Melanated Scenes Podcast

This episode is an overview of our debt-free journey where we address: 1:44 - how did we get in debt 2:55 - what were some money lessons we learned growing up? 8:43 - why did we decide to work toward becoming debt free? 18:31 - how did we attack the debt? 25:45 - what do we plan to do going forward now that we are debt free? www.melanatedscenes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

In this episode we talk about what it is like being a black woman in the workplace. The topics touched in this FINALE include: - If the ladies feel their work and thoughts are valued - If they've ever had idea stolen and claimed by someone else - How many (if any) people of color they know in upper leadership - Why we need (or don't need) more black people in places of leadership - What we are doing to make it where the next generation sees more of us in leadership positions - Do people of color have to work twice as hard to get half as far? - What we find empowering about being a black woman in corporate/the workplace. Please tune in and let me know in the comments, your thoughts and own experiences in the workplace. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes) Panelist - Brea (YouTube: Brea Against the World) | Carol (IG: @carol.onyancha) | Siham (IG: @jesusis) | Stacie (IG: @melanatedmentor) | Stephanie (IG: @stephanielaboo) www.melanatedscenes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

In this episode we talk about what it is like being a black woman in the workplace. The topics touched in Part Two include being your authentic self (or not) in the workplace, potentially downplaying who you are and what you like in order to relate to coworkers, whether or not looks play in role in how quickly one can climb the ladder and if black and brown people are promoted at lower rates. Please tune in and let me know in the comments, your thoughts and own experiences in the workplace. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes) Panelist - Brea (YouTube: Brea Against the World) | Carol (IG: @carol.onyancha) | Siham (IG: @jesusis) | Stacie (IG: @melanatedmentor) | Stephanie (IG: @stephanielaboo) www.melanatedscenes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

In this episode we talk about what it is like being a black woman in the workplace. The focus for part one is before you get in the door. This includes the interview process, how you decide to present yourself and the prep/mental state in which we as black women enter the interview process. Please tune in and let me know in the comments your thoughts and own experiences in the workplace. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes) Panelist - Brea (YouTube: Brea Against the World) | Carol (IG: @carol.onyancha) | Siham (IG: @jesusis) | Stacie (IG: @melanatedmentor) | Stephanie (IG: @stephanielaboo) www.melanatedscenes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is a thank you to all of the Melanated Professionals that participated in the series. You are exceptional women and I am grateful to know you. Thank you for helping enlighten the community

