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ManageMint Made Easy

ManageMint Made Easy

De: Kishshana Palmer
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Ready for leadership that feels as fresh as a breath mint? ManageMint Made Easy serves up a minty‑fresh take on management. Hosts Kishshana Palmer — the CEO, best‑selling author and ’90s Queens homegirl turned corner‑office exec and co‑host Maria Dautruche invite you to the “meeting after the meeting.” Each episode blends unfiltered truth bombs, laughs and a big virtual hug with practical strategies for today’s fast‑changing workplace. Kishshana and Maria explore what it really takes to help everyday everyday leaders live well and lead well. If you’re tired of stiff management advice, pull up!Kishshana Palmer Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • Can You Really Be Your Authentic Self as a Manager?

    Can You Really Be Your Authentic Self as a Manager?
    Aug 19 2025

    Hey Friend,

    We’re back. Sliding into your day with some real talk. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the question of - can we really be our authentic selves at work?

    We get honest and real about the pressure to fit into old-school ideas of “professionalism”, and this episode is filled with our own stories and personal reflections. You’ll hear why authenticity isn’t about oversharing, but about aligning your actions with your values and showing up with integrity. We talk about the risks, the rewards, and how being true to yourself can actually help you—and your team—thrive.

    So grab your coffee, and join us for some laughs, truth bombs, and a big virtual hug. 🤗

    xo,

    Kishshana & Maria


    Tune in to hear:

    • How to navigate the risks (and rewards!) of showing up real at work
    • How to set boundaries and communicate your values as a manager
    • How to find your anchor mantra to stay grounded and lead with confidence


    Episode Overview

    • (00:00) Welcome & Setting the Stage
    • (02:00) Personal Stories: Nails, Hair, and Professionalism
    • (10:00) Challenging the “Professionalism” Playbook
    • (18:00) Defining Authenticity at Work
    • (25:00) Risks, Rewards, and Real Talk on Being Yourself
    • (32:00) Practical Steps: How to Lead Authentically
    • (38:00) The Power of Mantras and Staying Grounded
    • (42:00) Final Reflections & Encouragement to Keep It Real


    Powerful Quotes

    "I felt like a ghost of myself, but as a fundraising professional, I thought that’s what you’re supposed to do." -Kishshana

    "If you are not present to yourself, everything in your life is a performance." -Kishshana

    "I am authentic. I lead with integrity. I am open, honest and direct." -Kishshana

    "The more authentic I am, the younger I look. So. Peep that, y’all." -Kishshana

    "Authenticity is showing up in a way that reflects your truth, not necessarily someone else’s expectations." -Maria

    "You don’t have to bring your whole 4th grade self, but you DO get to be you." -Maria

    "I realized there were other ways I could make a living that let me be more creative, let me feel more like myself, and that gave me a lot of confidence." -Maria

    "Boundaries are invitations to how people get to be in community with you." -Maria


    Let’s go deeper 👇🏾

    📖 Get Kishshana’s Book

    💚 Stay in Touch

    🎧 Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode


    🎙️ Meet Your Hosts:

    ✔️ Connect with Kishshana on LinkedIn: @kishshanapalmer

    ✔️ Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: @mariadautruche


    Episode Resources:

    • For more Management Mastery, head over to ManageMint, Inc.
    • “Sticky Teams” Free on-demand training: Unlocking the Secrets to a Cohesive Team


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    49 m
  • Management for Dreamers: Turn Big Vision Into Real Results

    Management for Dreamers: Turn Big Vision Into Real Results
    Aug 12 2025

    Hey Dreamer,

    If your head is full of big ideas but your projects are always stuck at 92%, this episode is for you!

    Today, we are getting real about why visionaries like us struggle to finish what we start (hint: it’s not laziness!), and we share spicy, practical tips to help you turn dreams into done. From breaking big visions into bite-sized tasks, to using tools like ClickUp and the Notes app, to the magic of time-blocking and the power of rest, we’ve got you covered.

    So grab your planner (or your phone), and let’s get those ideas out of your head and into the world. Your dreams deserve to shine!

    xo,

    Kishshana & Maria


    Tune in to hear:

    • How to break big, dreamy ideas into bite-sized, actionable steps (and actually finish them)
    • How to use simple tools and routines to keep your projects—and yourself—on track
    • How to build in rest, support, and accountability so your vision doesn’t burn you out


    Episode Overview

    • (00:00) Welcome & Meet the Visionaries
    • (00:20) The Visionary’s Dilemma: Why Big Ideas Get Stuck
    • (06:20) Procrastination, Perfectionism & Fear of Failure
    • (11:00) The Emotional Toll: Guilt, Imposter Syndrome & Team Impact
    • (21:00) Building a Framework: Breaking Down Big Dreams
    • (24:50) The Power of Writing It Down & Using Support Systems
    • (31:00) Lists, Timelines & Embracing Structure
    • (34:30) Deadlines, “Less is More,” and Avoiding Overwhelm
    • (39:15) Accountability, Delegation & Finding Your Team
    • (42:44) Recap: Steps to Bridge Vision and Execution
    • (46:00) Tools & Tactics: ClickUp, Notes App, and Time-Blocking
    • (53:59) Minimalist Approaches & Daily Routines
    • (58:25) The Importance of Rest, Self-Care & Energy Management
    • (1:01:47) Types of Rest: Spiritual, Emotional, and Mentorship
    • (1:04:00) Final Nuggets, Encouragement & Sign-Off


