Part 2: Know Your Worth: Surviving & Thriving in Corporate America

💥 Corporate America doesn’t care about you being “nice.” It cares about your value.

So how do you stop being replaceable and start negotiating like a boss?

That’s exactly what this Black Dad Unfiltered 🎙️ episode is about. Host Carlos V. Spencer and Coach Rod bring the heat with an unfiltered panel featuring Dr. Ellen Grant, Dr. Melodie Baker, and James Reddick—a powerhouse lineup keeping it real about the game every brother has to play.

This conversation cuts deep into what it really means for Black professionals in corporate America to build careers, protect their mental, and create a legacy. No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just straight talk about the grind, the politics, and the strategies you need to stay two steps ahead.

🔥 What’s inside this episode?

• Why Negotiation skills for career growth separate leaders from replaceable workers.
• Real Black career success strategies that help you secure the bag AND keep your peace.
• How Mental health in the workplace often gets ignored—and why protecting your headspace is survival, not luxury. 🧠
• The truth about Overcoming systemic barriers when the system isn’t designed for us.
• Practical moves for Career development for Black professionals trying to climb the ladder without selling their soul.
• Playing the game of Workplace authenticity and professionalism—being yourself, but strategic about it.
• How to master Navigating workplace politics without losing sight of who you are.
• Battle-tested Career resilience strategies that keep you moving when the office gets toxic.
• Why Self-worth and career growth go hand in hand—stop underselling yourself.
• The importance of Owning your career story so no one else controls your narrative.

💡 Whether you’re a young Black professional stepping into your first corporate gig, or a seasoned brother tired of office games, this episode drops gems you won’t hear in HR trainings. The panel gets candid about money, politics, and pressure—because if you don’t understand the rules of the workplace, you’re already playing from behind.

👑 And here’s the kicker: Success isn’t just about chasing titles. It’s about freedom, balance, and building something solid for your family. That means knowing when to grind, when to walk, and when to build your own lane. This panel doesn’t just talk careers—they talk legacy.

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