This episode is the nineth and FINAL of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Verjeigh is next in line and she is a DEI Practitioner. Please tune in as Verjeigh explains the ins and outs of a great DEI practitioner and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the eighth of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Sheymirra is next in line and she is a Learning Coordinator. Please tune in as Sheymirra explains the ins and outs of a teacher/learning coordinator and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the seventh of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Kim is next in line and she is a Chemical & Quality Engineer. Please tune in as Kim explains the ins and outs of a great engineer and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the sixth of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Jazmin is next in line and she is a Retail Designer. Please tune in as Jazmin explains the ins and outs of a great designer and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ Taste, ambition, and dedication are all necessary to succeed in the Interior Design field. Getting involved with relevant organizations early on will give you a sense of what the industry is all about and help you decide if it is for you. Where to start? Organizations to look into: - NCIDQ - CIDA - ASID - LEED ( become a LEED Green associate) Local schools to check out: - Bellevue College - Cornish Art School - Washington State University Other resources: - Elle Decor Magazine - Architectural Digest Magazine - Interior Design Magazine - Master Class: Kelly Wearstler, Frank Gerry - Interior Design Illustrated, Ching Binggeli --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the fifth of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Daisha is next in line and she is a Program Specialist. Please tune in as Daisha explains the ins and outs of a great program specialist and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the forth of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Stanlene is next in line and she was a Manufacturing Engineer & in Customer Engineering. Please tune in as Stanlene explains the ins and outs of a great engineer and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field at Boeing :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the third of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Channa is next in line and she is an Intern Program Manager. Please tune in as Channa explains the ins and outs of a great program manager and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the second of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Stephanie is next in line and she is a Safety Engineer & Risk Manager. Please tune in as Stephanie explains the ins and outs of a great engineer and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the first of the Melanated Professionals series where I will sit down with 9 Melanated Professionals, find out what they do, how they got there and how other Melanated women can do the same. Brea is first in line and she is a Sales Executive & Territory Manager. Please tune in as Brea explains the ins and outs of a great sales woman and all the green you can make if you kill it in this field :) Brea's Cardinal Rules & Resources: 1. Dig Deep! - Sales is not for the meek or weak at heart. You must have very thick skin and be tenacious, resilient and have the ability to persevere when you don't reach your desired outcome. Remember not to take a "no" personally. Keep pushing! This applies to interviewing for new Sales jobs as well as while working with your Customers/Clients. 2. Interview the Interviewer - Interviewing for a job is a two-way street. You have every right to ask the questions you need to ensure that you are not only a great fit for the job, but that you will feel comfortable working with your Hiring Manager and adapt well to the company culture. Great questions to ask the Hiring Manager during a Sales interview: - What brought you to this company? - How has your experience been to date? - What do you like most about your role and how has your role contributed to the overall goals of the company? - Tell me about your managerial style (i.e. are you a micromanager? are you more hands-off?) - What expectations would you have of me in the first 30, 60 and 90s days while in role? - MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION: Is there any reason why you would not move me forward with this role? Is there anything from my resume/CV or background that you would like me to expand on? 3. Negotiate! - This pertains to both working with your Customers/Clients as well as yourself. Remember: when negotiating your final offer and compensation package, there is always 20-25% left on the table. NEVER TAKE THE FIRST OFFER! You have the power to negotiate any offer given to you. And get creative! Ask for more Paid Time Off (PTO), ability to work from home a couple of days a week, more stock options (if the company is publicly traded). There is always more out there, so be sure to go after it! You'll thank yourself in the end :-) 4. The ABCs of Selling - Always Be Closing! Sales can be quite transactional, so you have to become skilled with catering to your Customers/Clients while thinking about the next close. So move in a timely fashion, while keeping the Customer/Client's needs as the focal point, and continue to push towards your next close! 5. Build a Brand - As Salespeople, we can often get boxed into just being a Salesperson, but you have talents, skills and abilities that span far beyond the scope of your Sales role. Ask yourself, "what brand to do I want to build while in this role?" If you desire to move into a Management role, then take on projects beyond the scope of the role to demonstrate that you are capable and ready for the next natural step in your career progression. Remember: CLOSED MOUTHS DON'T GET FED! So ask for what you want and make sure all of your actions cater to the brand you want to build for yourself. 6. People Buy From People - Remember: your likeability and ability to build rapport with your Customers/Clients is half the battle! The other half is selling a solution (not your product and/or service) to your Customers/Clients that is mutually beneficial for everyone involved. Work on your ability to gain trust from your Customers/Clients very quickly and early on in the Sales cycle. This will go a long way as you progress in our Sales career. 7. Create Boundaries and STICK TO THEM! - Sales can be a very demanding career field. You have to learn to set boundaries for yourself to maintain a healthy work/life balance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is a quick overview of what is to come in the Melanated Professional series. I came up with this idea while working and realizing I would probably be doing something much different if i had mentorship or another Melanated professional to guide me back when I was entering college. Due to lack of knowledge and access, your journey becomes longer than it needs to be in some instances, so I am hoping this series affords other Melanated ladies with information I wish I had 10 years ago. If you are given the opportunity or privilege to do something more, make sure you come back to your community and catapult them forward with what you've learned

