Melanin at Work

Nov 28 2020 19 mins

Melanin at Work Podcast artwork

Welcome to Melanin at Work! A safe space created by two Kenyan queens living their best life in the UK. We are young ambitious ladies looking to change the narrative about women in the working world. Join us in this journey where we will cover all things adulthood with our primary focus on demystifying common myths about working class black women.

New episodes will be published biweekly on Saturday at 4pm GMT.
#blackgirlmagic

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

EP 12: Lockdown series... Top tips to get through Lockdown #missRONA

Nov 28 2020 6 mins

How to get through this pandemic season. Does anyone really know how to do this? We share our top tips that have worked for us and hopefully might work for you.

EP 11: Lockdown Series...Lessons learnt #missRONA

Nov 14 2020 7 mins

As we ease into the second national lockdown in the UK, we share our lessons learnt during the first lockdown. It's not our first rodeo. Enjoy :)

Ep 10: I said what I said

Oct 30 2020 9 mins

As we close out black history month, we candidly share some of our hard earned wisdom for all our listeners who are not afraid to take up space #blackgirlmagic

EP 9: Black Excellence

Oct 16 2020 11 mins

We are excited to launch Season 2 of our podcast during Black History Month, a season we feel very passionate about...and we are here to celebrate Black Excellence!

EP 8: Netflix & Chat...Seriously Single

Aug 22 2020 19 mins

Never have we had a movie that we can relate to in it's entirety. Join us in our entertaining season one finale for a #netflixandchat session as we discuss our key takewaways from the Seriously Single movie. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!

EP 7: Entangled...The Will & Jada story

Aug 09 2020 15 mins

This week's episode is all about entanglements, situationships, it's complicated... you name it.Join us as we share our insights into the Will, Jada and August circle. Don't miss out!

EP 6: Melanin at Work Round Table...Race and Identity

Jul 25 2020 49 mins

Welcome to Melanin at Work's Round Table series featuring a guest speaker each time. Today we are excited to have Diana joining us as we navigate the very complex discussion on race and identity. We explore her experience as a Black British African and her journey to discovering who she really is.

EP 5: Happy Hour Musings...Forever Friends?Maybe NOT

Jul 11 2020 39 mins

Welcome to Melanin at Work’s 'Happy Hour Musings' series featuring a new episode every month. During these sessions nothing is off the table be it friendships, relationships, life struggles, you name it. So fix yourself a cocktail and let's chat.

Ep 4: Black With No Apologies...Wellbeing

Jun 27 2020 28 mins

In the midst of everything going on, remember to check in on yourself and your friends. In this episode we talk about why black mental health matters and suggest resources that may help you get through this time. Remember to take whatever you need in the same way you would stretch to help a friend in need, be that friend to yourself.

EP 3: Black With No Apologies...Racism let's talk BLM

Jun 13 2020 33 mins

Don't let anyone silence your voice. Join us in our new episode of Black With No Apologies where we break down microaggressions and discuss how to ally...from the perspective of two Kenyan girls living in the UK