Dame Talk

The Dames discuss misperceptions and realities of working for non-profit organizations. Check out more at http://www.dametalkpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We've all seen movies or programs with someone in Marketing. That "someone" is usually working for an Advertising Agency. Well guess what?? Marketing is SO much more than advertising. Listen in to this episode to find out what marketing is REALLY about. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Looking for some job inspiration today? In this short reflection episode, the Dames discuss things on our mind from our conversation with Nancy Civetta. Listen in for some good methods of readying yourself for an interview, and some ideas on how to reflect on your strengths in order to come up with a job description that best fits you, and only you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Have you ever eaten oysters, scallops, or clams? Listen in to hear the Dames talk with Nancy Civetta, Shellfish Constable of one of the oldest and most prolific oyster and shellfish industries on Cape Cod in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. She enlightens us about how shellfish contribute to the environmental and economic sustainability of any community that participates in shellfish aquaculture, and also discusses her incredible and non-linear path to the job that she has today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Join the Dames as they discuss creating vision boards to help us all get the most out of 2021. The Dames also share their own New Years visions and inspiring thoughts from some of our podcast guests in 2020. Listen in to learn how to make a vision board that works best for your personal and professional goals and plans! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Did you know that women who are mentored and sponsored are more likely to get promoted? This episode, the Dames dig into mentoring: How to be a good mentor, how to find a mentor, what kind of things women gain from mentoring or being mentored, and more. The Dames use their wealth of varied professional experiences to discuss their own mentors, as well as what they've learned from being mentors. From Dame Arnisha heading a mentorship program for girls through her church, to Dame Mica participating in formal professional mentorship programs, there is a lot to learn in this episode of Dame Talk for anyone with questions about mentorship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Dame Talk welcomes guest Rosalind Brooks, founder of Well Women Of Color. Rosalind is a fearless entrepreneur who finds her strength in God. Roz believes we all have everything we need to do anything we want in life. She leads by example. Learn how she started a community garden and farmers mobile market in Las Vegas and helps women of color lose weight and lead healthier lives. This is her purpose. Her journey is truly inspirational. And she's just getting started... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

This is a particularly challenging time to enter the job market. The Dames and special guest, career counselor Andrew Martin, sit down to discuss the many strategies that a recent grad or anyone searching for a job right now might want to consider using when looking and applying for jobs. Andrew tells us there ARE jobs and opportunities out there! The Dames use their expertise and multigenerational perspectives in discussing how they navigated other times in recent history when the job market plummeted -- and how to stay ahead of it all despite the difficulties. Set some SMART goals, and accomplish them by listening to this episode of Dame Talk! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames sat down with Nurse Practitioner Gail Rosselot to learn about her experience becoming a Nurse and then starting her own travel medicine business. As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a frightening new phase, while exciting news of promising vaccines hit the headlines, Gail also shares her thoughts and advice on how we can assess the news we're hearing. This episode kicks off a series on health and wellness that we'll pick back up throughout the season. Visit www.dametalkpodcast.com for more info on the Dames.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned manager, the Dames have some hacks and tips to help you be more effective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Race, politics, religion, sexism... we all know the hot button, sensitive issues that come up at work. But how comfortable are we all in navigating these conversations? The Dames got together to celebrate the historic win of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and then segued into a conversation to discuss sensitive issues in the workplace. What are those topics that ARE sensitive, but it's important to talk about them anyway? How do we step out of an uncomfortable conversation when it just doesn't feel right? The Dames chat through all of this and more. Learn more at dametalkpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

In Season 2 we featured an Entrepreneur series with three outstanding women. We thoroughly enjoyed the insights and advice Lis Stevens (Studio Lis), Tanya Riggs (Sheridan Residential Group), and Dr. Anne Beal (Absolute Join's) had to share with us. The Dames share our key takeaways from these three episodes. Listen and learn about the 6 P's- Product, Placement, Promotion, Price, Purpose and People, and how you can apply them to your business or personal brand. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames get together after an extended summer break to welcome their new Gen-Z member and catch-up on what they've been up to, originally recording the episode just the day after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away. Stay tuned for a third season of great tips, advice, and stories from the Dames to help womxn of all generations navigate the workplace and their careers. Learn more at dametalkpodcast.com. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames sat down in March 2020 to interview Dr. Anne Beal, founder of AbsoluteJOI, a skincare company designed by and for women of color - "When people think about toxic free living, and that kind of crunchy granola lifestyle, the face of that lifestyle is rarely a black or brown face and that’s something that I want to change." We've have been anxious to share this episode with our listeners, but due to some audio tech issues, had to re-record the first half later in the year. Excited to re-publish this conversation as part of our Entrepreneur Series and share the incredible learnings that Dr. Beal shared with us! Learn more about Dame Talk at www.dametalkpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Exploring real estate as a career choice? Listen in as the Dames chat with Tanya Riggs about her journey to becoming the Founder and Owner of Sheridan Realty. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames discuss the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests and racial reckoning in the United States following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by a White police officer in Minneapolis. In the longest episode to date, the Dames debate whether the change and commitment we're seeing from companies is real this time and where to go from here. Learn more at dametalkpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We are in the midst of a pandemic that has added more stress for those of us looking for a job. The unemployment rates could cause you to lose hope, but there are opportunities available now and there will be more later this year. This episode will give you the strategies you need to be more effective with your search. Our guest, Steve Reinhardt, shares his insights and knowledge as a marketer and executive coach. These tools and resources can be implemented immediately. Have your pen and paper ready to take notes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

