4: The Fortitude Collective: Unbossed but Bothered

Join us for an exclusive interview with the founders of The Fortitude Collective whose mission is to create a space for the next generation of black and brown women that reaffirms, supports, and encourages them to “bring their chair” to every space they occupy. Their vision is for every black and brown woman to own their space in the world and of course "bring their chair." "Bringing their chair" as they so eloquently put it is based on the quote by their late Soror, Shirley Chisholm, who said "if they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." Congresswoman Chisholm knew all about this as the first Black congresswoman (1968), representing New York State in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms. Similarly, each of these ladies are blazing trails in their fields, from education to entrepreneurship these Sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are definitely a collective force, leading within and throughout their communities. Representation in our workplaces, boardrooms and elected offices is necessary and the ladies of The Fortitude Collective are ensuring this shift happens now. They are even gearing up to host their first in-person conference, "Unbossed but Bothered," an experience to show how important diversity and inclusion is for women of color. Listen in and tell a friend! 

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I Brought My Chair: Unbossed, but Bothered! Conference 

• When: March 25, 2023
• Where: Hotel Colee 3377 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326
• What: The I Brought My Chair: Unbossed, but Bothered! Conference is for women who are no longer satisfied with just having a seat at the table.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:54 Introduction - What is The Fortitude Collective?
• 4:06 Who's Who? Introducing the founders of The Fortitude Collective
• 10:19 I Brought My Chair: Solidifying the role of Black Women in Leadership
• 13:48 Why is there a perception that women of color don't get along?
• 17:12 The I Brought My Chair: Unbossed,, but Bothered! Conference
• 18:52 We made it to the table but it's time to flip the table over and shatter the glass ceiling around it. The table isn't enough!
• 20:54 We've moved mountains, but we have so many more mountains to move
• 22:56 We want to bring other women along with us
• 24:20 Essence article “Tech Companies Are Quietly Defunding Diversity Pledges And Industry Layoffs Are Hitting Black and Brown Workers Hardest – Experts Say The Message Is Clear”
• 27:43 Equity strategies
• 29:12 Using your voice to enact change
• 31:55 It is always an employee's market! You can always get another job, after all we only have one shot at this thing called life
• 37:33 What can we expect from The Fortitude Collective
• 38:23 The power of sisterhood. Debunking the stigma of "I don't really have female friends"
• 44:23 Being seen, heard, and valued: Life lessons and advice from the founders of The Fortitude Collective