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By Minda Harts

Hear stories of everyday women of color as they lean into a workforce that isn't always invested in their success. How do they do it? Join us as we dig deep and learn how to #SECURETHESEAT
Go to www.mindaharts.com and find out more!
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Blue Collar, White Collar, New Collar with Tonya M. Evans, Esq.

#SECURETHESEATDec 18, 2019

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You Are More Than Magic
Apr 21, 202238:55
Using Inclusive Language with special guest Dr. Tiffany Jana
Sep 08, 202128:41
Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness w/ special guest Adam Smiley Poswolsky.
Aug 25, 202132:41
Creating Boundaries in the workplace w/ special guest Dr. Erin L. Thomas
Jun 16, 202135:45
Creating The Life You Want with special guest Denitra Ross

Creating The Life You Want with special guest Denitra Ross

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Denitra Ross. Denitra is a Coach, Speaker, and Master Storyteller. We will discuss how to create the life you want. 

Denitra Ross is guided by a heart for helping people to transform their lives, Denitra Ross helps her clients to create a

story that empowers them to reach their goals. Whether in her role in IT leadership, her recovery

journey, or as a mother to an amazing teenage daughter, she believes one thing is radically clear – the

story we tell ourselves about ourselves will ALWAYS show up in our lives. Leveraging the power of

storytelling, Denitra developed the “Change Your Story, Change Your Life,” coaching methodology. With

it, clients examine their personal stories with compassion, courage, and clarity. Through experience,

exercises, and examples, Denitra helps them to write a new story that aligns with their desired life.

In addition to working one on one with clients, Denitra also has more than 20 years of experience in

service-based roles across many different industries. Currently, she serves as a Senior IT Operations

Director for a Fortune 100 company.

You can follow and hire Denitra on IG and Facebook @tftbn

To watch the live show of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt01p2Etkfg

Apr 14, 202138:03
Racial Justice with Rachel J. Robasciotti
Mar 31, 202134:41
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with special guest Adrienne Lawrence
Mar 03, 202125:17
Becoming a Global Leader and Citizen with Appreccia D. Faulkner
Feb 24, 202128:30
Building Your Brand Inside The Workplace with special guest Stephen A. Hart
Feb 17, 202134:56
Building Your Table with special guest Shannon Cohen

Building Your Table with special guest Shannon Cohen

This week I chat with Shannon Cohen. We discuss how to build your own table. You can also watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwJANovlZls&t=3s

Shannon is an author, podcaster, and owner of an inspirational product line called Tough Skin, Soft Heart. Her Tough Skin, Soft Heart products are available at retailers across the country. Her podcast reaches subscribers nationally and globally with weekly grab-and-go encouragement for difference makers. Her 2nd book, “It’s Normal to Shake as You Soar” was released in October 2020. In February 2021, Shannon’s signature brand of greeting cards will debut at Target stores nationwide via a partnership with American Greetings.

Shannon Cohen is the founder and CEO of Shannon Cohen, Inc. -- a boutique firm with a mighty imprint and reputation for excellence. Shannon specializes in developing customized emotional intelligence, equity, and wellness colloquia for organizations across diverse sectors and industries.

Support Shannon today: https://www.shannoncohen.com/


Feb 03, 202131:18
Vote For You with Special Guest Kanika Tolver

Vote For You with Special Guest Kanika Tolver

Happy New Year and welcome to Secure The Seat. This week I chat with a friend of the podcast, Kanika Tolver. We discuss how to shift your mindset and vote for a better life. You can also watch the live episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnJZVCjhV5U&t=3s

Kanika is no ordinary “social-preneur”.  She is a highly decorated information technology Federal Government professional, rebel entrepreneur, and Certified Professional Coach. Not to mention, the CEO and Founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, DC. Career Rehab focuses on assisting career transformations for students, professionals and retirees. Her company provides career coaching programs, events, webinars, and digital resources to help people reach their career goals.

Kanika is the author of the acclaimed title, Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. 

Make sure to buy her book and follow her on social media: https://twitter.com/KanikaTolver

Jan 13, 202134:37
Can't Give Up Now

Can't Give Up Now

Minda serves us this week with a hart to hart--She is standing in solidarity during the election results. Go to mindaharts.com for more.

Nov 04, 202009:39
The Power of Empathy and Community
Aug 26, 202039:40
All Is Not Lost

All Is Not Lost

Minda serves us this week with a hart to hart and reflects on how all is not lost during the quarantine. Go to mindaharts.com for more.

