Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of The Black Compass! This week, we discussed a topic near and dear to us. Black women have to carry so much mental, emotional, and physical burdens that it can often be overwhelming. The stereotypes attached to black women are often unwarranted and mentally tax us in ways that can cause long-lasting damage. Being able to find support and safe spaces to allow us to emotionally heal and grow are difficult and can be hard to find. This week, we focus on how to find and create these spaces in our lives so we won’t have our voices silenced. It is important to cultivate trusted relationships we can look to in order to be heard and valued.

Episode Highlights

• Stereotype of “having it all together”
• Finding support and safe spaces
• Fighting “suffering in silence” stigma
• Making your voice heard
• Importance of building trust

Resources:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

Hey guys! Happy Happy New Year! We are back and better than ever. One thing about 2021, many things have changed and created a “new normal” and simply won’t allow us to return to our pre-pandemic lives. Something that stands out is the workplace, with more and more companies and employers going remote permanently even as the world slowly opens back up. Thus, our workspaces have changed and we are dealing with the aftereffects of that. Working from home has really changed people's attitudes and expectations towards work. This week on The Black Compass, we examine the new workplace culture and how to manage certain burdens that we now have to deal with working remotely. We have to prioritize ourselves and create boundaries that will help us practice healthy work/life balances.

Episode Highlights:

• Managing inflated workplace expectations
• Creating work from home boundaries
• Examining workplace culture in a WFH climate
• Coping with mental health during the pandemic
• How to handle workplace burden placed on African American women
• Using your voice in the workplace to demand change

Resources:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

People often struggle with having a say in how their business or career is managed. Having a seat at the table where decisions are made is important to ensure your voice is heard. This week on The Black Compass, we touch on how to build your own table to create a business

People often struggle with having say so in how their business or career is managed. Having a seat at the table where decisions are made is important to ensure your voice is heard. This week on The Black Compass, we touch on how to build your own table in order for your business that is strategic about its operations, hires, and company vision. Focusing on diversity when building your table impacts your community as well as enriches your business. Join us as we go into detail on how to be intentional about who you invite to your table in order to have your business grow and reflect your vision accurately.

Episode Highlights:

• Building your own table (0:32)
• Wielding control (7:40)
• Balancing career and entrepreneurship (9:00)
• Establishing goals (13:02)
• Being intentional on who you bring to your table invite (14:30)
• Diversity at the table (19:02)

Resources:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

be strategic about their operations, hires, and company vision. Focusing on diversity when building your table impacts your community as well as enriches your business. Join us as we go into detail on how to be intentional about who you invite to your table in order to have your business grow and reflect your vision accurately.

Episode Highlights:

• Building your own table (0:32)
• Wielding control (7:40)
• Balancing career and entrepreneurship (9:00)
• Establishing goals (13:02)
• Being intentional on who you bring to your table invite (14:30)
• Diversity at the table (19:02)

Resources:

• Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/
• Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/
• Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/
• Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

It’s the “Fourth Quarter” Woo sah! It’s been a long year for everyone. We. Are. Tired. As the year comes to a close, we fight the grind and try to push through and finish the year strong. But while you make that last push, make sure you take care of yourself and do not push yourself too far. Hosts Dr. Jess and Dynasty are here to help you wind down and remind us to be kind to ourselves.

In this episode, we discuss how we set limitations in our professional and personal lives. We explore the idea of being okay with not juggling everything and allowing some things to be removed from our daily to-do list!

“And whether your expectations of me have fallen short or not, I can't carry those for you. I have to be able to say these are my limits.”

“You have to set boundaries, you have to be able to identify your limitations, and it's okay to let the plate drop and break for your own sanity.”

Episode Highlights:

• Knowing Your Limitations: [0:24]
• Burnout!: [7:00]
• Personal Audits: [10:14]
• 4 P’s: [16:32]

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

Did you know that Black Women have the power to carry elections? We certainly do and 2020 is the year that will push the Black Woman’s vote like never before. Today, we are going deep into the discussion around Black Women and America’s political system, from the insurmountable amount of scrutiny that Black Women in politics receive to the harmful impact of uninformed voting.

In this episode, we also discuss how Black Women have historically carried the vote of so many elections, the importance of voter education, and why we have a deep-rooted responsibility to show up and make our votes count - plus so much more.

