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Dare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanSummer Rewind: Fight Systems Not SistersThis week, I’m taking a moment to rest and soak up summer, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging. In this special Summer Rewind episode, we’re circling back to a powerful conversation on the difference between fighting systems and fighting each other. Inspired by the book Sisterhood Heals and a viral moment in Olympic gymnastics, I unpack how white supremacy and patriarchy pits women—especially Black women—against one another in workplaces. If you’ve ever felt hurt by another sister, this episode offers a lens-shifting perspective and a call to lead with compassion, community, and truth. B...2025-07-2315 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanThe $14K Lesson: Why Freedom Costs More Than DollarsWhat does your relationship with money have to do with overwork and burnout? More than you might think.In this very personal episode, Zenica shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she paid off nearly $14,000 in consumer debt in four months—and why the most important transformation wasn’t financial, but emotional and energetic. From releasing shame to rewriting her beliefs about freedom, she unpacks the mindset shift that helped her reclaim her time, her energy, and her voice.If you’ve ever stayed in a toxic job or burned yourself out because you couldn’t afford t...2025-07-1719 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanAre You Living Or Just Managing Time?If someone looked at your calendar today, would they see a life you’re proud of—or just a long list of obligations? In this honest and deeply personal episode, Zenica opens up about how her calendar once reflected survival, not joy. She explores how our schedules reveal more than our plans—they expose our priorities, our hidden beliefs, and the stories we’re telling ourselves about who we need to be.Whether your calendar is packed with work, self-help content, or everyone else’s needs but your own, this episode will help you ask the real question...2025-07-0910 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanWhy Waiting for the Perfect Time is Keeping You StuckThis week, we're calling out one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: “I'll do it when things slow down.” In this episode, I’m breaking down the myths that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overwork, guilt, and delay—and what it really takes to reclaim your time (and summer) with intention. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start living differently, this is your wake-up call.Ready to stop running on autopilot and start reclaiming your time with clarity and ease? Book your Reclaiming My Time Audit2025-07-0214 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanStrategy > Busy: Why Doing More Isn’t WorkingYou’ve been doing all the things — checking the boxes, showing up early, staying late, raising your hand — and yet… the breakthrough still hasn’t come. In this episode, Zenica is unpacking why "going hard" isn’t a strategy — and how so many high-achieving women (especially Black women) get trapped in a cycle of overwork with no payoff. Taking insights from her dual professions as an executive coach and marketing strategist — Zenica is showing showing you how to shift from reactive (doing )to proactive (intentional planning) that actually moves the needle.If you’re tired of being broke and b...2025-06-2514 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanThis Summer, Choose You!You don't need another to-do list, you just need to move with intention. In this episode, Zenica shares a personal story of how reclaiming summer for herself became a crucial part of her journey to success. She encourages you to reflect on your own summer experiences and consider how you can create a summer focused on personal fulfillment and intentionality. Ready to take back your summer. Book you Reclaiming my Time Audit today! Email me with your ideal summer at zenica@zenicachatman.com2025-06-1812 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanRebuilding Confidence After Toxic WorkplacesIn this episode, Zenica addresses a listener question about rebuilding confidence after leaving a leaving a toxic job. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and dropping the lies implanted by toxic work environments, grounding yourself in truth, and taking consistent action to rebuild confidence. Zenica shares her own personal experience with workplace bullying and practical strategies to help navigate career crossroads and reclaim your confidence.Book a Reclaiming My Time Audit and Detox. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ask a Coach00:28 Navigating Toxic Workplaces01:19 Rebuilding Confidence After Toxicity05:05 Dropping the L...2025-06-1113 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanLiberation in the Small Things: How Small Shifts Can Set You FreeIn this episode, Zenica wraps up the series 'Sis Put It Down' by sharing personal stories and practical strategies for reclaiming your time, voice, and vision. This episode emphasizes the importance of small shifts in to achieve liberation from overwork and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards personal growth and self-care.