Living Corporate

Zach sits down with speaker, influencer, podcaster, and HR executive Hebba Youseff to talk about her journey and work. Connect with Hebba https://hateithere.co/ ⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with longtime contributor and friend of the show Amy C. Waninger to talk about her latest book. Check out Amy's Book https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Panic-Purpose-Surviving-Unrelenting/dp/1953640311 Connect with Amy https://www.leadatanylevel.com/ ⁠⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with friend of the show Alfred Edmond to talk about the work he is leading with Black Enterprise and the XCEL Summit. Register for the XCEL Summit for Men https://www.blackenterprise.com/xcel-summit-for-men-2025/ Connect with Alfred Edmond https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfrededmondjr/ ⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with personal friend and friend of Living Corporate Khambrel Ward about BlkMeninTech and THRIVE 2025 Register for THRIVE 2025 https://www.blkmenintech.com/thrive ⁠Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with author, satirst, speaker, entrpeneuer, and executive Kevin Fredericks aka KevOnStage to talk about career, life, and more. Connect w/ KevOnStage https://www.kevonstage.com/ Pre-Order Successful Failure https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752158/successful-failure-by-kevin-fredericks/ Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

What if the journey to freedom isn't about becoming more — but letting go? In this powerful conversation, Crystle Johnson sits down with writer and equity leader Laniece Flowers to explore unbecoming as a radical act of liberation. They reflect on motherhood, breaking generational cycles, redefining work, and what it means to prioritize joy over survival. ✨ Featuring real talk about: Healing from the "shoulds" of womanhood Leaving behind expectations that don’t fit The sacredness of slowing down Teaching the next generation to be free 💬 “Are you happy? Are you really happy?” This episode is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and reclaim your power. Timestamp: 00:00 – Introduction 02:14 – Makeup and Masks 13:19 – The Question That Sparked Unbecoming 18:05 – Lies We Tell Ourselves 22:38 – Reclaiming Joy in Work 31:24 – Advice for Black Women — 📅 Episode drops today at 7PM. Be there. This one’s soul-deep. 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. 🖤 We Ain’t Dying For This: A Black Woman’s Guide to Liberation drops new episodes every Thursday on the Living Corporate Network and YouTube. #Unbecoming #WeAintDyingForThis #BlackWomensLiberation #LaniceFlowers #CrystleJohnson #RadicallySoftLiving

Zach sits down with business analyst, speaker, writer, and consultant Amanda Gooddall to talk about the job market. Learn About Amanda's Work https://thejobchick.com/ Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

What if freedom isn't something we chase… but something we remember? In this episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Najma Ahmed, creator of the Free Black Girl podcast, to explore what it really means to be free. From leaving her "dream job" to breaking generational patterns and embracing radically soft living, Najma shares her powerful story of transformation, healing, and reclaiming joy. ✨ Topics we explore: What keeps Black women from living freely? The lies we’re told (and tell ourselves) about freedom Why “getting free” is a continual process, not a one-time event Ancestral healing, somatic practices, and listening to the body How Najma used her breakdown as a breakthrough into entrepreneurship ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Key Timeframes 00:04 – Self-Care & Dancing 10:18 – Who Is Najma 14:15 – Lies About Freedom 23:00 – Breakdown in D.C. 33:40 – Launching Her Business 46:10 – Journal Prompts for Freedom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 A powerful reminder: You’re not here to die for the dream. You’re here to live fully in it. 📅 Episode drops today at 7PM. Be there. This one’s soul-deep. 🔗 Follow Najmah Ahmad Instagram: @freed_blackgirl Youtube: ‪@FreedBlackGirlPodcast‬ Website: www.freedblackgirl.com Freed Black Girl Study: https://forms.gle/AWi52CgTH5nN6qhw6 Unbossed Academy Crowdfunding Page: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/u... 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. #CrystleJohnson #IWishIKnew #WeAintDyingForThis #WomensFreedom #MindsetHealing #BurnoutRecovery #BreakFree

Zach reflects on a moment where a manager gave him feedback that propelled him forward in his career.