On this episode of Dame Talk, the Dames hear from two dedicated elementary school teachers who view teaching as a form of social justice. Angela Messerschmidt and Krishawna Goins share their experience as teachers adjusting to the temporary - and sudden - changes brought on by the COVID19 pandemic. From helping six year olds learn how to use video conferencing technology (and learning the technology themselves!) to celebrating the wins while recognizing the serious shortfalls and inequities of remote learning, join the Dames for an insightful look at one of the sectors that has been turned upside down the most under the current pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

As we continue to adjust to our new quarantine lifestyles, there's an increase in thinking that people should be more productive because there's ore time. In this episode, the dames try to discuss and break down the stigma surrounding these new expectations and share how they've dealt with them in their own lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We're so sorry we missed your special day. In truth we didn't miss it. We recorded a special episode about our Moms and intended to publish it on Mother's Day. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we weren't able to. Anyway, the Dames took a vote and decided to publish it late because we didn't want to miss a chance to celebrate you Awesome Women and Moms!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

As we continue to do our best under the conditions of the recent pandemic, Dame Natalia has gathered three wonderful fellow generation Z ladies to come together and discuss how quarantine is affecting their lives. The discussion will cover coping with the transition from in class to online class learning, dealing with moving back home while having a healthy balance of family time, self care tips and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

In December 2019, the Dames discussed how to navigate the "overwhelm soup" that usually hits around the holiday season - regardless of your beliefs - and most often hits women the hardest. We're reposting that episode now because, though the source of overwhelm may be unimaginably different in this current moment, we've found solace in these tips and hope you may too. Sending you peace, joy, and love during this difficult time, and all times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Depending on where you live, this is Week 2... and counting of self quarantining for COVID-19. It's rough for all of us. In this episode the Dames share some thoughts on how to cope during these unprecedented times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing all of us to adjust to a "new normal." For those of us lucky enough to be able to fully do our jobs remotely, this new normal requires working from home for several weeks, and potentially a few months. In this episode, the Dames discuss some tips for how to make working - or studying - from home work for you and your team during this time of crisis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We are experiencing an unprecedented time in history. Everyone is coping in their own way. The Dames got together to talk about what we are going through during this challenging time, and how we can support each other. We hope what we share will help you too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Are you not feeling fulfilled at your current place of work? Maybe the work environment isn't what you signed up for or maybe you have a unsupportive boss? Perhaps management is turning a blind eye to your concerns and you're feeling unheard. If so maybe you should consider moving on to your next chapter. In this episode, we'll give you 5 possible reasons/ ideas to help you decide whether or not your job is the right fit for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

This episode focuses on what it takes to survive in the entertainment industry. Why you should always have a coach and how to stay financially sound during rocky times. Our guest, Elisabeth (Lis) Stevens owns Studio Lis. She has some incredible insights that will help new and seasoned artists build their personal strategy for success. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

In this episode, the Dames discuss why there are significantly more men in the C-Suite than women and what we can do about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The dynamics of mentorship have changed. We have to take age and years of experience out of the mentorship equation. It's all about knowledge sharing. In this episode the Dames talk about building confidence and being vulnerable through mentorship in this new age of technology. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Companies develop Vision statements to create a long-term look at their business. Shouldn't we do the same with our lives? We thought so. So, we're kicking off 2020 with each Dame casting a vision for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Whether you're moving up the ladder into management or are already a manager looking for new inspiration, this episode has great advice and tips to get you on the path to being a good manager. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

From time to time, we all get overwhelmed. Balancing our work and personal lives can be hectic on a normal basis, add in the holiday season and the "overwhelm soup" can become too much to handle. In this episode, the Dames talk about tips to stop the sense of feeling overwhelmed and the unique experiences most often faced by women in the workplace and society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Do you have a hobby that you'd like to turn into a source of income do you feel like you was to see change in something your passionate about? You might wan to consider a side hustle. However, before you start on your side hustle, here a re a few tips and tricks to make sure you become and stay successful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Internships should not be just for students. If you are mid-career, in transition or just thinking about doing something new, an internship is a low-risk way to learn new skills. This episode explores the pros and cons of a mid-career internship, and strategies on how to get in the door. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

At some point, we all have been, or will be, unemployed. It can be a scary and tough time. Check out how the Dames have managed through this season in their lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Whether it's speaking up in a meeting, defending your position, or fighting for a raise, advocating for yourself in the workplace can be an intimidating task. In episode 9, the Dames discuss tips and suggestions for how to speak up and stand up for yourself and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Volunteering is a way to give back to your community, but it can also be personally fulfilling. This episode discusses big and small ways to volunteer that can help you professionally. Our guest speaker is Natalye Paquin, President and CEO for Points of Light. She shares with us how we are and can be civically engaged. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We've all had them. Here are some thoughts on what to do about them the next time around. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames talk about their approaches and strategies to balance work and life - and admit that sometimes it's not possible to do perfectly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We face everyday tasks and challenges that at times can be very overwhelming. Because of this, most people will often lead to procrastinating their tasks/assignments and sometimes leaving them unfinished until the last minute. In this episode, we've come up with a few helpful tips and tricks to help people procrastinate less and build healthy and productive time management skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

Negotiating your salary can be one of the most difficult and stressful processes you go through in your career. This episode gives you strategies to consider as you prepare your case for more money, and additional perks and benefits. Our guest speaker, James Perkins, an HR professional will share his insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

This episode shares Interview experiences and, most importantly, provides tips and insights for effective interviews. To provide the Interviewer's perspective, this episode includes a Guest speaker that is a Human Resources expert. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

The Dames discuss their experiences being bullied in the workplace, being supported in the workplace, and how we can do a better job of looking out for our fellow dames. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message

We're the Dames - four women, across four generations, sharing our unique professional advice and insights with you! This episode is our introduction - who we are, what brought us together, and why we're excited to share our stories with you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dametalk/message