Getting Black Women Paid Podcast
Welcome to the Getting Black Women Paid Podcast — the go-to space for Black women ready to claim their coins, own their brilliance, and build the life they deserve.
Hosted by Pivot & Pay Strategist ‘Tine Zekis, this show is where strategy meets empowerment, and where corporate careers and entrepreneurial dreams are BOTH on the table.
Each week, ‘Tine brings you honest conversations, practical tools, and powerful mindset shifts to help you increase your income and impact — whether you’re climbing the ladder, launching your own thing, or navigating a pivot in between.
We cover it all: salary negotiations, job transitions, business launches, visibility, leadership, imposter syndrome, and securing the bag with strategy and intention. Plus, special guests who share their lessons, receipts, and blueprints for building career and financial freedom.
You don’t have to figure it out alone — this podcast is your community, your playbook, and your permission slip to go get what’s yours.
Subscribe now and let’s get Black women paid.
Episodes
60 episodes
From Battle Scars to Benefits: One Woman’s Mission to Support Veterans (with Naomi Reynolds)
When the system fails, Black women build their own.In this deeply moving guest episode, ‘Tine is joined by Naomi Reynolds, an Army veteran, author, and relentless advocate for women who’ve served. Naomi shares her story of surviving mili...
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Episode 28
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32:35
Trauma-Informed Innovation: Building Products That Truly Heal (with Tess Padmore)
On this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, ‘Tine sits down with Tess Padmore for a powerful conversation about trauma-informed innovation. Tess shares how her lived experiences shaped the way she approaches design, showing us that real soluti...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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27:44
Is Your Career in a Holding Pattern? Strategies to Break Free (with Julia Rock)
In this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, host ’Tine sits down with leadership consultant Julia Rock to unpack what it really means to feel stuck in your career and, more importantly, how to move forward with confidence. Julia brings clarity...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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31:21
How to Build a Podcast That Supports Your Business Goals (with Alesia Galati)
Launching a podcast—or growing one—requires more than just hitting “record.” It takes strategy.In this guest episode, ‘Tine is joined by Alesia Galati, podcast strategist, to talk about how to align your content with both income and imp...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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33:37
The Truth About Retirement for High-Achieving Black Women (with Lisa Haynes)
Retirement isn’t just a financial milestone—it’s a life transition.In this powerful conversation, ‘Tine is joined by Lisa Haynes, author and executive coach, to explore the non-financial side of retirement, from redefining identity and ...
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Episode 24
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31:55
Reinvention Isn’t Pretty—But It Might Just Save Your Life (with Dr. Naeema Olatunji)
Midlife disruption isn’t a setback—it’s an invitation. In this powerful episode, Dr. Naeema Olatunji joins ‘Tine to talk about the real, raw truth of reinvention.Together, they explore how women—especially Black women—can navigate chang...
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Episode 23
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37:44
From the Bronx to the Boardroom: Building a Values-Driven Career (with Sharon Ehrlich)
Sharon Ehrlich knows what it means to rise against the odds. From the Bronx to global boardrooms, her journey is a masterclass in breaking barriers and leading with authenticity. Today, she brings her experience as an Executive Coach and Public...
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Episode 22
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29:23
The Audacity to Lead Without Another Credential (with Annie Pelissier)
You don’t need another degree to level up—you need the audacity to own your value.In this episode, HR executive Annie Pelissier and ‘Tine have a candid conversation about the lies we’re told about career success and how to navigate grow...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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36:37
Black Women Deserve Careers That Love Them Back (with Mercedes Swan)
Guest Mercedes Swan joins ‘Tine for a powerful conversation that redefines what Black women should expect—and demand—from their careers. This episode explores the inclusion gap in the workplace and the emotional toll of constantly feeling unsee...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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32:54
The Business Formula to Shift from Hustle to Real Profit (with Joy Rowland)
If you’ve been grinding day and night without seeing the income you deserve, this conversation is your turning point.‘Tine sits down with Joy Rowland, profitability coach and champion for women entrepreneurs, to uncover the mindset shift...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:15
Doing Too Much? This Is Your Sign to Start Delegating (with Renee Hastings)
This one’s for the business owner who’s juggling everything—client work, admin tasks, emails, branding, and burnout.In this episode, ‘Tine is joined by Renee Hastings, President & CEO of Executive Help Now, to talk about what really...
