Freeda's World

This week we are talking about another office showdown. Parents vs. childless employees. Tune is an I discuss some of the issues that arise when parents call out of work to tend to their children, how childless employees feel about it, different ways Employers can remedy this issue and what you as an employee can do to raise awareness if your Employer is oblivious to the issues. ***FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ***Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

Spring is literally in the air! And you know what that means. It's time for a metamorphosis. Many of us are wanting to burst out of our cocoons and become butterflies. We are ready for that change, but we feel so stuck. How can I begin to make a move? Where are the opportunities? Trust me, I am right there with you. But one thing I have learned is that we have to get out there and open ourselves up to opportunities. Networking is important, but connecting is key. Tune in as I discuss networking and how to make it work for you. ~~FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ~~Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

This week we are talking to the single mothers! Being a single mom is hard ya'll. Sometimes I want to cry. Being a working single mother is even harder. It is an emotional roller coaster. How do you deal when the single mom struggle is too real, but you still have to report to work and be productive? I am still figuring this out, but I found a few things that are helping. Even if you are not a single mother, I think you will find the show to be somewhat entertaining and informative. For all my single mothers out there, keep your head up, keep fighting, keep mothering, but more importantly, take care of yourself! (again still trying to figure this part out) It's performance review season! *Cues weird danger music* Performance reviews can be the source of great anxiety. Even if you are a stellar employee, having to sit in a room with your manager, listening to them dissect your work performance can be a little uncomfortable. ~~FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ~~Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

It's performance review season! *Cues weird danger music* Performance reviews can be the source of great anxiety. Even if you are a stellar employee, having to sit in a room with your manager, listening to them dissect your work performance can be a little uncomfortable. This week I talk about how to survive a bad or unsatisfactory performance review. Tune in as I share one of my war stories as well as discuss some ways to rise above your negative review. Remember, it is not the end of the world. The main thing to remember is that performance reviews are not meant to make you feel good, they are meant to help you be better at your job. ~~FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ~~Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

This week we are talking about dealing with female bosses and workplace bullying. ~~Women empowerment has become such a movement and such a trend lately. But for some reason this trend has not quite made it to the workplace. ~~Why do women feel like they have to compete with each other in the work place? What triggers this type of negative behavior? How can you, the victim protect yourself from the boss lady? How do you move forward and inspire other women in an environment that does not promote women helping women? Well tune in cause I talk about it all! ~~FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ~~Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

Today we are talking about the recent NYC ban on discrimination based on hair! The NYC Commission on Human Rights specifically asserts the right of people to have "natural hair, treated or untreated hairstyles such as locs, cornrows, twists, braids, Bantu knots, fades, Afros, and/or the right to keep their hair in an uncut or untrimmed state." -NY Times This is a huge step in the right direction! How many of you all have been victims of race discrimination by way of hair? On this episode, I am going to talk about this recent ban and will share some of my personal experiences as a black woman trying to self express in the workplace. FREEda's World Podcast is sponsored by FREEda Women NYC. An accessories and apparel line. We use fashion as a platform to help professional women reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Check out our latest accessories at www.freedawomennyc.com References on today's show: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/18/style/hair-discrimination-new-york-city.html https://freedawomennyc.com/blogs/6-essential-tips-for-dressing-with-confidence-at-work/black-women-and-the-natural-hair-bias-the-importance-of-self-expression-in-corporate-americ

We are so happy to be back! This episode is pretty much to catch you all up to what we have been up and where we plan on going! We want to thank you for all of your continued support along this journey! If you haven't done so already, please subscribe!

