Getting Black Women Paid Podcast
Welcome to the Getting Black Women Paid Podcast — the go-to space for Black women ready to claim their coins, own their brilliance, and build the life they deserve. Hosted by Pivot & Pay Strategist ‘Tine Zekis, this show is where strategy meets empowerment, and where corporate careers and entrepreneurial dreams are BOTH on the table. Each week, ‘Tine brings you honest conversations, practical tools, and powerful mindset shifts to help you increase your income and impact — whether you’re climbing the ladder, launching your own thing, or navigating a pivot in between. We cover it all: salary negotiations, job transitions, business launches, visibility, leadership, imposter syndrome, and securing the bag with strategy and intention. Plus, special guests who share their lessons, receipts, and blueprints for building career and financial freedom. You don’t have to figure it out alone — this podcast is your community, your playbook, and your permission slip to go get what’s yours. Subscribe now and let’s get Black women paid.
Episodes
When the system fails, Black women build their own.
In this deeply moving guest episode, ‘Tine is joined by Naomi Reynolds, an Army veteran, author, and relentless advocate for women who’ve served. Naomi shares her story of surviving military sexual trauma, navigating life after service, and eventually finding her voice as a champion for other women veterans.
From fighting to get her VA benefits restored to creating Hel...
On this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, ‘Tine sits down with Tess Padmore for a powerful conversation about trauma-informed innovation. Tess shares how her lived experiences shaped the way she approaches design, showing us that real solutions must start with the people they’re meant to serve.
This episode is about more than products—it’s about healing, purpose, and creating systems that actually work for...
In this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, host ’Tine sits down with leadership consultant Julia Rock to unpack what it really means to feel stuck in your career and, more importantly, how to move forward with confidence. Julia brings clarity to why so many Black women find themselves in holding patterns at work and offers practical steps for breaking free.
This conversation dives deep into building confide...
Launching a podcast—or growing one—requires more than just hitting “record.” It takes strategy.
In this guest episode, ‘Tine is joined by Alesia Galati, podcast strategist, to talk about how to align your content with both income and impact. Whether you’re planning your first show or ready to boost the one you already have, Alesia explains how to use podcasting as a business tool that grows your reach, suppor...
Retirement isn’t just a financial milestone—it’s a life transition.
In this powerful conversation, ‘Tine is joined by Lisa Haynes, author and executive coach, to explore the non-financial side of retirement, from redefining identity and purpose to embracing joy outside of the paycheck. Together, they discuss what high-achieving Black women need to know before stepping into this next chapter—and how to prepare...
Midlife disruption isn’t a setback—it’s an invitation. In this powerful episode, Dr. Naeema Olatunji joins ‘Tine to talk about the real, raw truth of reinvention.
Together, they explore how women—especially Black women—can navigate change when life feels like it’s falling apart, and how to reclaim identity, purpose, and power through the process. Dr. Naeema doesn’t sugarcoat the struggle, but she does show us...
Sharon Ehrlich knows what it means to rise against the odds. From the Bronx to global boardrooms, her journey is a masterclass in breaking barriers and leading with authenticity. Today, she brings her experience as an Executive Coach and Public Speaker to this conversation.
In this powerful episode, ‘Tine and Sharon unpack how women—especially Black women and women of color—can navigate the challenges of care...
You don’t need another degree to level up—you need the audacity to own your value.
In this episode, HR executive Annie Pelissier and ‘Tine have a candid conversation about the lies we’re told about career success and how to navigate growth without chasing another credential. Annie shares how to stand tall in spaces where you feel invisible, the power of aligning with your values, and how to believe in your wo...
Guest Mercedes Swan joins ‘Tine for a powerful conversation that redefines what Black women should expect—and demand—from their careers. This episode explores the inclusion gap in the workplace and the emotional toll of constantly feeling unseen or undervalued.
Mercedes invites us to imagine something deeper than success: career love. The kind of work where you're respected, affirmed, and allowed to show...
