Workplace Bullying, Layoffs and the Fight to Survive

What happens when the workplace you've worked so hard to succeed in starts taking a toll on your health, confidence and peace? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E.

Black Women , Kamika Dillard sits down with media strategist, entrepreneur and founder of Brown Girl Corporate World, Giselle McBride , for an honest conversation about workplace bullying, corporate layoffs and why every Black woman needs a backup plan. After nearly three decades in media and publishing, including leadership roles at Turner Broadcasting and Red Bull, Giselle shares how repeated layoffs, toxic workplace dynamics and healthcare challenges reshaped her understanding of corporate loyalty and career security.

Together, they discuss navigating corporate disruption, building alternative sources of income, protecting your well-being and creating options before you need them. The biggest lesson?

Your backup plan isn't a sign that you're expecting failure. It's a strategy for protecting your future, your health and your power.

About Gizelle Gizelle McBride is a media strategist, entrepreneur and Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of J.D. Madison & Company.

With nearly 30 years of experience, she builds platforms and resources that help Black women navigate corporate life, entrepreneurship and career transitions with greater confidence and access. Find Gizelle at: @Instagram & TikTok: @browngirl_corpworld Sponsored by: Align for Impact: HomeGirls Only Social: 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗸𝗮: Kamika Dillard is an ACC-certified professional coach, CEO of Fail Forward Coaching, and host of the Black Women S.A.V.E.

Black Women Podcast. Through her coaching framework, she empowers Black women and leaders to navigate career transitions, overcome setbacks, and build unshakeable confidence without burnout.

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