Reflecting on the Journey: Host James Frison's Corporate America Experience and Launch of Black Corporate Life In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison steps into the guest seat to reflect on his extensive journey through corporate America and discuss the motivation behind launching the podcast. James delves into his background, including his mechanical engineering degree from North Carolina A&T State University and his career journey across companies like G...

In this episode of the Black Corporate Life Podcast, host James Frison is joined by Lynne Stokes, founder of Stokes Unlimited, to discuss how to transition from dabbling to actively pursuing your dreams. Lynne shares her career journey, the importance of intention, and the common obstacles that hold people back, such as time, money, and insecurity. She introduces the concept of the four D's: Dream, Dabble, Decide, and Do, and provides actionable advice on breaking through mental barriers and ...

In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Fryson discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing a corporate job while pursuing entrepreneurial dreams with guest Asbury Lockett, President of American Asset Location Services, Inc. and author of 'The Small Business Startup Revolution.' Asbury shares his career journey, from growing up in South Central LA and earning advanced degrees from Stanford and UC Berkeley, to his diverse experiences in manufacturing, consulting, ...

Summary In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison welcomes David Edgerton Jr., founder of the DEJ Group, an executive search firm dedicated to connecting diverse talent with inclusive companies. David shares his extensive career journey from engineering and IT roles to becoming a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. He discusses the importance of networking and entrepreneurship, the role of AI in job searching, and how to transition between various domains...

In this episode, host James Frison interviews Katrina McGee, a career break and sabbatical coach, about the benefits and challenges of taking a career break. Katrina shares her own experience of taking a 20-month break and how it transformed her life. She defines a career break as a period of intentional unemployment and emphasizes the importance of being proactive in planning and saving for a break. Katrina addresses common concerns such as being the primary source of income or having caregi...

In this episode, host James Frison interviews Michelle Coley, a DEI strategist and executive coach, about her career journey and navigating the corporate world as a black professional. Michelle shares her experiences working in various industries and the importance of aligning your career with your values and personal satisfaction. She emphasizes the need to understand yourself, seek mentorship and sponsorship, and be open to unconventional paths. Michelle also discusses the power of travel i...

Join host James Frison on the Black Corporate Life podcast as he converses with Shawn Huggins, an experienced project management professional with nearly 20 years of experience. Shawn shares his career journey, starting from humble beginnings at NCR to navigating through various challenges in retail and technical services industries. He emphasizes the importance of staying ready and how his philosophy of 'VAN' (Value, Achieve, Network) has helped him excel. Additionally, Shawn delves into ove...

In this episode of the Black Corporate Life Podcast, host James Frison discusses effective leadership with guest Elton Evans, a finance executive with over 28 years of experience in leading global Fortune 500 and private equity sponsored organizations. Elton shares his career journey, starting from his early days at General Electric and Pepsi, to his current role at US LBM, a Bain Capital and Platinum Equity backed company. Elton shares his insights on leadership styles, the role of men...

In this episode, Tina Taylor, former Chief Quality and Chief Information Officer for GE Lighting, shares her career journey and the lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of reading the room, understanding your why, and trusting your instincts. Tina also discusses the challenges and pressures faced by black professionals in corporate America and the need for self-care and balance. She shares her current work as a general partner for Unum Capital Investments and her i...

Summary In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, Katrina McGhee, a career break and sabbatical coach, shares her insights on how to take a break from your career to invest in yourself. She discusses her own career journey and how she overcame the fear and barriers to take a break. Katrina emphasizes the importance of planning for a break, including setting a foundation, saving money, and understanding the potential risks. She shares her experiences during her break, the lessons s...

Health management for Black professionals Disclaimer: The information provided on our show should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison interviews Dr. Kimberle...

In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison talks with entrepreneur and founder of Creators Collab, Gerard Littlejohn. They delve into Littlejohn's diverse career path which includes working in professional sports, corporate America, and non-profit settings. Littlejohn shared substantial insights on the importance mentoring, networking, and leveraging influence to create opportunities for others. He further discussed his journey towards entrepreneurship and starting...

In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison conducts a candid discussion with Lynne Stokes, founder of Stokes Unlimited. Lynne shares her journey from a technical background, to marketing roles in renowned companies like PepsiCo, and to her current endeavor of assisting mid-life professionals in pursuing their dreams while managing their current careers. This pursuit is described as 'working on your what's next while working on your what's now.' Lynne offers ...