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Liberation from Overwork02:33 Reclaiming Your Time05:17 Finding Your Voice07:00 Reclaiming Your Vision11:09 Small Shifts for Big Changes2025-06-0413 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanWhy Rest Feels Wrong (Even When You Know You Need It)In this episode, Zenica explores the guilt associated with rest, particularly among overworked women, especially black women. She discusses the cultural conditioning that leads to this guilt, the historical context of work and rest, and the importance of giving yourself permission to rest. Zenica emphasizes that rest isn't just about time or sleep, but about reclaiming your identity and understanding the benefits of rest. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own beliefs about rest and offers a personalized 'reclaiming my time audit' to help them find balance and joy in their lives.Chapters00:00...2025-05-2815 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanAsk a Coach: How to Move Forward When You're Paralyzed With FearIn this episode, Zenica addresses the challenges faced by individuals coming out of toxic work environments, particularly focusing on the paralysis caused by fear and offers practical coaching strategies to help listeners identify their fears, understand their nature, and develop actionable plans to overcome them, ultimately empowering them to reclaim their power and maximize their impact. Got a question for Zenica, email them to zenica@zenicachatman.comA Few Key Themes: Many people feel paralyzed by fear after toxic work experiences.Common advice to is often unhelpful.Recovering from a toxic environment r...2025-05-2114 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanBurnout By Design: It's not You It's the SystemIn this episode of the Dare to Disrupt Podcast, Zenica explores the unique challenges faced by working women, particularly black women, in navigating burnout as a result of workplace toxicity. She discusses the systemic issues that contribute to feelings of inadequacy and the normalization of chaos in professional environments. Zenica emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotions, setting boundaries, and understanding the flawed meritocracy that often leads to burnout. This episode encourages listeners to reclaim their worth beyond productivity and to recognize the impact of systemic challenges on their professional lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Series...2025-05-1416 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanMask Off: Breaking Free From The "Twice As Good" TrapIn this episode, Zenica explores the pressures women, particularly black women, face in the workplace, emphasizing the concept of 'performing fine' as a survival mechanism. She discusses the cultural armor that women wear, known as the superwoman schema, which includes the obligation to appear strong and suppress emotions. Zenica highlights the emotional toll of these coping mechanisms, leading to burnout and isolation and encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences while providing actionable steps to take off the mask and prioritize self-care. Wanna go deeper? Let's chat about creating your very own VIP Day t...2025-05-0716 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanWhy Your Boss Thinks You're Fine..Even When You're NotIn this episode Zenica discusses a unique challenge faced by black women in the workplace; the gap between their internal struggles and external perceptions. She also explores how cultural conditioning leads to emotional suppression. This episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing these issues to reclaim power and improve workplace dynamics.Ready stop playing "fine" and actually become "exceptional?" Let's plan your very own VIP Day and Detox from Overwork. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Silent Struggle02:50 Understanding the Superwoman Schema05:31 The Impact of Emotional Suppression10:01 T...2025-04-3014 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanBreaking Free From OverworkIn this episode, Zenica explores the pervasive issue of overwork and its detrimental effects on mental and physical health. She shares her personal experiences with overwork, cultural conditioning, and the societal pressures that lead individuals to equate their worth with productivity. Zenica emphasizes the importance of redefining success, setting boundaries, and reclaiming time for rest and joy as essential steps towards a healthier work-life balance. Want to learn more about VIP Day Experiences? Book a call to learn more. TakeawaysOverworking is often a default response to external pressures.Cultural conditioning glorifies overwork a...2025-04-2322 