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The podcast where we all go to the stairwell to scream. Come Join us

Black at Work


    • Mar 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 91 EPISODES

    4.4 from 106 ratings Listeners of Black at Work that love the show mention: corporate america, relatable podcast, black woman, coworker, therapy, ladies, thanks so much, girls, real life, learning, love, need, job, better, funny, informative, show, listening, great.



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    Latest episodes from Black at Work

    Don't Call Me Jackie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 115:49


    POV: You've been working with the same white people for years and they still can't tell you apart from the only other Black woman in the office....who is old enough to be your mom. -___-

    Minding My Black Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 96:12


    Fighting back white tears....

    Frosted Fleas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 82:11


    This week on Black at Work true work crime, we discuss the case of Laya Alana Whitley, mother of 2, who set her co-worker up to be robbed of her tax refund smh.

    Low Down Dusty Long Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 77:39


    Reading y'alls letters this week and somebody said they boss got a hot dog neck. We love android phones we was just playin'.

    You Can't Trust These Katies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 117:01


    It's true work crime week! Discussing the case of Lucian Brownlee who is accused of stalking and harrassing one of his teammates turned employees.Trigger Warning! Sexual assult being discussed from 41:25 - 1:31.Follow us on Instagram to join the conversation: @blackatworkpod

    Tomorrow is Not Promised, Stop Talking to Me TODAY ft. IndeskribeaBULL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 49:29


    In this highly relatable episode, Dana and Annessa interview singer, actress, comedienne and social media senstation, IndeskribeaBULL about her work and huge sucess on social media.Tired of the corportate grind, IndeskribeaBULL took a chance on herself and her talent by creating a career on social media. Now amassing over 1.2M followers on TikTok alone (not including YouTube, Instagram or Twitter), she is here to tell her story and and give advice to other creators who wish to forge their own paths. Follow @IndeskribeaBULL on all social platformswww.indeskribeabull.comOK 2 B Apparel - www.ok2bapparel.com

    If Dr. King Had a Dream You Can Too Boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 94:40


    Happy New Year Co-Workers! Get ready for some epic reads as we are doing y'alls "F*ck You" Letters this week and y'all did not disappoint or come to play. Happy MLK Day!

    The N*ggacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 97:39


    True Work Crime week! We're discussing the case of Alfreda Janapril Fluker, a 43 year old Birmingham detective who decided she'd rather play the lead on "Cheaters" and followed her cheating boyfriend to his d*ck appointment. Of course there was a murder. THANK YOU SO MUCH for rocking with us in 2022! We love all of you, our co-workers, see you 1.16.23!

    Getting Cussed Out is a Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 94:25


    This week, our co-worker Nikita wrote in and blessed us with "N*gga Work Commandments," and we need to funnel this information to our translucent counterparts. Also, Annessa wants R. Kelly to know the only appeal he's getting is on a banana.

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    Finger Lickin' Fools

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 90:26


    It's work #truecrime week. KFC employees are on a different level of stupid, and this week we're out here clocking all the finger lickin' crimes.

    Unt Un, Get Somebody Else to Do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 107:27


    It's F*ck You Letter week and we're helping our co-workers air their grievances.

    Low Vibrational Scammin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 102:11


    In today's true work crime episode, we're discussing Coach Stormy Wellington, the controversial and flashy "life coach" who lives on the Scammer Watch list, as well as her fiancé BK Mello, accused of scamming one of his baby mamas out of $150,000.

    We Ain't Friends, H0e

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 71:16


    This week, "Cassie" writes back to clear up the #whatdidkellydo fiasco, graphic designer "Michael" and his deodorant-challenged colleagues are back stinking up the place, and then there's the hearing impaired co-worker choking his chicken in the break room. Smh. It's co-worker appreciation month! Make your submissions on our website (and enter your $CashTag) for a chance to win lunch on us. Thank you for your support!!

    A Few Fries Short of a Happy Meal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 82:49


    On the last episode of our True Work Crime series for Spooky season, we discuss the case of Sam Blue, a 63-year-old Memphis Police officer who thought he was Denzel in Training Day smh. #whatdidkellydo Respond ASAP--Dana needs to know.

