This week on Let’s Talk About It The Podcast, TJ and Shatema sit down with none other than Boss Lady herself — Nicole Phillips aka Jolly Jane — and let’s just say, she brings the energy everybody wants in a friend!

We’re diving into REAL talk that too many people shy away from:

• Why so many Black businesses are struggling to succeed in the Phoenix market
• Why “Black-owned” should never mean lower quality 🚫
• The unapologetic power of Black Girl Magic—and why we should never dim our light
• Plus, a few laughs, truths, and gems you won’t want to miss 💎

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Get ready for some laughs AND lessons! In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite Phoenix business leaders, Nicole Phillips, to tackle some very real workplace conversations:
🔥 Do we really need a policy on dating at work?
👀 Scandalous encounters that changed career paths (including that “oops” moment that led to a major life relocation.
😂 Gut-busting laughs + unfiltered truth.
This one is equal parts FUN + EDUCATION (aka TJ’s signature FUNducation). You’ll walk away cracking up, but also highly informed with insights you can actually use in your career and life.
If you’re a Black professional navigating career, leadership, and real-life hot topics—this episode is made for you. Authentic. Charismatic. Unapologetically us.
Watch, learn, laugh, and grow with us.
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This week on Let’s Talk About It, TJ Speaks and Shatema Gresham welcome Sarah Boyd, CEO of Join the Formation — the powerhouse leader who’s flipping the script on how women navigate the workplace.

Sarah isn’t here to give you generic career tips. She’s here to drop data-backed strategies that actually work — helping women tackle real workplace challenges while protecting their peace and building a life they love. She even coined the phrase we all need to live by:
“Your livelihood powers your life — not the other way around.”

Whether you’ve been overworked, underestimated, or just ready to step into your full power, this episode will have you laughing, nodding in agreement, and walking away with game-changing tools for your career and your life.

Perfect for: Black professionals who love edutainment with a mix of fun, authenticity, and personal stories that make you feel like you’re in the room with us.

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In this powerful Part 1 episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Boyd, CEO of The Formation, joins TJ_Speaks and Shatema Gresham CEO of Procure Talent Management Group for a raw, unfiltered conversation that hits every nerve of today’s workplace culture.

We’re talking: Why facts matter in decision-making — but feelings deserve space, too How leadership can foster healing, not just compliance What NOT to say when you’re “closing the loop” in workplace investigations The truth about microaggressions and racial battle fatigue at work When to stop overthinking and start moving with clarity And the ultimate HR debate: Is HR your friend… or not?

Whether you're in HR, in leadership, or just trying to survive your 9-5 — this conversation will challenge how you lead, listen, and show up.

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It’s a CELEBRATION!
We’re kicking off Episode 1 of our Big Birthday Bash and we want YOU to celebrate with us! TJ and Shatema are birthday twins and the first podcast episode was recorded one year ago.

In this episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Podcast, we’re turning up the Leo energy and diving into: The truth about our Leo traits (bold, loyal, extra… and proud of it) Our journey to freedom — leaving the modern-day “plantation” of 9-to-5 jobs and stepping into entrepreneurship A behind-the-mic look at your hosts — who we are, what we’ve overcome, and where we’re headed And yes… our fur baby Cookie the boujee Whoodle makes her debut on the set!

This episode is packed with laughs, transparency, and the real glow-up from surviving to thriving.

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What happens when two powerful Black women, both celebrating their birthdays, sit down to reflect on life, healing, and how to turn pain into power? You get this very personal, raw, and joy-filled episode of Let’s Talk About It: The Podcast. 🎙️✨

In this special birthday episode, hosts Tjuana Yvonne (TJ) and Shatema invite you into their inner world — unpacking childhood trauma, what it means to forgive toxic family members, and how self-care sometimes looks like CHILDLiKE fun, laughter, and turning up without shame. 🛝💃🏾🎈

👑 You’ll walk away feeling inspired to:

• Reclaim your joy (no matter your age)
• Embrace the messiness of the healing journey
• Understand why forgiveness is for you, not them
• Let go and LIVE again

It’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s REAL.
Because before we can talk about it… you have to know us.

🎉 Both ladies just celebrated their birthdays this week — so join the celebration, share in the healing, and press play on the podcast that’s here to be your best friend in your head 💭💜

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In this episode of the Let’s Talk About It Podcast, we kick off our brand-new Kidpreneurs series featuring Marlee, the inspiring 8-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Marlee’s Lemonade 🍋.

Marlee shares how she started her lemonade business, what motivates her, and how she’s already learning about leadership, teamwork, and business ownership at such a young age. Her journey is more than just a fun project — it’s a movement led by youth entrepreneurship and Black girl magic.

Hosts Tjuana Yvonne and Shatema bring their human resources expertise to the table, offering insight on how HR professionals and parents can support young Black entrepreneurs, family-run businesses, and the next generation of CEOs.

✨ If you’re interested in youth entrepreneurship, small business tips, Black-owned businesses, or just love a feel-good story, this episode is for you!

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💔 Would you date an AI boyfriend?
🍼 The Jess Hilarious drama: workplace chaos after maternity leave
🧠 AI Threesome Therapy?! Trust issues & cheating fears decoded
🚨 Why HR ain’t the office police – let’s clear that up once and for all
😂 And yes, we’re spilling our funniest HR terminations and stories

From workplace woes to wild tech, we’re talking about it ALL. Don’t miss it!

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