Why You’re Not Getting Promoted (Even When You Deserve It) | Job vs Career, Racism, Nepotism & Workplace Reality

Are you working hard, staying loyal, and still getting overlooked for a promotion? You're not alone—and you're not crazy.

In this raw and revealing episode of the Divine Time Podcast, host Danli Divine is joined by the wise and witty Eudith for a deep conversation about why so many deserving people are stuck in the same position, year after year. Together, they unpack the hard truths about corporate culture, favoritism, racism, and what it really means to know your worth.

From military experiences to workplace manipulation, from being the only melanated voice in the room to being passed over by someone with less experience but more connections, this episode is about calling it out—and taking your power back.

🔥 Topics we cover:

• Why hard work alone doesn’t get you promoted

• The truth about “selling yourself” at work

• Corporate gaslighting, nepotism & bias

• Entrepreneurship vs the 9-to-5 grind

• The real meaning of “fit,” and why it matters more than your résumé

• How to maintain peace, passion, and purpose in your career

• Interview red flags—and how to flip the script and interview them too

If you're tired of being undervalued, or questioning if you’re in the right job (or industry), this episode is a must-listen.

00:00 – Danli & Eudith’s family intro + what sparked this convo
05:10 – The video that made us reflect on job promotion struggles
12:30 – Why “fitting the mold” often matters more than skill
20:15 – Speaking up vs staying silent: workplace survival strategies
28:40 – Military culture, staff favoritism, and career stagnation
35:00 – How to advocate for your promotion (without begging)
42:50 – Black women in leadership: overlooked, unheard, underpaid
50:15 – Are you drained or aligned? How your job affects your spirit
58:00 – Job vs career vs calling: know the difference
1:05:30 – Final advice: protect your peace & ask yourself the hard questions

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