Why Black Women Deserve More Money (and How to Get It)

Summary

In this episode, Shaque'l and Gina discuss the challenges faced by black women in terms of career advancement and financial compensation. They emphasize the importance of networking and building relationships, as well as the limitations of collecting degrees without gaining relevant experience. The hosts also highlight the significance of negotiation in achieving higher salaries and better opportunities. They encourage black women to know their worth, do research, and be prepared for job offers. Additionally, they stress the importance of not settling for less and being bold in speaking up for what one deserves.

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Takeaways

• Networking is crucial for career advancement and finding new opportunities.

• Collecting degrees without gaining relevant experience may not lead to higher salaries.

• Negotiation is key to achieving higher salaries and better opportunities.

• Black women should know their worth, do research, and be prepared for job offers.

Chapters

01:03 The Problem with Collecting Degrees

04:15 Building Relationships and Making Connections

05:12 Networking for Opportunities

09:26 The Importance of Negotiation

10:22 Knowing Your Worth and Doing Research

12:08 The Impact of Negotiation on Earnings

17:32 The Importance of Saying No

18:47 Negotiation Strategies

21:10 Being Prepared for Opportunities

23:23 The Value of Being Found

25:13 The Limitations of Loyalty

26:32 Knowing When to Leave

30:13 The Power of Networking and Negotiation

34:36 The Power of Speaking Up and Being Bold