    Drugged and Dragged Through the Mud

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 112:32


    It's week #4 of our True Work Crime series for spooky season and we're discussing the unbelievable case of Arica Waters, a 30 year-old Ohio woman who found out the hard way that you probably shouldn't sleep with your co-workers smh. *trigger warning, accusations of sexual abuse*EDITORS NOTE: Arica's co-worker is named Jeremy Berman, not Brennan.

    The Fraud Slayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 78:59


    Week #3 of our True Work Crime Series, we discuss the case of Raïssa Kengne, a 34-year-old IT Manager who pulled the trigger on her manager and others due to claims of fraud. We know, this sh*t sounds like an episode of Scandal.

    Schemin' & Bleamin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 77:45


    In episode 2 of our true work crime series, Dana tells the story of Roekeicha Brisby, a 29 Houston native accused of running a $3.3 million dollar credit repair scheme.

    Welcome Home to Greedy Pie's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 93:01


    #blackatwork True Crime is back! We're bringing all work true crime all spooky season. This week, Dana tells Annessa the story of shark head, restauranteur and realityTV star Tim Norman who had his nephew killed in a ridiculous murder for hire scheme.

    Will Work for Shein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 86:00


    "You can kiss my ENTIRE Black a**, you trash box smelling, Rip Van Winkle looking, bobble-head a** motherF*****."

    Out Of Pocket

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 74:56


    Y'all always wanna write in like, "F*** Jim cracka a**" and that's why we can't get ahead in the algorithm smh. *Annessa required resuscitation in The Stairwell this week, (thanks to y'all) but don't worry she survived to make it to her birthday! Happy Birthday Annessa!!

    Lashing Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 89:24


    "Spoiled Girl" Chastye, CEO of the Spoiled Girl Collection shares her story on how she worked her way to the top of the ATL beauty scene while finessing her job at State Farm with Jake.

    F*** That Meme

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 85:14


    We recorded this in the wee hours on the morning & we still don't fw Geoff.

    Karen, Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 78:33


    Reading y'alls letters this week...

    IKYFL...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 78:55


    This week we're talking work true crimes and a seriously dumb ass nurse who has serious beef with the elderly. ***CORRECTION*** Carlette Parker received the death penalty for her crime, not a life sentence as mentioned on the show.

    The Real Hustlaz Ambition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 90:02


    This week at Black at Work Sunny Side Baptist Church, Pastor Tony (nah, for real he's not a pastor) tells his story about how he hustled his way to becoming a business owner after serving some serious jail time.

    Its Giving Drug Dealer, Sir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 58:41


    RIP Bernie Mac 10/5/57 - 8/9/08.

    Ta-Ta, Suckers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 58:11


    Dodging former lovers in the call center, you know the usual.

    Weed & McDonalds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 45:35


    Back with your F-U letters, updates & more. __TikTok cred: @kerwin_claiborne@thousanddollarsheets

    Per My Last Email...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 78:49


    "I'm just here for a check, sis."

    Earth is Ghetto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 65:05


    Earth is ghetto and we wanna leave. Also, only Black people should be off work for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Shout out to the super talented Aliah Sheffield @nikkialiah for our show title

    Press Play (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 27:23


    In this bonus interview, Dana and Annessa speak with Jeffrey Harry of Rediscover Your Play about learning to tap into your highest work potential by discovering your "play." Jeff also uses play to have hard conversations with corporations and their employees about race relations. Website: RediscoverYourPlay.comInstagram: @jeffharryplaysTwitter: @jeffharryplaysLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/Medium: @jeffharryplaysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jchucheTikTok: @jeffharryplays

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    The Wrong Side of History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 88:23


    Happy New Year everyone except Trump, Keri Hilson and that daddy hat wearing ass b*tch Miya Pon-ghetto.

    Best of 2020 F**k You Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 96:44


    Better late than never.

    Hustle Without the Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 102:35


    Former recording artist, radio host, business manager, producer & CEO of The First Icon Agency joins us this week to discuss his 20 year music industry career and why he wants to change the game for new up and coming music artists. Divine Crowns is a curated collection of handmade bold and beautiful African print (Ankara) head wraps. Follow @divinecrowns.co for more information + updates + a quick tutorial!Head wraps + accessories available for purchase at divinecrowns.co. Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $50.

