Head Boss In Charge (H.B.I.C.)

Head Boss In Charge (H.B.I.C.)

Your co-hosts, Paul & Shimina, take you through an introspective, educational, and entertaining journey through various conversations surrounding personal and professional success. Our podcast focuses on how to be a "boss," not just in the work place, but in life, relationships, and society; and through the lens of being a queer person of color (QPOC). Episodes are published bi-weekly. Our August Head Boss of the Month goes to Kid Fury & Crissle West of The Read!

Episodes

September 30, 2018 50 mins
Can you believe it's been TWO YEARS since we started this show, with a whopping 53 episodes?! In honor of our two year anniversary, and this much needed break (check our social media announcement for more on that), we will continue our bi-weekly Tuesday production schedule by replaying some of our former episodes. We hope to continue engaging new fans. And for our current fans? Maybe you'll hear something different and more relevan...
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Have you ever stared at a coworker of yours, thinking “how the hell have you not been fired yet?” Shimina and Paul discuss their experiences and strategies on how to handle employees who are holding back the growth of oneself and/or the organization. Sometimes these folks are fully aware of the “bad Koolaid” they are making, while others do not realize how much they are force feeding it down everyone’s throats. On the flip side, th...
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August 19, 2018 43 mins
Superstitions.... where do they come from? Paul & Shimina do a deep dive into the topic with a help from this article in Essence Magazine: https://www.essence.com/holidays/black-history-month/black-superstitions-traditions-origins/ Note: We experienced technical difficulties with this week’s episode. So the first 10ish minutes of Water Cooler Talk is missing. Follow us on Facebook (Head Boss in Charge) and Twitter (@HeadBossPod...
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July 23, 2018 64 mins
Ooooweee! Paul & Shimina have been through it! But in a good way, actually. Your co-hosts are in the thick of it… the crossroads at which one questions their personal decisions and life’s actions, but strangely enough, life is questioning those same decisions and actions for us. No topic for this one… we just ride the wave and freestyle from our hearts. Also, we give shout outs to San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Congresswoman Max...
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July 8, 2018 34 mins
It’s been a while, but we’re also pressed for time. So we are calling a brief stand up meeting to order! This week’s topic is on life transitions---when do you know it’s the right time to move on to the next opportunity, or event? And more importantly what internal or external resources are necessary to make these transitions? Are there certain transitions to avoid or not avoid? Your co-hosts navigate these questions and more in th...
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Psyche! Beyonce and Jay-Z are not this week’s guests on HBIC (I know, it’s devastating, but they’re on tour right now), but we are sharing the mic with our friend, colleague, and renaissance woman, Maiya Lanae! Paul could not help but think how appropriately aligned the content of The Carters’ debut joint project, “Everything is the Love,” was in comparison to the overarching themes of the HBIC podcast---career, life, and success. ...
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Paul & Shimina share hosting duties with Karyne Levy! Karyne has 18 years of professional experience in journalism, focusing on content writing/editing/designing for companies such as CNET, NerdWallet, and Scribd. She also hosts a podcast with her wife, called The Gayest Show on Birth, where they share their IVF journey in real-time, as they await their first born child (details below). Karyne joins Paul and Shimina in discussing m...
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In this week’s episode, we invite a guest to the show… Adanta Ahanonu! Adanta is a young professional in both the tech industry and non-profit sector, with approx. 10 years of experience in management, leadership, and program development. Adanta recently moved to the Bay Area to launch and direct a new branch for her organization, Year Up, which is 1 of 26 sites. After only being in the Bay for a year, Adanta was recently named by ...
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May 14, 2018 95 mins
Considering the recent trending news regarding people calling the police on black people, Paul and Shimina delve into a discussion on implicit bias. What are the causes behind snap judgements? How do you, as an employee, protect and defend yourself from snap judgements in the workplace? And what are solutions and methods to creating a culture that fosters accountability based on one’s performance and actions, rather than an assumed...
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April 28, 2018 69 mins
Emails… can’t live with ‘em, and can’t live without ‘em! Shimina references an article that talks about the benefits of setting parameters around sending/responding to emails in an office culture. What would happen in your office if everyone stopped sending emails after hours? Paul and Shimina discuss their qualms around email culture, and new approaches they have taken to manage work flows created by emails; they even share some o...
