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MJ & The Word Podcast

MJ & The Word Podcast

by MJ McConner & BJ Word

Entrepreneurship Self-Improvement Mental Health

Season 2

Season 2 Finale

All great things must come to an end. Thankfully, it's just temporary for MJ & The Word Podcast! Be sure to check out the final episode of Season 2 where we recap all of the dope conversations we had this season. Also, make sure you follow us on Facebook and IG for updates on Season 3!

Mommie Dearest Part II

Resilience. Independence. Gratitude. Empathy. Compassion. Forgiveness. All valuable life lessons learned from a mother who wasn't there. In this episode of MJ & The Word, MJ opens up about how she overcame feelings of rejection and resentment by learning about the power of forgiveness. This episode is DEEP you all. Be sure to tune in!

Get Out of My Womb

Ladies, have you ever had someone ask you 1,000 intrusive questions related to if and when you are having children? Or have you heard comments like... "You're getting up there in age, so you better hurry up." "Motherhood is rewarding and I want that for you." This week, MJ & The Word talk about their personal experiences and why folks should not ask invasive questions related to another person having children. At the end of the day, the decision to have a children is personal decision. MESSAGE!

The Goldilocks Dilemma for Black Women in Corporate

Don't be too masculine. Don't be too feminine. Don't be too meek. Don't be too aggressive. What exactly is the "Goldilocks Dilemma" and how does it impact Black women in Corporate?In this episode, MJ and The Word talk about the tightrope many women must walk if they want to advance to senior-level positions in Corporate America.

When the Sisterhood Ain't Sisterly

What does it really mean to be your "sister's keeper"? And what should you do when your friends in your sister circle are no longer as tight as you all used to be? Check out this week's episode to hear MJ and The Word talk about how to navigate friendships to ensure that the sisterhood stays sisterly!

Hustle Mindset Vs. Wealth Mindset

Is it possible for people to hustle their way to wealth and prosperity? Or is hustling getting in the way of folks achieving REAL wealth and prosperity? In this episode, MJ & The Word talk about their experience of watching some remain in the grit and grind hustle mode while watching others figure out the key obtaining real, sustainable wealth. If becoming wealthy is your goal, you'll definitely want to check out this episode!

A Tribute to Black Fathers

Black fathers have often been unfairly stereotyped as absent or disengaged parents. But here's the TRUTH... According to a study by the CDC, Black fathers were the MOST involved in their children's lives no matter if they lived with them or not. That's why we are challenging these stereotypes and emphasizing their commitment and dedication to their families. To all the Black fathers who consistently show up for your children no matter what... We see you all!

DEI Bans? What’s Really Good, Y’all!

MJ McConner - DEI Consultant and Certified Diversity Executive - talks about the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in our nation and how we all can be impacted by changes in federal and state laws and policies.

Speak for Free? It's a NO for me.

Have you ever been asked to speak for free only to find out how much other professional speakers make for speaking at events? MJ and BJ have advice for you... Know your worth and get paid to speak! In this episode, MJ and BJ talk about how they regularly speak at different events, how they learned to establish their public speaking fees, and how YOU can determine your speaker rates.

Mental Health Awareness Matters

BJ Word - Licensed Professional Counselor and cohost of MJ & The Word Podcast - talks about the history of Mental Health Awareness Month and why we ALL need to prioritize our mental wellbeing during the month of May and all yearlong.

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