Even though this episode is being released post-election, we still thought it was fitting to recognize and call out the significant burden that is put on black women in politics and during elections.

“My vote counts so much more. Because I know that we can sway elections, I've seen us do it. I've seen Black Women do it. And that if I don't go and you don't vote, and all of our girls don't vote, we're in trouble.” - [7:29]

“Like anything else - learning about math and science - voting is a subject. It’s history. It's politics, right? And I think once again, as a race when it comes down to voting, it's like a black sheep topic.” - [8:28]

“I think with all the racial injustices that have occurred and the whole thing with COVID - this whirlwind of 2020 is really going to push our race to vote.” - [10:29]

Episode Highlights:

How Black Women are treated in the political system [1:13]

Why Black Women have the responsibility of carrying the election [7:29]

How 2020 will push the Black Women’s vote [10:29]

Why voters education is a privilege [15:00]

Taking time for self-care during and after the election [17:02]

Have you ever been called outspoken, told you have an attitude, or have had your ideas discredited in the workplace? As Black Women, when we have opinions that are different from the norm, that challenge our workplace’s structural system or status quo, we are considered radical or seen as “aggressive.” As a result, we become isolated professionally and show up with emotional stressors that often make our workplaces unbearable.

In this episode, we’re talking about why these radical ideas should not only be normalized but welcomed and why Black Women don’t need to earn respect; we should already have it. Plus, we’ll discuss how our allies can do the work and authentically show up for Black Women in the workplace.

Because when it comes to the treatment of Black Women in the workplace, people need to recognize that it’s not about making space for Black Women at the table. It’s about already having a seat.

“Because at the end of the day, we walk in[to work] with our race as a Black Woman, and we leave with our race as a Black Woman.” - Dr. Jess

“Don't just say that you’re an ally, just be an ally. I don't need your post about what you're doing. I don't need a meeting so you can tell me how you called out such and such for a microaggression. Just do the work.” - Dynasti

Episode Highlights:

• Why the workplace can make Black Women feel alienated and isolated [3:04]
• There is room for all of us at the table [8:17]
• How to be a true ally to black women [12:32]
• Why it’s about having respect - not earning it [17:07]

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

Did you know it’s 100% possible to rediscover your true authentic self once you push past your fears and self-limiting beliefs? Building up your inner strength and resilience is step one. Step two is finding a core community that lifts you up, is there for you when you stumble and helps you carry the lows and burdens that our history has thrust upon us.

In this episode, we are exploring the journey and process of finding your inner authenticity in order to shape yourself into who you truly are and how you show up in the world. As Black women in the 21st century, we know from experience how challenging this can be. That’s why we are diving into our own self-examination and uncovering the self-exploratory process that has to happen for us to get to a place of true authenticity. Because you won't be the best you if you don't know who the best you is.

“You need to bridge who you are internally in order to really show the world who you are externally. That’s when your authenticity comes out.” - Dr. Jess

Episode Highlights:

• Why all eyes are on Black women in 2020
• How the lack of equity and authenticity in the workplace affects Black women in America
• The power of a Black woman’s story
• Why inner authenticity is so important in all that you do
• How to be the best you by doing the hard internal work

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasty’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/

Is your community feeding into your fear or eliminating your fear? Having a strength-based community goes further than just having a support system to help you when you feel stuck or are wading through false fears. Your core community should know your strengths, your aspirations, and they should encourage you to take a strength-based approach to eliminate Imposter Syndrome.

In this episode, we are diving deep into why having a strong, supportive community is just as important as building your internal strength to fight the 17 layers of Black Imposter Syndrome. We’re discussing fighting back on false narratives and how a strong community can help you fact check your self-limiting beliefs and own your core story as a Black woman.

“My layer has to be a level deeper because I’m not only fighting what I think about myself internally, and what the world has told me to think about myself. And what a broader community that is not my core community has told me to think about myself. And those are layers that people aren't willing to get into”. - Dynasti

Episode Highlights:

• Recognizing whether your community is feeding into your fear or eliminating it
• Why internal strength and community strength are so important
• Digging deeper into the layers of Imposter Syndrome as a Black woman
• The key to fighting false narratives
• How your core community helps you fact-check your story

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Jess’ website: https://drjesswilliams.com/

Dr. Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdrjess/

Dynasti’s Website: https://www.dynastihunt.com/

Dynasti’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynastihunt/