Joy, Agency, and Press-On Nails

One of the biggest threats to a dominant white supremacist culture is Black ppl living their most joyful self-sufficient lives. So how do we pursue joy when there are Black people getting murdered everyday? Or when we are repeatedly reminded that so many of the policies surrounding us are not set up for us people to thrive? In this episode, we explore what tool one woman uses to rise above the BS.

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Joy & Pain: My New Focus for Depth & Candor

I quit my job at AFROPUNK in September of 2019 to start producing podcasts part time while I built Depth & Candor into a business - but turns out the fantasy of working for yourself and actually working for yourself are two totally different things. I’m collecting my lessons and pivoting my focus for this little digital corner of the innanet. Listen in to learn what this new season of the episode will be all about.

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Mover, Shaker, Candlemaker - How One Entrepeneur is Building Her Empire By Following Her Flame

Today I’m talking to Teri Johnson who has created an incredible life as an entrepreneur and an adventurer. She is a travel and lifestyle expert who built a career producing TV and digital content before starting her wildly successful candle company -  Harlem Candle Company (which is now sold in Bloomingdales!) Tune in to hear her incredible story. 

THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO LEARN:

• from someone who has been in the travel influencer game for over almost a decade

• about a unique daily gratitude practice that helps Teri build a life she loves

• how she transitioned out of her 9-5 into working for herself

RESOURCES:

Harlem Candle Company - use code Harlem15 for 15% off

HarlemCandleCompany.com

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Instagram: @travelistateri or @harlemcandlecompany

Twitter: @travelistateri or @harlemcandles

Facebook: @travelistateri or @harlemcandlecompany

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What It's Really Like to Run for Office ft. Girmay Zahilay

When Girmay Zahilay first told me about his plan to run for office in Seattle, I really wanted to know his “why”. I quickly learned that Girmay’s motives were deeply rooted in wanting to improve the lives of people in his community because he grew up in less than ideal circumstances in Seattle. Girmay hopes to promote equity, increase innovation, and increase political access for all as a Council member in King County.

This episode is for you if you are curious about:

• How to get more young, smart people of color into policy making roles

• How to be civically engaged without running for office

• How to run for office

RESOURCES:

Girmay’s first Depth & Candor episode

Rising Leaders Inc

New Leaders Council

Leadership Tomorrow

American Association of Political Consultants

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Learn more about Girmay at ElectGirmay.com

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Facebook: @ElectGirmay

Twitter: @GirmayZahilay

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My top 5 lessons from 2018 and what’s in store for 2019

We’re back with the last episode of season 5! In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest career lessons I learned in 2018 and what is in store for 2019!

This episode is for you if you are curious about:

1. What is in store for Depth & Candor for 2019

2. How I’m navigating a shaky career transition

3. What mindset shifts I’m making to continue feeling empowered in my life

RESOURCES:

The Big Leap

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How this expert side hustler manages and monetizes her side projects, ft. Chasity Cooper

Today’s guest is Chasity Cooper, aka the queen of managing multiple interests and side projects and monetizing on them. She fueled her passion for writing by starting a blog called Millennial on a Mission, before eventually writing for publications like Slate, Bustle, Teen Vogue, and the Root. All while working a 9-5.

This episode is for you if you are curious about:

• How to start your side hustle

• How to monetize your side hustle

• How to pitch brands

RESOURCES:

Her Agenda

#WineWithChas

TheWell_Space Instagram

A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown

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Instagram: @chasityscooper

Quintin’s Website: ChasityCooper.com

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Respect the Process ft. Quintin Haynes

Today’s guest is Quintin Haynes, a man who knows how to make leaps (not take steps) in his career. He was once the Director of Finance at the White House during the Obama Administration and is now Chief of Staff at an NYC agency and an adjunct professor at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Policy. Listen in as we chat about what it takes to make career leaps and how to manage your day to reach for the positions you can really thrive in.

This episode is for you if you are curious about:

• Focusing on process over perfection

• What it really means to take responsibility for your life

• How to make career leaps

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Instagram: @quintinhaynes

Quintin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintinhaynes/

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Unstoppable Drive ft. Creative Entrepreneur, Aina Fadina

Today’s spotlight is on Aina Fadina. Aina is the creator, executive producer, and host of 'I Of Africa', an original multimedia series that explores and celebrates the stories of Africans all over the world who are innovating across various industries, from fashion and art to music and film, to entrepreneurship and innovation providing an exclusive insight into what is means to be inspired by Africa. 'I of Africa', was launched to change the narrative of the continent globally.