Aug 05, 202019:55
Your Competitive Edge with Harvard Professor Laura Huang
Jul 01, 202036:54
You Can't Stand There and Do Nothing with Kelly Charles-Collins, Esq., MBA
Jun 10, 202036:17
More Than Ready with Cecilia Muñoz
Jun 03, 202022:16
You Can't Save Your Way To Wealth with Deborah Owens
May 20, 202030:31
Real Friends

Real Friends

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about what it means to be a real friend--how does friendship show up in the workplace?

And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com

May 06, 202020:18
Resumes Matter with Latesha Byrd
Apr 22, 202032:16
What You Talkin' About Willis with Kishau Rogers

What You Talkin' About Willis with Kishau Rogers

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kishau Smith Rogers. We discuss how Artificial intelligence works and how women of color can use it to secure a seat at the table.    Kishau Rogers is a seasoned engineer and data scientist with over 23 years of experience focused in work with healthcare organizations helping tackle data management and automation challenges. As an active & awarded technology leader, Kishau is featured in many national publications including the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, and NFIB. In her commitment to STEM and leveraging technology for social good, she also serves as an advisor to organizations like Think Of Us, WAAW Foundation, VCU Department of Computer Science, the first U.S. White House Hackathon for Foster Care and SheHacks Africa, a software engineering intensive providing training to women & girls in over three African nations. In 2020, she is scheduled to release her first book covering the intersection of system thinking, machine intelligence, and human intelligence.

She is the Founder & CEO of Time Study, Inc., a high-growth startup offering solutions for using machine learning, advanced natural language processing, and data science to automatically tell a story of how enterprise employees spend their time. The Time Study platform already serves some of the largest health organizations in the US. Time Study recently closed a $1.2M seed round and is backed by Hearst, Newark Venture Partners, Pipeline Angels, and 37 Angels.

Kishau grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Commonwealth University.  Kishau splits her time between Richmond, VA and New York, NY with her husband Bernard and their two kids and two dogs. Follow her updates on Twitter at @kishau or subscribe to https://subscribe.bigthinking.io/vcu

Apr 08, 202029:40
Secure Your Seat From The House

Secure Your Seat From The House

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about Securing Your Seat From The House. Connect with us at www.mindaharts.com 

Apr 01, 202029:31
Pet To Threat With Erika Stallings

Pet To Threat With Erika Stallings

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Erika Stallings. We discuss the Pet to Threat phenom that many black women and women of color face in the workplace. This episode is based on her viral article  When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat 

Erika Stallings is a music industry attorney, health advocate, and writer. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR,  and O Magazine. She is also a frequent speaker on issues relating to intellectual property law, women’s health and the experience of black women in the workplace.

Connect with Erika at http://erikastallings.com/ and on Twitter https://twitter.com/quidditch424

Article: https://zora.medium.com/when-black-women-go-from-office-pet-to-office-threat-83bde710332e

Mar 25, 202034:48
The Seat Creator with Special Guest Theia Smith
Mar 18, 202035:45
Refresh and Release with special guest Ekene Onu
Feb 19, 202043:14
More Life

More Life

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about maximizing your career life. 

Jan 29, 202018:11
Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver

Career Rehab with Kanika Tolver

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kanika Tolver. We discuss how to rehab your career and her new book Career Rehab: Rebuild Your Personal Brand and Rethink the Way You Work. It's a new year and you might need to rethink your next ten years.

Kanika Tolver is the CEO and Founder of Career Rehab, LLC in Washington, DC. Career Rehab focuses on assisting career transformations for students, professionals, and retirees. Her company provides career coaching programs, events, webinars, and digital resources to help people reach their career goals.

Tolver is an in-demand coach, consultant, speaker and thought leader who's often tapped as an expert source for the media, having been featured on CNN, CNBC, CBS Radio, Black Enterprise, Yahoo, Glassdoor, Entrepreneur, the Washington Post and in a variety of radio interviews and podcasts. Pre-order her new book which hits the shelves on January 21st.  Connect with Kanika at https://kanikatolver.com

Jan 15, 202026:29
Talk That Talk with Rhonda Khan
Jan 08, 202031:19
Blue Collar, White Collar, New Collar with Tonya M. Evans, Esq.

Blue Collar, White Collar, New Collar with Tonya M. Evans, Esq.

