Episode 104: Get Out Da Way: Moving On as a Leader
Do you understand the changes happening within your industry? Can you relate to younger coworkers? Is your skill set and knowledge still relevant? These are among the questions a leader must ask when deciding whether or not to move on from an organization. And in today’s episode, we’ll discuss knowing when it’s time to move […]
Episode 103: Don’t Dim My Light – A Conversation with Jim Fielding
In this episode, we talk with Jim Fielding, who has led consumer products groups at the world’s largest media companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, and Twentieth Century Fox. Jim is a partner at Archer Gray, an independent media company, and president of its Co-Lab Division. He is also founder of the Queer Philanthropy Circle, the nation’s […]
Episode 102: Doing the Right Thang – A Conversation with Yolanda Jackson
How many BIPOC leaders utilize their power and privilege to positively impact underrepresented employees in the workplace? Yolanda Jackson, is the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Bar Association of San Francisco, and Executive Director of the Justice & Diversity Center. In today’s episode, we’ll talk to Yolanda about her career journey and what […]
EPISODE 101: Getting on Code
Welcome to Season 6 of C-CRETS. We’re excited to bring you another season of hot fire! This season we’ll focus on Staying on Code (SOC). Staying on code is more than writing a check. It also means advocating for others when you’re in the room, being a mentor, and sending the elevator back down to […]
Staying on Code
The corporate workplace is not an equal playing field. Everyday, BIPOC employeesface various challenges, from microaggressions to being passed over for promotionsand other work opportunities that they’re qualified to receive. Despite this, BIPOCemployees have and continue to climb the corporate ladder by contributing value totheir organizations, as well as honing key skill sets such as […]
WHAT ARE YOU INVESTING IN?
In our efforts to pay bills and meet other expenses, it’s easy to lose track of our spending. But just as we seek shelter on a rainy day, we also have to ensure we’re covered financially when unexpected circumstances arise. Here’s where saving money comes in, as it can help provide financial security, and safeguards you […]
HOW TO EARN MORE MONEY: A RECAP
If you look online, you might assume that many people are earning an income of six figures. However, this is not really the case. This $100,000 salary threshold is reached by a minority of employees. In fact, the average American worker actually makes closer to $51,480, according to a USA Today article. For the most part, […]
100. Season 5 Finale: Stay Ready – Getting Your Marketing Collateral Tight
As we wrap up season 5 of the podcast, it’s also a celebration of 100 episodes of C-CRETS! We’re so appreciative of our C-CRETS village. Some village members have gone on to become coaching clients, and to-date, we’ve helped clients get more than $6M in total compensation increases. We wanted to create a podcast that […]
99. Just Get Over It? The Trauma Endured by Black Employees in 2022
In 2022, from the workplace to the global stage, there have been many examples of the imbalance of justice based on race. In today’s episode, we’ll recap some pivotal moments this year that caused black people harm and share why it matters when it comes to our careers. Then, we’ll discuss how continuous trauma and […]
MORE BLACKS STUDENTS ARE ENROLLING IN HBCUs
A report from National Student Clearinghouse indicates that there’s approximately 1.5 million fewer students enrolled in college than before the pandemic. However, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and online schools have seen an increase in their enrollment numbers. This according to the Wall Street Journal article College Enrollment Declines Again Though Online Schools, HBCUs […]
