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Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Check latest episodes from Werk Stories podcast

Are the kids okay? Am I? : Mackenzie’s Werk Story

2024/02/21

Mackenzie shares her experience as a middle school teacher and her eventual transition into education tech, what she misses and what she doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Just a Man's Job Anymore: Marlena's Werk Story

2024/02/14

Twenty-four year old Marlena talks about her journey to becoming a master plumber and how's she planning her professional life around multiple interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond The Salary: Upgrade Your Workplace Benefits w/ Laura Stamps

2024/02/07

Laura, head of DE&I at Financial Finesse, shares inclusive ways companies can improve the quality of life and financial wellness for their employees and what you need to be asking for in the workplace. 401ks, pensions, childcare, we dig in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A League of Their Own: Yadira & Shannon's Werk Story

2024/01/31

Co-founders of Verb, Yadira Harrison and Shannon Jones talk about building their brand development agency after meeting at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But First, Boundaries: New Year's Growth w/ Ginni Saraswati

2024/01/24

Founder & CEO of Ginni Media, Ginni Saraswati talks about the struggle of setting boundaries in the workplace as a woman of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Layoff, Great Escape: Red's Werk Story

2023/10/04

Although Redd is one of thousands who was laid off by big tech this year, she sees this release as a blessing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death By A Thousand Cuts: Natasha's Werk Story

2023/09/27

Natasha's workplace abuse started just a few months after starting a job she thought was a perfect alignment. It didn't end well. After moving on, Natasha is still working to accept a new, safer environment. Old trauma dies hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Hate It Here: Hebba's Werk Story

2023/09/20

Head People Officer Hebba Youssef shares HR hot takes, her experiences as a brown woman in leadership and talks about one year with her I Hate It Here newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good Leaders Take Elevators: Healthy Leadership w/ Dr. Jeanne

2023/09/13

Dr. Jeanne Porter King, women's leadership coach and author, advices us on how we should be thinking about leadership in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DEI in the DNA: Advancing POC Women w/ Dr. Merary

2023/09/06

HR and DEI pro Dr. Merary Simeon talks about the power of mentors and sponsors, her experiences as a Latina in corporate and she tells us what's the biggest obstacle facing women in the workplace today. She cohosts the What Rules!? Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bias Baked In: Yolanda's Werk Story

2023/08/30

Yolanda talks about her journey to becoming a pastry chef: loneliness in culinary school, misogyny, passion work and her advice to the Black women who come behind her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New Attitude: The Gen Z & Millennial Survey w/ Nhu Fabros

2023/08/23

Deloitte Global Talent Managing Director, Nhu Fabros talks to us about Deloitte's 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey and what the results mean for these two groups in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Read Werk Stories podcast reviews

4.9 out of 5

61 reviews

Yahoo Personals, lol 2023/04/16

Love this show!

I wish I’d found this podcast sooner. It’s such a relief to have our stories heard!

Fallyp11 2023/03/26

I’m not alone

In a career field where I sometimes feel I’m walking through this journey with frustrations no one else feels… Werk Stories reminds me I’m not alone. ...

GlibMom 2022/11/02

Week Stories

Authentic real talk about how racism impacts black women and women of color. We all so relate, right? Thank you for using your voice! These stories ar...

downtownjc 2021/10/21

Incredible Story Telling

Every guest on this show, the host included, captures your attention with their incredible story telling. Hearing the personal experiences of women of...

cdfrank 2021/10/09

Werk Stories is a Winner!

The struggle is real and Werk Stories confronts it head on! Navigating workplace social barriers can be delicate territory. Personally, I dealt with t...

DJ Treble 2021/09/29

Insightful and Entertaining

The host does a great job of letting the guest tell their story, but not letting things get too side tracked. And the guest give amazing feedback that...

SkyeHW 2021/09/15

You Better Werk

Yes, swing open the doors and burn it all down. Joi is an absolute joy. I could listen to her read the phone book but this is much more powerful.

ItzaMisterie 2021/09/15

Valuable and Much-Needed Podcast

As a white person who is constantly striving to be a better ally, I am thrilled to have this podcast at my disposal. I honestly can’t believe no one h...

VeronicaBrizant 2021/09/15

Needed.

In a world where abusers silence survivors to prevent progress, Joi’s voice is seriously a breath of fresh air! Black women in particular have been fo...

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