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On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Mike Coles.  We discuss why employment contracts should matter to women of color. Mike Coles is an attorney with The Coles Firm, based in Dallas, Texas.  He has over 20 years of experience representing employees and employers in a wide variety of employment law and business matters.  He received his Bachelor’s and law degrees from Duke University before moving to Dallas to begin his legal career.  In addition to representing employers and employees he also is a certified mediator and is regularly appointed by the judges of Dallas County to mediate cases. Go to www.colesfirm.com and if you want more information on employment contracts go to contractswithcoles.com

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kristin Jones.  We discuss learning how to own your growth as you build your career. Kristin spent seven and a half years working alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama as special assistant and director of special projects. Over the course of her tenure at the White House, her projects and responsibilities ranged from planning international travel and domestic events in service of the First Lady's priorities and cultural vision, to developing creative content and campaigns for Michelle Obama's signature initiatives: Let's Move!; Joining Forces; Reach Higher, and Let Girls Learn. In this capacity, she has developed an expertise in identifying how the intersections of branding, policy, and creative strategy can be used as a means to create cultural shifts in society. In 2018, she co-founded the strategic brand firm, Inside Projects with a client roster that includes Mrs. Obama and The Wing amongst many others.  Connect with Kristin at www.insi

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Veronica Armstrong.  We discuss learning how to quantify your worth. Veronica is a marketing executive with deep expertise in customer acquisition and product growth. She most recently led Lovepop’s Wedding business line as General Manager. Together with a team of twenty-five that spanned software development, UI/UX, design, product management, and international operations, the Lovepop Wedding team delivered the most exciting entrant into the wedding stationery space to date.   Connect with Veronica on Twitter @Veronicatheblog

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Sherrell Dorsey. She is Data Journalist. Entrepreneur. Inclusive Ecosystem and Smart Cities Strategist.  Sherrell runs BLKTECH Interactive—North Carolina’s first hub supporting over 2,000 entrepreneurs and technologists of color across three cities.  She is also the founder of daily tech newsletter, ThePLUG, covering founders and innovators of color.  Her work has been featured in Inc., Bloomberg, VICE, The Root, and other notable publications.   Connect with Sherrell at www.sherrelldorsey.com.

On this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Kelechi Okafor  aka Kelechnekoff. She is an actor, director and dance innovator who facilitates self-actualization through dance. Kelechi created the character #SallyInHR as a way to address the micro and macro aggressions faced by marginalized communities in the workplace. We even chat with Sally in this episode.  Connect with Kelechi at www.kelechiokafor.com

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Dorinda Walker about the importance of generational diversity.  Dorinda is an award winning multicultural marketer, having earned numerous honors and recognition for leadership, impact, community advocacy and empowering women and diverse communities. To find out more go to www.dorindawalker.com

What are the things we are leaving behind so we can be great this year in the workplace? 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. Connect with them on all platforms @schoolinlifepod

In the season 3  opener of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Jodie Patterson about her new book The Bold World. Jodie Patterson is a mother of five and an active LGBTQI ally who has been recognized for her activism by Hillary Clinton, The Advocate, GLAAD, Family Circle magazine, Cosmopolitan magazine among others.  You can purchase her new book The Bold World at www.georgiany.com.

I curated a playlist based off conversation from Season 1 and 2 of Secure The Seat. Go to www.mindaharts.com to listen. 

In the season 2 finale of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Michelle Gadsen-Williams about her CLIMB as a Woman of Color in Corporate America. MICHELLE GADSDEN-WILLIAMS is an award-winning global diversity expert, activist, philanthropist, and the managing director and North American inclusion and diversity lead at Accenture. Purchase her book Climb where ever books are sold. 

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Stephanie Ghoston. We discuss the facts and fiction of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. Stephanie is a recovering attorney turned life coach. To connect with her go to www.stephanieghoston.com

When was the last time you made a commitment to yourself? What people, places, or things are not serving you going into the new year? This week Minda has a hart to hart on committing to yourself. Securing your seat will require a strong commitment to self.

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Simone Morris. We discuss how you can get in the driver’s seat and take control of your career. Simone spent two decades in Corporate America and in the last few years started her own company; where she is the CEO at Simone Morris LLC. Simone is an Educator, Author, and Diversity Expert. Purchase her new book The Power of Owning Your Career. Connect with her at www.simonemorris.com

In this week's episode of Secure The Seat, I interview Valencia D. Clay. We discuss what it means to be culturally conscious in the classroom to the boardroom. Valencia is an Educator, Author, and Change Agent in Baltimore, Maryland. Find out more about Valencia at valenciadclay.com

Life can be one big “Waiting List” when you are at the intersection of your purpose and the pop off! Hold tight, and be ready when it’s your turn. This week Minda has a hart to hart on dealing with waiting on your goals to manifest. Secure your Seat as if it has already happened!

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss the biases that Millennials face in the workplace and how we need to foster better working relationships—across generations; with my special guest, HR Professional Jazmine Wilkes. She is also the creator of the popular blog HRJazzy. Find out more at https://hrjazzy.blog

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss Intersectionality and Allyship with Natalie Gillard, the creator of FACTUALITY. Natalie is the creator of FACTUALITY, a facilitated dialogue, crash course, and board game, all in one, that explores structural inequality based on national statistics, in America. Learn more by going to www.factualitythegame.com

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss why Securing your Seat is a full body experience with my special guest Joanna Clinton. Securing your seat isn’t just about your skill set; Your health plays an important role as well. Joanna Clinton is the founder and Instructor at www.projectshedllc.com

On today's episode of Secure The Seat, I discuss why voting matters with my special guest Senator-Elect Katrina Robinson of Tennessee. To support her campaign go to https://votekatrinarobinson.com

Are you more concerned with WHO isn’t supporting you versus those WHO are? Minda has a hart to hart sharing her 3 tips on how to shift your focus to those who are supporting you and letting go of those who aren’t there for you. Focus on your WHO! It will make securing your seat that much easier!