    Powerful Quotes

    "People have dreams on dreams, on dreams, but making them real is a whole other story." - Kishshana

    "Vision without execution is hallucination." - Maria

    "Break it down, then break it down again." - Kishshana

    "Your dream deserves a good, sturdy bridge, not a rickety rope." - Kishshana

    "If it never finishes, it never flopped." - Maria

    "Discipline is freedom. Structure isn’t stifling, it’s supportive." - Maria

    "Lists made me feel better, but I wasn’t doing anything with the list." - Kishshana

    "Don’t be afraid to ask for help or delegate parts of your vision." - Kishshana

    "More can be the enemy of done." - Maria


    Let’s go deeper 👇🏾

    📖 Get Kishshana’s Book

    💚 Stay in Touch

    🎧 Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode


    🎙️ Meet Your Hosts:

    ✔️ Connect with Kishshana on LinkedIn: @kishshanapalmer

    ✔️ Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: @mariadautruche


    Episode Resources:

    • For more Management Mastery, head over to ManageMint, Inc.
    • “Sticky Teams” Free on-demand training: Unlocking the Secrets to a Cohesive Team


    Support the Show

    Buy Us A Coffee
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Managing While Grieving: How to Lead When You’re Barely Holding On

    Managing While Grieving: How to Lead When You’re Barely Holding On
    Aug 5 2025
    Hey hey friend, Today, we’re getting all the way real about something most folks would rather tiptoe around: grief. We’re talking about what it means to lead a team when your heart is heavy and your world feels upside down. From survivor’s guilt to those “crying in the car” moments, we’re sharing our stories—the messy, the complicated, and yes, even the moments that made us laugh through the tears. We get into how grief doesn’t care about your deadlines, your title, or your to-do list. It shows up in your body, your brain, and your work (hello, brain fog and late-night ice cream). We talk boundaries, vulnerability, and why sometimes B+ work is more than enough while your soul is healing. Plus, we’re giving you permission to be human at work—messy, marvelous, grieving, and all. And if you’re leading while grieving, or loving someone who is, we’ve got your back. So grab your favorite cozy drink, take a deep breath, and join us for a conversation that’s honest, heartfelt, and full of solidarity. You’re not alone, friend—and you never have to be. With love (and a whole lot of grace), Kishshana & Maria 💌 Tune in to hear: How to lead a team when you’re grieving (and still show up as your real self) How to set boundaries and ask for help while navigating loss How to support your team (and yourself) through grief with empathy and humanity Episode Overview (00:00) Welcome & Setting the Stage: Leading While Grieving (02:00) Personal Stories: Loss, Survivor’s Guilt, and the Reality of Grief (10:00) Grief in the Workplace: The Invisible Weight Leaders Carry (20:00) Boundaries, Vulnerability, and Asking for Help (30:00) Supporting Others Through Grief at Work (40:00) Reflections, Self-Care, and the Power of Empathy (50:00) Closing Thoughts: Permission to Be Human & What’s Next Powerful Quotes "Grief doesn’t care about your title, your deadlines or your deliverables, because when it hits, it hits." -Kishshana "Leadership doesn’t pause just because grief walks in the room." -Kishshana "I had to start leading with vulnerability, and I had to, like, speak truth to power, and I had to ask for the help I needed." -Kishshana "You can’t leave that grief behind and go back to your job—that’s following you like a wet blankie." -Kishshana "If you need help, get help, and help doesn’t have to be you’re going to go speak to a therapist, though, if you need that, you should." -Maria "We are holding all the space today for the complicated, unspoken and often invisible experience of leading a team while your whole world is falling apart." -Maria "There are days where I could barely string together an email, and here I was running a company." -Kishshana "You don’t have to compartmentalize your pain to do good work. You can be in process and in power." -Kishshana "Vulnerability invites empathy, and so when you lead with transparency and not trauma dumping, you give people permission to see you as a human." -Maria "Grief is universal. Everyone experiences it at some level. In some way, it is part of our human life." -Maria "Letting someone witness you be a human and still work through it anyway, can be an even more impactful lesson than sending someone to an online self-paced training." -Maria "If you want a resilient team, create a culture that makes space for grief." -Maria Let’s go deeper 👇🏾 📖 Get Kishshana’s Book 💚 Stay in Touch 🎧 Subscribe to Never Miss an Episode 🎙️ Meet Your Hosts: ✔️ Connect with Kishshana on LinkedIn: @kishshanapalmer ✔️ Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: @mariadautruche Episode Resources: For more Management Mastery, head over to ManageMint, Inc.“Sticky Teams” Free on-demand training: Unlocking the Secrets to a Cohesive Team Support the ShowBuy Us A Coffee
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    52 m
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