In this powerful episode, host Crystal Johnson sits down with special guest Marisha Dixon to explore Pleasure as Liberation — what it means, why we’ve been conditioned to deny it, and how Black women can reclaim pleasure as a birthright. 💫 What you’ll experience in this conversation: Real talk about letting go of “the grind” and embracing softness How to redefine pleasure beyond the bedroom Marisha’s personal journey from overachiever to liberated, pleasure-centered living Practical steps YOU can take to prioritize your own joy and well-being Why it’s time to rewrite the script and choose YOU Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Marisha 01:28 – Fun Icebreaker: This or That 06:53 – Myths About Pleasure 14:44 – Marisha’s Journey to Liberation 25:00 – Steps to Reclaim Your Pleasure 🔔 New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM CST. #PleasureAsLiberation #WeAintDyingForThis #blackwomenhealing About We Ain't Dying For This We are a community of Black women committed to collective liberation through radically soft living. Stay Connected with Marisha Dixon: Website: https://www.msmarisha.com/portfolio LinkedIn: / msmarisha Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & the Show: Subscribe: / @thecrystlejohnson Instagram (Show): / weaintdyingforthis Instagram (Crystle): / thecrystlejohnson LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

Zach shares a story about the most toxic workplace he ever worked at, how he quit, and what he learned in the process.

In this soul-nourishing episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Dre Sher Whitfield — aka The Wedding Realtor — to revisit one of the most essential topics for Black women on the liberation journey: Self-Love. And yes, we’re running it back… because you can never have too much of it. 💬 Through candid storytelling and deep reflection, Dre and Crystle explore the lies we believe about self-love, the truth about self-compassion, and how Black women can give themselves the grace they’ve always deserved. 📍Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Revisiting Self-Love 03:33 – Real Love Stories: Beyond Romance, Into Purpose 10:13 – The Myths & Misconceptions About Self-Love 12:06 – Why Self-Compassion is the Gateway to Healing 18:47 – How to Practice Self-Compassion When You’ve Never Seen It Modeled 24:17 – Meditation & Presence: The Breath as Liberation 25:13 – Where to Find Dre Online 🎧 Whether you're knee-deep in the healing journey or just beginning to ask what it means to choose yourself, this episode is your invitation to soften, listen, and come home to YOU. 🔗 Follow DreChir Whitfield Instagram: @ProfoundCeremonies Las Vegas: @DreChirInVegas 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. #WeAintDyingForThis #SelfLove #BlackWomenHealing #LiberationThroughRest #SelfCompassion #InsightTimer #BlackWomenPodcast #AffirmationTalk #DreSherWhitfield #livingcorporate ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

In this powerful episode of We Ain’t Dying For This, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Janel Caminos — DEI leader, founder of Curly Crown Collective, and unapologetic curly girl — for a deep, layered conversation on: 💬 The truth about affirmations as a tool for healing & liberation 💇🏾‍♀️ Natural hair, professional spaces & reclaiming your crown 👑 How black women affirm each other — and why it matters 📢 Why our self-talk can be radical, not just cute From sticky notes on the mirror to a whole affirmation book... to founding a global community for natural-haired women — this convo goes beyond aesthetics. It's about freedom. Power. And saying YES to who you are, as you are. 🔗 JOIN the Curly Crown Collective: www.instagram.com/curlycrowncollective 📲 Follow Janel Caminos: www.instagram.com/janel.danza Timestamps: 00:00 - Why affirmations matter 01:22 - Who is Janel Caminos? 08:13 - The journey to hair acceptance 14:52 - Hair, microaggressions, and the workplace 19:21 - Getting started with affirmations 25:52 - Community, education, and letting go #AffirmationAsLiberation #BlackWomenHealing #CurlyHairJourney #WellnessAsLiberation #NaturalHairMovement #SelfAffirmation #WeAintDyingForThis #CrownAct #HairIsPolitical #CurlyCrownCollective #Podcast #BlackVoices #LiberationThroughLove ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

Zach sits down with Emnny Salgado to talk about his upbringing, career, lessons learned, and his time on the Joe Budden Podcast. Connect with Emanny https://x.com/emannymusic/highlights Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

