I spoke with the Emmy-Award winning host, Vanessa Tyler, to learn more about a new show she's hosting on the Black Information Network called Black Land. You can learn more about the podcast and listen to it here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-black-land-podcast-146890324/Join the I Love New Growth mailing list to learn about everything we're doing at Boss Locks and be the first to learn about new episodes on this podcast: https://norby.link/c5YDwu

Imagine never having uncertainty about your career again! That’s the mission of The Working While Black Show, to curate a collection of stories and insight from leaders who have gone from surviving to thriving in the workplace. As I continue my reactivation campaign for Boss Locks and prep for the launch of The Working While Black Show, I decided to invite Chris Ward Jr, back to the studio to help me tell the story of what I've been up to behind the scenes.Sign up for the waitlist here: https://norby.link/cDXT25Plus, learn about our sponsors, MagicMind, the energy shot that keeps us sharp and focused - they're sponsoring today's episode, and we're thrilled about it! www.magicmind.com/bossJoin The Growth Club from Boss Locks Media for Patreon exclusives, first access to new content and ad-free episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive events and content for our podcast communityLearn more at: patreon.com/thegrowthclub

We're exploring Mateo Askaripour's novel "Black Buck"! a captivating story that brings readers into the world of a Black 'twenty-something' who went from taking orders at Starbucks to being a global leader in sales. But this is more than just a sales book review. It's a story of love, loss, triumph, betrayal, and Working While Black. Our guest, Nya Peoples joins us for this review of Askaripour's novel and her own sales experience and how this book transformed her view of sales from grimy to grand. This episode speaks to overcoming toxic work environments and finding your true potential.If you're an avid reader or want to support a non-profit dedicated to literary advocacy and empowerment, text "donate" to our official SMS chat for instructions on supporting AAMBC Inc, which I am now a board member of.Plus, learn about our sponsors, MagicMind, the energy shot that keeps us sharp and focused - they're sponsoring today's episode, and we're thrilled about it! www.magicmind.com/bossJoin The Growth Club from Boss Locks Media for Patreon exclusives, first access to new content and ad-free episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive events and content for our podcast communityLearn more at: patreon.com/thegrowthclubCHAPTERS:(04:02) - First Sales Experience Insights(13:06) - Community in Sales Workplaces(18:18) - Discussing Magic Mind Product(21:04) - The Founding 50(24:10) - Nya Analyzes 'Black Buck' Novel(29:53) - Life-Changing Sales Moments(31:48) - Tactics for Overcoming Sales Objections(33:45) - The Emotional Side of Sales(36:59) - Embracing Rejection in Sales(39:01) - Addressing Spoilers in 'Black Buck'(41:33) - Exploring Nepotism in Sales Careers(43:54) - Balancing Responsibility and Accountability(49:05) - Origin of 'Buck's' Name in 'Black Buck'(53:24) - Career Growth Cheat Codes Discussion(55:24) - Networking with Guest Nya

Do local elections even matter? I'm sharing the story of how Black citizens in Ohio helped to turn Ohio into a Pro Cannabis & Pro Abortion State. With me is longtime content creator and behind-the-scenes podcast producer, CL Palmer. He helps me understand a little more about why local elections matter, how cop city almost made it on the ballot and his journey from podcast producer to a political commentator. Follow CL aka Ceezy PodGang on Instagram.If you want to try Magic Mind, visit magicmind.com/boss or use code BOSS20 at check out.Sign up for the waitlist for the Working While Black Podcast here: https://norby.link/cDXT25Join The Growth Club from Boss Locks Media for Patreon exclusives, first access to new content and ad-free episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive events and content for our podcast communityLearn more at: patreon.com/thegrowthclub

