July 08, 2016

Makes Me Wanna Holler: Working & Hurting While Black

July 08, 2016/ Antonia

Sigh.

This is so hard to write. I have nothing to say that is eloquent, that will give you comfort, that will somehow make swallowing the pill of the steady stream of black men being killed by police go down easier.

Truth be told, I've been firmly tucked up inside my feelings this whole week, rotating between anger, frustration, heartbreak, and true, honest-to-God fear. Fear for me, my loved ones, my child, my people.

So while I can't help you process or make sense of this, or even point you towards resources that can, or even one clear plan of action for the future, what I can do is try to help you be able to put one foot in front of the other and make it through another day at work.

June 27, 2016

Say What Now? How to Handle an Offensive Comment at Work

June 27, 2016/ Antonia

You're at work, doing your job, and doing it well. You've established your reputation within the team. You're generally well liked and have good relationships. Maybe you're in a team meeting on the next big project. Or maybe you're just in the office kitchen grabbing an afternoon snack.

And then, it happens.

Somebody says something racist. Or sexist. Or homophobic. Or just generally bigoted, ignorant and offensive.

It happens to all of us. Eventually. If it hasn't happened to you yet, hold tight, because unfortunately, it's coming.

Antonia, The HHIC

(Head Hustler in Charge)

Making it in corporate America takes a lot of smarts, a good amount of savvy and one heaping dose of hustle. Read along as I put you on game for all three and help you carve out a fulfilling career you can be proud of.