Kandid Conversations

Finding the Courage to Speak Your Truth & Move Past Rejection With Minda Harts

Before releasing her best-selling book " The Memo", landing a 2^nd book deal and getting invites to speak from mega brands such as Facebook, Bloomberg, Time Inc, and more Minda Harts was no stranger to rejection and the silence that often comes with speaking your truth and putting your work out there—especially on social media.

 

Today she walks us through her journey to speaking up about racism in the workplace, and the personal setbacks she faced along the way to building one of the most recognized platforms for women of color in the workplace. Note this was recorded pre-COVID/Quarantine. 

Stop Letting Your Emotions Sabotage Your Life and Career With Tieko Nejon

Contrary to what most of us have been taught, it’s just not enough to be smart, show up, and work hard. Managing your emotions and maintaining relationships, ultimately determine how far you go in life. 

 

In this episode, Educator and Emotional Intelligence Expert Tieko Nejon shares ways to manage your emotions. Plus Tieko drops gems on ways to" 

• Make negative emotions work for you, instead of against you.
• Stop avoiding your feelings and emotions---because chances are they may be costing you your dream life. 
• Become more self-aware- Sometimes how you see yourself is vastly different than the way you are showing up in the world. 
• The misconceptions of "Self-care and You Are Enough" Mantra’s 

She Went From Being a FAN to Film Producer Behind Dark Girls 2 on OWN TV.

Have you ever started working towards a new career goal and midway through it you got the itch to make a major change? If so, you’ll want to listen to the latest episode of Kandid Conversations featuring Meleisha Edwards, an award-winning writer and film producer who recently watched her dreams come true with the premier of Dark Girls 2 on OWN TV.

Tell These Stories to Leave a Lasting Impression & Get Hired

How do I introduce myself and leave a lasting impression? How do I communicate the value of what I do so I can land the client or job of my dreams? How do I turn my mistakes and weaknesses into strengths and lessons for others?   Here's one of my biggest lessons learned in life, when you own your story—the good, the bad, and ugly, you step into the most confident version of yourself.

In today’s episode, I talk about the art of storytelling during introductions and interviews, types of stories to help you summarize your career in 30 seconds, communicate your value and readiness for the next level of success, and prepare for pandemic related interview questions. 

Once you listen, I hope you gain the clarity and confidence to own your voice as well as your story!

 

When What You Want Doesn't Exist With Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon

What happens when you face a lack of support or representation in the world? You rewrite the story by creating the change you want to see.

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is a trailblazer in building community through education and purpose-driven events which reach hundreds of businesses in 21 states and 4 countries. On average businesses that participate in the Village Market ATL average $3-6k in sales within 5 hours of selling their products or services. Plus the Village Market ATL has an official partnership with The Bahamas.

Not only did Dr. Key launch the Village Market ATL to change the narrative about the 1.2 trillion black buying power, but she’s also using her voice to educate others on what it means to live intentionally.

So what's the method and mindset that it takes to create something that doesn't exist? What should you invest in first? When should you hire a team? What happens when devastating family and personal issues are happening at the same time as your plans to turn your vision into reality? Hit play, and get a dose of inspiration and actionable advice.

Showing up While Grieving with Dr. Janae Taylor

From grieving people you love as well as people you never met to saying goodbye to familiar routines and processes, over the last few months, you’ve probably experienced some form of the grief process based on what’s happening around the world.

In the midst of it all, you’re expected to show up and get work done anyway. On the latest episode of Kandid Conversations, I speak with Dr. Janae Taylor about managing and dealing with everyday anxiety especially when you’re black in America.

How to Speak Up and Own Your Voice

Everybody talks about getting a seat at the table but are you prepared to speak up for yourself when you get there? In this episode, I share 

• How to deal with your fear of what people think about you. 
• Questions to help you find your voice, speak up and own it. 
• Communication techniques to help you say what you mean in a conversation.
• How to prepare to be misunderstood.

Why Black Lives Matter is Hard to Say

Why are we still trying to convince people to say, Black Lives Matter? Let me warn you, this conversation may make some of you uncomfortable. 

 In this episode, I discuss

• Uncomfortable truths: The real reason why some white people still refuse to say/admit Black Lives Matter.
• Change-makers, and allies who are creating and sharing insightful and actionable antiracism resources.

Everyday Habits to Create Confidence

When it comes to moving past your fears and putting yourself out there, has anyone ever told you: You just have to be confident and believe in yourself?" While it may sound like a great motivational saying--the reality is, the action often comes before the belief.

 

 In this episode, I discuss:

• The 4P’s to Being Confident and Killing It.
• The art of reframing—shifting perspective from negative to positive.
• Affirmations to help you get out of your own way.

Self Doubt: Sometimes the Hater is You

 In this episode, I discuss:

• Why you should make friends with self-doubt and impostor syndrome.
• What to do when you're paralyzed by thoughts of  “what if.”
• My 4 step process for training your mind and turning self-doubt into positive action and opportunity.