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Most leadership lessons, advice and coaching flooding the market place are not speaking to Women of Color. Join Dee C. Marshall (CEO of Diverse & Engaged and Wall Street Alumni) and Mita Mallick (LinkedIn Top Voice & DEI Thought Leader) as they break down the challenges women of color face in the workplace. Dee and Mita will share their lessons learned, and provide practical tips on how we as women of color can navigate and win at work. Come join us at the Brown Table
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Get ready to leave perfect behind. Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, has run for office twice and failed. But exercising her bravery muscle led her to create a nonprofit that's reached 300,000 girls with its computer education programs and message of sisterhood. Join Reshma on her mission to show that being brave, not perfect, is the secret to changing the world. The award-winning Brave, Not Perfect podcast, based on Reshma's internationally bestselling book, brings you inte ...
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Should You Send That LinkedIn Request or Not? | S10 E11
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Navigating the Art of Small Talk Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the nuances of handling LinkedIn connection requests. They share personal experiences, provide strategic tips for thriving in professional networks, and emphasize the importance of personalized notes and timely connections. Tun…
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Navigating the Art of Small Talk Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick dive into the intricacies of small talk in professional settings. They share personal stories and experiences, debate the effectiveness of small talk, and discuss how it varies by industry, geographic location, and personality type. The d…
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Addressing Bias and Misconceptions at Work Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the necessity for women of color to defend their professionalism amid biased workplace environments. They share personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of keeping receipts to prevent unjust blame. The episode also…
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Here’s the #1 Mistake We Make When Networking | S10 E8
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Respectful Networking Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick dive into the #1 mistake people make when it comes to networking. Sharing personal experiences, they discuss the importance of building relationships before you need them, the significance of checking the temperature before making a request, and how…
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Wait, Companies Are Posting Fake Jobs?! | S10 E7
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Exposing Fake Job Postings Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the issue of companies posting 'fake jobs' or 'ghost jobs' – positions advertised without the intent of hiring immediately, often to give the impression of company growth. They share personal experiences, provide insights into recognizi…
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When They Misspell Your Name…AGAIN! | S10 E6
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The Unseen Impact Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick tackle the recurring issue of having their names misspelled in professional settings. Sharing personal anecdotes, they explore the emotional impact and broader implications of such mistakes for women of color. The discussion delves into leadership respo…
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Here's What Happened When I Saw My Former Toxic Boss| S10 E5
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Healing, Boundaries, and Closure. Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss a deeply personal encounter with a former toxic boss. They share insights on healing, setting boundaries, and achieving closure, all while providing practical tips for women of color facing similar workplace challenges. Tune in f…
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Are You Expected to Train Your Replacement? | S10 E4
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the challenges women of color face when transitioning roles within their workplaces. They delve into personal experiences and stories from others, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and creating effective transition documents to ensure a smooth hand…
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick focus on how to navigate having a toxic boss, incorporating perspectives from a Black woman and a South Asian woman. They highlight the importance of not just surviving but thriving in professional environments, despite adversity. The hosts emphasize the value of communi…
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Don't Offer Me the VP Title but not the VP Pay | S10 E2
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Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick focus on the challenges women of color face with 'dry promotions'—where individuals receive a higher job title without the matching salary increase. They discuss the implications of these promotions on workplace equality, the gender pay gap, and how such practices can undermine efforts to create inc…
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Can You Really Give Your Boss Feedback? | S10 E1
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk Season 10! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the complexities and risks associated with giving feedback to bosses in corporate America. Drawing from personal stories and experiences, they explore the nuances of 360 feedback processes, the importance of understanding the difference between anony…
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Would You Ever Go Back to a Toxic Workplace? | Throwback Thursday
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick talk about whether or not you should return to a toxic workplace! Is there a proper strategy to approach this kind of situation? Tune in for juicy stories, insights, and of course some tips on how to defuse and handle the situation. Are you ready? Buckle up! Timestamps: …
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Welcome to the 100th episode of Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the pervasive culture of unnecessary meetings in the workplace, a topic that resonates deeply with professionals worldwide. They discuss the challenges of excessive meetings, sharing personal anecdotes and insights into how meetings are of…
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What Happened to The Exit Interview? | S9 E11
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the fading practice of exit interviews and their significance in understanding the workplace experiences of women of color. They discuss the lack of exit interviews in modern corporate culture, the impact of disregarding employee feedback, and the analogy of e…
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Here Are the Signs You’re Being Demoted | S9 E10
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallickexplore the challenging topic of workplace demotion, specifically how it affects women of color. Through a candid conversation, they share personal stories and observations, highlighting the subtle signs of being demoted, such as being left out of meetings, being excluded…
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What to Do When You Work for a Manager Who’s Disengaged | S9 E9
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the pressing issues faced by women of color in the workplace. Sharing personal stories and professional insights, they discuss the impact of disengaged managers, particularly through the lens of a manager who exhibited a profound lack of care and professionali…
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Have You Ever Been Setup for a Fake Interview? | S9 E8
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick delve into the challenges women of color face in the workplace, with a specific focus on the phenomenon of 'fake interviews.' Sharing personal experiences and stories from their careers, they discuss how such interviews are used to pretend diversity efforts, often leavin…
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the concept of the 'lazy girl job,' a trending topic that emphasizes work-life balance and challenges traditional work cultures. They explore this topic from the perspectives of women of color, examining how the term has been embraced by Gen Z and what it signifi…
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We Are Still OVERqualified and UNDERpaid | S9 E6
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick both LinkedIn top voices and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, delve into the persistent issue of women of color being overqualified and underpaid in their workplaces. Using Taraji P. Henson's candid interview about her experiences with pay disparity in Hol…
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the topic of providing a two-week notice period before resigning from a job. They delve into the origins of this tradition, how it ties into payroll systems, and cultural changes brought in by younger generations. Mita shares her own personal experience of resign…
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Why Are Companies Sending Their Employees to Charm School? | S9 E4
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the current trend of companies 'sending their employees to charm school'. They dissect the essence of professional etiquette in the workplace from their perspectives as a Black woman and a South Asian woman respectively, critiquing the concept of 'charm school'. …
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Don’t Lay People off in an Email. Just Don’t! | S9 E3
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the sensitive topic of layoffs within organizations and the appropriate method to carry them out. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of open communication, respect for employees, and the impact of sensitive handling of such crucial issues.…
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the ongoing importance of maintaining an updated resume. They explore the potential pitfalls of not being able to quickly produce a CV during unexpected job loss, the dilemma of over-titling, the importance of title consistency across platforms, and the importanc…
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Why Do People Record Their Layoffs? | S9 E1
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick explore the issue of employees recording their layoffs, drawn from their diverse perspectives as a Black woman and a South Asian woman. The hosts discuss why some employees feel compelled to do this, noting it usually stems from a lack of trust and a desire to expose unf…
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Sounds Like You Want My Ideas For Free...AGAIN! | S8 E12
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Welcome to Brown Table Talk! Today, our hosts Dee C. Marshall and Mita Mallick discuss the recurring issue of individuals seeking ideas and information from women of color without giving proper credit or recognition. They share personal experiences and stories that highlight the importance of valuing and crediting the ideas and contributions of wom…
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