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Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast! We're looking forward to discussing everyday topics and getting real about some of the most common challenges for many of us, all the while enjoying a few laughs along the way. Join Anna Garcia, Karla DeCuir, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett and Renee Stewart Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 am CST starting September 7th. Talk soon!
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 6 - Who Do You Say I am? Show agenda: Who do people say you are? Whether you are aware of your own personal brand, or choose to be intentional about investing in it, or not, can have a material impact on your career, your success, and your personal and professional fulfillment. But it’s not all about you…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 5 - Embracing Connections and Managing Relationships Show agenda: Are your connections and relationships healthy or toxic? When people are socially connected and have stable and supportive relationships, they are more likely to make healthy choices and to have better mental and physical health outcomes. …
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 4 - Manage Stress to Achieve Success Show agenda: Are you stressed out at work? Definition of Stress Questions What are the common sources of stress in professional settings, and how can individuals effectively manage them to maintain productivity and well-being? Can you share some practical strategies o…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 3 - AI for the Win! Show agenda: Have you used AI? Do you know if maybe you are already using AI? It’s surprising that many people don’t realize that we are all already using AI in our daily lives. Questions What is Artificial Intelligence? How does it work? What are some advantages and disadvantages of …
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 2 - Maximizing Relationships To Win! Show agenda: Work relationships are critical to your overall levels of confidence, visibility and influence. How well do you build relationships? Questions Why are strong work relationships important for success in a professional setting? What are some common challeng…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S3 Ep. 1 - Navigating A Life Shift Show agenda: Navigating a layoff can be a challenging and stressful experience, but with careful planning and a positive mindset, you can successfully manage the transition. There’s one thing that really matters to rebound in the job market after a layoff: how you frame your n…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 10 - Because Everyone Needs A Coach! Show agenda: The coaching industry’s continued growth suggests that confidence is well-placed—the number of Google searches for ‘coach’ is up 70%. Coaching is no longer regarded as a peripheral activity. Instead, it’s essential to many lives and careers. What is coach…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 9 - Hey You, Clean Up Your Brand! Show agenda: If you want to attract more viewers, listeners, and fans, it’s imperative to have a brand strategy that puts your best foot forward. What is a brand vs. branding? Questions How can someone build a brand identity? What factors should be considered when buildi…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 8 - Back to School Show agenda: The starting point in the career development process is identifying your skills, values, interests, and preferences to determine what types of positions are of interest and would be a good fit. Self-assessment tools Questions Why is it important for employees to invest in …
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 7 - Upskilling, Reskilling and Preparing for the Future Show agenda: Upskilling vs Reskilling Questions What is career-pathing and how can employers use this framework? What are some benefits of Upskilling and Reskilling current employees? How can organizations create effective upskilling and reskilling …
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 6 - Return-to-Work - Facts & Myths Show agenda: Transition from remote work to in office Questions Pay raises. Bonuses. Benefits and perks. In an inflationary economy still recovering from COVID-19, employers are doing everything in their power to find and keep talent. What impact has the pandemic had on…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 5 - Breaking the Stigma Show agenda: Defining Mental Health Guests Questions As an employer, you want to provide your employees with the support they need and avoid the potential costs of untreated mental health conditions in the workplace. What are a few ways organizations can begin to participate in re…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 4 - Beyond What We Can See Show agenda: Defining Autism? Guests Questions Many autistic people have a variety of sometimes exceptional skills, that enable them to thrive in roles ranging from sales assistant to computer programmer, and journalist to statistician, to name a few. However, autistic people a…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 3 - Disruptive Women Challenging the status quo is how change is made. And despite the inherent risk that comes with pushing boundaries, countless women have shown us that doing so has the power to transform the world forever. Women’s disruptive work is pushing past “the way things have always been” to c…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 2 - Diversity of Blackness February is Black History Month, which is officially recognized by governments in the U.S. and Canada and observed in Ireland and the U.K. It focuses our attention on the contributions of Black people as well as teaches us about noteworthy individuals who have helped shape and …
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast S2 Ep. 1 - Quiet Quitting Speaks Volumes! What is ‘quiet quitting’ and where did this concept originate? While much has been written about the Great Resignation, a new term has emerged to describe an increasingly common alternative to resigning: “quiet quitting.” Driven by many of the same underlying factors as…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 12 - MLM: Is it Legit? What is multi-level marketing (MLM)? The term marketing (MLM) refers to a strategy used by some direct sales companies to sell products and services. MLM encourages existing members to promote and sell their offerings to other individuals and bring on new recruits into the business. D…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 11 - The Right To Read We can safely make two statements about censorship: first, suppression of ideas and information can occur at any stage or level of publication, distribution or institutional control, making it potentially open to attack by any individual, group, organization at any time for any reason…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 10 - To Review or Not Review Annual performance reviews often are considered time-sucks of meaningless paperwork and awkward meetings between manager and subordinate who suddenly seem like strangers. Most companies have an annual or semi-annual performance review process where managers provide structured fe…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 9 - Dad Duties: A Man of Many Hats It's June and we're celebrating Father's Day! In 1972 during his re-election campaign, Richard Nixon signed an official proclamation setting Father’s Day permanently on the third Sunday in June nationwide. However, it took over 50 years for fathers to receive recognition f…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 8 - Mom vs Career: The Juggle Is Real! It's May and we're celebrating Mother's Day! During the pandemic, working moms found themselves in a sort of a challenge having to merge the mom and sometimes wife duties with their work duties, all under one roof. The struggle was REAL! However, it was then that we le…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 7 - Women of Color, The OG's of the Great Resignation March is Women's History Month and this episode focuses on the evolution of woman's rights and the challenges women have experienced throughout the years. Women have made great strides but still must continue to strive for equity in all areas. Show agend…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 5 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not From Supreme Court Judges to Astronauts to a famous tennis star to the president of the United States, this list shows a glimmer of the mark on culture, art, music, sports, science, politics and so many other facets of everyday life that the Black community has made, enrichi…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 5 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not What is love? Why does it matter to be in a relationship? When is the perfect time to find our life partner? Am I doing something wrong that I can’t find my soulmate? These are all questions that we often ask ourselves when looking for love. Show agenda: What is Love? Histor…
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Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 4 - Human Trafficking Many of us often think Human Trafficking isn’t as widespread as it is but it is a prevalent worldwide practice. Let’s continue to stay alert and protect each other. We share ways you can learn how to make a difference and help those who may be trapped in this horrific web. Show agenda:…
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Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast Ep. 3 - Soul Wounds: Love Doesn't Hurt with Guest Blanca Garza. Most people think that domestic violence is a private, family matter and choose not to get involved. However, domestic violence impacts a community in surprising ways. October is domestic violence awareness month and a perfect time to bring it out …
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Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast Ep. 2 - Mansplaining 101 with Guest Kim Goodwin. Have you every been mansplained? It happens to both women and men. It's a real thing and some of you may have experienced it, but you just didn't know it or maybe you did. Show agenda: Karla shares her personal experience with mansplaining Introduction of Expert …
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True Talk Cafe podcast launch! We are so excited you joined us for our first ever podcast episode. This show is introducing our pod crew and what our podcast is about. Our podcast is going to inspire, motivate and even challenge you to level up and live your best life all while we're having fun with some of your gal pals! Throughout our journey, yo…
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Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast! The best conversations are with your crew, especially when you can navigate many topics freely and enjoy great laughs. Join Anna Garcia, Karla DeCuir, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett and Renee Stewart every Tuesday morning starting September 7th as we tackle a myriad of topics ranging from relationships to personal dev…
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