If you’ve been grinding day and night without seeing the income you deserve, this conversation is your turning point.
‘Tine sits down with Joy Rowland, profitability coach and champion for women entrepreneurs, to uncover the mindset shifts and strategic moves that take women from overworked to well-paid. Joy breaks down her business formula for moving beyond “hustle mode” and creating income that’s consistent, sustaina...
This one’s for the business owner who’s juggling everything—client work, admin tasks, emails, branding, and burnout.
In this episode, ‘Tine is joined by Renee Hastings, President & CEO of Executive Help Now, to talk about what really happens when business owners refuse to delegate.
If your days are packed with tasks that don’t generate income, Renee shares how to shift into CEO mode—with clarity,...
Nicole S. Palmer returns for Part 2 of her conversation with host ‘Tine to discuss one of the most underrated career tools: staffing agencies. In this episode of Getting Black Women Paid, Nicole breaks down the real value of these agencies for professionals seeking full-time roles, contract gigs, or consulting clients.
She offers a behind-the-scenes look at how staffing firms work, the advantages they offer o...
Nicole S. Palmer joins host ‘Tine for Part 1 of an eye-opening conversation about what it really means to navigate Corporate America as a Black woman. From chronic stress to emotional exhaustion, Nicole shares how her experiences in high-pressure corporate environments impacted her mental and physical health—and why those challenges inspired her to write her book, Playing the Game While Black Womaning in Corporate Ame...
Forty is more than a birthday—it’s a checkpoint. In this bonus episode, ‘Tine reflects on her own journey to 40 while sharing the voices of women in the Getting Black Women Paid community who showed up with honesty and heart. Together, they explore what it means to leave behind shame, survival mode, and toxic expectations—and to boldly claim confidence, abundance, and joy in the next chapter.
This conversation is tende...
So many Black women are doing the work—but still carrying a money mindset shaped by scarcity, fear, and survival. In this solo episode, ‘Tine offers a powerful mindset reset for anyone who’s tired of feeling stuck financially, emotionally, or mentally when it comes to money.
She explores the roots of scarcity thinking, the stories we carry about what we deserve, and how to start shifting into a mindset of abu...
In this episode, host ‘Tine is joined by STEM leader Melanie Myles for a conversation that goes beyond the polished titles and into the real-life challenges of leading while Black. Together, they dive deep into the silent expectations, the boundaries that must be drawn, and the invisible labor that too often comes with holding space in leadership. Melanie speaks openly about her experience navigating bias, claiming po...
This episode is for the Black woman who’s been holding back—not because she’s not ready, but because fear is louder than faith right now. Whether you’re sitting on a dream, overthinking your next step, or asking yourself “what if I fail?” on repeat, this is your moment to reset.
In this solo episode, ‘Tine shares six mindset shifts to help you quiet the fear, reconnect with your confidence, and finally take a...
What if the block isn’t wanting more—but believing you deserve it?
In this episode, host ’Tine Zekis talks with Dr. Kathryn Tapper (Dr. KTap)—a concierge physician—about the shift from surviving to receiving. They explore how internalized scarcity and external systems keep Black women underpaid and overextended.
This is a healing conversation about claiming abundance, protecting your time, and steppi...
How you start your day matters—and in this solo episode, ‘Tine walks you through five morning habits that helped her reclaim her focus, energy, and peace of mind. But more than that, these are habits that helped her get paid—by setting clearer boundaries, working smarter, and aligning her mornings with what actually moves the needle.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or someone simply trying to c...
In this episode, host ‘Tine sits down with Temi Siyanbade—a powerhouse lawyer, speaker, and author—for an empowering conversation on the legal strategies every entrepreneur should have in their toolkit. Temi breaks down how to legally protect your business, avoid common pitfalls, and build a solid foundation for long-term growth. This episode is packed with actionable insights and practical tips to help you move with ...
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