Toya Talks Podcast
Toya Talks is where culture, courage, and career collide.
Created for Black women first and inclusive of allies, this podcast unpacks the realities of the workplace through the lens of culture, life, and global events. From pay gaps and strikes to leadership, politics, and authenticity, each episode explores how the world around us shapes the way we live and the way we work.
Toya goes beyond surface conversations to deliver bold truths, necessary lessons, and unapologetic strategies that empower listeners to navigate the workplace with clarity and courage.
If you’re ready to rethink work, reclaim your brilliance, and be part of conversations that matter, this is your space.
Toya Talks: Bold truths. Real strategy. For us all.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 191
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Copy & Paste
In this episode, we discuss colleagues who take credit for your work and how we develop the skills and tools to deal with these situations. I will also be discussing the importance of n…
I.B.O - I Before Others (Mass Exodus PT2)
A continuation from the previous 'Mass Exodus episode'.
In this episode, I discuss the reaction and fallout of my resignation and the audacious audacity of senior managers after staging …
Mass Exodus
After 14 months of contracting at this organisation... I have resigned.
There is also a strength in knowing when it is time to leave. - let's discuss it!
*In this episode we also have x…
I am Confident Because....
In this episode we discuss self-confidence. Being confident in the workplace and navigating imposter syndrome whilst also navigating white-dominated spaces is an extreme sport.
'Self-con…
Dying On The Hill Of Lifestyle
We have all heard of or watched the 'Tinder Swindler' on Netflix. In this episode we discuss it and how we have fallen foul of some degree of swindling or dating deception. We will also…
Performance Review Ambush
I recently received a dilemma from a Black Queen. Her performance in her role has been 10/10. She has maintained a 'Feedback Folder' which supports her overall performance. She has achi…
DILEMMA: (What Would Toya Do?) - 'Toya Talks - I am 2 months into my 3 months probation, during my probation meeting I was told I am robotic and I need to refrain from eating and drinking at my desk. Help! my director is bullying me and nit picking'.
This is a dilemma episode and I cover probation gone wrong. I also address learned helplessness which we are no longer tolerating. We cannot want more for you than you want for yourse…
Email - RE: Quick Chat
Those ambiguous emails that arrive with no real detail but already your heart is sinking. Honestly, emails like this jarr me, if the chat is so quick call me then , why the mysterious …
Self Sabotage (Part 2)
Following on from Season 2 Episode 36 'Self-Sabotage'
Dear fellow Black Queens, most of us are on a constant journey of healing. With regards to the traumas in the workplace, we work th…
24hrs A Day Divided By Real Life = Our 24hrs A Day Are Not The Same
Molly Mae's recent interview with Steven Bartlettes' on his podcast is an example of white privilege privileging. Her comments were immature and rooted in the privilege of her whiteness…
We Are Gathered Here Today
The first episode of the year 2022!
I have been sick with Covid for almost 2 weeks and therefore unable to record. However, during this downtime, I have had time to think and reflect on …
Toya Talks x Dreams & Purpose - 'The Business Of Having A Business'
In this episode, I discuss the business of having a business and balancing a 9 to 5 and balancing this with your passion, and then understanding how to protect your business and intelle…
DILEMMA: (What Would Toya Do?) - 'Toya Talks - I resigned from my job and my employer has not replied or acknowledged my resignation'.
In this episode we will be advising a queen on her resignation dilemma, including highlights and thoughts of last week.
Email me: [email protected]
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks and/o…
King Richard
In this episode, we discuss the recent treatment of Lani Good as she is policed and judged on her reaction to the situation with Tion Wayne. I also discuss Prince Williams's caucasity w…
Personal Integrity Is Your Signature
Integrity:-
'the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.'
Let's discuss further.
*This episode includes x3 dilemmas
Email me: [email protected]
Twitter: @toya_w (#To…
Only Black Women Can Give Birth To Black Children
Identity is what allows us to have a fundamental understanding of who we are. Race is part of that identity, what isn't discussed enough is misidentifying and then the long-term effect…
Social Anxiety Has Entered The Chat
Hi, my name is Toya and I have social anxiety.
The irony here is people would debate with me and be unable to understand how being on one of the biggest reality shows, hosting shows, and…
The Power Of NO
In the workplace how many of you feel comfortable saying NO. Do you know how to say no when your workload is too much to take on additional work and responsibilities? We have been condi…
There Are Good Looking Men/Women In Every Tax Bracket. - PT1
In this episode we talk about losing our identi…
The United Nations of Karma
I always talk about doing things with a clean heart and clean hands. For Ronald McDonald
(Ep 77 'Closet Racist) and Matt Hancock karma has come at them fast. Yes..... The United Nations…