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BsquaredC Podcast: Amplifying Inspirational Corporate Career Journeys of Black WomenAuthor: Nancy
Welcome to BsquaredC, a podcast amplifying the unique journeys of Black women in the corporate world across various industries globally.The odds of thriving in the corporate world are stacked against Black women more than others! Tune into BsquaredC monthly, for authentic stories from our inspiring guests about how they are navigating their careers offering insights, strategies and invaluable career advice. Whether youre a recent grad, seasoned professional, or simply curious about the career experiences of Black women, "BsquaredC" is the podcast for you! https://www.bsquaredc.com/ Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 82: Elevate Your Job Search: Keki Mwaba on Self-Knowledge, Inclusion & Asking Hard Questions
Episode 82
Tuesday, 4 November, 2025
This month we welcome Keki Mwaba, a highly respected career coach and former tech recruiter from companies like Uber and Disney, for a special reflection episode on navigating career pivots and finding community abroad. This powerful conversation dives into key lessons from past guest interviews, providing expert advice on how to intentionally audit your life, choose a workplace committed to true diversity, and approach the job hunt with confidence and self-knowledge .🌍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Keki Mwaba's career path: from studying work and organizational psychology to becoming a tech recruiter at major companies and finally pivoting to full-time career coachingExpert strategies for job seekers to genuinely assess a company's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) beyond its websiteActionable tips for career pivoting, including how to leverage transferable skills 🔑 3 Key Takeaways:Audit for Real Inclusion: Beyond the company website, request follow-up conversations with team members during the interview process to gauge true company culture.Know Your "Why" to Drive Your Career: Career progression should be tied to self-knowledge to help you uncover your core motivations, values, and desired work environment.Harness Your Wins: Regularly track a "win sheet" of all your professional achievements, no matter how small to build confidence, provide a strong foundation for performance reviews, and combat self-doubt on hard days .đź‘‚ Tune In If You’re…An international professional looking for advice on finding a community, navigating work in Europe .Thinking about a career pivot and need practical advice on identifying transferable skills Seeking insights on how to approach the interview process with confidence, including advice on disclosing neurodivergence and asking for interview adjustmentsIf you loved this episode, buy us coffee, wine or water with the link below!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BsquaredCFollow BsquaredC on our socials with the links below:  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/b_squaredcpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bsquaredc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BsquaredCPodcast/ To all the black women in the corporate world out there, KEEP MAKING BOLD MOVES AND KEEP TAKING UP SPACE🎙️🎊Â