    Flewed Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 90:20


    Today #blackatwork features Kemkem Casnielli of @NextBiteofLife

    I am Not Your Negro, Karen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 103:18


    On today's episode of Black at Work we are joined by guest Monique Farook, former minister, podcaster and business owner. We unexpectedly took a deep dive into religion as Monique shares her story of why she left the church and religion behind to explore her own spiritual awakening. Today's episode is sponsored by Brittany L. Hill Wellness Co. you can reach her on IG @itsbrittanyhill and @backtrapyogaDallas co-workers! FREE live recording featuring gospel singers Crystal Aikin, Billy Mitchell, Karisma Evans and Jerimia Cannon is 11/27 at 7:00 PM at Faith Church located at 825 West Pentagon Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75244.

    Time to Level Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 104:43


    Financial advisor, business owner and overall baddie, Lupe, owner of @3ncourgeLife turns up with us this week and tells us the stories about her Love After Locked Up Abroad 90 day Fiance ass co-workers....BUT outside the drama, get your notepads, co-workers! Our girl Lupe is teaching us financial literacy, putting us on game about how to build generational wealth, investing in mutual funds and overall making our money work for us.Follow Lupe@3ncourageLife - IGShop at @professional_hoodrat with code is COWORKER20 for 20% off your purchase!

    GET OUT OF MY HOUSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 83:09


    Shout out to Stacey Abrams. This week, Annessa and Dana talk with Angela Sheree' of The Ever Evolving podcast about working with a supportive boss during COVID, the importance of mental health in the black community, and expanding the Black Podcasting network. Also we're celebrating this bitch being out the White House.

    You Gone Learn Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 72:09


    Teacher and viral sensation Simone Slater @_lovesimone joins the show the week to talk about her life since going viral, teaching virtually for the first time and what it's like to be a young Black educator in America.

    Lies, Lies, Lies & More Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 55:19


    Guest Tiana shares her story of being falsely accused of sexual harassment by a white co-worker.

    F**k Carla Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 53:26


    Dana & Annessa read y'alls F-You letters.

    Levels of Coonery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 76:03


    Dana and Annessa give a long overdue update on work.

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    N.B.A (Never Broke Again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 79:32


    Real estate investor and philanthropist Derrick Kirk shares his incredible story growing up in the foster care system to becoming his own boss and his personal goal to never be broke again.

    Getting Our Second Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 98:34


    In one of our best episodes ever, Marriage Counselor Yvette W. Jones came to #snatchusback to reality during these tough times. Yvette is also founder of Freedom Chain Ministries, a non-profit organization that supports at-risk youth and ex-offenders to reduce recidivism and overcome challenges with resilience. Yvette on Social Media: www.yvettewjones.com www.freedomchainministries.com@YvetteWJones - Twitter@YvetteWJones - Instagram

    NSBE Honest (bonus episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 47:31


    Dana & Annessa host Black at Work's first ever (pre-recorded) show for the National Society of Black Engineers annual conference #NSBE46 Engineering the Revolution. In this bonus episode, the ladies interview guests Catelyn and Kristoffer Bridges about life as a Black engineer, getting involved in #NSBE and why we need to create our own spaces in higher education.

    PA-RA-DIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 76:30


    PARADIGM* is our word of the week as we talk to Attorney Natasha Scruggs of Scruggs Law Firm about her journey to law school, prison abolition, the over-policing of our neighborhoods and being authentically herself. Natasha on IG & Twitter: @AttorneyScruggsThe Scruggs Show Podcast on IG & Twitter: @TheScruggsShowFor more information about her community programs visit www.justussystem.org

    Anti-Blackatic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 69:33


    This week we talk to pediatrician Dr. Désirée Jones-Rubin, MD MPH (@dr_desireemonique) about Black children receiving healthcare, micro-aggressions in the medical field and Black women dying at alarming high rates during childbirth.

    The Entanglement of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 97:20


    This week we get a call-in from educator, reading specialist, fashion blogger, YouTuber and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Alisha Dianne @IamAlishaDianne who discusses the harsh reality of education post COVID-19, and what you need to do to get your kids prepared to learn from home this fall.

    These Jobs Ain’t Loyal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020


    This week we chat with financier Tiana who spent nearly a decade at her company making lateral position moves while her white, less educated colleagues earned tens of thousands more than her.

    Run Up, Get Done Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020


    Dana’s cousin “Pooh” calls into the show this week to share the story of how she had to beat up her co-worker in the break room.

    In These Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020


    Social activist Dajai Monae joins us this week to talk about how her education at an HBCU inspired her to work to enact change within the Black community.

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