From Boeing to Balanced Black Girl: Les Alfred's Career Evolution (Frequent Flyer)

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The Pursuit Playbook

Pursuit Playbook

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Welcome to **The Pursuit Playbook**, a ground-breaking podcast that delves deeply into the lives and careers of Black Women and Women of Colour thriving in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces. Join us as we uncover the unveil their untold narratives, shared challenges, and remarkable triumphs, all narrated in their authentic voices. At the end of each episode, our guests give us their three strategic plays that have propelled their careers forward. These encompass rules, insights, and lessons that have contributed to the success of these extraordinary women.

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From Boeing to Balanced Black Girl: Les Alfred's Career Evolution (Frequent Flyer)

The Pursuit Playbook

51 minutes 2 seconds

1 year ago

From Boeing to Balanced Black Girl: Les Alfred's Career Evolution (Frequent Flyer)

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Aprileen sits down with the inspiring Les Alfred, the founder and host of the *Balanced Black Girl* podcast. Les opens up about her personal journey from a full-time corporate job to becoming a successful entrepreneur and content creator.

The conversation tackles the pressures of maintaining a positive public persona, the realities of entrepreneurship, and the importance of prioritising mental health and well-being. Les shares her struggles, breakthroughs, and the strategic plays that helped her carve her unique path in the wellness and podcasting industries.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to create their own opportunities and pursue a passion-driven career.

5 Key Lessons from this episode:

1. Authenticity over perfection: Les and Aprileen highlight the importance of being true to oneself, even when it means showing vulnerability.

2. Boundaries are essential: Setting boundaries around your personal and professional life can help maintain mental health and well-being.

3. Create your own opportunities: If the desired roles or opportunities aren’t coming your way, take initiative to create them yourself.

4. Importance of therapy: Therapy plays a crucial role in unravelling personal anxieties and pressures, especially for black women.

5. Smart risks and consistency: Understand the value of taking calculated risks and maintaining consistency to grow and succeed professionally.

Get to know our playmakers:

- Learn more: Dive deeper into the conversation and explore more insights from Les Alfred https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/

- Connect with Les Alfred:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedles/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast/

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This is an AiAi Studios Production, recorded by Aprileen Alexander in March 2024.

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