This is Part 3 of Dating While Black (Female). In this episode the ladies and I discuss what it is like dating as a black female. Many topics from difficulties, how media portrays us and more are touched. Enjoy the video and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole | Biz IG: @melanatedscenes) Panelists - Erika (IG: @itsjustmehere2), Jarrita (IG: @jarritajaiblack), Shantel (IG: @carmichael06) Melanated Scenes Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This is Part 2 of Dating While Black (Female). In this episode the ladies and I discuss what it is like dating as a black female. Many topics from difficulties, how media portrays us and more are touched. Enjoy the talk and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole | Biz IG: @melanatedscenes) Panelists - Erika (IG: @itsjustmehere2), Jarrita (IG: @jarritajaiblack), Par (IG: pk_2pretty), Shantel (IG: @carmichael06), Tayo Melanated Scenes Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

There are 3 parts to the discussion of Dating While Black (Female). In this episode the ladies and I discuss what it is like dating as a black woman. Many topics from difficulties, how media portrays us and more are touched. Enjoy the video and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole | Biz IG: @melanatedscenes) Panelists - Erika (IG: @itsjustmehere2), Jarrita (IG: @jarritajaiblack), Par (IG: pk_2pretty), Shantel (IG: @carmichael06), Tayo Melanated Scenes Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode sheds light on what life is like for women from the Asia-Pacific region (specifically India and Guam) living in the United States. The panelist share personal experience as a means to spread awareness. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - Chyanne (IG: @chyannecc) & Isha (IG: @isha_bagga) Discussion Questions 1. Do you think race is an issue in the U.S.? (02:30) 2. Do you remember the first time someone pointed out that you were different? (18:26) 3. In school, did you ever experience racism from peers, teacher or both? (23:08) 4. How does race show up in your everyday lives and in the workplace? (28:50) 5. Do you code switch at work? (45:41) 6. Do you plan on having race conversations with your children and did your parents have them with you? (50:51) 7. How has the treatment of Asian and Pacific Islander people manifested mentally and physically in your community? (55:18) 8. Are Pacific Islander people treated differently than Asian? (01:01:24) 9. What do you have to say to the people who think race is not an issue in the U.S.? (01:02:44) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is a continuation of the bi-racial perspective on race and issues of racism in America. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - ChaNelle (IG: @cmbaines88), Ebony (IG: @murphy_ebony) Discussion Questions Continued... 8. Do you code switch at work? Why or why not? (01:01) 9. Did your parents have race conversations with you while growing up? Do you plan to have race conversations with your children? (08:18) 10. How do you think or how have you seen poor treatment toward mixed-race people impact your/their health mentally and physically? (15:40) 11. Do you identify as black or mixed?Why? (22:40) 12. What do you have to say to the people who believe race/racism in non-existent? (30:31) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode sheds light on what life is like for bi-racial and/or mixed race people in the United States through the personal experiences of the two panelists. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - ChaNelle (IG: @cmbaines88) - Ebony (IG: @murphy_ebony) Discussion Questions 1. Is race an issue in the U.S.? (00:48) 2. What is your ethnic background? (01:14) 3. Are mixed race people treated differently in the U.S.? And how is it similar or different than the treatment of black people? 4. Do you remember the first time someone pointed out or you realized you were different? (08:58) 5. Did you ever experience racism in school/with an educator? 6. How does race show up in your everyday lives? (28:38) 7. What are your views on passing? (34:17) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is a continuation of the Latin American perspective (Mexico, Colombia, Dominican Republic) on race in the United States. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - Mayra (IG: @mida_vazquez), Synthia (IG: @sallengreen), Crystal (IG: @creepswithtechnology), Katia (IG: @costenaatl11), Jazmin, Adriana Questions Continued... 