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Paul brings up the topic of people trusting or not trusting one for their word, and the layers behind how we build trust with an individual. Where does that trust come from? Why does one person’s opinion have more weight than another’s? And of course, how is someone’s word perceived simply based on their position at work, their race, gender, or sexuality? Your co-hosts analyze this phenomena and pull examples from their professiona...
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March 17, 2018 58 mins
Paul and Shimina continue their discussion on the book, “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz. The last two agreements are, (3) Don’t make assumptions; and (4) Always do your best. In addition, your co-hosts talk Sterling K. Brown, Betsy Devos, explosions in Texas, and the HBO show, “Here and Now.” Betsy Devos Fucks Up - https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/12/politics/besty-devos-interview-analysi...
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March 4, 2018 59 mins
Paul and Shimina reflect on Marvel’s Black Panther movie! They also discuss the Scandal-How to Get Away with Murder crossover, life after retirement, and some bullshit going on in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. How to Get Away with Scandal - http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-ratings-1202715953/ Life After Retirement - https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/this-is-what-life-without-retire...
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February 18, 2018 57 mins
This week, Shimina brings up a book called, “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we take an indepth look at the first two agreements: (1) Being impeccable with your word, and (2) Don’t take anything personally. Also this week, Paul & Shimina discuss “fake news” on the Black Panther movie, therapy for black girls, the Assassination of Versace tv series, a...
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First off, Happy Black History Month. While they celebrate all things black and black-ish, Shimina and Paul take the time to explain things they are not here for any longer. It’s 2018, and it’s time to moooooove forward! Rose McGowan interviews with ABC’s Juju Chang http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/rose-mcgowan-alyssa-milano-meryl-streep-thoughts-hollywood/story?id=52751291 Rose McGowan on RuPaul’s What’s the Tee http://www.r...
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January 23, 2018 82 mins
Paul and Shimina are bosses who LOVE to travel. Take a listen, as your co-hosts share where they travel, their experiences, and various tips and tricks. Ellen Pompeo, TV’s highest paid woman https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/ellen-pompeo-tvs-20-million-woman-reveals-her-behind-scenes-fight-what-i-deserve-1074978 2018 Oscar Nominations http://variety.com/2018/film/news/list-2018-oscar-nominations-1202668757/ Trans Acto...
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Paul and Shimina discuss the inevitable toxicity that seeps into office/work environments. How does one respond to toxic actions in the workplace? And what methods can one use to preserve themselves in a toxic wasteland? Your co-hosts share their experiences and opinions. Mary J. Blige - Hollywood Walk of Fame - https://www.bet.com/music/2018/01/05/mary-j-blige-honored-with-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame.html Shonda Rhimes: How t...
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December 18, 2017 102 mins
Paul and Shimina close out the year by focusing on what’s ahead. Let’s be honest… despite having some well-deserved, celebratory moments and achievements, 2017 still gave us a run for our money. Your co-hosts look forward, and begin paving their vision for the year ahead. Paul and Shimina play more reindeer games by picking only ONE celebrity to go or stay. The episode closes out with the usual boss ass bitches, and bitch ass bosse...
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December 10, 2017 69 mins
Paul has been intrigued by scientology, specifically through Leah Remini’s A&E show and the HBO documentary, “Going Clear.” It is said that people fall into scientology due to their desire to be a better person; however, scientology seems to take the concept of “self help” or self improvement to a detrimental level. Paul and Shimina explore the concept of “self help.” Why do we have it? Why do we need it? And does self-help ever go...
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November 19, 2017 70 mins
In honor of Thanksgiving, Paul and Shimina take a trip down memory lane and share their unique school experiences. Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Get Married https://www.essence.com/news/serena-williams-and-alexis-ohanian-marry-wedding African Americans Don’t Sleep as Well as Whites, an inequality stretching back to slavery http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-reiss-race-sleep-gap-20170423-story,amp.html Former Google ...
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