Notas del episodio
What do you do when your boss is trying to push you out, and nobody at work will stop it?
In this episode of They Tried It, host Lindiwe Davis sits down with Peggy Beane, a longtime media and marketing executive whose career has spanned publishing, advertising, integrated marketing, and DEI consulting. From Black Enterprise, Jet, Ebony, Essence, and American Legacy to Nickelodeon and beyond, Peggy has spent decades learning how to navigate corporate America while staying grounded in who she is.
At the center of this conversation is a difficult experience with a workplace bully: a boss whose aggression, meanness, and hostility escalated over time into something unmistakably targeted. Peggy talks openly about the fear, confusion, and isolation that came with recognizing she was being pushed out, and what happened when every step in the chain of command failed to protect her.
This episode explores the emotional and practical realities of corporate harm, as well as what she learned about protecting herself when an organization refuses to. Peggy also reflects on what she would do differently now.
A few of the strongest reminders from this episode:
- Recognize bullying when you see it.
- Never stop at one attorney if you need legal advice.
- There are no mistakes, only learnings.
This episode is for anyone who has been targeted at work, underestimated in corporate spaces, or forced to choose between staying quiet and saving themselves.
About Our Guest
Peggy Bean is a media, marketing, and business leader with decades of experience across publishing, advertising, brand storytelling, and DEI-related consulting. Her career has included roles at Black Enterprise, Jet, Ebony, Essence, American Legacy, and Nickelodeon, among others. She is now exploring new work at the intersection of culture, consulting, and wine education, with a focus on joy, collaboration, and community.
About the Host
Lindiwe is a sought-after speaker, interviewer, and culture strategist across several industries, known for bridging theory and practice through storytelling and lived experience. With over 25 years of experience spanning leadership development, organizational effectiveness, coaching, and media storytelling, she is the founder of FutureState Collective—the culture and media platform that produces They Tried It.
She has interviewed actors, authors, activists, and cultural leaders; has been invited to speak and host conversations across platforms; has been featured by Bloomberg Radio and SAG-AFTRA; and has hosted Google's "Level Up in Tech," to name a few.
Learn more about Lindiwe and view her media kit here.
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