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Tonya M. Evans, Esq. We finish this series on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.  We discuss how we are moving into more "new" collar jobs via blockchain.  Tonya M. Evans, Esquire, is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. She created and directs the school’s Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & Law online professional certificate program and developed its world-class instructor pool and curriculum. She is also the former Chair of the Intellectual Property & Technology Online Programs.

Dean Evans has expertise in the areas of intellectual property, new technologies (including blockchain and distributed ledger technology), entrepreneurship & innovation (including advisor to startups), entertainment law, trusts & estates, and municipal finance. She writes, speaks, and teaches primarily about the intersections of copyright and new technologies, blockchain and the law, and trusts and estates.

Dean Evans attended Northwestern University on a four-year tennis scholarship, and thereafter she competed on the women’s professional tennis circuit and played most notably in the US Open, Virginia Slims of Philadelphia, and Lipton in 1993. She is licensed to practice law in PA, NJ, NY and DC, an author of several books and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Social media assets: Twitter/IG/FB @IPProfEvans and connect with her at ProfTonyaEvans.com, TechIntersectPodcast.com and LITBraintrust.com 

Dec 18, 201933:03
Equality at Work with Chana Ewing

Equality at Work with Chana Ewing

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, we have a special December Holiday Edition of the podcast.  I interview Chana Ewing about Equality in the workplace.  Chana Ginelle Ewing is the founder and CEO at GEENIE, a self-development platform centering on Black women. She is the author of the children’s book, An ABC of Equality, illustrated by Paulina Morgan (Lincoln Children’s Books, Sept 2019).  Chana’s interests lie at the intersection of innovation, women’s leadership, intersectionality, and storytelling. She and her projects have been featured in Blavity, ESSENCE, FORBES, MadameNoire, HerAgenda.com, BlackEnterprise and UPTOWN. She frequently speaks on entrepreneurship, digital marketing and empowering women leaders and has participated on panels/talks at The Wing, Social Media Week, Civic Hall, The Andrew Goodman Foundation National Civic Leadership Training Summit, Pipeline Fellowship Conference, Firelight Media Documentary Lab, The Blackhouse Fellowship Panel, and 3 Day Startup. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Chana lives and makes magic from Brooklyn, NY.

Find out more about Chana at www.chanaewing.com and purchase her new book An ABC of Equality, here.  Also, pick up the limited Geeniebox curated by Minda Harts for December at https://geeniebox.com/pages/minda-harts 

Dec 04, 201938:40
Be Kind To Yourself

Be Kind To Yourself

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being kind to yourself in the last 30+ days of this decade. 

Nov 27, 201915:01
We Got Next with Anne T. Griffin

We Got Next with Anne T. Griffin

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I am doing part two on the world of cryptocurrency. I interview Anne Griffin. We discuss the technology behind bitcoin--blockchain. This is a complimentary piece to last week's Crypto 101.  Anne is a product professional that built her product management career working with organizations such as Microsoft, Comcast, Mercedes-Benz, and Priceline. She is currently at Priceline, and also serves as the Chief Product and Curriculum Officer for Tech 2025. Anne's technical foundation stems from her engineering degree from the University of Michigan. She is passionate about the practical human aspects of technology and building products with emerging and disruptive technologies, such as AI and blockchain, rooted in the realities of the human experience. Additionally, she serves on the Advisory Board for the Rutgers University Big Data Certificate program and has guest lectured at Columbia University, Morgan State University and the University of Montreal on blockchain. She teaches her own course on Business Applications of Blockchain through O'Reilly Media. Outside of her work, Anne is a voracious learner, frequent traveler, and seriously committed to her self-care.

Additionally, here are some amazing women of color in blockchain people should follow:

Saritta Hines, CEO of
Trustabit, automating airline refunds via smart contracts (great for customers and also helps airlines comply with laws) Lindsay Ladd, CEO of EmpirEqual, using blockchain to promote and maintain diversity and inclusion in companies Cleve Mesidor, CEO of LOGOS, a blockchain-based social network (also co-organizer of the Women of Color Blockchain Congressional Briefing) Theresa Hoang, CEO of Women's Crypto Playground, site that features and promotes women in crypto and blockchain (also co-organizer of the Women of Color Blockchain Congressional Briefing) Genevieve Leveille, CEO of AgriLedger, agriculture supply chain using blockchain Tonya Evans, Associate Dean of the University of New Hampshire Law School, Creator/architect of their Blockchain Online Professional Certificate (I think you know her) Maureen Murat, Adjunct Professor as part of the University of New Hampshire Law School's Blockchain Online Professional Certificate, Senior Partner at Axes & Eggs 

