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On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss what it means to “Have It All” as a working mother with Cheronda Everett. Cheronda is Founder and CEO of Cheronda Marie Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in project management and strategic planning.  In addition to providing direct services to clients, she also provides training and support.  Go to http://www.cherondamarie.com

I created The Women of Color Equity Initiative to help close the gap between women of color and those who identify as women of color and the roles that we aren't actively recruited to occupy and secure. To join go to www.mindaharts.com

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss what it means to create your own seat with Brittney Oliver.  Brittney Oliver is a marketing communications professional. Over the past two years, Brittney has built her platform Lemons 2 Lemonade to help Millennials turn life’s obstacles around. Her platform is known for it’s networking mixers which has brought over 600 young professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives together to turn life’s lemons into lemonade in NYC, Nashville and Atlanta. Her mixers have been supported by BuzzFeed, Bumble, Giphy, Jopwell, Jack Daniel’s and Ciroc. While building Lemons 2 Lemonade, Brittney is a contributing writer for Fast Company and ESSENCE. To connect with Brittney go to www.brittneyoliver.com

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I chat Imposter Syndrome with Jaya Saxena. Jaya Saxena is a diversity and inclusion strategist, career development professional, and social justice advocate. After having spent almost 20 years navigating a career in the legal and nonprofit sectors, she has developed a strong commitment to helping individuals find authentic fulfillment, both personally and professionally.  Connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Jabulile (Jabu) Dayton. We discuss how to navigate the workplace (the table). Jabu Dayton is the straight-talking Chief Officer of People and Inclusion at Abstract, as well as the CEO of her own consulting business, Jabu HR Inc. Connect with Jabu on LinkedIn or visit her personal website at www.jabudayton.com

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Alex Wolf. We discuss everything from social capital to innovation. To find out more about Alex go to www.alexwolf.co and purchase her new book Resonate. RESONATE is Wolf’s informative and occasionally hilarious look at the intersection of human nature, technology, and how understanding both can help anyone creative build a following of their own.

On this bonus episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss Black Women's Equal Pay Day (8/7) with Tanya Tarr. Tanya Tarr is Vice President for the North American region for AdvantageSRING, a global commercial negotiation consultancy based in the United Kingdom. Tanya delivers world-class training and development to corporations and organizations in the United States and Canada.  Tanya is also a negotiation executive coach and writer. Since 2016, she has been a regular contributor to Forbes. Find more of Tanya's writing at https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyatarr/

Burnout is real, but it doesn't mean you have to start from scratch.  Learn from RM Harrison, Business Strategist and Pivot Consultant on how to foster sustainable success and how to position yourself for life after burnout. To find out how to connect with RM Harrison go to www.rm-harrison.com/ and purchase her book The Pivot Map on Amazon. 

What is it going to take to get you to your win by the end of this year? Minda has a hart to hart on some winning combinations on how to Secure Your Seat before the end of 2018.

Are social media influencers the new celebrity and do you need them to secure your seat?  Learn from my guest Lenora Houseworth, Social Media Strategist, Digital Marketer, and Creator of DareMeBeautiful. To find out how to connect with Lenora go to www.lenorashewrote.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @lenorashewrote

How do you find the inner boss that leads you to find who you are at the core? How do you focus on yourself and not what others say about you? Essentially, how do you become free to focus on you! Learn from my guest Martha Ramos, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Life Coach. To find out how to connect with Martha go to www.marthalramos.com and follow her on Instagram @mramosofficial and on Facebook.

What are those things we should stop doing by the time we are 35; that are no longer serving us in our careers? Learn from my guests Ashley and Marcy from the Schoolin Life Podcast. Schoolin Life is a weekly podcast about life, love & (occasionally) libations hosted by Ashley & Marcy and extends the standard "girlfriend" conversations through impactful and affirming conversations with women all over the world. Get ready to listen, laugh and learn as Ashley and Marcy are both Ph.D's (Higher Education Administration and Clinical Psychology, respectively) and bring their educational and professional lived experience into this hilarious and heartfelt show, teaching you how to "school life". Connect with them @schoolinlifepod and Follow Ashley (@AsShire) and Marcy (@be_self_ish). Also join their one-year anniversary live show at :https://schoolinlifepod.ticketleap.com/

What does it mean to find your voice and use it in every room you enter? Learn from my guest Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks, Social Entrepreneur and Google Digital Coach. To find out how to connect with Angelina, go to www.thecsuitecoach.com. Also, check out her personal website at www.angelinadarrisaw.com

On the latest episode of #SECURETHESEAT we discuss mental health. Depression and Anxiety are real, and to secure our seat, we need to be right within. Minda takes time to share ways we can support each other and be there for one another. To learn more about my work go www.myweeklymemo.com

It can be draining playing a character at work. How can women of color show up as themselves in a workplace that sometimes doesn't value authenticity? Learn from my guest Tiffany F. Southerland, Career Coach and Change Maker at Four Corners Coaching on how to be authentic at work. To find out how to connect with Tiffany, go to www.fourcornerscoach.com. Also, check out her podcast at www.howdoesshedoitpodcast.com.

Have you ever been embarrassed about having a day job while you build your business? STOP IT! There is no shame in being your first investor. Knowing when it's time to transition from your 9 to 5 is critical. Learn tips on figuring out when it's time to leave your 9 to 5 and knowing it's okay to work while you build. I interview Regina Gwynn, Co-Founder, and CEO at TresseNoire about when she knew it was the right time.. To learn more about Regina and her company go to www.tressenoire.com.

Do you hold multiple career titles? Learn how to navigate multiple titles while staying true to your brand. Learn how Lauren Bealore navigates politics, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.  Lauren is a Political Savant and Entrepreneurial Opportunity Maker.  Learn more about the organization she Co-founded Y.A.B.

What do people say about you when you're not in the room? Learn how to perfect your PRESENCE! Today's guest is Kailei Carr. Kailei is the CEO of The Asbury Group LLC and is passionate about helping high-powered women “show up” in a way that is authentic to who they are! Also, check out her podcast Beyond The Business Suit.

Learn how the Gig Economy is important for the employer and the creative.  Today's guest is Elena Valentine. Elena is the CEO of Skill Scout and is passionate about Skill Scout because she believes job seekers need another way to tell their story and show what they can do.  Also, check out Mezcla Media Collective a hub for diverse boss women behind the camera. Go to www.mindaharts.com for the show notes.

Stay focused on your WHY and don't worry about what the next person is doing! Save that energy and stay prepared for when your seat opens up! To learn more about my work go to www.mindaharts.com