203: Working Hard, Stuck in Place

About this episode

This episode discusses the hidden barriers that keep Black women in undervalued jobs and how to overcome them.

Send us Fan Mail Most black women are stuck in support roles, working harder than ever but with little opportunity for growth or recognition. This episode reveals the hidden barriers keeping Black women in precarious, undervalued jobs—and how you can break free from the cycle. Join Aleese Real and Esha Belle as they unpack the historical roots of systemic barriers, from slavery to modern corporate support roles, and how bias continues to limit Black women’s advancement. For topic ideas,...

People in this episode

Hosts: Aleese Real, Esha Belle

Topics covered

• systemic barriers
• Black women in the workplace
• career advancement
• support roles
• historical roots
• bias in corporate settings

Keywords

• Black women
• career growth
• systemic barriers
• corporate support roles
• bias
• opportunity
• recognition

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