Connect with Anne on Twitter @annetgriffin and https://tech2025.com/t25-continuous-learning/ 

Nov 20, 201931:53
It's Not Fake Money w/ Emilie Jerard
Nov 06, 201940:44
Activating Your Voice with Dr. Blackstock
Oct 23, 201927:41
Success Partners

Success Partners

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about being a Success Partner. For more go to www.mindaharts.com 

Oct 17, 201912:57
Leading While Black with Consul General Nadia Theodore

Leading While Black with Consul General Nadia Theodore

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Consul General Nadia Theodore about Leading While Black and the responsibilities of stepping into our leadership as a woman of color. Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore’s appointment came as Canada, Mexico and the United States launched negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As part of Canada’s international trade negotiating team, Ms. Theodore built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives. 

You can connect with Nadia on Twitter @theodore_nadia and Instagram @cgtheodore  

Oct 02, 201938:16
Jump Off The Roof

Jump Off The Roof

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart to kick off a brand new season of Secure The Seat.. Welcome to  Season 4. Join our community at www.mindaharts.com 

Sep 18, 201921:58
The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know The Book Edition

The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know The Book Edition

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart and finishes out Season 3. Get the inside scoop to the debut book The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table--The Book Edition.  Pre-order now before 8/20. And join the virtual book club at www.mindaharts.com 

Aug 14, 201918:05
The Warning Signs with Sarah Morgan

The Warning Signs with Sarah Morgan

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sarah Morgan.  We discuss how to identify the warning signs of a toxic work environment. Sarah Morgan has been a practicing HR Executive for 20 years. She is currently the Chief Excellence Officer of BuzzARooney LLC, where she provides consulting and coaching surrounding organizational culture, comprehensive health & total wellness benefits, and executive leadership. Sarah still also serves as an active HR practitioner as the Director of Human Resources for a national retail service organization headquartered outside Raleigh NC. In 2011, Sarah burst on the social media scene under the pen name “Buzz Rooney,” with her blog, The Buzz on HR. 8 years later, the pen name is gone -- but her blog is going strong with over 10,000 readers each month. 

Sarah is the creator and curator of the #BlackBlogsMatter and #BlackPodsMatter challenge. She is also the creator and host of the Leading in Color podcast, a show centering on cultivating positive workplace experiences thru diversity, inclusion and social consciousness. She has amassed more than 20,000 followers across LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. And Sarah has been named to the Best HR Practitioner Blogs, the Top Women in HR Tech and the Global Voices of HR lists for consecutive years.  Connect with Sarah at https://buzzarooneyllc.com/

Aug 07, 201942:19
Finding and Mobilizing Your Allies

Finding and Mobilizing Your Allies

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Jhaymee Tynan.  We discuss how to find and mobilize your allies at work. Jhaymee Tynan, MS, MBA, PMP®, PfMP®, FACHE® is Director, Strategy at Atrium Health, Charlotte, N.C. In her current role, Ms. Tynan is a leader in the system’s Integration Management Office (IMO), which provides day-to-day operations and strategy leadership for post-merger integration activities with current and new partners. During her tenure at Atrium Health, she has led several high impact strategy projects, including the development of world-class growth plans for oncology and pediatrics service lines.  Connect with Jhaymee on Twitter @Jhaymee and Linkedin. 

Jul 24, 201935:52
Your Narrative

Your Narrative

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about rewriting your narrative. Connect at www.mindaharts.com 

Jul 18, 201921:01
Nothing Compares

Nothing Compares

This week on Secure The Seat, Minda has a Hart to Hart about not comparing your career path and wins to others. Comparison is the thief of joy. Connect at www.mindaharts.com 

Jun 19, 201919:51
Never Settle

Never Settle

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Ebony Joyce.  We discuss how to never settle during your next salary negotiation. Ebony Joyce is an entrepreneur, speaker, Certified Career and Interview Coach. Her professional development company, Next Level Career Services, LLC, provides in-person and virtual workshops, trainings, and coaching to professionals looking for tools and strategies they need to finally take their careers to the next level. She has held various leadership positions at fortune 500 organizations for over a decade. She is also an Adjunct Professor for the School of Business, Logistics and Supply Chain at Ivy Tech Community College.  Connect with Ebony at www.nextlevelcareer.co

Jun 12, 201935:18
A Gift To You

A Gift To You

A behind the scene sneak peek into one of my book's chapters: The Ugly Truth. Pre-order available at wherever you like to buy your books. 

May 22, 201910:29
Who's The Boss

Who's The Boss

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Diana Burley.  We discuss how being the boss—doesn’t make you a leader. Diana L. Burley, Ph.D., is executive director and chair of the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection (I3P) and full professor of human & organizational learning at The George Washington University (GW). Named one of SC Magazine’s Eight Women in IT Security to Watch in 2017 and the 2017 SC Magazine ReBoot awardee for educational leadership in IT security, Dr. Burley is a global cybersecurity expert who regularly advises enterprises on strengthening their cybersecurity posture, managing cybersecurity risk, assessing human factors in the threat environment, and developing a robust cybersecurity workforce.  Connect with Dr. Burley at gsehd.gwu.edu/directory/diana-burley

May 15, 201926:44
Through The Fire

Through The Fire

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kandia Johnson.  We discuss how to get through your work fires and come out on the other side. Kandia Johnson transformed her life from working as a corporate communications consultant for a Fortune 500 company to founder of https://kandiajohnson.com/ a communications consulting and training company.  Beyond being featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Black Enterprise, and more, Kandia has delivered presentations on stages throughout the United States and Africa.  Leveraging her 15 years of experience working with senior leaders and employees from companies such as Deloitte Consulting, Johnson & Johnson, and The U.S. Navy, Kandia started her own company to teach people how to become confident influential leaders in their fields.  Connect with Kandia at www.kandiajohnson.com

May 08, 201927:49
Our Ugly Truths

Our Ugly Truths

Minda serves us this week with a hart to hart and reflects on the power of vulnerability. Go to mindaharts.com for more. 

May 01, 201922:15
Planning With Purpose

Planning With Purpose

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sharnikya Howard.  We discuss how to plan for your maternity leave and planning for your unexpected purpose. Sharnikya is a Purpose and Career Coach at Life Abundantly Coaching.  Sharnikya’s outstanding contributions have resulted in recognition from some of the most notable societies for women in the industry. She is a recipient of the Women of Color in Technology (WOC) - All Star Award, an award reserved for accomplished women of color at an advanced stage of their careers that have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities.  Connect with Sharnikya at www.lifeabundantlycoaching.com

Apr 24, 201927:30
The Comfort Zone

The Comfort Zone

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Dr. Alicia Makaye.  We discuss how to get out of our comfort zone and own it. Dr. Makaye is the Co-Founder of GXA in Dallas, Texas.  In  2019, Dr. Makaye received the Minority Business Leader Award  by the Dallas Business Journal. She is also a philanthropist. You can find out more about her work at www.gxait.com and connect with Alicia on Instagram.

Apr 17, 201930:29
Birthday Behavior

Birthday Behavior

Minda has a hart to hart and reflects on the lessons learned as she celebrates another year of life and podcasting. 

Apr 10, 201916:27
All About The Benjamins

All About The Benjamins

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Jacquette Timmons.  We discuss how to improve our relationship with money.  Jacquette is the author of "Financial Intimacy: How to Create a Healthy Relationship with Your Money and Your Mate" and the creator of The Comfort CircleTM dinner series, where she talks about money, business and life over food and wine - and “In the Zone: How to Price Your Genius” - a one-day retreat for entrepreneurs and business owners who find pricing hard and want a better way...along with better results. She has been featured on "Good Morning America," Oprah.com, CNN, HLN, FOX, Black Enterprise, NPR, Reuters.com, Wall Street Journal and Family Circle.  Connect with Jacquette at www.jacquettetimmons.com

Apr 03, 201933:32
Employment Contracts Matter with Mike Coles

Employment Contracts Matter with Mike Coles

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Mike Coles.  We discuss why employment contracts should matter to women of color. Mike Coles is an attorney with The Coles Firm, based in Dallas, Texas.  He has over 20 years of experience representing employees and employers in a wide variety of employment law and business matters.  He received his Bachelor’s and law degrees from Duke University before moving to Dallas to begin his legal career.  In addition to representing employers and employees he also is a certified mediator and is regularly appointed by the judges of Dallas County to mediate cases. Go to www.colesfirm.com and if you want more information on employment contracts go to contractswithcoles.com

Mar 27, 201937:58
Owning Your Growth
Mar 13, 201934:04
Quantifying Your Worth

Quantifying Your Worth

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Veronica Armstrong.  We discuss learning how to quantify your worth. Veronica is a marketing executive with deep expertise in customer acquisition and product growth. She most recently led Lovepop’s Wedding business line as General Manager. Together with a team of twenty-five that spanned software development, UI/UX, design, product management, and international operations, the Lovepop Wedding team delivered the most exciting entrant into the wedding stationery space to date.   Connect with Veronica on Twitter @Veronicatheblog

Mar 06, 201929:60
For Us By Us

For Us By Us

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sherrell Dorsey. She is Data Journalist. Entrepreneur. Inclusive Ecosystem and Smart Cities Strategist.  Sherrell runs BLKTECH Interactive—North Carolina’s first hub supporting over 2,000 entrepreneurs and technologists of color across three cities.  She is also the founder of daily tech newsletter, ThePLUG, covering founders and innovators of color.  Her work has been featured in Inc., Bloomberg, VICE, The Root, and other notable publications.   Connect with Sherrell at www.sherrelldorsey.com.

Feb 27, 201932:09
Sally in HR

Sally in HR

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kelechi Okafor  aka Kelechnekoff. She is an actor, director and dance innovator who facilitates self-actualization through dance. Kelechi created the character #SallyInHR as a way to address the micro and macro aggressions faced by marginalized communities in the workplace. We even chat with Sally in this episode.  Connect with Kelechi at www.kelechiokafor.com

Feb 20, 201926:43
Generational Diversity

Generational Diversity

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Dorinda Walker about the importance of generational diversity.  Dorinda is an award winning multicultural marketer, having earned numerous honors and recognition for leadership, impact, community advocacy and empowering women and diverse communities. To find out more go to www.dorindawalker.com

Feb 13, 201923:55
What We're Leaving Behind

What We're Leaving Behind

What are the things we are leaving behind so we can be great this year in the workplace? Learn from my guests Ashley and Marcy from the Schoolin Life Podcast.  Schoolin Life is a weekly podcast about life, love & (occasionally) libations hosted by Ashley & Marcy and extends the standard "girlfriend" conversations through impactful and affirming conversations with women all over the world. Connect with them on all platforms @schoolinlifepod

Feb 06, 201947:54
The Intersection of Identity and Love.

The Intersection of Identity and Love.

In the season 3  opener of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Jodie Patterson about her new book The Bold World. Jodie Patterson is a mother of five and an active LGBTQI ally who has been recognized for her activism by Hillary Clinton, The Advocate, GLAAD, Family Circle magazine, Cosmopolitan magazine among others.  You can purchase her new book The Bold World at www.georgiany.com.

Jan 30, 201944:50
Bonus Episode The Playlist

Bonus Episode The Playlist

I curated a playlist based off conversation from Season 1 and 2 of Secure The Seat. Go to www.mindaharts.com to listen. 

Jan 09, 201907:30
The Climb

The Climb

In the season 2 finale of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Michelle Gadsen-Williams about her CLIMB as a Woman of Color in Corporate America. MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS is an award-winning global diversity expert, activist, philanthropist, and the managing director and North American inclusion and diversity lead at Accenture. Purchase her book Climb where ever books are sold. 

Jan 02, 201930:08
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Stephanie Ghoston. We discuss the facts and fiction of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. Stephanie is a recovering attorney turned life coach. To connect with her go to www.stephanieghoston.com

Dec 26, 201833:46
Commit To You

Commit To You

When was the last time you made a commitment to yourself? What people, places, or things are not serving you going into the new year? This week Minda has a hart to hart on committing to yourself. Securing your seat will require a strong commitment to self.
Dec 19, 201824:11
Owning Your Career
Dec 12, 201827:55
Culturally Conscious
Nov 28, 201832:35
Life Can Be A Waiting List

Life Can Be A Waiting List

Life can be one big “Waiting List” when you are at the intersection of your purpose and the pop off! Hold tight, and be ready when it’s your turn. This week Minda has a hart to hart on dealing with waiting on your goals to manifest. Secure your Seat as if it has already happened!
Nov 21, 201820:31
Working With Millennials
Nov 14, 201827:34
Intersectionality and Allyship
Nov 07, 201828:23
A Full Body Experience
Oct 31, 201829:53
Your Vote Is Your Voice
Oct 24, 201822:18
Finding Your Who