This is our last episode for season 2. Thank you so much for your continued support on this journey. We hope you enjoyed this season and look forward to your return for season 3! We are taking a little siesta but will be back in July! On this week's episode, our host Ritha drops some serious gems. Listen as she recaps and expands on some major points discussed on our last few episodes concerning self love and self care. This week's FREEda Woman of the week is Shivonne Odom the founder of Akoma Counseling Concepts! To learn more about Shivonne, check out her feature on FREEda Woman Fridays on our social media! Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

Childbirth is a beautiful miracle...until it's not. Sit up and take notice as our founder and guest, health and wellness coach, Thamar Ferdinand, discuss the not so miraculous parts of childbirth. Mental health, mortality rates , doulas, self care. Get ready to hear it all. Join the conversation and share your stories/perspectives on mental health and pregnancy below. We are on a roll for both Haitian Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! This week's FREEda Woman of the week just to happens to be this week's guest! Thamar Ferdinand!. Thamar is an amazing Haitian American healthcare professional. She is also the founder of The Heavenly Nature, Heavenly, a lifestyle brand that seeks to support, guide, inspire and teach women of color to live a holistic lifestyle that is unique to them and for them. To learn more about Thamar, check out FREEda Women Fridays on on social media for her feature. Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

This week's special guest is extra special. Jadiah is the 11 year old son of Ritha Pierre. Listen as he shares his thoughts on how his working mom affects him and his life. This is a must for working parents. In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, This week's FREEda Woman of the week is Marline Francois! Not only is she an amazing Haitian American woman, She is an amazing licensed clinical social worker. Marline Francois is also the founder of the Therapist Planner. To learn more about Ms. Francois, check out FREEda Women Fridays on on social media for her feature. Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

Get comfortable and listen as we tackle the issue everyone's been talking about. Kanye aka Yeezus aka crazy fool. What's his deal? Is there a need for serious discussion about mental health among black men? What about professional women of color? As we laugh and make memes about Kanye's crazy talk, let's consider our own mental health issues. May is mental health awareness month. A healthy mind will lead to a healthy life. This week's FREEda Woman of the week is Inez Beverly Prosser! Ms. Prosser is considered the first African American female to have received her Ph.D in psychology! To learn more about Ms. Prosser, check out FREEda Women Fridays on on social media for her feature. Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

Get comfortable and listen as our now frequent guest, Lolo and I discuss the pitfalls of engaging in social media as a professional. It can't be avoided but where is the happy medium? How do you guys balance your social media presence with your professional profile? This week there is no FREEda Woman of the week, but there is a FREEda Women of the week! This week we are celebrating all you ladies out there! Thank you so much for all of your love, support and encouragement! Enjoy your week! Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

This week on FREEda's World, we joined by our fabulous guest Danielle Henry aka Danie And The Bloom, makeup artist extraordinaire. Listen as we discuss all things makeup and Danie's career path. We also get in to the topic of makeup shaming in the black community and the different reasons why women wear makeup. Join the discussion. Do you wear makeup Why or why not? Do you think black women are makeup shamed more than their counterparts? Leave a comment or email us at info@freedawomennyc.com! This week's FREEda Woman of the week is Yara Shahidi! Check out FREEda Woman Fridays to learn more about this amazing young woman! Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

Who would've guessed that L&HH Miami would be the inspo for an in depth and insightful discussion about the term "Afro-Latina". Get into it and listen to Ritha & Guest as they discuss the impact of Amara La Negra, the internal struggle of afro-latinas & ignoring negative massaging. We want this discussion to continue so drop a comment regarding your experiences and thoughts! #iblamethecolonizers This week's FREEda Woman is Winnie Mandela, the mother of South Africa. To learn more, catch her feature for FREEda Women Friday's on our social media. Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!

this episode is stripped down and focused. Listen to Ritha as she reflects on what on what she has observed, realized and learned during this past month. Have you gained any insights during this month? Share your reflections below! This week's FREEda woman is Linda Brown, the woman who as a young girl was the center of the landmark SCOTUS case Brown v. Board of Education. To learn more, catch her feature for FREEda Women Friday's on our social media. Be sure to check out our website www.freedawomennyc.com to shop for the latest accessories and while you're there check out our blog to learn more about who we are, our social impact initiatives and upcoming events. To like, subscribe and comment, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @freedawomennyc FREEda’s World podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think!