Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast! We're looking forward to discussing everyday topics and getting real about some of the most common challenges for many of us, all the while enjoying a few laughs along the way. Join Anna Garcia, Karla DeCuir, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett and Renee Stewart Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 am CST starting September 7th. Talk soon!
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 8 - The Visibility Code Show agenda: Do you know how to elevate your personal brand’s visibility? Building a highly visible personal brand on social media requires a strategic approach, consistent effort, and engaging content. In the strategy realm, visibility is key to opportunit…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you been thinking about starting your own side hustle? In today’s episode called: From Idea to Impact: Crafting Your Startup Vision, we’ll discuss ways to approach creating a business and other critical elements that should be considered to improve your chances of success.. Now, let’s start today’s conversation!…
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Send us a Text Message. You have a personal brand whether you know it or not – it’s what makes you tick, what makes you, “you”. In today’s episode called: Who do you say I am, we’re going to discuss the impact your personal brand has on how people perceive who you are. Now, let’s start today’s conversation!…
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S3 Ep. 5 - Embracing Connections and Managing Relationships
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Send us a Text Message. Are your connections and relationships healthy or toxic? Relationships impact all dimensions of our well-being, including physical and mental health and our ability to flourish at work and in every other facet of life. In today’s episode called: Embracing Connections and Managing Relationships, we’re going to discuss the imp…
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S3 Ep. 4 - Manage Stress to Achieve Success!
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Send us a Text Message. Are you stressed at work? Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. In today’s episode called: Manage Stress to Achieve Success, we’re going to discuss how stress impacts workplace performance and provide s…
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Send us a Text Message. How has AI changed the way you work? At this point, I don’t really know of anyone that is not somewhat familiar with this new technology that has changed how we live, work and play. In today’s episode called: AI for the Win, we are going to discuss advances in AI techniques that have not only helped fuel an explosion in effi…
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S3 Ep. 2 - Maximizing Relationships To Win
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Send us a Text Message. How well do you build relationships? Building strong work relationships is essential for success in any professional setting. In today’s episode called: Maximizing Relationships to Win, we are going to discuss some strategies to maximize work relationships to create a positive and supportive work environment that fosters suc…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been laid off? At some point in your career, you may have or will experience an involuntary layoff. As a result, it can have a profound impact on your mental well-being as well as other parts of your life. In today’s episode, called: Navigating a Life Shift, we are going to discuss how to navigate a layoff and …
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S2 Ep. 10 - Because Everyone Needs A Coach
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever had a coach? Well, in recent years, coaching is one powerful tool that has gained significant recognition. The coaching industry — expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%—will be worth an estimated $27.5 billion by 2026. And while the popularity of coaching continues to grow, so does the evide…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you have a strong brand presence? If you want to attract more viewers, listeners, and fans, it’s imperative to have a brand strategy that puts your best foot forward. In today’s episode we’re calling: Hey You, Clean Up Your Brand, we’re going to explore the benefits of a strong brand identity and provide some tips to impr…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever completed a skills audit? Well in 2023 building on your skill set has emerged as a key area of focus not only for employers but for individuals alike. So, in today’s episode we’re calling: Back to School, we’re going to explore the benefits of conducting a skills audit and prioritizing growth for success. Now, …
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S2 Ep. 7 - Upskilling, Reskilling and Preparing for the Future
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Send us a Text Message. As a business or HR leader, you’ve probably noticed that upskilling and reskilling are getting a lot of traction lately. Skills have emerged as a key area of focus for 2023. So, in todays’ episode we’re calling, “Upskilling, Reskilling and Preparing for the Future”, we will discuss how future-fitting your workforce can enabl…
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S2 Ep. 6 - Returning to Work - Facts & Myths
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Send us a Text Message. Have you been working from home since the pandemic and now your company is requesting that you return to the office? Well, that’s a difficult decision that employees have been faced with over the past year or so. In todays’ episode called, “Return to Work - Facts & Myths”, we will discuss the difficult situations employees e…
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Send us a Text Message. It's May and that means it's Mental Health Month! So, todays’ episode we’re calling, “Breaking the Stigma”. We will discuss how mental health is integral to our overall well-being and should be given as much care as our physical health. Now, let’s start today’s conversation!By True Talk Cafe
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Send us a Text Message. It's April and that means it's Autism Acceptance Month! So, todays’ episode we’re calling, “Beyond What You Can See”. We will discuss the inclusion and acceptance of those with different neurologies and the impact this condition has on employment opportunities. Now, let’s start today’s conversation!…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s conversation is all about the Disruptive Women. We’re going to discuss how women are disrupting all industries with thinking that is so different from the status quo that it completely revolutionizes the sphere in which it operates. Now, let’s start today’s conversation!…
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Send us a Text Message. It's Black History Month! Today’s conversation is all about the Diversity of Blackness. The multiple dimensions of Afro-Latino identity reflect the long colonial history of Latin America, during which mixing occurred among indigenous Americans, white Europeans and slaves from Africa and Asians. This episode will explore all …
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s conversation is all about the current trend called Quiet Quitting. Quiet quitting may or may not be a bona fide trend or recent phenomenon. But it has called attention to what appears to be fairly widespread dissatisfaction among American workers that employers might need to address. This episode will focus on the im…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s conversation is all about Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) and it's legitimacy. Most people have been approached by a friend, family member and/or colleague to see if they would be open to a new opportunity. In this day and age with the impact of inflation, people are looking to create additional income streams. MLM or ne…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s conversation is one where we will not all agree on, but important to understand. For many years, American schools have been pressured to restrict or deny student access to texts deemed objectionable content by some individual or group, resulting in book banning. Book banning is a form of censorship and the most wide-…
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Send us a Text Message. For nearly everyone working today, annual performance reviews are as status quo as coffee breaks and bi-weekly paychecks. But have you ever wondered why this practice started in the first place? This episode focuses on the annual performance review vs. more frequent check ins. Think about the performance reviews you have rec…
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S1 Ep. 9 - Dad Duties: A Man of Many Hats
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Send us a Text Message. To celebrate Father's Day this episode focuses on the impact a father's presence has on his family. Fathers urge children to take chances and overcome challenges with confidence in the protection and safety net that only Dad provides. A Father's love is very important and should be recognized at the same level of a mother's …
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S1. Ep. 8 - Mom vs Career: The Juggle Is Real!
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Send us a Text Message. To celebrate Mother's Day this episode focuses on how women have had to juggle family and career. There has been a longstanding debate between working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. However, the pandemic has shed a harsh light on the battle lines in the Mommy Wars.By True Talk Cafe
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S1. Ep. 7 - WOC, The OG's of Great Resignation
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Send us a Text Message. March is Women's History Month and this episode focuses on the evolution of woman's rights and the challenges women have experienced throughout the years. Women have made great strides but still must continue to strive for equity in all areas.By True Talk Cafe
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Send us a Text Message. Now more than ever, Black History Month remains relevant because it sets aside time for us to learn and reflect upon the ways this history highlights the impact that black people have had in this world. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of this annual celebration with our guests. You won't want to miss this sho…
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Send us a Text Message. Letting ourselves fall in love because of desire or strong feelings for a person is normal. When you’re in love you may experience a variety of emotions. However, we know that it takes more than love to maintain a healthy relationship. In this episode we will explore different perspectives and experiences on this topic you w…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we'll discuss the trappings of human trafficking also known as modern-day slavery.. This is a horrible problem that impacts the world today – including the communities that YOU & I live in. We'll shed some light on the history, at-risk victims, typical aggressors and those agencies that combat human traffick…
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S1 Ep. 3 - Soul Wounds: Love Doesn't Hurt
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Send us a Text Message. This discussion may hit home for some or all of us, but we feel it’s important to explore the topic of domestic violence with the hope of helping others. On this episode we will share personal experiences as well as speak with an expert that will provide insight and tips to find help if you or someone you know finds themselv…
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Send us a Text Message. Mansplaining - What is it and why has it become a hot topic? On this episode we will explore this phenomenon further. An expert on the subject will join us and provide insight and strategies to combat it when it happens to you. You will not want to miss this episode! Talk soon...…
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Send us a Text Message. True Talk Cafe podcast launch! We are so excited you joined us for our first ever podcast episode. This show is introducing our pod crew and what our podcast is about.By True Talk Cafe
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Send us a Text Message. True Talk Cafe trailer welcoming all our listeners.By True Talk Cafe
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