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Today, Candice C. Jones, President and CEO of the Public Welfare Foundation, delivers a powerful and unfiltered perspective on what it truly takes for Black women to lead, grow, and succeed in corporate America.
In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed unpack the systemic barriers, microaggressions, and leadership challenges that often go unspoken. Candice shares real strategies for navigating environments that were not designed for you while still building influence, confidence, and long-term success.
From mentorship and representation to resilience and self-awareness, this conversation provides a blueprint for navigating power, building relationships, and leading with purpose.
This is not just about surviving corporate America.
It is about learning how to win anyway.
What You Will Learn
- Why Black women often face unique systemic barriers in leadership
- How to navigate microaggressions without losing your identity
- The importance of building a diverse “kitchen cabinet” of mentors
- How confidence, resilience, and strategy drive long-term success
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00 Introduction and guest background
02:00 Candice Jones’ journey and early inspiration
10:00 Representation and the power of visibility
20:00 Confidence versus imposter syndrome
25:00 Navigating microaggressions in the workplace
32:00 Mentorship and building your network
40:00 The power of diverse mentorship
48:00 Overcoming rejection and resistance
54:00 Leadership lessons and final advice
Call to Action
Embrace L.E.S.S to eliminate all forms of discrimination.
Learn: Educate yourself in cultural and racial realities.
Empathy: Understand and respect different lived experiences.
Share: Share your knowledge and your story to uplift others.
Stop: Stop discrimination when you see it.
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