The Risky Business with Shreen podcast convenes a candid and unfiltered conversation with powerhouse Black female entrepreneurs who, like her, walked away from “safe” corporate careers to build something of their own. Their stories reflect a larger movement: in recent months, more than 300,000 Black women—many of them high-performing, highly educated professionals—have been laid off or displaced from corporate roles amid a volatile, employer-driven job market. Instead of waiting to be rehired...
Mar 12
45 min
In Part II of Risky By Design: Black Women Navigating Power Structures in White Spaces, the focus shifts from survival to strategy, legacy, and change. Black women leaders share how they protect their peace, decide when to speak up or walk away, and build coalitions to resist toxic systems. They unpack the complexities of mentorship, allyship, and accountability—asking what we owe ourselves, our peers, and the next generation. Together, they reimagine what true power looks like in spaces buil...
Sep 11, 2025
59 min
In this unapologetically bold episode, several Black women leaders sit down to share what it really means to navigate power structures where whiteness is the default and their leadership is often perceived as a threat. Each panelist will unpack the unique risks—both personal and professional—that they have faced simply for existing, excelling, and speaking up in spaces historically designed without them in mind. From managing coded language in performance reviews to the unspoken p...
Sep 4, 2025
1 hr