Wondering how to stick out from the crowd? Or wondering what recruiters are looking for? Wonder no more!This month’s series is all about how you can have a competitive edge in the job market. For this month’s speaker series, I was able to sit down with an Amazon recruiter, Dionne Letts, who gushes all the details on what recruiters are looking for in candidates. Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Dionne Letts @yepirecruitAbout Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

Sometimes there can be glaringly obvious red flags but we somehow find a way to excuse terrible behavior for the sake of giving someone the benefit of the doubt (even when they don’t deserve it). In this month’s series, we’re talking with Lauren Lake to share all the ways to recognize red flags and how to avoid them.Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Lauren Lake @laurenlakeesqWorking With Lauren: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSjFJM9At5sAt6E84NHjljdMbpurNIMFgVzQUlmf5cejF0mQ/viewform?usp=send_form About Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

We’ve all seen ads for coaching and let’s be honest the market is saturated with coaches! So how do you know what’s the right fit for you let alone if coaching is even beneficial for you?Check out this month’s speaker series with Cat Marte who shares the benefits of coaching.Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Cat Marte @iamcatmarteWorking With Cat: https://linktr.ee/itsthegoodlifeco About Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

Fall has the tendency to be the time of year when you get reinvigorated and motivated to finish the year strong. It’s usually the time where you reflect and evaluate if you’re truly professionally happy.And usually, the first place to go is LinkedIn. But you may be wondering how do you reach out to folks on LinkedIn if you haven’t spoken to them in years? Or with all the daily updates and changes, are you even using LinkedIn correctly?If this is you, tune into this month’s speaker series with Cynthia Pong who talks all things LinkedIn! Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Cynthia Pong @cynthiapongWorking With Cynthia: https://www.embracechange.nyc/ About Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

There was a time when low representation was a norm but times are changing (thank goodness–I mean there is still a lot of work to do, but slow progress is still progress nonetheless). Companies are starting to realize they need to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion or they will be out of talent. In this month’s speaker series podcast episode that is exactly what we are talking about!I had the privilege of interviewing Adriele Parker. She is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) thought partner with over 13 years of combined experience in DEI strategy, recruiting, learning and development, career development, and coaching. She specializes in agile DEI strategy development & implementation, inclusive leadership development, employee resource groups (ERGs), and inclusive team dynamics. She has a particular interest in building inclusive workplaces and reducing systemic barriers that affect the success of marginalized populations. Outside of DEI, Adriele is passionate about family & friends, her pup (@rouxthelilpoo), supporting other Black women, cooking (please send recipes!), investing, and upcycling clothing.During our chat, she talks about why representation matters and what to do to push your organization if it’s missing.Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Adriele Parker @adrieleparkerWorking With Adriele: https://linktr.ee/adrieleparker About Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

If you feel like you keep working, working, and working, but you just aren’t fulfilled and want to find something else (but you need to keep your job) this episode is especially for you.In this episode, I spoke with Carolyn Pitt who is an Intellectual Property and Entertainment Attorney with significant experience in Human Capital Management Consulting, Strategy, and Business Development.  She previously practiced law at Alston & Bird LLP and received her BS in Psychology from Vanderbilt University and her JD from American University’s Washington College of Law.Carolyn is also the Founder and CEO of Productions.com, a job marketplace for production professionals that connects studios, music labels, and corporate brands to vetted local production talent. She talks about how she used all of her passions to pursue her ultimate goal of entrepreneurship, while still working her 9-5.Learn how you can work your FT while also finding alignment with your passions.Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Carolyn Pitt @pittesqueCEO and Founder of Work With Productions: @workwithproductions | Productions.comAbout Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

Have you ever had aspirations to change careers and start in a new industry but felt like it was too late? Then you're going to love this episode because you're going to learn that there's no such thing!In this episode, I spoke with experienced marketing professional, Brandon Delesline to talk all about how he successfully transitioned careers, and share tips on how you can too! Brandon is currently the head of DEI Marketing at Twitch, and works to build brand campaigns that reflect the diverse communities that leverage the global streaming platform.Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Brandon DeleslineBrandon's LinkedIn: @brandondeleslineAbout Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