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Episode 18
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32:39
The Career Shortcut No One Talks About: Staffing Agencies for Black Women (with Nicole S. Palmer)
Nicole S. Palmer returns for Part 2 of her conversation with host ‘Tine to discuss one of the most underrated career tools: staffing agencies. In this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, Nicole breaks down the real value of these agencies for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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26:53
What Corporate America Takes From Black Women—And How to Protect Your Peace (with Nicole S. Palmer)
Nicole S. Palmer joins host ‘Tine for Part 1 of an eye-opening conversation about what it really means to navigate Corporate America as a Black woman. From chronic stress to emotional exhaustion, Nicole shares how her experiences in high-pressu...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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38:48
Bonus Episode: The Truth About Turning 40—and Why It Feels Like Freedom
Forty is more than a birthday—it’s a checkpoint. In this bonus episode, ‘Tine reflects on her own journey to 40 while sharing the voices of women in the Getting Black Women Paid community who showed up with honesty and heart. Together,...
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Season 2
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12:08
Break the Scarcity Spell: A Money Mindset Reset for Black Women
So many Black women are doing the work—but still carrying a money mindset shaped by scarcity, fear, and survival. In this solo episode, ‘Tine offers a powerful mindset reset for anyone who’s tired of feeling stuck financially, emotionally, or m...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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19:22
Leading While Black in STEM: Bias, Boundaries, and Building Power (with Melanie Myles)
In this episode, host ‘Tine is joined by STEM leader Melanie Myles for a conversation that goes beyond the polished titles and into the real-life challenges of leading while Black. Together, they dive deep into the silent expectations, the boun...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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36:32
Start Scared, Move Anyway: 6 Ways to Quiet the Fear of Failure
This episode is for the Black woman who’s been holding back—not because she’s not ready, but because fear is louder than faith right now. Whether you’re sitting on a dream, overthinking your next step, or asking yourself “what if I fail?” on re...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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17:23
Desire Isn’t Enough: Why Believing You Deserve More Changes Everything (with Dr. KTap)
What if the block isn’t wanting more—but believing you deserve it?In this episode, host ’Tine Zekis talks with Dr. Kathryn Tapper (Dr. KTap)—a concierge physician—about the shift from surviving to receiving. They explore how internalize...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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32:45
5 Morning Habits to Help You Get Paid More and Stress Less
How you start your day matters—and in this solo episode, ‘Tine walks you through five morning habits that helped her reclaim her focus, energy, and peace of mind. But more than that, these are habits that helped her get paid—by setting clearer ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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17:20
Legal Must-Knows for Business Owners: Don’t Build Without This (with Temi Siyanbade)
In this episode, host ‘Tine sits down with Temi Siyanbade—a powerhouse lawyer, speaker, and author—for an empowering conversation on the legal strategies every entrepreneur should have in their toolkit. Temi breaks down how to legally protect y...
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Episode 10
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35:08
Not Just Money: 10 Job Offer Benefits Black Women Can—and Should—Negotiate
Salary might be the headline number in a job offer, but it's not the whole story. In this solo episode, ‘Tine dives into the important, often overlooked elements of compensation that can shape your professional journey and personal life. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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23:53
What Remote Work Is Really Doing to Our Kids—and to Us (with Jeff Smith)
In today’s episode, host ‘Tine is joined by guest Jeff Smith for a raw and honest conversation about how remote work is reshaping the way we parent, live, and lead. They explore the emotional complexity of being always-on at home while juggling...
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Episode 8
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39:00
They’re Counting on You Not Knowing This: 5 Bold Negotiation Strategies for Black Women at Work
For many Black women, negotiation isn't just about asking — it's about navigating power, bias, and the fear of being labeled difficult or ungrateful. This episode brings real talk and real strategies to the table.We’re unpacking negotia...
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Episode 7
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20:58
Black Women in Non-Profit and Academia: How Can You Start Asking for More? (with Dr. Maya Williams)
In this week’s episode, ‘Tine and Dr. Maya Williams talk about the unique challenges—and powerful possibilities—for Black women navigating nonprofit and education careers.Dr. Maya breaks down how to confidently ask for better pay, pursu...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:47
You Belong Here: 6 Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work
Imposter syndrome is loud—but it doesn’t have to lead.In this solo episode, ’Tine explores how imposter feelings show up in the workplace and offers practical, mindset-shifting strategies to help you move forward with confidence. Whethe...
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Episode 5
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17:07