Dare to Disrupt with Zenica Chatman
The podcast that challenges black women to redefine success and re-imagine their work/life balance equation.
Episodes
58 episodes
Your Harvest Won't Show Up If You Never Get Dirty
Consider this a gardener's guide to getting unstuck. In this episode, Zenica breaks down the real reason so many of us feel out of rhythm, stuck, or questioning ourselves: we’re trying to skip the season we’re actually in.Using a powerfu...
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Closing the Freedom Gap: Reclaim your time (even with a day job)
You do not have to quit your job to be free! So many ambitious women say they want more freedom...more time, more creativity, more space to breathe, but they are waiting for permission to claim it. It's time for you to stop living in the...
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Disrupting Domestic Violence: A Silent Crisis In Our Workplaces
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this week we’re tackling a crisis that too often goes unseen at work. On this episode, Zenica sits down with advocate, author, and survivor
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The Truth About HR: What They Don't Tell You With Heather Holland
You've heard me say things like “HR is for the company, not the employee.” But is that the full story? In this powerful conversation, HR expert Heather Holland joins me to bust the biggest myths about HR, explain how to protect yourself ...
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Rewind: I Survived (and you will too)!
In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, we’re revisiting one of the most powerful episodes of the Dare to Disrupt podcast. In this deeply personal episode, Zenica shares how she rebuilt her confidence, reclaimed her peace, and ...
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20:13
DUMB It Down To Lock It In: A Simpler Way to Finish Strong This Year
This week’s episode almost didn’t happen and that's probably a good thing. Because while I was sulking about having to pivot yet again, I came across a trend called The Great Lock-In, and it reminded me of something I’ve seen in my own...
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Pep Talk: When it Feels Like Nothing's Working
Ever feel like you've given it your all, but you've hit a wall? And now you've got nothing left? In this episode, Zenica shares two moments from her own journey of navigating workplace bullying and growing this very podcast that left her feelin...
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20:30
How to Job Hunt Without Losing Your Mind
Let's be real...job hunting in 2025? Let’s be real—it feels a little like the Hunger Games out here. Between endless applications, interview anxiety, and rejection fatigue, it’s easy to lose confidence (and your sanity).That’s why I sat ...
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Mini Pod: Class Dismissed? Not quite sis.
School maybe over, but your learning isn’t. This mini pod is your reminder that continuous learning is the ultimate glow-up, because it sparks confidence, connection, and creativity.
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6:14
Ready, Set, Go: Recess Ain’t Just for Kids
Remember recess? Swing sets, jump ropes, and that sweet break from the classroom grind? Turns out, that little slice of joy wasn’t just for kids — it was the original reset button.In this episode, Zenica shares why recess never stopped b...
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10:08
Back to School. Back to You: Stocking Your Grown Woman Backpack
Before you sharpen your goals this season, make sure your backpack is stocked.It’s back-to-school season, and while we may not be shopping for crayons and Trapper Keepers anymore, grown women still need the right supplies...
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10:42
Mini Pod: The Check-In You Didn't Know You Needed
In this mini episode, I’m inviting you to pause and check in with yourself before burnout makes a decision for you today that you might regret later. Too many women are rationalizing away their little bits of daily joy—lipstick, room sprays, re...
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Summer Flashback: P.TO. Prepare the Others
Sis, if your job offers paid time off and you’re not using it, you’re basically donating money back to the company—and we’re not in the business of unpaid charity work. In this summer flashback episode, we’re talking rest, resistance, and why y...
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12:52
Summer Rewind: Fight Systems Not Sisters
This week, I’m taking a moment to rest and soak up summer, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging. In this special Summer Rewind episode, we’re circling back to a powerful conversation on the difference between fighting systems and fig...
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The $14K Lesson: Why Freedom Costs More Than Dollars
What does your relationship with money have to do with overwork and burnout? More than you might think.In this very personal episode, Zenica shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she paid off nearly $14,000 in consumer debt in four m...
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19:04
Are You Living Or Just Managing Time?
If someone looked at your calendar today, would they see a life you’re proud of—or just a long list of obligations? In this honest and deeply personal episode, Zenica opens up about how her calendar once reflected survival, not joy. She explore...
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Why Waiting for the Perfect Time is Keeping You Stuck
This week, we're calling out one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: “I'll do it when things slow down.” In this episode, I’m breaking down the myths that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overwork, guilt, and delay—and...
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14:28
Strategy > Busy: Why Doing More Isn’t Working
You’ve been doing all the things — checking the boxes, showing up early, staying late, raising your hand — and yet… the breakthrough still hasn’t come. In this episode, Zenica is unpacking why "going hard" isn’t a strategy — and how...
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14:42
This Summer, Choose You!
You don't need another to-do list, you just need to move with intention. In this episode, Zenica shares a personal story of how reclaiming summer for herself became a crucial part of her journey to success. She encourages you to reflect on your...
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12:24
Rebuilding Confidence After Toxic Workplaces
In this episode, Zenica addresses a listener question about rebuilding confidence after leaving a leaving a toxic job. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and dropping the lies implanted by toxic work environments, grounding yourself i...
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13:13
Liberation in the Small Things: How Small Shifts Can Set You Free
In this episode, Zenica wraps up the series 'Sis Put It Down' by sharing personal stories and practical strategies for reclaiming your time, voice, and vision. This episode emphasizes the importance of small shifts in to achieve liberation from...
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Why Rest Feels Wrong (Even When You Know You Need It)
In this episode, Zenica explores the guilt associated with rest, particularly among overworked women, especially black women. She discusses the cultural conditioning that leads to this guilt, the historical context of work and rest, and the imp...
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15:28
Ask a Coach: How to Move Forward When You're Paralyzed With Fear
In this episode, Zenica addresses the challenges faced by individuals coming out of toxic work environments, particularly focusing on the paralysis caused by fear and offers practical coaching strategies to help listeners identify their fears, ...
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14:29
Burnout By Design: It's not You It's the System
In this episode of the Dare to Disrupt Podcast, Zenica explores the unique challenges faced by working women, particularly black women, in navigating burnout as a result of workplace toxicity. She discusses the systemic issues that contribute t...
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16:36
Mask Off: Breaking Free From The "Twice As Good" Trap
In this episode, Zenica explores the pressures women, particularly black women, face in the workplace, emphasizing the concept of 'performing fine' as a survival mechanism. She discusses the cultural armor that women wear, known as the superwom...
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