Exploring the Experience of Black Women in Corporate America ft. Shantel Branch & Neferkara Aaron - Episode 97

In episode 97, Director of Client Strategy, Shantel Branch, and Office & Special Projects Manager, Neferkara Aaron join Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Aaron Johnson to share stories and thoughts on what it's like navigating corporate America as a Black woman.Shantel & Neferkara discuss what their approach to things like professionalism and mentorship has been throughout their professional careers.They also discuss the importance of finding and developing a community and knowing your worth as black professionals.[0:00) Intro(2:11) "Professionalism"(6:51) The Challenge of 'Keeping It Together'(14:17) The Myth of the 'Angry Black Woman'(20:58) Pay Equity, Salary Negotiations, & Knowing Your Worth(29:22) The Importance of Mentors(41:48) The Experience of Working for a Black-owned Business