The Ask MRS HR Podcast

The Ask MRS HR Podcast

The Ask MRS HR Podcast offers expert insights on workplace issues, benefits, and equity. From navigating tricky office dynamics to understanding the latest i...

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July 21, 2025 39 mins

The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with Donna Brown, Esq., affectionately known as Auntie Donna, for a powerful conversation about protecting your brilliance and building with purpose.

Donna is the founder of Always Resourceful LLC and brings over three decades of experience as a fe...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

 

In this episode, Dr. Thelá Thatch is joined by global DEI strategist, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and author of UNBIAS, Stacey Gordon, to break down what’s really happening in workplaces across the country. Especially now that the leader of the so-called free world is declaring DEI illegal. (S...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with multi-hyphenated creative force Kora—an independent artist, award-winning videographer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Accolades LA Recording Studio and Knocks Media Production Company. Kora’s work moves at the intersection of music, media,...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with Charles Clemons, CEO of Charles Clemons LLC, for a powerful conversation on what it really means to lead from the inside out. With decades of experience igniting purpose in teams and transforming organizational culture, Charles shares how ta...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with award-winning creator, educator, and visionary Naseed Gifted. From the world of engineering to the front of the classroom—and now to the forefront of Afrofuturism—Naseed takes us on an inspiring journey of purpose, passion, and creativity.

They...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch is joined by her husband, Norman A. Thatch III, owner of Time to Change Your Story. Together, they get personal and inspiring, diving into the power of reinvention, wellness, and faith in navigating career and life transitions. Norman shares his journey fr...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

 

In the season finale of The Ask MRS HR Podcast, Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with the show's producer, Octavius Johnson, for an in-depth reflection on the journey of the podcast. The episode takes a look at the show's evolution, the lessons learned, and pl...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In Episode 9: "How To Unlock Your Greatness", Dr. Thelá Thatch welcomes Dr. Carla Gray and Dr. E. P. McKnight, two powerhouse experts dedicated to helping individuals maximize their potential and live with purpose. Dr. Carla Gray, CEO of Gray’s Greatness Group, is a Greatness Strategist and Tra...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In Episode 8, "Fix Your Crown: Embracing Wellness and Self-Advocacy," Dr. Thelá Thatch welcomes Carlin Hafiz, a two-time triple-negative breast cancer survivor, certified life and wellness coach, herbalist, and motivational speaker. Carlin shares her incredible journey from diagnosis to recover...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with Meme Kelly, a creative artist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, to explore the transformative concept of "feed forwarding"—leveraging past experiences to fuel future success. Meme shares her inspiring journey from discovering her creative calling in her...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, Dr. Thelá Thatch sits down with Jasmine Smalls, a Certified Financial Planner with experience managing billion-dollar retirement plans, to dive into the world of personal finance, investment strategies, and the importance of shifting our mindsets around wealth.

Jasmine, who has ed...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch is joined by Dyana Gutierrez, founder of Locale Studios and Eventually Events, to discuss Building Community Through Creativity. Dyana, a creative entrepreneur with a passion for art, design, and connection, shares her journey from event planning to establis...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

 

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch discusses the leadership with LaVada English, CEO at Bright Places, inc. They dive into the persistent and pressing issue of the leadership gap in today's workforce. Why are so many companies struggling to develop effective leaders, and what’s missing in le...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode of the Ask MRS HR Podcast, host Dr. Thelá Thatch speaks with Dr. Linda James, a family practice physician and wound care specialist, about "Stay Healthy, Work Happy: Self-Care Practices for Professionals." They discuss the crucial link between self-care and professional success, s...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, The DEI Challenge, Dr. Thelá Thatch delves into the barriers minorities face in the workplace despite qualifications and effort. She explores how dynamics like nepotism, cronyism, and social identity theory impact hiring and promotion, leaving many, particularly Black people and w...

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The Ask MRS HR Podcast brings real talk and expert insights to your workplace dilemmas with a touch of humor and a whole lot of honesty.

In this episode, host Dr. Thelá Thatch tackles the legal controversies surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs and explores the HR and corporate responsibility challenges that arise when executives are at the center of misconduct. From workplace ethics to practical advice for employees and leaders, this p...

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