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanDitch Your S.M.A.R.T. Goals & Level Up Your VibeAre you a seasoned professional woman (15+ years in the game) feeling…Bored? Like your career is stuck on repeat?Tired? Drained by the constant pressure and endless to-do lists?Stuck? Despite hitting your "smart" goals, you're not feeling fulfilled?If you're nodding along, this episode is a must-listen! Host, Zenica Chatman challenges the conventional wisdom of relying solely on SMART goals for personal and professional development, especially for women who've been navigating the workforce for over a decade.00:00 Introduction to Non-SMART Goals00:28 History and Concept of SMART Goals01:23 Challenges with SMART Go...2025-04-0922 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanAchieving Financial Freedom & Abundance with Bernadette JoyIn this live recording of the Dare to Disrupt podcast from Charlotte, North Carolina, host Zenica Chatman welcomes financial coach and debt-free millionaire Bernadette Joy. Bernadette shares her impactful journey of paying off $300,000 in debt, achieving millionaire status, and working only 20 hours a week. The episode covers effective budgeting strategies, the significance of negotiation, the psychological aspects of financial freedom, and practical tips for women looking to redefine their work-life balance. Bernadette offers insights on generating passive income, making wise investments, and the personal fulfillment that comes with financial independence and living a balanced life.00:00 Introduction to...2025-02-261h 13Dare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanPep Talk: This Ain't NewIn this episode, the Zenica addresses the challenging start to 2025 and emphasizes the importance of maintaining your mental health amidst political and social turbulence.00:00 Introduction: Reimagine Your Work-Life Balance00:34 The Struggles of 2025: Personal and Collective Challenges01:36 Protecting Your Mental Health: Turn It Off02:55 Listen to Your Body: The Mind-Body Connection03:55 Remember Who You Are: Lessons from Black Panther08:15 Building Community: The Power of Social Support10:48 Conclusion: Prioritize Your Well-being2025-02-1911 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanRewind: Abandon Ordinary with LaShell WootenWant to completely change your life this year? Join me and LaShell Wooten as we dive into a journey of completely changing your life. In this episode we talk about:LaShell's decision to leave a comfortable job to pursue a life of her dreamsLaShell's unique approach to manifesting and vision boardsHow to handle a toxic work environmentWatch LaShell on Season 2 of Deal or No Deal Island on NBC. 2025-02-0751 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanConfronting Burnout with Cait Donovan“Girl, I’m burnt out!” We say it all the time, but what does it really mean? In this episode, burnout specialist Cait Donovan goes deep into what burnout actually is and offers practical advice on recognizing and addressing burnout. 2025-01-2245 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanRedefining Your Personal Style with Elsa IssacIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elsa Issac, a celebrity stylist for some of the leading female journalists, entrepreneurs and authors. We delved into topics like adorning your body and building your personal uniform. Links - Get tickets to join Zenica live in Charlotte, NC in December. 2024-12-0446 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanSpecial Announcement! I'm going on the road!I'm going on the road and I want to meet you! Join me for an incredibly lively and real discussion about finances! Me and my good friend Bernadette Joy are going to have an open dialogue about the personal challenges and rewards of redefining success and pursuing financial freedom. Seat are limited, so get your tickets now. 2024-11-0803 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanWTF Is a Coach Anyway?Coach. Consultant. Advisor. Guru. How is a coach different? This episode, Zenica breaks down what a coach does and how a coach can help fuel your goals. Connect with Zenica to learn more about coaching programs and upcoming events. 2024-10-2509 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanHow do you D.I.S.R.U.P.T Your LifeWhat does it mean to "disrupt" your life? Or how to you navigate when life throws a little disruption your way? Life and leadership coach, Zenica Chatman breaks it down in this episode. Learn more about coaching programs. 2024-10-1130 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanRebuilding Your Confidence After Workplace BullyingWhat does it feel like to be bullied at work. It hurts, but you can bounce back. Read my Fast Company article. Join the Dare to Disrupt Facebook group to connect with other disruptors. 2024-10-0423 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanThe Cost of DisruptionSometimes you gotta pay the cost to be the boss and in this episode, Zenica breaks down the cost associated with disrupting your life for the better. Sign up to learn more about coaching and live events here. 2024-09-0526 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanFight Sisters Not SystemsGet ready to get ya edges snatched! This episode breaks down what you do when you encounter a sister who doesn't seem to be in your camp and why it hurts so much. Want to know more about Zenica and how she helps women reclaim their power and maximize their impact? Tell me a little more about you and I'll design a plan just for you. 2024-08-1515 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanPep Talk: It Ain't Over Yet!Do you feel like you're behind in some way? In this solo episode, Zenica gives a loving "kick in the butt" to encourage you to reset, refresh and lean back into your dreams. Join the conversation and learn more in the Dare to Disrupt private community on Facebook. 2024-08-0713 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanCoach Yourself: When You Feel StuckIn this episode Zenica takes you through a virtual coaching session to help you take action when you feel stuck. Get more and join the discussion in the Dare to Disrupt private community. 2024-07-2416 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanP.T.O. Prepare the OthersWe all love a good vacay, but do you know how to plan a vacation that you don't actually need another vacation to recover. Life and leadership coach, Zenica Chatman is giving you the tea on how to maximize your PTO this summer. Join the discussion in this the Dare to Disrupt Private Facebook community. 2024-07-0510 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanI survived! Here's How I Did It.A few years ago, I was almost fired from my dream job because of workplace bullies. Here's how I survived and what I learned from that experience. Connect with other disruptors and learn more about coaching programs and events in the Dare to Disrupt Private Facebook community. 2024-06-1918 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanShow Up and Speak Up with Kandia JohnsonStruggling with getting your point across? On this episode, Zenica is joined by fellow coach and podcast host, Kandia Johnson. Kandia shares her best tips on how to communicate your value and get your point across even in moments of conflict. Share your biggest takeaway and join the Dare to Disrupt private community. 2024-05-2442 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanF*** Ya FeelingsZenica explores what it looks like when we are connected with our emotions. Join the discussion and connect with other disrupters in the Dare to Disrupt private Facebook Community. 2024-05-0907 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanHealing From Sister Hurt and Finding Your Tribe with Tiffany BetheaWhat happens when you've been wounded by another sister? Zenica is joined by Tiffany Bethea who shares her story of healing from the hurt caused by those who claim to be friends and how she found the confidence to build a new tribe and turn it into a ministry. Share your story in the Dare to Disrupt private community. Learn more about Tiffany and the Successful & Surrounded Circle on her website. 2024-04-2452 min
Being Brown at Work[REPLAY] Here is How Black and Brown Women Handle Gaslighting in the Workplace with Zenica ChatmanWhat psychological manipulation tactic is used to leave victims feeling confused, shaken, and unsure of themselves? The answer is gaslighting. And it's, unfortunately, something that many Black and Brown women face in the workplace. How can we avoid it, and protect ourselves? How do we deal? In this episode replay of Being Brown At Work, I explore what to do when we're faced with mental manipulation at work with phenomenal career coach, Zenica Chatman. Get your free Workplace Confident Guide: https://thetee.lpages.co/workplace-confidence-lead-magnet/ Con...2024-04-1729 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanCreating Financial Flexibility with Chianté JonesLet's talk money Disruptors. Get into this conversation with financial coach, Chianté Jones. Join the Dare to Disrupt private community and get entered to win a free coaching session with Zenica. Follow Chianté:Website: https://dollarsandchange.com/LinkedIn: Chianté Jones2024-04-1146 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanPep Talk: Get In Your Cowboy EraGet ya cowboy hats and boots ready! It's time to get in the saddle disruptors! Drop your biggest takeaway and enter to win a free coaching session in the Dare to Disrupt! private community. 2024-04-0407 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanBeing Brown at Work with Linda TaliaferroThis week we're joined by Executive Coach, Linda Taliaferro, a dedicated champion for the development of emotional intelligence and cultivating executive presence for Black and Brown women. We had such a great conversation that this episode couldn't hold it all! Get the rest of the tea in the bonus episode in the Dare to Disrupt private Facebook community. Connect with Linda here:Website - https://www.lindataliaferro.