What is freedom, How do we celebrate it, and Who Owns Juneteenth?In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth as a federal holiday. While the Black community has celebrated this day for decades, America is being introduced to this holiday for the first time and its getting mixed reactions. Some ignore it, some don't quite understand it, and others want to own a piece of it. In today's episode, Chris Ward Jr joins the show to share how we can leverage content and storytelling to ensure that Juneteenth continues to be owned by the Black community.Stay engaged with us by texting PODCAST to 914-353-4176Join The Growth Club from Boss Locks Media for Patreon exclusives, first access to new content and ad-free episodes. Plus, unlock access to exclusive events and content for our podcast communityLearn more at: patreon.com/thegrowthclub Read the full show notes to learn more about this episode https://www.bosslocksmedia.com/podcast-feed/who-owns-juneteenth-chris-ward-jr

What does it take to change the world? To convince someone that their actions are racist, or to have an impact on society when you're just one person?In this episode, I’m joined by Skorpyen November, a member of the Working While Black community.As we talk about the moment we decided to use our voice to do something after George Floyd was murdered. Originally recorded on Fanbase.Show Notes: www.bosslocksmedia.com/podcast-feed/change-the-world-skorpyen-novemberDonate to the African American Marketing Association's Giving campaign today. No contribution is too small! Follow this link to donate now: https://bit.ly/BossLocksFollow Skorpyen and learn more about her shows (The Fyx, If It Isn’t Love, and Smart Mouth Skorpyo) on her website

What does it mean to fall off and why do we rush to ridicule someone for not performing the way we expect them to?In this episode, I'm joined by "Handsome Guy named Will" as we explore new growth and react to a message from Dave Anderson about DMX passing. Originally recorded on FanbaseDonate to the African American Marketing Association's Giving campaign today. No contribution is to small! Follow this link to donate now: https://bit.ly/BossLocksLink to the show notes: Listen to Black Love Renaissance on Apple Podcast

It's time to speed back up as we begin to launch Season 2 of Boss Locks, join us as I share the lessons I've learned on my journey to become a Certified Podcast Boy. All with a little help from Drake, that guy from Canada.Help us reach more people by leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Don't know how, no problem, here's a guide to help: https://www.branddrivendigital.com/how-to-rate-and-review-a-podcast-in-itunes/As always, visit https://www.bosslocksmedia.com to sign up for our newsletter and stay in touch.

We're slowing down to speed back up but it might not look like it from just a glance. Here's what's going on and view the links below to check out a live show tonight 2/16/21 and to keep in touch with me:Holding Cops Accountable Live Show: https://bosslocks.org/political-maturationThe Labors Of Love Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-47-boss-locks-working-while-black/id1495048797?i=1000503164161Support the show and join the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://www.patreon.com/bosslocksJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblack

Buying Black doesn’t have to be a trend, it can be a lifestyle. We can and do build billion-dollar businesses but we can do more to support them.That’s why we’re launching a new program called #BuyBlackFriday with today’s episode featuring Steve Worthy from the Worthy Leadership Group Podcast and Adrian Cole from Voiceblast.fm.Learn more about Boss Locks and our guest: https://bosslocks.org/podcast/33-buy-black-friday-steve-worthy-adrian-coleSupport the show and join the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLeave a Voice Message at https://www.bosslocks.org/contactJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblack

Justin is a Law student, campaign manager, and co-founder of DC Protests. DC protests is a grassroots racial justice organization that Organizes and distributes resources and educational tools that aid in propelling the mission of Black liberation and opportunity for those that have been historically marginalized and disenfranchised.Join us as we learn how an early arrest inspired Justin to become a lawyer, how he led and organized protests after George Floyd was murdered, and how a politician recommended that he cut his hair if we wanted to continue his career.This episode does contain a few swear words, but nothing flagrant. Enjoy!!!Learn more about Boss Locks and our guest: https://bosslocks.org/podcast/32-protesting-while-black-justin-dawesSupport the show and join the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLeave a Voice Message at https://www.bosslocks.org/contactJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblack

BJ is a retired Deputy Police Chief who gives guidance on surviving interactions with the police through her company, "You & Five-0". In this week’s episode, BJ Council shares her journey as a Black woman on the police force, the relationship between slave patrols and the police department, and the work she’s doing to help Black people survive encounters with the police.Support the show and join the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLeave a Voice Message at https://www.bosslocks.org/contactJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks and our guest: https://bosslocks.org/podcast/31-you-and-five-0-bj-council

I'd like you to join me on The Worthy Podcast where I discuss "Can a hairstyle be divisive and hinder your professional career?" https://theworthypodcast.buzzsprout.com/1127936/6869549-ep-18-can-a-hairstyle-be-divisive-and-hinder-your-professional-career-a-discussion-with-walter-gainer-ii-founder-podcast-host-of-bosslocksSupport the show and join the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act. This Interview is Hosted by Walter Gainer II

Ruuster is an artist from Orlando, Florida using his creative talent to share his experiences and outlook on life with the masses via melodies and rhythm.In today's episode, Ruuster comes through to talk about changing the narrative in music, Florida Locs, and the importance of creating leverage as an independent artist.Support the show and join the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLearn More About Our Guest at https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/29-creating-leverage-w-ruusterJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act. This Interview is Hosted by Walter Gainer II

Today we're releasing a special message from our host about New Growth and why he's embracing mistakes.Support today's show and learn more about the Boss Locks Village by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportJoin the free Urban Atlanta Virtual Networking Event: https://bit.ly/UrbanAtlantaJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act. This Interview is Hosted by Walter Gainer II

Mac Alonge is the CEO of The Equal Group, a company in the UK that offers data-driven diversity and inclusion consultancy services and tech platforms.In this week's episode, Mac shares his experience growing up as a British Nigerian, Working While Black, and how his company helps to identify and eliminate bias in the workplace.Join the free Urban Atlanta Virtual Networking Event: https://bit.ly/UrbanAtlantaLearn More About Our Guest at https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/28-identity-and-equality-with-mac-alongeSupport today's show by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act. This Interview is Hosted by Walter Gainer II

Ashley is a yoga, meditation, wellness director, and Boss With Locs who creates spaces to explore the act of mindfulness through meditation, celebration, and therapeutic conversation. She is the co-founder of BRWN Girl Talk, she is a Yin yoga instructor, and Charleston's first Black ambassador for Lululemon.In this week's episode, Ashley discusses her wellness career, experiences with mental health, and how teaching yoga led her to influence a company to intentionally invest in Black instructors.Leave us a Voice Message at: https://bosslocks.org/contactSupport today's show by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLearn More About Our Guest at https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/27-representation-ashley-limehouseJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act.

Speaking out against the wrong you see is tough, but it can be even harder to speak out against the wrongs that are done to you. In this week's episode, Rhyval shares why he joined the military, how his work to inspire hope for our youth, and how The CROWN Act allowed him to fight against hair discrimination.Leave us a Voice Message at: https://bosslocks.org/contactSupport today's show by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLearn More About Our Guest at https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/26-eternal-hope-rhyvalJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act.

Angie Skyhh is a master loctician, Business owner, and Boss With Locs on a mission to rid the world of the negative stereotypes of locs & natural hair.In today’s episode, Angie comes through to break down hustling vs running a business, the three layers of hair, and her journey from leaving the corporate world to owning her own hair salon.Support today's show by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportAnd use code BOSSLOCKS20 in the notes section when you book your appointment with Angie here: www.styleseat.com/angieskyhhLearn More About Our Guest at https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/25-locs-and-skyscrapers-angie-skyhhSupport our show by joining the Boss Locks Village today: https://www.patreon.com/bosslocksJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all. We support The CROWN act

Ronica Jacobs is an educator, leader, consultant, and host of the Strive 4 More Podcast. In Part Two of our interview, we do a deep dive into Black Privilege, Ronica's experience with natural hair and why we need to stop judging women with weave, and how she uses her podcast to help people Strive 4 more.Support today's show by visiting https://bosslocks.org/supportLearn More About Our Guest at https://www.bosslocks.org/podcast/24-part-2-strive-4-more-ronica-jacobsSupport our show by joining the Boss Locks Village today: https://www.patreon.com/bosslocksJoin the Working While Black Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingwhileblackLearn more about Boss Locks: https://bosslocks.org/aboutJoin the movement as we speak to Black leaders and CEOs, to learn how they navigate professional environments while being unapologetically Black with natural hair and all.