Impostrix Podcast

Oct 30 2024 60 ep. 49 mins 1
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Impostrix Podcast validates (smart, talented AF, and often over-qualified) professionals of color who navigate imposter syndrome and racial toxicity in their careers. Through personal anecdotes, historical facts, and scientific data, Attorney and Racial Equity Consultant Whitney Knox Lee and special guests explore how race and racism impact their careers, their personal lives, and their joy. Fear not, this show is about pushing through anyway! So here, we share accessible language, tools, tips, and “fake it till you make it” tricks to inspire you to protect your energy, embrace your power, and honor your worth.Here, you will learn ways to overcome and leverage imposter syndrome,  you will be better able to identify when and why your work culture is working against you, and you will hear personal examples of when guests have succeeded (and failed) at implementing countermeasures. And, we will talk self-advocacy and conflict resolution to prepare you to confidently address racial toxicity when it arises. Find support, resist gaslighting, own your space, and prepare to lead. Be Validated.Listen at https://www.impostrixpodcast.com. Follow Impostrix Podcast on IG, Threads, Facebook and YouTube @impostrixpodcast, and TikTok @WhitneyKnoxLee. 

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52. Black-Led Organizations Stand Up! Redefining Allyship and Healing in Community with Whitney Parnell

Oct 30 2024 61 mins  
In this powerful episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with the amazing Whitney Parnell, a passionate advocate and leader in racial justice. Together, they explore the complexities of allyship, the unique challenges faced by Black women in leadership, and the importance of community and healing in the fight for equity.Whitney Parnell shares insights from

51. Blowing the Whistle on Employment Discrimination with Attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson

Oct 23 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson to discuss the complexities of employment discrimination and the legal avenues available for those affected. Attorney Hall-Jackson is an employment discrimination attorney, DEI trainer and speaker, and author of the book We Gon' Be Alright. We receive many questions ab

50. The Hardship and Triumph of Self-Advocacy When Experiencing Bullying at Work

Oct 16 2024 52 mins  
Advocating for yourself when experiencing harm in the workplace can be hard and confusing, but it can also open the door to something so much better. In this episode, Whitney sits down with Noris Chavarria, a queer, gay, Latino, consultant and coach to discuss Noris's experience with self-advocacy.In this powerful episode, Noris shares his experience feeling subject to harassment b

49. Navigating Racial Discrimination at Work with Jacquie Abram

Oct 09 2024 61 mins  
We kick off the anti-discrimination mini-series with international best-selling author, consultant, and workplace anti-discrimination advocate Jacquie Abram. Jacquie shares her powerful and deeply personal journey experiencing many years of racial discrimination in the workplace, a journey that inspired her book series "Hush Money." We discuss the trauma she's endured and how she's

48. From Pet to Threat: Blackness, Conflict, and Self-Preservation

Oct 02 2024 59 mins  
Y'all, this episode is really special to me. My guest Joia and I have BEEN THROUGH IT and she has always been in my ear supporting my growth and development. I am so happy to introduce you to the amazing Joia Thornton. Friend, sister, daughter, auntie, advocate, actress, non-profit founder, and leader fiercely rooted in her faith. we dive deep into the complexities of navigating wo

47. Building Aligned and Fulfilling Careers as Creatives with Shaté Hayes

Sep 25 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, we meet up with Shat Hayes, a dancer and choreographer turned career strategist whose work centers other creatives craving fulfilling and enriching careers doing what they love. We kick things off by discussing the crucial importance of career fulfillment and how lacking it can affect our health. Shat shares about how loving your work

46. Valuing Your Unique Qualities To Set The Tone in Business

Sep 18 2024 59 mins  
Todays discussion features the remarkable Nisheena Clemons, a career coach and strategist, a Christian, wife, mother, and entrepreneur. Nisheena underscores the vital role of self-care and valuing the unique aspects of ourselves and what we bring to our career to set a positive and confident tone for our business ventures. During our conversation, Nisheena shares her journey and

44. Finding Balance and Success in the Creative Industry with Meah Denee Barrington

Sep 12 2024 55 mins  
Imagine transforming a small hobby into a full-time career and creating a platform that uplifts an entire community. That's precisely what creative entrepreneur, model and host Meah Denee Barrington did with the Reel Noire Network. In this episode, Meah recounts her journey from various roles in the film and digital media industry to becoming a full-time CEO of a network she founde

45. Taking Flight: Navigating Change and Chasing Dreams

Sep 11 2024 62 mins  
Dive into the world of drones as this episode follows a former corporate executive turned drone educator as she shares personal stories, advice, and inspiration for other women looking to make a major career shift and prioritize their mental health, family, and passions.In this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney Knox Lee sits down with Roxane Romulus, a seasoned ex

43. Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Audacity: Lessons from a Legal Tech Entrepreneur

Aug 28 2024 58 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode of the Impostrix Podcast, I sit down with Kisha Brown, Esq., the founder and CEO of Justis Connection, the first black attorney referral network in the country. Kisha shares her journey of being a practicing attorney to transitioning into the world of legal tech entrepreneurship. We discuss the importance of creating a community, the challenges and une