Dame Talk

Companies develop Vision statements to create a long-term look at their business. Shouldn't we do the same with our lives?  We thought so.  So, we're kicking off 2020 with each Dame casting a vision for the future.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames discuss misperceptions and realities of working for non-profit organizations. Check out more at http://www.dametalkpodcast.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We've all seen movies or programs with someone in Marketing.  That "someone" is usually working for an Advertising Agency.  Well guess what?? Marketing is SO much more than advertising.  Listen in to this episode to find out what marketing is REALLY about.  Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Looking for some job inspiration today? In this short reflection episode, the Dames discuss things on our mind from our conversation with Nancy Civetta. Listen in for some good methods of readying yourself for an interview, and some ideas on how to reflect on your strengths in order to come up with a job description that best fits you, and only you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Have you ever eaten oysters, scallops, or clams? Listen in to hear the Dames talk with Nancy Civetta, Shellfish Constable of one of the oldest and most prolific oyster and shellfish industries on Cape Cod in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. She enlightens us about how shellfish contribute to the environmental and economic sustainability of any community that participates in shellfish aquaculture, and also discusses her incredible and non-linear path to the job that she has today.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Join the Dames as they discuss creating vision boards to help us all get the most out of 2021. The Dames also share their own New Years visions and inspiring thoughts from some of our podcast guests in 2020. Listen in to learn how to make a vision board that works best for your personal and professional goals and plans! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Did you know that women who are mentored and sponsored are more likely to get promoted? This episode, the Dames dig into mentoring: How to be a good mentor, how to find a mentor, what kind of things women gain from mentoring or being mentored, and more. The Dames use their wealth of varied professional experiences to discuss their own mentors, as well as what they've learned from being mentors. From Dame Arnisha heading a mentorship program for girls through her church, to Dame Mica participating in formal professional mentorship programs, there is a lot to learn in this episode of Dame Talk for anyone with questions about mentorship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Dame Talk welcomes guest Rosalind Brooks, founder of Well Women Of Color.  Rosalind is a fearless entrepreneur who finds her strength in God. Roz believes we all have everything we need to do anything we want in life. She leads by example. Learn how she started a community garden and farmers mobile market in Las Vegas and helps women of color lose weight and lead healthier lives. This is her purpose. Her journey is truly inspirational. And she's just getting started... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

This is a particularly challenging time to enter the job market. The Dames and special guest, career counselor Andrew Martin, sit down to discuss the many strategies that a recent grad or anyone searching for a job right now might want to consider using when looking and applying for jobs. Andrew tells us there ARE jobs and opportunities out there! The Dames use their expertise and multigenerational perspectives in discussing how they navigated other times in recent history when the job market plummeted -- and how to stay ahead of it all despite the difficulties. Set some SMART goals, and accomplish them by listening to this episode of Dame Talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames sat down with Nurse Practitioner Gail Rosselot to learn about her experience becoming a Nurse and then starting her own travel medicine business. As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a frightening new phase, while exciting news of promising vaccines hit the headlines, Gail also shares her thoughts and advice on how we can assess the news we're hearing. This episode kicks off a series on health and wellness that we'll pick back up throughout the season. Visit www.dametalkpodcast.com for more info on the Dames.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned manager, the Dames have some hacks and tips to help you be more effective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Race, politics, religion, sexism... we all know the hot button, sensitive issues that come up at work. But how comfortable are we all in navigating these conversations? The Dames got together to celebrate the historic win of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and then segued into a conversation to discuss sensitive issues in the workplace. What are those topics that ARE sensitive, but it's important to talk about them anyway? How do we step out of an uncomfortable conversation when it just doesn't feel right? The Dames chat through all of this and more. Learn more at dametalkpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

In Season 2 we featured an Entrepreneur series with three outstanding women. We thoroughly enjoyed the insights and advice Lis Stevens (Studio Lis), Tanya Riggs (Sheridan Residential Group), and Dr. Anne Beal (Absolute Join's) had to share with us. The Dames share our key takeaways from these three episodes. Listen and learn about the 6 P's- Product, Placement, Promotion, Price, Purpose and People, and how you can apply them to your business or personal brand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames get together after an extended summer break to welcome their new Gen-Z member and catch-up on what they've been up to, originally recording the episode just the day after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. Stay tuned for a third season of great tips, advice, and stories from the Dames to help womxn of all generations navigate the workplace and their careers. Learn more at dametalkpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames sat down in March 2020 to interview Dr. Anne Beal, founder of AbsoluteJOI, a skincare company designed by and for women of color - "When people think about toxic free living, and that kind of crunchy granola lifestyle, the face of that lifestyle is rarely a black or brown face and that’s something that I want to change." We've have been anxious to share this episode with our listeners, but due to some audio tech issues,  had to re-record the first half later in the year. Excited to re-publish this conversation as part of our Entrepreneur Series and share the incredible learnings that Dr. Beal shared with us! Learn more about Dame Talk at www.dametalkpodcast.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Exploring real estate as a career choice?  Listen in as the Dames chat with Tanya Riggs about her journey to becoming the Founder and Owner of Sheridan Realty. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames discuss the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests and racial reckoning in the United States following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by a White police officer in Minneapolis. In the longest episode to date, the Dames debate whether the change and commitment we're seeing from companies  is real this time and where to go from here. Learn more at dametalkpodcast.com.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We are in the midst of a pandemic that has added more stress for those of us looking for a job. The unemployment rates could cause you to lose hope, but there are opportunities available now and there will be more later this year. This episode will give you the strategies you need to be more effective with your search. Our guest, Steve Reinhardt, shares his insights and knowledge as a marketer and executive coach. These tools and resources can be implemented immediately. Have your pen and paper ready to take notes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

On this episode of Dame Talk, the Dames hear from two dedicated elementary school teachers who view teaching as a form of social justice. Angela Messerschmidt and Krishawna Goins share their experience as teachers adjusting to the temporary - and sudden - changes brought on by the COVID19 pandemic. From helping six year olds learn how to use video conferencing technology (and learning the technology themselves!) to celebrating the wins while recognizing the serious shortfalls and inequities of remote learning, join the Dames for an insightful look at one of the sectors that has been turned upside down the most under the current pandemic.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

As we continue to adjust to our new quarantine lifestyles, there's an increase in thinking that people should be more productive because there's ore time. In this episode, the dames try to discuss and break down the stigma surrounding these new expectations and share how they've dealt with them in their own lives.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message