Best Waajida L Small Podcasts (2024)

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S3:E10 - The Importance of Positive Self-Talk w/ ShantaGenerally 48:24

2+ y ago48:24

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In this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’d always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good.Why because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that wr will be successful, that means we have to put in the wo…

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S3:E10 - The Importance of Positive Self-Talk w/ ShantaGenerally 48:19

2+ y ago48:19

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In this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’s always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good. Why? Because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind of have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that we will be successful, that means we have to put in t…

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S3:E9 - How to Successfully Exit a Toxic Work Environment w/ Dr.Jasmine Escalera 50:40

2+ y ago50:40

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In this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive. About Dr. Jasmine Dr. J…

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S3:E9 - How to Successfully Exit a Toxic Work Environment w/ Dr.Jasmine Escalera 50:44

2+ y ago50:44

50:44

In this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive. About Dr. Jasmine Dr. J…

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S3:E8 - Taking the Journey to Financial Freedom and Building Wealth w/Kamilah O’Brien 38:40

2+ y ago38:40

38:40

In this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement and the many tools available for everyone at all lev…

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S3:E8 - Taking the Journey to Financial Freedom and Building Wealth w/Kamilah O’Brien 38:37

2+ y ago38:37

38:37

In this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement and the many tools available for everyone at all lev…

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S3:E7: Leading Communities through Advocacy and Civic Engagement w/Shakya Cherry-Donaldson 47:01

2+ y ago47:01

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In this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded 1000 Women Strong. Shakya also shares some of 1K Wome…

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S3:E7: Leading Communities through Advocacy and Civic Engagement w/Shakya Cherry-Donaldson 47:05

2+ y ago47:05

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In this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded 1000 Women Strong. Shakys also shares some of 1K Wome…

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S3:E6 - Leading Yourself Through Change-A Personal Reflection 27:21

2+ y ago27:21

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In this week’s episode I talk about how to lead yourself through change. I share some personal reflections with you on some of the challenges that I’ve had in a season of change and how I was able to help myself through it. One exercise that I constantly come back to is self-reflection. I have found that this can be one of the most successful ways …

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S3: E5 - How to Lead with Power and Presence w/ Dr. Lisa Brooks-Greaux 45:53

2+ y ago45:53

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In this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence. Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess. There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven. 1. Legitimate 2. Reward 3. Coe…

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S3: E5 - How to Lead with Power and Presence w/ Dr. Lisa Brooks-Greaux 45:49

2+ y ago45:49

45:49

In this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence. Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess. There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven. 1. Legitimate 2. Reward 3. Coe…

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S3:E4 - Why Building Relationships is Important for Professional Growth 15:09

2+ y ago15:09

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In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of making connections for your professional growth. I share my own story of being an introvert and how in some ways it has hindered me from connecting with people.By Dr. Waajida Small

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S3:E4 - Why Building Relationships is Important for Professional Growth 15:07

2+ y ago15:07

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In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of making connections for your professional growth. I share my own story of being an introvert and how in some ways it has hindered me from connecting with people. I also talk about how I have overcome my discomfort in putting myself out there and how forcing myself to step out of my shell has all…

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S3:E3 - Following Your Calling to Create Impact w/ Vuyo Joboda 49:24

3y ago49:24

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In this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black Africa Awards for young black excellence of the African co…

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S3:E3 - Following Your Calling to Create Impact w/ Vuyo Joboda 49:19

3y ago49:19

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In this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN Streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black Africa Awards for young black excellence of the African co…

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S3:E2 - Working in Your Strengths to Optimize Your Performance 29:05

3y ago29:05

29:05

In this week’s episode, I talk about working in your strengths to optimize your performance. I share my top five Clifton Strengths and how I use them to achieve excellent performance.. I go into detail about how each of them can be a balcony (work in my favor) and a basement (work against me). My top five strengths Deliberative - You are best descr…

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S3:E1 - Finding Balance Between Your Headwork and Heartwork 17:40

3y ago17:40

17:40

In this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression. What are the lessons to be learned? Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve hit the jackpot of fulfillment. Find your heartwork! H…

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S3:E1 - Finding Balance Between Your Headwork and Heartwork 17:38

3y ago17:38

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In this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression. What are the lessons to be learned? Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve hit the jackpot of fulfillment. Find your heartwork! H…

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S2:E9 - Unlocking Abundance w/Brandi Ray 38:09

3+ y ago38:09

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In today’s episode, we will be talking about unlocking abundance with special guest Brandi Ray.By Dr. Waajida Small

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S2:E9 - Unlocking Abundance w/Brandi Ray 38:06

3+ y ago38:06

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In today’s episode, we will be talking about unlocking abundance with special guest Brandi Ray. Brandi Ray is a wife and a mother to two amazing children. She is an official court reporter by career and she is also a speaker and the author of Pursuing Purpose in a Profitable Way Prayer Journal. Brandi is the owner and founder of Purpose Pursuer Pre…

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S2:E8 - Becoming Your Sister’s Keeper 18:52

3+ y ago18:52

18:52

In this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I share the three lessons and advice I provide. · Less…

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S2:E8 - Becoming Your Sister’s Keeper 18:49

3+ y ago18:49

18:49

In this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I share the three lessons and advice I provide. · Less…

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S2: E7 - Diversifying Your Social Portfolio 21:40

3+ y ago21:40

21:40

In this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network which, is your social capital. I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I examine the lack of access we have as people of color …

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S2: E7 - Diversifying Your Social Portfolio 21:43

3+ y ago21:43

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In this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network, which is your social capital. I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I examine the lack of access we have as people of color …

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S2:E6 - Doing You without Losing You 11:27

3+ y ago11:27

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In this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about. My mentor says, “You should always d…

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S2:E6 - Doing You without Losing You 11:29

3+ y ago11:29

11:29

In this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about. My mentor says, “You should always d…

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S2:E5 - Overcoming Overwhelm 16:35

3+ y ago16:35

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In this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general practices Identify the source of your overwhelm. Take t…

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S2:E5 - Overcoming Overwhelm 16:37

3+ y ago16:37

16:37

In this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general practices Identify the source of your overwhelm. Take t…

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S2:E4 - The Devine Feminine with Keisha P. Shields 43:48

3+ y ago43:48

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In this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the legacy, success and wealth they actually want, on the…

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S2:E4 - The Devine Feminine with Keisha P. Shields 43:52

3+ y ago43:52

43:52

In this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the legacy, success and wealth they actually want, on the…

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S2:E3- It’s All About The Flow 20:45

3+ y ago20:45

20:45

In this episode we explore what it means to be in flow. We’ve all heard and have probably said things like, I’m in flow right now, but what really is flow, how do we get into it? And why does it matter? I do a deep dive breaking it down for you. I talk about how flow is achieved, the three primary distractions that keep you from getting into flow, …

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S2:E2 - Being Well. Being Whole. 29:02

3+ y ago29:02

29:02

n this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and leadership. Here are the six components, and a link to …

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S2:E2 - Being Well. Being Whole. 29:04

3+ y ago29:04

29:04

In this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and leadership. Here are the six components, and a link to…

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S2:E1 - The Musings of Mind Trash 18:09

3+ y ago18:09

18:09

In this first episode of the new season, I talk about mind trash. What is it, why we have it, and why we can get rid of it. We identify the internal and external sources that contribute to mind trash and how to recognize them. This season we are focusing on the inner work we need to do in order for us to show up for ourselves and those we lead in t…

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Culture and Multiple Roles with Christine Cariño 55:35

4y ago55:35

55:35

In this episode, I am talking with Christine Cariño founder of Conscious Thrive LLC. We are tackling culture and the multiple roles culture places on women and the impact is has on our paths to success. We talk about her experiences as an LGBTQ+, immigrant woman and her experiences at home and in the workplace and the impact is had on her growth jo…