In this conversation, we explore the root of Aina’s incredible drive and the highs and lows that come with creating anything worth creating.

This episode is for you if you are curious about:

• How to stay motivated over a lifetime

• What balancing entrepreneurship and school looks like

• Pivoting gracefully in your career

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Instagram: @ainafadina

Website: Afadandco

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Living Your Best Life with Therapist, Farah Harris

Today’s guest asks us to imagine a world where everyone is comfortable in their own skin; fully free being themselves and embracing their identity. So much so, that it encourages others to do the same, creating a ripple effect where people are encouraged to live their best selves.

Farah Harris believes that each one of us can influence and change our world on a micro-level (i.e. family, friends, place of work) and eventually, on a global level (and so do I, btw). She is a mental health counselor who is on a mission to help individuals find and own their voice. She connects people to their stories to bring truth, freedom and self-actualization.

This episode is for you if you are curious about:

1. Managing burnout and micro-aggressions in the workplace

2. The relationship between self-worth and work

3. Confidence and competence
   

RESOURCES:
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Never Get Angry Again by David Lieberman

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Instagram: @FarahHarrisLCPC

Farah’s Website

Working Well Facebook Group

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Pursuing Financial Freedom ft. Rianka Dorsainvil

Welcome to Season 5! Since Season 4, I’ve spent some time getting my financial life together with the help of today’s podcast guest, Rianka Dorsainvil.

Rianka is a certified financial planner, the founder of Your Greatest Contribution (a virtual comprehensive financial planning firm), and the Creator and Host of the 2050 TrailBlazers podcast. Rianka is also a CFP Pro Spokeswoman, a CNBC financial advisor council member. As if that weren’t enough, she was awarded the inaugural rising star award by Investment News and listed among Ten to Watch by Wealth Management in 2017. In previous years, she has been deemed 10 Young Advisors to Watch by Financial Advisor magazine and 40 Under 40 by Investment News.

This episode is for you if:

1. You’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your finances, and wanted to be great with money

2. Want to transition into entrepreneurship and don’t know how to get your money right first

3. Don’t want to be an entrepreneur, but want to know how to attain financial freedom

4. Want to understand the mindset that is required to thrive in whatever work you do

Resources:

Foundation for Financial Planning: https://foundationforfinancialplanning.org/

Financial Planning Association: http://www.plannersearch.org/

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Instagram: @Rianka_d

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Develop an Entrepreneurial Spirit ft. Lull Mengesha

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Lull Mengesha and I explore how he nurtures ideas so they have room to blossom into reality. You’ll love this episode if you are curious to see how one entrepreneur

1) pursues his best ideas

2) thinks about marketing

3) manages setbacks

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Make Bold Moves ft. Sherrell Dorsey

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Sherrell Dorsey candidly shares how she built ThePlug despite the usual obstacles of fear, overwhelm, and lack of time & connections. Sherrell also shares her insights around balancing work and inner peace, and what she envisions for her life in the future.

This episode is perfect for you if you want to:

1. Learn how to bring your own vision to life

2. Move forward boldly even when it feels like you don’t have enough time or connections

3. Learn more about the tech world

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How to Fall in Love Ft. Akua Soadwa

I've been looking for a genuine conversation on this topic for a long time! This episode of Depth & Candor explores what it really means to love and how to do it in a healthy way. Our guest, Akua Sodwa is the founder of Let’s Pursue You, where she coaches people on how to nurture themselves and take action towards the life of their dreams.

This episode is perfect for you if you want to:

1. Learn how to build healthy relationships (with yourself and with others)

2. Develop a strong self-care practice

3. Reduce the negative self-talk that can sometimes do loops in your brain

Learn more about Akua and the One Love Intensive here: Let's Pursue You

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Wondering What To Read in 2018?

In this episde, Brionna, from the BriBooks Podcast, and I share our best book recommendations. We’re talking about books because intellectual curiosity and a better understanding of the world makes you a more interesting person to connect with and opens up more career doors.

This episode if for you if you are curious about:

1. Why I've rekindled a love for reading
2. Brionna and my favorite books by category
3. Books to recommend to your mentee 

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Things I'm Afraid to Tell You

I love the idea of being radically transparent and interacting with people who actually practice being super open all the time. But I’m not always that way myself because I’m afraid of being judged. So I’m recording and publishing my list of things I’m afraid to tell you because I want to leave these fears in 2017 and enter 2018 with an open and honest heart.

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