Are you feeling overwhelmed by layoffs, job insecurity, and systemic barriers, especially as a Black woman or woman of colour in the workforce? In this episode, we share raw insights on the current job market, the disproportionate impact on Black women, and practical strategies to build career resilience and community support.
Key Topics:
The alarming increase in layoffs, with 600,000 layoffs reported in January 2026 alone, and their disproportionate impact on Black women
Data showing Black women’s unemployment rate rising by 7.8% by late 2025, despite higher educational attainment
The shift in corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) departments, and how layoffs are affecting Black and Latina women
Personal stories of leaving corporate roles due to pay disparities, overqualification, and toxic work environments
The importance of building safety nets, including side hustles, side savings, and career communities like Our Society
Strategies for proactive career management: asking for opportunities, creating backup plans, and leveraging community networks
The psychological toll of job insecurity and ways to prioritize mental health and well-being
Practical tips for financial safety nets, including savings, side gigs, and community financial tools like money pots. The power of reaching out, asking questions, and building relationships with industry leaders and peers
How to create community, support each other, and flip systemic barriers into opportunities
Timestamps:
02:00 - Impact of layoffs on Black women and demographic disparities
04:00 - Personal stories of career shifts and overcoming pay gaps
08:30 - Building safety nets: side hustles, savings, and community support
12:00 - Navigating workplace politics and microaggressions
15:00 - Creating networks through Our Society and industry insights
20:00 - The importance of asking for opportunities and direct outreach
26:00 - Building career security amid systemic instability
30:00 - Community empowerment and mutual aid among Black professionals
Resources & Links:
Our Society — Join a community with access to weekly networking and learning
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