We are living in a world where entrepreneurship is highlighted so heavily that sometimes we forget a 9-5 is still poppin'!I spoke with experienced HR professional, Kirsten Norwood to talk just about this topic. Kirsten is a journalist by trade but an HR professional by passion and the host of All Things Career podcast.Episode LinksGuest Speaker: Kirsten Norwood’s Podcast | All Things CareerKirsten Norwood Social Media: @kirstendnorwoodAbout Merete FieldsMerete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefieldsResourcesNeed to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Antoinette Liles, a talented Doctor of Dental Medicine, who recently opened up her own Dental Practice in Pearl, MS. Dr. Liles takes great pride in her journey of becoming a dentist and owning her own practice. She is a first-generation college student, a proud HBCU graduate, and the first doctor in her family.In this episode, we talk all about why representation matters and how to ensure you are focusing on it in your professional life.Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

This is one of my favorite topics because I think there is something liberating about being vulnerable and getting ready to have a difficult conversation. In this episode, I walk you through how to have effectively had difficult conversations with anyone...including your manager.Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

In today's episode, I got the pleasure of interviewing Kirsten Norwood! Kirsten is an experienced HR professional with a focus on recruiting, training and inclusion. With a special ability to appeal to any audience, especially young professionals, Kirsten specializes in helping people “walk in their true identity at work.”Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

Sometimes you get through a routine and you don’t think about if what you’re doing is actually what you want to be doing. So this episode is dedicated to helping you to start thinking through what your career goals actually are (aside from making money).In order to figure out your goals, this episode will share the have three specific things that I think will help you get clarity.Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

In today’s episode, I interviewed Halleemah Nash. She is a speaker, author, and social entrepreneur operating as Founder of Rosecrans Ventures, a startup that provides coaching and career readiness to underrepresented Gen Z talent. She talks all about how to make an impact in the work you do and how to hone in on your purpose.Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

Is there even a thing called balance?! I kid but I will say it’s a concept that is ever-evolving.Sometimes you think we achieve balance every single day and it’s just not true. Some days your all may mean only 65% and some days your all is 100%. It’s ok that it fluctuates because you are human.In this episode, I walk you through four ways to help you achieve balance.Episode LinksDaily Greatness Planner I use: https://dailygreatness.co/Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

In this episode, I spoke with a woman who was told no over and over again, that ended up working for the greatest entertainer of all time–Beyonce! I sat down with celebrity Stylist and Designer Raquel Smith. Raquel shares what it’s like to work with THE Beyonce Knowles, how her drive and tenacity for passion for fashion helped her get to where she is today.Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

In our modern social media world, sometimes we start to focus too much on how many connections we have versus how many relationships we actually have.  In this episode, I walk through the top 4 steps of how to connect and build meaningful professional relationships.Episode LinksInterested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

I interviewed Miasha Coleman who has rocked the literary world with her debut novel Secret Society, which landed her a 6 figure deal. Since then, Miasha has written over a dozen more and continues to grow in her craft.Miasha is paving the way and making big moves not only in the literature and publishing industry but has now expanded in the film industry. She has proven that you don’t have to choose one career, you can have as many as you want!Episode LinksIf you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

You might have started a new role and you want to grow within the company but you just got there! So now you’re wondering, how do I position myself for leadership positions?This episode of Career Gems is all about the top 4 ways to align yourself for a growth opportunity.Episode LinksIf you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

Emmy & NAACP Award-Winning Producer and Casting Director, Christal Ransom continues to make history in the Television Industry, and I got to sit down and speak with her about her incredible success.Christal went from being an administrative assistant for E Entertainment to now producing and developing syndicated and cable shows for the past 18 years. She did this by continuing to evolve and grow within her career.Grab a notebook, because you’re going to want to take notes!Episode LinksIf you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

You see an amazing job you are planning to apply to and then they require the dreaded document...your cover letter.This episode of Career Gems, is all things cover letters and especially learning how to make sure you stand out among the crowd.Episode LinksIf you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields