Werk Stories

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Werk Stories is a place for women of color to share their experiences in the work place. We’re talking bias, equal pay, bad bosses, racist hiring practices, crazy things your coworkers have done and said to you…this is the safe place where you can tell these stories. Allies strongly encouraged to listen!


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Recent Episodes
  • Dropping the Mask: Maulana's Werk Story
    Oct 23, 2024 – 35:58
  • You Don't Own Me: Lenita's Werk Story
    Oct 16, 2024 – 30:26
  • Finding Your Peace: Xiomara’s Werk Story
    Oct 9, 2024 – 34:19
  • The Strategy of Being Black at Work w/ Dr. Pearis Jean
    Oct 2, 2024 – 29:32
  • That Ain't Feedback: Petra's Werk Story
    Sep 25, 2024 – 33:08
  • Show Me The Money w/ Carrie Peralta-Brummett
    Sep 18, 2024 – 33:57
  • Dancing On My Own: Career Changes w/ Shaté Hayes
    Sep 11, 2024 – 28:26
  • The Highest Climb: Studying Black Women in Leadership w/ Dr. Harmon
    Sep 4, 2024 – 31:28
  • The Secret of Sales w/ Lena Thibeh
    Aug 28, 2024 – 30:33
  • The Only One: Brianna's Werk Story
    Aug 21, 2024 – 34:04
  • ImmiGRIT: Ukeme's Werk Story
    Aug 14, 2024 – 31:31
  • Unmuting Your Intuition w/ Mory Fontanez
    Aug 7, 2024 – 39:17
  • Bully-Proof: Joi’s Werk Story
    Apr 10, 2024 – 1:06:12
  • Never Felt Safe: Ndidi's Werk Story
    Apr 3, 2024 – 34:27
  • A Black Belt in Change: Sheila's Werk Story
    Mar 27, 2024 – 33:39
  • Your Livelihood Or Your Life: Monica's Werk Story
    Mar 20, 2024 – 29:59
  • Finding Your Secret Sauce: Acing the Interview w/ Susana Briscoe Alba
    Mar 13, 2024 – 30:51
  • Saving Yourself First: Jojo's Werk Story
    Mar 6, 2024 – 31:04
  • You Can't Fix Corrupt: Rachel's Werk Story
    Feb 28, 2024 – 33:04
  • Are the kids okay? Am I? : Mackenzie’s Werk Story
    Feb 21, 2024 – 31:56
  • Not Just a Man's Job Anymore: Marlena's Werk Story
    Feb 14, 2024 – 24:05
  • Beyond The Salary: Upgrade Your Workplace Benefits w/ Laura Stamps
    Feb 7, 2024 – 32:55
  • A League of Their Own: Yadira & Shannon's Werk Story
    Jan 31, 2024 – 30:56
  • But First, Boundaries: New Year's Growth w/ Ginni Saraswati
    Jan 24, 2024 – 33:31
  • Big Layoff, Great Escape: Red's Werk Story
    Oct 4, 2023 – 29:40
  • Death By A Thousand Cuts: Natasha's Werk Story
    Sep 27, 2023 – 33:23
  • I Hate It Here: Hebba's Werk Story
    Sep 20, 2023 – 28:46
  • Good Leaders Take Elevators: Healthy Leadership w/ Dr. Jeanne
    Sep 13, 2023 – 30:01
  • DEI in the DNA: Advancing POC Women w/ Dr. Merary
    Sep 6, 2023 – 29:52
  • Bias Baked In: Yolanda's Werk Story
    Aug 30, 2023 – 32:18
  • A New Attitude: The Gen Z & Millennial Survey w/ Nhu Fabros
    Aug 23, 2023 – 24:30
  • Crying In The Car: Workplace Reform w/ Azizi Marshall
    Aug 16, 2023 – 28:53
  • Age Ain't Nothin: Kourtney's Werk Story
    Aug 9, 2023 – 26:40
  • Birthing Inclusivity: Belonging at Work w/ Crystal Whiteaker
    Aug 2, 2023 – 30:00
  • The Manager of Chaos: Evelien's Werk Story
    Jul 26, 2023 – 30:00
  • Acting Up: Dawn’s Werk Story
    Jul 19, 2023 – 29:51
  • Sick N' Tired: Alexa’s Werk Story
    May 10, 2023 – 30:57
  • The Beauty In the Struggle: Victoria's Werk Story
    May 3, 2023 – 29:58
  • The Problem with HR: Solutions w/ LaShawn of The HR Plug
    Apr 26, 2023 – 30:39
  • Silent No More: Marie's Werk Story
    Apr 19, 2023 – 29:25
  • Elected for Greatness: The Black Female Judges of Dallas
    Apr 12, 2023 – 29:55
  • The Power of the Underestimated: Maheen's Werk Story
    Apr 5, 2023 – 30:39
  • Pet to Threat: Jo Anna's Werk Story
    Mar 29, 2023 – 28:46
  • Safe Space Required: Olamide's Werk Story
    Mar 22, 2023 – 29:59
  • The Other One Percent: Stephany's Werk Story
    Mar 15, 2023 – 29:57
  • Who Better Than You?: Marthea's Werk Story
    Mar 8, 2023 – 24:29
  • Seven Different Jobs At Once: Angela's Werk Story
    Mar 1, 2023 – 33:19
  • Long Live Leave: Celebrating 30 years of the FMLA w/ Jocelyn Frye
    Feb 22, 2023 – 29:07
  • A Layoff And A Promotion: Akissi's Werk Story
    Dec 21, 2022 – 30:13
  • Maybe It's Not Imposter Syndrome: Vanessa's Werk Story
    Dec 14, 2022 – 28:23
Recent Reviews
  • Kan3059
    Male nurse in North Carolina
    "I can relate to everything Jojo is saying. As a nurse in North Carolina, I have experienced a lot of discrimination. I love being a nurse, but unfortunately, the career field does not love or support people of color. It is very sad that in 2021, discrimination in the workplace is still an everyday thing. I have learned to keep my guard up now and not get close to anyone in the workplace."
  • Yahoo Personals, lol
    Love this show!
    I wish I’d found this podcast sooner. It’s such a relief to have our stories heard!
  • Fallyp11
    I’m not alone
    In a career field where I sometimes feel I’m walking through this journey with frustrations no one else feels… Werk Stories reminds me I’m not alone. I love hear from other women, women of color and how the navigate this world. Thank you.
  • GlibMom
    Week Stories
    Authentic real talk about how racism impacts black women and women of color. We all so relate, right? Thank you for using your voice! These stories are building capacity for encouragement outside of the isolation we often feel as WOC. Every episode increases resource to lay a trac for self and collective empowerment.
  • downtownjc
    Incredible Story Telling
    Every guest on this show, the host included, captures your attention with their incredible story telling. Hearing the personal experiences of women of color in the workplace is extremely eye opening and impactful. Werk Stories should be on the playlist of everyone.
  • cdfrank
    Werk Stories is a Winner!
    The struggle is real and Werk Stories confronts it head on! Navigating workplace social barriers can be delicate territory. Personally, I dealt with the “– isms” that I encountered by leaving Corporate America.This podcast could be the virtual mentoring needed to help you stay the course! This podcast is the articulate, intelligent, reflective discussion of an abstract, ongoing issue - racism and sexism - in the workplace. Comprehensive strategies are shared - not from theory – but from actual application by those who lived it in real time. Werk Stories is relatable, with the added bonus of providing a game plan for maneuvering through your own personal crisis, and disrupting discriminatory dilemmas in a professional manner. Agents and allies, alike, will be intrigued and stimulated to action with each episode!
  • DJ Treble
    Insightful and Entertaining
    The host does a great job of letting the guest tell their story, but not letting things get too side tracked. And the guest give amazing feedback that’s equally insightful and entertaining. Plus, all of this is in palatable episode timing that doesn’t feel draining to listening to. Great podcast!
  • SkyeHW
    You Better Werk
    Yes, swing open the doors and burn it all down. Joi is an absolute joy. I could listen to her read the phone book but this is much more powerful.
  • ItzaMisterie
    Valuable and Much-Needed Podcast
    As a white person who is constantly striving to be a better ally, I am thrilled to have this podcast at my disposal. I honestly can’t believe no one has thought to make this before: the struggles that WOC face in the workplace in particular are not talked about enough. This is the first time I’ve ever seen a platform specifically designed to address that facet of the non-white experience in the western world. Joi clearly has a strong background in this, too, which makes her uniquely suited to running said platform. I especially like that it’s not just designed for the corporate world; it’s simply a safe place for a wide range of experiences and roles in the workforce. I have a feeling this podcast will reach an ethnically, socially, and economically diverse audience from all walks of life.
  • VeronicaBrizant
    Needed.
    In a world where abusers silence survivors to prevent progress, Joi’s voice is seriously a breath of fresh air! Black women in particular have been forced to swallow our trauma for fear of being labeled the “angry black woman,” so I am beyond grateful that Joi has created a safe space for our voices to be heard and our feelings to be validated. I believe that Joi is onto something big!!! She is an inspiration to people with similar stories and I hope that allies will listen and do their part to stop the community trauma. I’m excited to see what the future holds for Werk Stories and I will definitely be tuning in!
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