You may think you're not playing the game at work. The truth is, the game is being played whether you choose to participate or not.
After more than 60 conversations with Black women, one lesson continues to surface: success isn't just about working hard. It's about understanding the unwritten rules, protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and moving strategically.
In this Summer Rewind, I'm bringing together insights from Bernie Frazier, Ashley Morgan, Tracie Walker, and Abby the Attorney as we discuss what it really means to "play the game" without losing yourself. Whether it's navigating office politics, deciding when to speak up, attending the happy hour you don't want to attend, or learning how to remain unbothered, this conversation is about making intentional decisions that move your career forward.
Because whether you call it "playing the game" or not... They're playing.
You're not. Episodes Highlighted Episode 51 w/Bernie Frazier Episode 52 w/Erin Episode 32 w/Ashley Morgan Episode 22 w/Erin Episode 13 w/Tracie Walker (Thinking Out Loud) Episode 27 w/Erin Episode 21 w/Abby the Attorney I'd love to hear from you.
What part of "the game" has been the hardest for you to navigate in your career? ☕ Coffee No Cream is a podcast dedicated to Black women sharing the moments, challenges, and lessons that shape our professional and entrepreneurial journeys. 📌 Join the Coffee No Cream Community 📚 Free Educational Resources ⏰TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Preview (00:50) Welcome to Summer Rewind #3 (03:39) Bernie Frazier: Learn the unwritten rules of corporate (07:22) Why you're already playing the game (09:40) Ashley Morgan: Understanding executive psychology (11:38) Playing the game without losing yourself (15:00) Tracie Walker: A level of unbotheredness (21:29) Protecting your boundaries at work (23:37) Abby the Attorney: Networking when you'd rather not (25:19) Final thoughts: Play strategically, not emotionally
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