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S1:E8 - Culture and Multiple Roles with Christine Cariño

4y ago

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In this episode, I am talking with Christine Cariño founder of Conscious Thrive LLC. We are tackling culture and the multiple roles culture places on women and the impact is has on our paths to success. We talk about her experiences as an LGBTQ+, immigrant woman and her experiences at home and in the workplace and the impact is had on her growth jo…

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S1:E7 - FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) 21:57

4y ago21:57

21:57

In this episode, we will be talking about fear. We will talk about what it is, how it holds us back, how we can move past it, and how we can kick it in the face! I’ll also be sharing some of my own fears and the work I am doing to overcome them, as well as some practical advice on how you identify your own fears, how those fears impact your decisio…

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Episode 7: FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) 21:54

4y ago21:54

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In this episode, we will be talking about fear. We will talk about what it is, how it holds us back, how we can move past it, and how we can kick it in the face! I’ll also be sharing some of my own fears and the work I am doing to overcome them, as well as some practical advice on how you identify your own fears, how those fears impact your decisio…

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S1:E6 - If Not You, Then Who?: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Nicole Vick 59:42

4y ago59:42

59:42

In This episode I am talking with Nicole Vick, a public health professional, educator, and a civic leader who has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities.…

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Episode 6: If Not You, Then Who?: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Nicole Vick 59:37

4y ago59:37

59:37

In This episode I am talking with Nicole Vick, a public health professional, educator, and a civic leader who has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities. We d…

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Episode 5: I Am Not Your Superwoman: The Truth Behind Sojourner Syndrome 32:23

4y ago32:23

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In this episode we will be talking about the Sojourner Syndrome or Superwoman Schema as it is better known. We follow the research of Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé, RN, Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and review her paper titled “Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health”…

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S1:E5 - I Am Not Your Superwoman: The Truth Behind Sojourner Syndrome 32:22

4y ago32:22

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In this episode we will be talking about the Sojourner Syndrome or Superwoman Schema as it is better known. We follow the research of Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé, RN, Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and review her paper titled “Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health”…

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S1:E4 - The Realities of Perception with Tanya J. Miller 56:03

4y ago56:03

56:03

In this episode, guest cohost Tanya J. Miller and I talk about the realities of perceptions. We do a deep dive into the experiences of Black women in with workforce and the constant battle of having to prove the stereotypes people have about us wrong. Tanya shares her experiences and we engage in conversation on how we can move past the false narra…

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The Realities of Perception with Tanya J. Miller 56:02

4y ago56:02

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In this episode, guest cohost Tanya J. Miller and I talk about the realities of perceptions. We do a deep dive into the experiences of Black women in workforce and the constant battle of having to prove the stereotypes people have about us wrong. Tanya shares her experiences and we engage in conversation on how we can move past the false narratives…

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S1:E3 - When a HERO Comes Along: Developing Your Psychological Capital 20:31

4y ago20:31

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In this episode, we explore the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap). Generally understood under the acronym HERO, PsyCap is an individual’s positive psychological state of development that is characterized by Hope, Efficacy, Resiliency, andOptimism We deep dive into each of the PsyCap components to understand the importance of each and how th…

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Episode 3: When a HERO Comes Along: Developing your Psychological Capital 20:30

4y ago20:30

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In this episode, we explore the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap). Generally understood under the acronym HERO, PsyCap is an individual’s positive psychological state of development that is characterized by Hope, Efficacy, Resiliency, andOptimism We deep dive into each of the PsyCap components to understand the importance of each and how th…

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Episode 2: Maintaining Authenticity When Everyone Says You Should Change 15:10

4y ago15:10

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In this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of maintaining authenticity in the face of adversity and when everyone tells you that you need to be different. We kick off the episode with a reading from my forthcoming Book, “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons and Advice for Women of Color”, which will be released this fall. I pro…

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