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 67: Taking Action To Be Anti-Racist.

Key Discussion Points:

01:00 Recognizing the Value of DEI: DEI affects every aspect of a business, from the brand and the people within the organization to people externally and brands wanting to partner with the organization.

04:06 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversation: Hard conversations don’t have to be scary. Normalise having these conversations and allow people to make mistakes, make guesses, and be unsure.

08:18 The Value of an Expert to Assist with DEI Work: DEI shouldn’t be assigned as a side project to the only woman or person of color on the team.

09:40 The Need for Anti-Racism: It’s not enough to be “not racist,” you have to take action to be anti-racist.

In Summary: Mary emphasizes the importance of cultural humility, racial equity, and social impact within organizations. She encourages us to be anti-racist through action, commitment, education, and learning.

Resources from this episode:

Follow Mary on LinkedIn or visit her website.

Find Mary’s anti-racism courses here.

If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/

Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.

→ If you are ready to transition out of Corporate and want to start building a profitable portfolio career as a business owner, board member or more, but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

Connect with your hosts:

Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website.

Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website.

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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 66 with guest Dorothy Mashburn. Workplace negotiations can be intimidating. Luckily, Dorothy is sharing her tips to help you master them.

 Dorothy is a leading authority in negotiation and has a fervent mission to champion the underserved in corporate arenas. With a track record of negotiating pivotal deals with global giants and managing international teams, her unique insights empower minorities and women to achieve their career aspirations.

This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 66: Mastering Workplace Negotiations.

Key Discussion Points:

01:00 Do Not Negotiate Against Yourself:  If you negotiate against yourself, you will never reach any big goals. Your job is to dream big.

03:39 Sponsorship as Minority Women:  In general, minority women do not have sponsors in the workplace unless they have created those relationships for themselves. You have to stand up and advocate for yourself.

05:57 Changing Negotiation Power Dynamics:  If someone says your ask is too big, do not immediately apologize. This gives them the power. Stand in your power and stay confident in your ask.

07:28 Don’t Fear the No:  No is just the start of the negotiations, not something that should scare you.

In Summary: Dorothy Mashburn challenges us to advocate for ourselves and go big when negotiating. She urges us not to fear the “no” and emphasizes the value of staying calm and confident during high-stakes negotiations.

Resources from this episode:

Follow Dorothy on LinkedIn or visit her website.

If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/

Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.

→ If you are ready to leave corporate or you want to start a profitable side brilliance but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

Connect with your hosts:

Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website.

Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website.

Follow Embracing Only on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook, or check out the website.

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Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we delve into navigating transition and finding alignment. Discover the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and hear personal stories and strategies for finding alignment and maintaining clarity during significant life changes.

Olivia also makes a very exciting announcement in this episode. Tune in to find out more.

Key Discussion Points:

01:23 The Value of Alignment: The market does not define you. If you are in alignment, abundance will come.

04:20 Understanding Your Passions, Values & Priorities: Understanding your passions, values, and priorities is key to making any successful career transition.

12:35 The Importance of a Support Network: It’s easy to miss patterns in our own behavior. This is why surrounding yourself with people who will tell you the truth is so important.

16:05 Creating a Financial Safety Net: Operating from a place of desperation eliminates creativity and innovation. A financial safety net makes pivoting easier.

19:54 Culture Fit and Workplace Values: The longer you stay in an environment that is misaligned with your core values, the more you will become a shadow of your former self.

24:02 Taking Control of Your Life: We have to take a proactive approach with our careers and lives. Do not give your power to anyone else.

32:24 Debunking the ‘Growth at All Costs’ Myth: Check in to make sure that whatever you are pursuing right now is in alignment with your larger mission and that you will not be sacrificing that mission for a short-term achievement.

In Summary: Olivia and Archita emphasise the value of understanding your passions, values, and priorities and aligning with them before you make any transitions. They encourage us to take control of our lives and ensure that are actions are in alignment with our long-term mission.

Resources from this episode:

The 5 Book by Dan Zadra and Kristel Wills

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams

If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/.

Connect with your hosts:

Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website.

Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website.

Follow Embracing Only on Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook, or check out the website.

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Produced by Ideablossoms

Ready to make a change?
→ Struggling with your corporate career but have big goals?
Reach out to Olivia on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.
→ Ready to leave corporate or start a side venture? Archita can guide your next steps.
Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.