What if freedom isn't something we chase… but something we remember? In this episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Najma Ahmed, creator of the Free Black Girl podcast, to explore what it really means to be free. From leaving her "dream job" to breaking generational patterns and embracing radically soft living, Najma shares her powerful story of transformation, healing, and reclaiming joy. ✨ Topics we explore: What keeps Black women from living freely? The lies we’re told (and tell ourselves) about freedom Why “getting free” is a continual process, not a one-time event Ancestral healing, somatic practices, and listening to the body How Najma used her breakdown as a breakthrough into entrepreneurship ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Key Timeframes 00:04 – Self-Care & Dancing 10:18 – Who Is Najma 14:15 – Lies About Freedom 23:00 – Breakdown in D.C. 33:40 – Launching Her Business 46:10 – Journal Prompts for Freedom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 A powerful reminder: You’re not here to die for the dream. You’re here to live fully in it. 📅 Episode drops today at 7PM. Be there. This one’s soul-deep. 🔗 Follow Najmah Ahmad Instagram: @freed_blackgirl Youtube: ‪@FreedBlackGirlPodcast‬ Website: www.freedblackgirl.com Freed Black Girl Study: https://forms.gle/AWi52CgTH5nN6qhw6 Unbossed Academy Crowdfunding Page: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/u... 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. #CrystleJohnson #IWishIKnew #WeAintDyingForThis #WomensFreedom #MindsetHealing #BurnoutRecovery #BreakFree

Zach sits down with HR executive Njsane Courtney to talk about his career, leadership, and the landscape of work. Connect with Njsane Courtney https://www.linkedin.com/in/njsanecourtney/ Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

In this economy?! You probably giggled a little reading that because it's real and you've probably heard it a lot lately. During this season, we've talked a lot about legacy and how it isn't just about assets you can touch and feel. I would venture to say that while wealth is similar, we still want our money. I'm so excited to sit down with Jasmine Smalls to talk about Wealth As Liberation. You don't want to miss what she has to say about how being rooted in our inherent worth, contributes to our wealth. Stay Connected with Jasmine Smalls: LinkedIn: / jasmine-smalls-cfp%c2%ae-mpa-82224711a See What She’s Building: https://www.jasminesmalls.com/ Join Jasmine's No Spend Challenge: https://jsc.guidedlxp.com ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

Thinking about quitting your job? You're not alone. In this episode of Living Corporate, we’re keeping it real about burnout, boundaries, and finding purpose without handing in your resignation. We talk strategies for staying grounded, navigating tough work environments, and managing your energy so you don’t feel like quitting every Monday morning. 💡 If you're feeling overwhelmed but not quite ready to walk away, this is the conversation for you. 🎙️ Tune in now for honest insights and actionable tips for thriving at work—without losing yourself. Subscribe for more real talk about work, identity, and equity in the workplace. 🔗 Stay Connected 🌐 Website: https://www.living-corporate.com 📸 Instagram: @LivingCorporate 🎧 Podcast: Living Corporate on Spotify Thanks For Watching My Video : How to Not Quit Your Job | Tough Days, Real Talk ⁨@LivingCorporate⁩ #LivingCorporate, #DontQuitYourJob, #WorkLifeBalance, #BurnoutSupport, #CareerAdvice, #WorkplaceWellness, #MentalHealthAtWork, #BlackVoicesAtWork, #ProfessionalGrowth, #ToughJobDays

What if your birthday wasn’t just a celebration—but a call to go? This week on We Ain’t Dying For This, we’re talking about Wandering as Liberation with my good Sis, Natasha Wade. And babyyyy, it’s not just a cute little travel story. Sis packed up her car and hit the road—solo. No set plan, just a deep need to feel free. She wandered to places where Black stories live, where liberation was fought for, where healing could meet her. And somewhere along the highways and history, she met herself again. And you know what? She didn’t need permission from anyone but herself. This week's episode is a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, stifled, or like freedom is on the other side of a map they haven’t drawn yet. Stay Connected with Natasha D. Wade: LinkedIn: / natashawade See What She’s Building: http://natashawade.com ____ About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday at 7 PM CST, to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms. Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: / @thecrystlejohnson We Ain't Dying For This Instagram: / weaintdyingforthis Crystle's Instagram: / thecrystlejohnson Crystle's LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson Crystle's TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

Zach sits down with friend of the show Sarah Morgan to talk about the current landscape of work and HR at large. Connect with Sarah https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkayemorgan/ Check out our merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living Corporate's offerings and services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. https://work.living-corporate.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate