Diary of a Poorfessional
Diary of the Poorfessional aims to captivate feminine energies of today to connect, challenge and celebrate each other serving as a tool to strengthen Queens through the narrative of other evolving Queens. As women of color, we discuss with our guests about life as a professional through our lens.
Episodes
80 episodes
How Are You Staying Grounded?
As we wrap up this season, we wanted to reflect on where we are collectively and we invite you to join us as we discuss, “How Are You Staying Grounded?”We hope you enjoyed this season 4 with us, our guests and discourse. Check it out!...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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27:48
Destress From the Mess With a Professional Organizer
If you haven't started your spring cleaning, now is a good time to start. Leave the overwhelming stress to the professionals. In “De-stress From The Mess With A Professional Organizer” with Nicole Williams, we discuss some reasons ...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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29:17
Breastfeeding Tips From A Lactation Consultant
As Black Maternal Health Week continues, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dykibra Gaskin, MS, RD, LD/N, CBS, IBCLC about all things related to breastfeeding.Be sure to watch our latest episode "Breastfeeding Tips From A Lactation Co...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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27:19
Prepare For Pregnancy With A Prenatal Nutritionist
Having a professional guide you through healthy food choices is amazing. Having one as you plan to start a family should be a necessity. Join us in our latest episode “Prepare For Pregnancy With A Prenatal Nutritionist” with Shauna...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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28:53
Do We Hold Each Other Accountable in the Black Community
With everything going in the headlines lately, we wanted to take a deeper look into accountability, specifically within our community and what it does and does not look like. Be sure to weigh in on our latest episode to give us you...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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37:03
Farming in the Urban Setting
The idea of farming your own food sounds ideal, but for city people like us, it feels nearly impossible. Thankfully after our conversation with future Registered Dietician, Asha McElroy, we have come to realize how possible growing...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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25:42
From Educator to Author
It's beautiful to witness a pesron's passion to take on many forms. In this week's episode we had teh pleasure of speaking with educator turned author Curline Campbell and her experience doing both!Be sure to check out this...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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24:30
The Vision of a Fashion Stylist
Everyone has their own sense of fashion, but when you can translate that into passion to dress yourself and others, the creative possibilities are endless! We had the pleasure of speaking with fashion stylist Tiffani Manigat about ...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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23:17
The Wonder Drug: Ozempic
There has been a lot of talk surrounding the latest weight loss craze with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. We wanted to get the real information behind them so with the help of Dr. Ashley Griffith, Pharm.D. in "The Wonder Drug: Ozem...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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38:05
An Honest Conversation About Addiction
There is a lot of stigma surrounding the use of drugs and alcohol, especially in our community. With the help of Licensed Mental Health Professional Jeny Rodrigue, we learned more about what addiction is and different ways to help ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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30:59
Would You Date Outside Your Race?
Love may be blind, but differences in race and ethnicity can bring forth a lot of issues worth looking at. On this week's episode “Would You Date Outside Your Race,” we explore some of the complex issues that comes with interracial...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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38:47
The Fulfilling But Challenging Role As Teacher
It's been some time since we have seen the inside of a classroom. Times have changed a lot both for students and teachers, especially post Covid. We had the pleasure of speaking with Ayanna Wilcox, a dedicated educator, on the cond...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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37:36
The Perspective Of An Afro-Latina
Being Black encompasses so much and with the start of Black History Month, we wanted to explore one of the endless ways it is represented. Join our conversation with Licensed Masters Social Worker Kia-Fiara Melendez in “The Perspective ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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25:19
Tips for Stress Free Divorce
No one goes into a marriage planning for its failure, but life happens. Preparing for a possible disaster, but hoping against it is what we do with insurance. A divorce should be no different.This is what our conversation “Tips For A St...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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26:15
Purposeful Parenting with Children for Challenging Behaviors
Raising children already comes with a lot of obstacles that we have to work through as parents. When you add in behavioral issues, the stress can be overwhelming. With the help of educational consultant Shameka C. Brown, we discuss...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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30:58
When The Child Becomes The Parent
So often many of us have felt and been told we are mature for our age way before we hit adulthood. Being responsible for more than ourselves didn't randomly happen. With the help of Monica Galvilanes, LMSW, a liberation-centered th...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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38:33
Sit In Silence And Face Reality
With the pressures of making lists and executing aggressively, we wanted to explore why some may feel the need to do that and why another alternative may be best. In “Sit In Silence And Face Reality” we discuss what it means to sit...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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27:14
You Too, Mama, Deserve Support
The miracle of new life always brings excitement and joy with the birth of a child. All of the attention and energy goes to that baby, but our latest episode wants to bring the necessary attention that mothers also deserve. “...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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30:40
Stop With Excuses, How Bad Do You Want It?
We will do a lot of things in this life, but an important and sometimes overlooked accomplishment is figuring out your purpose.On this week’s episode with multi-faceted talent Jessica Sinclair, “Stop With Excuses, How Bad Do You Want It...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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34:30
Loving Yourself In Your Single Season
Being in love in a relationship is a beautiful thing. Many want this with a partner, but when that is not the case, what do you do with all of those feelings?This week's discussion with Licensed Masters Social Worker Brijuan Phillips on...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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19:50
Days Ones Versus Day Twos
Is it out with the old and in with the new or are the two able to coexist?In this week's episode “Day Ones Versus Day Twos,” we explore our relationships with old friends, new friends and how each relates to different aspects of who we ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:36
The Guide to Address Sugar Cravings
The holiday season is filled with family gatherings and celebrations with food often the focus at these events. Now is a great time to have a conversation about how a lot of the foods and family traditions affect our health. Join u...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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32:17
Is It An Authentic Friendship Or An Imposter
This week is an amazing episode on identifying possible negative aspects in our friendships and what we can do about it. In “Is It An Authentic Friendship Or An Imposter” with our guest Shawnessa Devonish LCPC, NCC, we tackle some ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:03
A Little Bit More Tools & Insights
Ladies & gentlemen, season 4 is here! Come join us as we calmly ease into a new season of growth, change and amazing special guests!We are all rested from a great summer and are ready to get to work! Tune in to our first episode of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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23:51