Black Women Talk Work

Ep 48: A Conversation On Chronic Disease And Black Girl Vitamins With Dr. Standifer-Barrett

Myriha is joined in conversation by Dr. Standifer-Barrett, a board-certified internist and member of the medical advisory team for Black Girl Vitamins, a wellness brand d

Ep 47: A Conversation On Designing The Career And Life That You Want With Karen Goins, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant

Myriha is joined in conversation by executive coach and leadership consultant, Karen Goins. After 20+ years in corporate, Karen made the decision to launch her own execut

Ep 46: A Conversation On Telling The Stories Of Black Women Who Made History With New York Times Bestselling Author, Victoria Christopher Murray

Myriha is joined in conversation by NYT bestselling and NAACP award-winning author, Victoria Christopher Murray. Victoria's latest novel, Harlem Rhapsody, details the s

Ep 45: 3 Ways to Start Work Strong in 2025

Kicking off the new year with a solo episode, Myriha offers three ways to think about work this week and in the year ahead to start off strong and get the most out of you

Ep 44: A Conversation On Building The Financial Foundation For Entrepreneurial Success With Deanna Brooks, CPA, Business Coach And Growth Strategist

This week we're welcoming licensed certified public accountant (CPA), business coach and growth strategist, Deanna Brooks. Deanna gives us a glimpse into her own career

Ep 43: A Conversation On The Practices, The People, And The Many Paths To Maintaining Mental Health And Wellbeing At Work With Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Host Of The Award-Winning Podcast, Therapy For Black Girls

This week, we're welcoming Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Licensed Psychologist and Host of the award-winning mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. We're discussing

Ep 42: A Conversation On Birthing Justice for Black Women with Monique Matthews, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Writer

Myriha is joined in conversation by Monique Matthews, co-writer and director of the feature length documentary, "Birthing Justice." This film explores the role of racism

Ep 41: A Conversation On Embracing Our Money Stories With Rebecca Walker, Feminist and Author Of WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Taboo

Myriha is joined in conversation by writer, activist, feminist and author, Rebecca Walker. Listen as they discuss Rebecca's latest book, WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Ta

Ep 40: A Conversation On Writing In The Key Of Black With Jayne Allen, Author Of The Black Girls Must Die Exhausted Trilogy

Myriha is joined in conversation by Jayne Allen, Harvard-trained attorney and engineer, and author of the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted novel trilogy. Listen as they dis

Ep 39: A Conversation On Film, Love and Finding Your Way Back To Your Craft - Felicia Pride, TV Writer, Producer And Award-Winning Filmmaker, Talks Storytelling And Her Journey To Hollywood

Today's episode features T.V. writer, producer and award-winning filmmaker, Felicia Pride. Felicia has written on Ava DuVernay's "Queen Sugar,"  and is currently a produc

Ep 38: A Conversation On Black Writers, Black Resistance, And Telling The Stories Of Our Youth - Renée Watson, Co-Author Of The 1619 Project: Born On The Water, Talks Her Journey To Becoming A Writer

This week's episode features Renée Watson, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, educator, and community activist. With a focus on Black youth and particularly Black girl

Ep 37: A Conversation On Being Black And Missing In The US - How Natalie And Derrica Wilson Are Bringing Awareness To Black Missing Person Cases And The Systems That Fail Them

Today's episode features Natalie and Derrica Wilson, founders of the Black and Missing Foundation.    Natalie and Derrica's work championing the voices of the Black and

Ep 36: A Conversation On Self Care for Black Women - Author Oludara Adeeyo Talks Writing Her First Book And Making The Pivot From Magazine Editor To Social Worker

This week's episode features Oludara Adeeyo, former editor at Cosmopolitan and XXL, current psychiatric social worker and author of the new book, Self-Care for Black Wome

Ep 35: A Conversation On Making Media Equitable - How Latoya Drake, Head Of Media Representation At Google, Created A Role To Elevate Underrepresented Voices In The World Of Media And Tech

This week's episode features Latoya Drake, Head of Media Representation at Google. Latoya landed in the world of media after pivoting from her path to law school and quic

Ep 34: A Conversation On Dance, Diversity And Bringing The Arts To Brooklyn - International Dance Icon Dwana Smallwood Talks The Journey To Professional Dance And Building Legacy Through The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center

This week's episode features Dwana Smallwood, International Dance Icon and Founder and Executive Director of the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center in Brooklyn, New Y

Ep 33: A Conversation On "Deeper Than Work" - Author, Podcaster and Career Coach, Dorianne St Fleur Talks Her New Book and Designing Your D.R.E.A.M. Career

This week's episode features Dorianne St Fleur, career and leadership coach, founder of Your Career Girl, a digital career and leadership platform for women of color, and

Ep 32: A Conversation On Being A Balanced Black Girl - Founder and Host Les Alfred Talks Creating The Top-Rated Health Podcast and Digital Platform Dedicated to Black Women

This week's episode features Les Alfred, founder and host of Balanced Black Girl, the top-rated health podcast and digital platform connecting Black women to Black women

Ep 31: A Conversation On "The Other Black Girl" - Author Zakiya Dalila Harris Talks Writing Her First New York Times Best Seller

This week's episode features Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of the New York Times Bestseller, that is also being adopted into an upcoming Hulu series, "The Other Black Girl

Ep 30: A Conversation with 826CHI - How Actress Sherri Saum Found Her Creative Voice and Her Advice To Young Creatives Striving To Do the Same

Host Myriha Burce recently had the pleasure to interview Actress Sherri Saum for 826CHI's annual fundraiser. With a career spanning 20 years in the entertainment industry

Ep 29: A Conversation On Social Anxiety, Racial Trauma and Embracing Healing as Black Culture: Psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng Talks Black Mental Health in the Now

This week's episode features Dr. Akua Boateng, Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Health Consultant. Before Mental Health Awareness month wrapped up, Dr. Akua was gracio