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The TEE Helping professionals level up their careers, own the room, and step into the leadership they deserve. Hi! You're in the right place.

My name is Linda Taliaferro, host of the Being Brown at Work podcast. With 30+ years of experience successfully navigating the corporate world, I’m helping professionals level up their careers, own the room, and step into the leadership they deserve. Ready to own your seat, speak with power, and lead with presence?

How we lead matters. So does how people feel under our leadership.Join me and Keiyania Campbell for the next episode of ...
10/13/2026

How we lead matters. So does how people feel under our leadership.

Join me and Keiyania Campbell for the next episode of Being Brown at Work™, “Leading with the Fruits of the Spirit.” We’re talking about leading with intention and creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and safe.

Tune in October 14 at 6:30 PM ET on Instagram, YouTube, and all podcast platforms.

Build relationships before you need them.The people who know your character, understand your work, and have witnessed yo...
10/08/2026

Build relationships before you need them.

The people who know your character, understand your work, and have witnessed your excellence can become powerful advocates when challenges arise.

Invest in your workplace community. Those relationships may become the support that helps you navigate the storm.

10/07/2026

Returning to the office can carry a different weight for women of color.

When you’ve experienced microaggressions at work, having some control over your environment matters. Remote work may have given you room to breathe, regroup, and focus.

If your company is changing its policy and there’s room for a conversation, here’s what I recommend: come prepared.

Bring your results. Explain where focused work helps you deliver. Offer a hybrid schedule that considers your responsibilities and your team.

You know your workplace. Use your judgment. But don’t dismiss the possibility before you explore it.

Save this for your next conversation about returning to the office.

10/05/2026

Who is mentioning your name when you’re not in the room?

Mentors can offer valuable advice. Sponsors can use their influence to open doors.

My MBA at the University of Michigan was 100% paid for because of a sponsor. And I wasn’t in the room when that decision was made.

That’s why I encourage Black women to look closely at their networks. Who knows your work? Who has the connections to advocate for you? And have you actually told them what you want next?

Keep your mentors. But make room for sponsors, too. Your next chapter needs people who can help create opportunities.

10/02/2026

Executive presence does not have to look or sound the same on everyone.

For women of color, being assertive can quickly be mislabeled as aggressive. That’s why I’m redefining executive presence through emotional intelligence: being clear, composed, and confident in what you bring to the table.

You don’t have to change who you are to lead. It’s time to rewrite the narrative.

10/01/2026

Your expertise does not expire when a company changes its priorities.

For women of color navigating DEI rollbacks and career disruption, I want you to consider this: your next chapter can take you beyond the industry and network you already know.

Expand your circle. Build a personal board of directors outside your company. Connect with people who can introduce you to opportunities you may not have considered.

Then ask yourself: where else could my skills make an impact?

You have spent years building your expertise. Give yourself permission to take it somewhere new.

Save this for the moment you need a reminder that you have more than one path forward.

10/01/2026

Being interrupted or undermined at work is frustrating. But your next move matters.

I call it the Receipt Method: ask for clarity, request specific feedback, and follow up in writing.

You deserve clear direction. And you deserve a record of what was actually said.

Stay professional. Keep your receipts.

Your excellence should not be met with exclusion, resistance, or constant undermining.Know your value, protect your peac...
09/30/2026

Your excellence should not be met with exclusion, resistance, or constant undermining.

Know your value, protect your peace, and choose environments where your contributions are supported.

How long have you been calling it perseverance when you’re really just tolerating mistreatment?Showing up in your excell...
09/28/2026

How long have you been calling it perseverance when you’re really just tolerating mistreatment?

Showing up in your excellence does not mean accepting constant exclusion, undermining, or disrespect. You can remain committed to your work while setting boundaries that protect your peace, confidence, and career.

Recognize the pattern. Document what is happening. Build your community. Know when enough is enough.

Your excellence deserves to be supported.

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