What if building a more inclusive workplace wasn’t as complicated or corporate as you think

This week on Work Besties Who Podcast, Claude and Jess sit down with powerhouse inclusion expert and author Delphia Howze — and this conversation will change how you show up at work 🔥

Delphia, whose new book Including You: Leading Inclusion From Where You Are is a must-read, shares why inclusion is a personal responsibility, not just something for HR or leadership to figure out

She delivers real, honest advice about modeling inclusive behavior, understanding our biases, and why grace and self-reflection are essential tools for real change

If you’ve ever felt excluded, wondered how to actually make a difference, or wanted to be a better ally — this episode gives you the roadmap
And yes, it starts with your work besties too

✨ Inclusion isn’t optional
✨ Leadership is everyone’s job
✨ Changing the culture starts with you

Come listen — your future team will thank you

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You, Me, We: Why Work Besties Are a Career Superpower (with Morag Barrett)

Ready to upgrade your 9–5 relationships from “cordial coworkers” to ride-or-die allies? In this energizing episode, Jess & Claude sit down with leadership expert and author Morag Barrett to chat about why having work besties isn’t just nice—it’s necessary.

Drawing from her brilliant book You, Me, We, Why we all NEED a Friend at Work; Morag shares actionable tips on how to build meaningful connections at work, navigate tricky power dynamics, and bring emotional awareness into every meeting (without the eye rolls). From small talk that actually matters to shifting from a “me” to a “we” mindset, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

Take a listen if you’re ready to: 💼 Build real friendships at work
🤝 Shift into a culture of allyship
📣 Speak up with confidence in any room
✨ Make your workplace feel more you

Because when you’ve got the right people beside you, work just works better.

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Website-https://skyeteam.com/

LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragbarrett/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SkyeTeam

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moragjbarrett/

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Episode Summary:
In this week’s episode, we sit down with the one and only Tatyana—the Corporate Gen X Mom—for a real, raw, and refreshingly honest conversation about life in the corporate world. As a seasoned professional and mother, Tatyana brings insight, humor, and truth to the table. We dive into what it means to show up authentically at work, the importance of workplace besties, and how to navigate the (often unspoken) challenges of corporate culture, all while juggling the demands of family life. If you’ve ever questioned your place in the corporate machine, this one’s for you.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• There’s often a gap between corporate messaging and real employee experiences.
• Humor isn’t just a coping mechanism—it’s a survival tool.
• Work besties are more than friends—they’re your lifeline.
• Surrounding yourself with respectful, trustworthy colleagues is key.
• Toxic environments require strategic exits or boundaries.
• Balancing motherhood and work is tough—and universal.
• Authentic relationships at work lead to deeper job satisfaction.
• Your company is renting your skills—not your soul.
• Culture change starts with individual mindset shifts.
• Gen Z’s boundaries are influencing a much-needed workplace reset.

🎧 Sound Bites:
🗣️ "I want people to not feel like they're alone."
🗣️ "It's never about the actual job."

👯‍♀️ Brought to you by Work Besties Who Podcast
Hosted by Jess & Claude—two corporate survivors and champions of all things work, wellness, and friendship.

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