Listen "BBIB Episode #09 | Should Black People Work 10x Harder? | Ft. John, Sam and Toyin"
Episode Synopsis
Should Black people have to work 10x harder than their white counter parts to get by in the world? Join us for our first-ever panel interview! This week we have not 1, not 2 but 3 brilliant guests joining us as we explore the perspectives of three inspiring black men on the subject of work ethic and the black experience in the workplace. Join Chiedza as she chats with John Akinwamide, Samuel Ikpeh, and Toyin Otubusin, who share their two cents on the importance of resilience, integrity and excellence at work. Providing valuable insights into how their experiences as first-generation immigrant sons have shaped their work ethic and determination to succeed, this episode is not to be missed! So click to watch PART ONE of this empowering discussion now!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbib.thepodcast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbibthepodcastFollow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bbibthepodcastWant to listen via other podcast platforms? https://bbibthepodcast.buzzsprout.comWant to learn more about BBIB? https://raraeducationproject.org/podcastWant to feature in our podcast? Email us: [email protected] podcast is brought to you by the RARA Education Project CIC, a Black-led organisation dedicated to creating safe learning, working and networking spaces for Black Africans and Caribbeans across the UK to thrive and advance. To learn more about RARA, click here - https://raraeducationproject.org/Chapters:0:00 - Episode Introduction0.55 - The Definition of "Work Ethic"08:33 - Success and the fear of failure14:14 - Black people should work harder22:47 - Black People are Scrutinised More23:59 - Black people have to work 10x harder25:31 - The Black face in a white space26:55 - The intersectionality of the Black experience28:30 - Black and Asian students in the classroom30:15 - At which point should we start working hard(er)?32:00 - Work harder or work smarter?
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