Listen "Embracing the Pivot: Why Tabitha Brown's Advice Hit a Nerve"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat does it really mean to pivot with purpose? In this episode of The E Word, Brittany and Karen discuss the layered controversy around Tabitha Brown’s viral advice to struggling entrepreneurs: “Get a job.” What seems like simple, practical wisdom sparked unexpected backlash, revealing just how deeply social media resists nuance.Drawing from their own experiences with task management and necessary change, the hosts explore the deeper implications of pivoting in entrepreneurship. Using the SPENT framework, they highlight how Sophia (philosophic wisdom) and Phronesis (good judgment) are essential in evaluating when a shift is not a setback but a strategy. They dive into the data—like how Black women receive less than 0.25% of venture capital—to ground the conversation in Episteme (facts), while also honoring the intuitive and creative aspects of resilience.Is pivoting a sign of failure, or a powerful act of self-trust and sustainability? Support the showStay With Us Watch and Subscribe to The E Word on YouTube. Follow Karen on LinkedIn and learn more at Colossal Work. Follow Brittany on LinkedIn and learn more at BND Consulting Group.
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