Praise without the Raise
Praise feels good, but what happens when recognition comes without real advancement? In this episode, I break down the workplace culture of “praise without the raise.” Many organizations offer employ...
19 Maalis 42min
Titles Don't equal Power
A job title may give someone authority, but it does not automatically give them power, respect, or status. In this episode, we break down the difference between authority, power, and status, and why s...
12 Maalis 38min
Management is not Leadership
Many people believe becoming a manager automatically makes them a leader. But management and leadership are not the same. In this episode, I break down what management actually is, why managers are ...
5 Maalis 38min
Reggae
I grew up with reggae. Born in Jamaica, music wasn’t background noise, it was culture, identity, and communication. Every street had speakers. Every milestone had a soundtrack. In this episode, I ex...
22 Helmi 16min
Rasta Man
Growing up in Jamaica, Rastafarian men were part of my everyday landscape. In this episode, I reflect on the joy, presence, and philosophy I observed, and what I later learned about Rasta women and li...
16 Helmi 42min
Racism Laundering
This episode explores racism laundering, the process by which racist harm is repackaged through professionalism, policy, and “neutral” language so it can continue without being named. Building on th...
4 Helmi 31min
Gender Envy without Identity
In this episode, I explore gender envy without identity, when admiration turns into imitation instead of growth. This conversation builds on Character Assassination and looks at how people without a s...
28 Tammi 43min
Character Assassination
Character assassination isn’t accidental. It’s intentional, strategic, and often fueled by gossip, rumors, and power. In this episode, we break down what character assassination actually is, how sme...
20 Tammi 41min