Finding Your Who

Are you more concerned with WHO isn’t supporting you versus those WHO are? Minda has a hart to hart sharing her 3 tips on how to shift your focus to those who are supporting you and letting go of those who aren’t there for you. Focus on your WHO! It will make securing your seat that much easier!
Oct 17, 201823:12
Mentorship Matters
Oct 10, 201829:50
Don't Stop Believing

Don't Stop Believing

Is your self belief system shaky? Minda has a hart to hart on some winning combinations to Secure Your Seat on the inside. Don’t forget to feed your inner self on the way to your seat.
Oct 03, 201817:59
Owning Your Voice
Sep 26, 201827:00
Choices
Sep 19, 201836:36
The Women of Color Equity Initiative
Sep 12, 201823:34
Creating Your Own Seat
Sep 05, 201834:43
Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I chat Imposter Syndrome with Jaya Saxena. Jaya Saxena is a diversity and inclusion strategist, career development professional, and social justice advocate. After having spent almost 20 years navigating a career in the legal and nonprofit sectors, she has developed a strong commitment to helping individuals find authentic fulfillment, both personally and professionally. Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Aug 29, 201836:54
Navigating The Table
Aug 22, 201830:26
For The Culture

For The Culture

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Alex Wolf. We discuss everything from social capital to innovation. To find out more about Alex go to www.alexwolf.co and purchase her new book Resonate. RESONATE is Wolf’s informative and occasionally hilarious look at the intersection of human nature, technology, and how understanding both can help anyone creative build a following of their own.
Aug 15, 201827:35
Put Some Respect On My Check
Aug 06, 201841:14
Burnout is Real!
Jul 25, 201830:01
Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind

What is it going to take to get you to your win by the end of this year? Minda has a hart to hart on some winning combinations on how to Secure Your Seat before the end of 2018.
Jul 18, 201817:03
Access and Egos
Jul 11, 201838:16
Finding Your Inner Boss
Jul 04, 201821:34
By 35 I Should (Career Edition)

By 35 I Should (Career Edition)

What are those things we should stop doing by the time we are 35; that are no longer serving us in our careers? Learn from my guests Ashley and Marcy from the Schoolin Life Podcast. Schoolin Life is a weekly podcast about life, love & (occasionally) libations hosted by Ashley & Marcy and extends the standard "girlfriend" conversations through impactful and affirming conversations with women all over the world. Get ready to listen, laugh and learn as Ashley and Marcy are both Ph.D's (Higher Education Administration and Clinical Psychology, respectively) and bring their educational and professional lived experience into this hilarious and heartfelt show, teaching you how to "school life". Connect with them @schoolinlifepod and Follow Ashley (@AsShire) and Marcy (@be_self_ish). Also join their one-year anniversary live show at :https://schoolinlifepod.ticketleap.com/
Jun 27, 201836:42
Get Up Stand Up
Jun 20, 201831:48
Being Right Within
Jun 13, 201820:51
Can I Live
Jun 06, 201831:46
Whistle While You Work
May 30, 201831:41
Working Day and Night

Working Day and Night

Do you hold multiple career titles? Learn how to navigate multiple titles while staying true to your brand. Learn how Lauren Bealore navigates politics, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Lauren is a Political Savant and Entrepreneurial Opportunity Maker. Learn more about the organization she Co-founded Y.A.B.
May 23, 201835:55
A Brand New Kinda Me

A Brand New Kinda Me

What do people say about you when you're not in the room? Learn how to perfect your PRESENCE! Today's guest is Kailei Carr. Kailei is the CEO of The Asbury Group LLC and is passionate about helping high-powered women “show up” in a way that is authentic to who they are! Also, check out her podcast Beyond The Business Suit.
May 16, 201829:09
The Gig Economy
May 09, 201833:36
I'm Focused, Man!
May 02, 201816:57
Walk It Like I Talk It (Authentic Leadership)
Apr 25, 201824:42
The Other F-Word
Apr 19, 201833:16
Nice For What? Networking!
Apr 11, 201832:11
"Get Money" with guest Jamie Lee, Negotiation and Leadership Coach
Apr 04, 201821:06
Let Me Re-introduce Myself

Let Me Re-introduce Myself

Learn more about your host of Secure The Seat, Minda Harts.
Mar 31, 201817:47
Episode 1

Episode 1

Welcome to #SECURETHESEAT a weekly podcast to help women of color advance in the workplace.
Mar 27, 201804:09