7. Have you experienced racism in the workplace? Do you code switch at work? (01:28) 8. Do you have race conversations with your children? Did your parents have race conversations with you when you were younger? (09:52) 9. How do you think the treatment of Latin American people in the U.S. has manifested mentally and physically within your communities? (17:02) 10. What do you have to say to those who believe race and racism is non-existent in 2020? (39:30) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This video is the African view on race in the U.S. These points of view will shared from the Eritrean, Sudanese, Kenyan, Nigerian, Ethiopian and Somalian point of view. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - Berhan, Bukola (IG: @rosesiggy), Par (IG: @pk_2pretty), Carol (IG: @carol.onyancha), Hilal, Makda (IG: @_makda), Siham (IG: @jesusis), Tayo Discussion Questions Continued: 5. How does race show up in your everyday lives? (01:24) 6. Have you experienced racism within the workplace? Do you code switch at work? Why/Why not? (10:04) 7. Did you have conversations about race while growing up with your parents? (24:35) 8. How do you think the racial injustices faced has manifested mentally and physically within your communities? (36:24) 9. What do you have to say to those who think race/racism is non-existent in 2020? (46:36) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the Latin American perspective on race in the United States. We have experiences shared from the Mexican, Colombian and Dominican point of view. Please watch and weigh-in in the comments to let us know your thoughts and please also share your experiences! We'd love to hear them :) Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - Mayra (IG: @mida_vazquez) - Synthia (IG: @sallengreen), Crystal (IG: @creepswithtechnology), Katia (IG: @costenaatl11), Jazmin, Adriana Discussion Questions: 1. Is race an issue in the U.S? (1:00) 2. How are Latin American people treated differently in the U.S.? (2:50) 3. When did you first realize you were a Latino or "other"? (12:43) 4. Have you experienced racism in school or from educators? (26:15) 5. How does race show up in your everyday lives? (40:10) 6. Have you experienced racism or micro-aggressions in the workplace? (50:44) **Why do other Latinx groups vehemently separate themselves from Mexican people? (57:20) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the African view on race in the U.S. These points of view will shared from the Eritrean, Sudanese, Kenyan, Nigerian, Ethiopian and Somalian point of view. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - Berhan, Bukola (IG: @rosesiggy), Par (IG: @pk_2pretty), Carol (IG: @carol.onyancha), Hilal, Makda (IG: @_makda), Siham (IG: @jesusis), Tayo Discussion Questions: 1. Is race an issue in the U.S.? (1:02) 2. How are African people treated differently in the U.S.? (1:25) 3. When was the first time you realized you were black/African? (29:28) 4. Have you experienced racism on college campuses? (49:38) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode is the Native American view on race in the U.S. Host - Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes | Website: https://melanatedscenes.com/) Panelists - Carleen (IG: @aileetsah), Starla (IG: @star01_11), Melanie (IG: @fifiturtle) Discussion Questions: 1. Is race an issue in the US? (1:16) 2. Tell me when you first realized you were not white or different? (12:32) 3. Do you ever have to code switch for work? Turn the Rez habits of, haha (22:25) 4. How does racism affect you or show up in your lives? (26:28) 5. Do you talk to your kids about racism? What does that look like? (50:10) 6. How has racism manifested in your communities? (1:08:44) 7. What do you have to say to individuals that say racism doesn't exist? (1:29:22) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

In this episode the ladies and I have a conversation about how race shows up in our everyday lives and how we navigate as black women. The point of this talk is to bring awareness through sharing personal experiences. Host: Tierra (IG: @simplytierranicole & @melanatedscenes) Panelist: Brea, Elentee (IG: @elentee & YT: Elenteé), Shantel (IG: @carmichael06), Alecia (Twitter: @aleciajones), Jasmine (IG: @jskayyyy), Deshanna https://melanatedscenes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support

This episode introduces Tierra, the creator of Melanated Scenes and informs why she created the podcast and her YouTube page. Melanated Scenes is here to create a space for black women and other women of color to shed light on their experiences, what it means to live in a black body (or colored body), how we navigate and MOST IMPORTANTLY how we are amazing and can accomplish amazing things together. Please continue to tune in as we talk about ALL THINGS woman/black woman. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melanatedscenes/support