EP1: Unmasking Success ✨ How Crystal & Dr. Nicole Shed Corporate Facades for a YUMMY Life

Summary

In this episode of the Yummy Podcast, hosts Christal Khil and Dr. Nia Beach share their inspiring journeys as black women in corporate America. They discuss overcoming barriers, the importance of networking, and the significance of vulnerability in achieving success. After breaking through glass ceilings, they both took leaps of faith to pursue their passions, leading to their partnership in coaching and community building. The episode highlights their commitment to helping high-achieving women discover their limitless potential.

Takeaways

• 🚪 The speaker emphasizes the importance of breaking barriers and achieving a high-level executive position after years of hard work.
• 🌱 The journey to success is often marked by self-discovery and the cultivation of one's own gifts and talents.
• 👩‍💼 The realization that hard work alone is not enough for career advancement, and networking plays a crucial role in professional growth.
• 🏆 Achieving a dream job can lead to a new set of questions and challenges, prompting further personal and professional development.
• 💡 The value of seeking wise counsel and being open to feedback, even when it challenges one's deeply held beliefs and practices.
• 🔄 The transformative power of changing one's mindset and approach when entering a new work environment or phase of life.
• 🤝 The significance of authentic connections and the impact they can have on personal and professional growth.
• 🌟 The concept of 'becoming what you don't see', or being a role model and trailblazer for others who share similar backgrounds.
• 💼 The narrative of leaving a comfortable but limiting corporate job to pursue a more fulfilling path, such as entrepreneurship.
• 🔮 The role of faith and intuition in making significant life and career decisions, and the trust in a higher purpose.

Q & A

What was the speaker's initial experience like when she started working at a chemical manufacturing company?

The speaker felt alone and her confidence drained as she was the first black person in the office and did not see anyone who looked like her in the higher positions.

Why did the speaker decide to go back to school after working for a few years?

The speaker noticed that her colleagues were being promoted and moved to other departments while she was just working hard without any career progression, so she thought getting a Master's Degree might help.

What advice did the director of the speaker's department give her regarding her career growth?

The director advised her that she needed to network more as people are often promoted based on relationships formed during casual interactions, not just on hard work.

How did the speaker change her approach when she started working at Porsche?

The speaker decided to network and connect with people, understanding the importance of balancing hard work with relationship building for career advancement.

What was the turning point for the speaker that led her to leave corporate America?

The speaker felt like she was in a 'golden cage' and was being pulled towards something more, which led her to hire an executive coach and make a plan to exit Corporate America.

What is the main theme of the book the speaker authored?

The book is about the speaker's journey moving up through Corporate America, emphasizing the importance of both hard work and networking for career advancement.

What was the speaker's mother's background and how did it influence her upbringing?

The speaker's mother grew up in a small town in Alabama, marched with Martin Luther King, and had a hard upbringing. This influenced the speaker to work hard and strive for success.

What was the significance of the speaker's decision to become what she didn't see in leadership?

The speaker decided to become a leader in her field to open doors and hold them for others who looked like her, to ensure they saw representation in leadership roles.

How did the two speakers meet and what was the impact of their meeting?

The two speakers met through a mutual friend and connected deeply, leading to a partnership in business where they now help women find their 'Limitless selves'.

What is the core message of the 'Woman UnLimited' program mentioned by the speakers?

The 'Woman UnLimited' program is designed to provide a safe space for high-achieving women to break through ceilings and barriers, helping them to achieve their ultimate most meaningful life.