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theteewithlinda/Being Conference - https://www.lindataliaferro.com/copy-of-services 2024-03-281h 08Dare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanGoals Gone WildGet into these foundational principles of goal setting and goal getting! Zenica lays out what it takes to create goals you'll actually want to achieve this year. Join the Dare to Disrupt private community to learn more about coaching programs and to share your goals for this year. 2024-03-2107 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica Chatman3 Reasons You Keep Quitting Your GoalsStuck in the loop of starting and stopping your goals? This week's episode is for you. Join the conversation and grab this week's mini session in the Dare to Disrupt! Podcast group on Facebook. 2024-03-1408 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanAbandon Ordinary with La Shell WootenThis week’s episode we examine what it looks likes like to “abandon ordinary” and really live a life beyond your dreams. Zenica is joined by La Shell Wooten, a life coach, social worker, healer and “master manifester” who has helped thousands of women transform their lives. Join the conversation and get more information on coaching programs in the Dare to Disturb! Podcast group on Facebook. Follow La Shell on Instagram @LashellWooten and online at LashellWooten.com. 2024-02-2249 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanPlanning for PleasurePleasure or pain? You get to decide how your year will shape up. In this episode, Zenica helps you fill your year for pleasure. Join the conversation and get more information on coaching programs in the Dare to Disrupt! podcast group on Facebook. 2024-02-1405 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanThe Tea on Success and HappinessWe have been taught so many myths about what really brings us happiness. In this episode, Zenica tells the truth about what it really takes to create long-standing happiness in your life. Join the conversation and get more information on coaching programs in the Dare to Disrupt! podcast discussion group on Facebook. 2024-02-0808 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanBreaking Down The SuperwomanWhere did the idea of "the strong black women" come from? In this episode, Zenica breaks down the history behind this archetype and how it keeps many women from living the lives they truly want. Join the conversation and get more information on coaching programs in the Dare to Disrupt! podcast discussion group on Facebook. 2024-01-3109 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanGirl Sat DownIn this episode, Zenica breaks down why raising your hand for everything is not recipe for success. Join the conversation and get more information on coaching programs in the Dare to Disrupt! podcast discussion group on Facebook. 2024-01-2408 min
Dare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanBlack Women Don't Owe You LikeabilityLife and leadership coach Zenica Chatman examines what it would look like to disrupt the idea of needing to be liked as a measure of success. Join the discussion and get more information on coaching programs in the Dare to Disrupt! podcast discussion group on Facebook.2023-12-2906 minDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanDare to Disrupt with Zenica Chatman (Teaser Trailer)Are you tired of being overworked and overlooked? Are you just plain "over it" when it comes to work and life? Dare to Disrupt encourages black women to redefine what success looks like and re-imagine what it truly means to be both strong and successful. 2023-12-2601 min
Let's Make Work HumanDare to Disrupt with Zenica ChatmanIn this episode, Executive Coach Zenica Chatman talks about her experience with workplace trauma related to race and how it led her to create a program called Dare to Disrupt in support of real healing. We discuss the importance of accomplices, rather than just allies, in creating a healthy workplace culture and explore the role everyone plays at both preventing workplace trauma and helping heal from it. We actively examine how every people leader can listen to people of color on their teams and to create a culture that is inclusive and supportive.In this episode we talk about:2023-07-2154 min
The Career Change Maker Podcast I Career Change, Career Advancement & Leadership Development# 228: Overcoming Workplace Trauma with Zenica ChatmanIn this episode I welcome the amazing Zenica Chatman, an executive coach, speaker and trainer, to discuss toxic work environments and how to acknowledge and heal from them. Driven by her own experience of workplace bullying and the emotional and professional impact, Zenica helps others reclaim their power and move to more positive experiences. Sadly, I know that workplace trauma is common, especially for women of colour, so I am really thrilled to have Zenica on to discuss her steps for rebuilding confidence, forming an exit plan, and transitioning away from an unhealthy work environment....2023-07-1927 min