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Toya Talks Podcast
Toya Washington
Fréquence : 1 épisode/11j. Total Éps: 208
Toya Talks is where culture, courage, and career collide.
Created for Black Women and inclusive of allies, this podcast unpacks the realities of the workplace through the lens of culture, life, and global events. From pay gaps and strikes to leadership, politics, and authenticity, each episode explores how the world around us shapes the way we live and the way we work.
Toya goes beyond surface conversations to deliver bold truths, necessary lessons, and unapologetic strategies that empower listeners to navigate the workplace with clarity and courage.
If you’re ready to rethink work, reclaim your brilliance, and be part of conversations that matter, this is your space.
Toya Talks: Bold truths. Real strategy. For us all.
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What Does Justice Look Like When History Still Bleeds?
Saison 2 · Épisode 181
mercredi 26 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:42:37
A superstar stopped a show to eject a sleepy fan, and the crowd divided. We look past the memes to the real duty of care at live events, the difference between standards and humiliation, and why humility travels further than hype. That contrast sets the stage for a wider theme: how power is used in public, at work and in culture.
From Lupita Nyong’o’s choice to refuse typecasting to the labels black women still face in offices, we unpack how stereotypes take root and how to push back with clarity, documentation and policy. I share a candid story about dealing with a disruptive senior, why governance protects your career, and how to use relationship capital without losing your peace. We also dig into Spotify’s unwavering approach to flexible work, separating outcomes from optics and treating adults like adults.
Creativity gets its own spotlight as I introduce Sister Scribble, a 90s-inspired premium stationery brand built for people who still believe in pen, paper and ideas with weight. We talk about what real support looks like, why community matters more than clout, and how to keep building when the hours are long and the room is loud. A listener dilemma on postpartum psychosis at work brings practical steps on occupational health, boundaries and dignity.
A look at Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction through the lens of the Biafra War 2 years, 6 months and 9 days that still shape Igbo memory and justice today. We close with history that still breathes: a clear, grounded primer on Biafra, Igbo identity and Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction. Beyond the legal language sit questions about self-determination, state power and what justice means when memory is raw. If you’re here for honest talk, useful frameworks and stories with heart, you’re in the right place.
If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your support keeps these conversations alive.
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
The Blueprint to Audacity
Saison 2 · Épisode 180
mercredi 19 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:27:26
Ready to name the fear behind a big career leap? We start with the uncomfortable truth: stepping into leadership is hard when you’ve rarely seen anyone who looks like you survive and thrive there. That honesty opens a wide-angle look at credibility, negotiation, and why “director” should be a strategic choice, not a trap. You’ll hear practical pay tactics, a clear-eyed read on gender politics, and a call to claim the audacity usually reserved for the loudest voices in the room while anchoring everything in real delivery.
We pivot into brand strategy with a surgical breakdown of Fenty Beauty, LVMH, and the “core asset test.” What happens when a revolutionary launch becomes industry standard and the parent company cares most about Sephora and Dior? The answer matters to every founder: positioning must live beyond a single hook, and product lines should pass the test of whether they strengthen your core. Still, Rihanna’s two-billion-dollar empire stands as a masterclass in ownership, reminding us that downside cycles don’t erase value when you build for longevity.
Authenticity in entrepreneurship gets a frank treatment access, capital, and networks change the starting line. We separate story from spin so creators can plan with clarity. Then we look outward: a UN spotlight on persecution in Nigeria, the Sahel’s power realignment, and why humanitarian language can mask resource strategy. Closer to home, we press on London’s EV congestion charge and how shifting justifications erode policy trust. Finally, we talk about the UK’s curriculum overhaul AI literacy, oracy, and media scepticism to prepare young people for a world where synthesis beats rote learning. And yes, we celebrate the launch of Sister Scribble, a premium stationery brand designed to bring back tactile creativity and intention.
If this conversation pushes you to ask better questions about your next move career, company, or community hit follow, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Your audacity might be someone else’s blueprint.
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
Coded Language
Saison 2 · Épisode 174
mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:33:17
Ever notice how Black women are expected to win quietly? In this powerful return episode, I dive into the recent tennis court confrontation between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko that perfectly captures what many of us experience daily – being told we're "low class" or "uneducated" when we succeed, then being praised for our composure when we don't react to blatant disrespect.
The tennis incident serves as a mirror to workplace dynamics where Black women face impossible standards. We're expected to take on additional responsibilities without complaint or compensation, to dim our light when it shines too brightly, and to apologise for achievements that would be celebrated in others. I share personal experiences of being shamed for displaying success or enjoying luxury items – what I now recognise as the systematic policing of Black joy, a pattern so pervasive it deserves to be studied as a psychological phenomenon.
I'm thrilled to announce my new venture, Sister Scribble – a stationery brand celebrating Black creativity through vibrant, 90s hip-hop inspired designs. After finding conventional stationery boring and disconnected from my experience, I've created a line that honors our voices and cultural heritage while providing tools for creative expression. The Origin Edit launches in October 2025, coinciding with UK Black History Month.
The episode also tackles current events including immigration policies, the weaponisation of national symbols, and how Christianity is sometimes used to create hierarchies among women based on marital status. I close with strategic advice for a listener facing the all-too-common dilemma of being asked to take on senior responsibilities without appropriate recognition or compensation.
Ready to stop apologising for your success? Listen now, and remember: you are not here to be manageable. Your wins are only threatening to fragile egos – to the rest of us, they're testimony.
Referenced in podcast:
On Becoming by Toke Makinwa
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
Toya Talks x Dreams & Purpose - 'The Business Of Having A Business'
Saison 2 · Épisode 89
mardi 14 décembre 2021 • Durée 01:43:20
In this episode, I discuss the business of having a business and balancing a 9 to 5 and balancing this with your passion, and then understanding how to protect your business and intellectual property.
I can also announce our collaboration in creating stationery. Two Black Women coming together in business to discuss the inspiration behind the collection working together and respecting each other's creativity.
This episode includes: x2 Dilemmas.
Note: The Black Women Are Winners collection drops Saturday 18th December 2021 Midday (UK Time).
www.toyatalks.com
www.dreamsandpurpose.com
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
YouTube: At Home With Toya
https://www.youtube.com/c/AtHomeWithToya
www.toyatalks.com
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
DILEMMA: (What Would Toya Do?) - 'Toya Talks - I resigned from my job and my employer has not replied or acknowledged my resignation'.
Saison 2 · Épisode 89
mardi 7 décembre 2021 • Durée 01:39:31
In this episode we will be advising a queen on her resignation dilemma, including highlights and thoughts of last week.
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks and/or #ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
www.toyatalks.com
YouTube: At Home With Toya:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AtHomeWithToya
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
King Richard
Saison 2 · Épisode 88
mardi 30 novembre 2021 • Durée 01:24:48
In this episode, we discuss the recent treatment of Lani Good as she is policed and judged on her reaction to the situation with Tion Wayne. I also discuss Prince Williams's caucasity with regards to his outrageous claims about the growing populations in Africa.
I recently watched 'King Richard' played by Will Smith charting the life (although partially) of the father of Venus and Serena Williams. The power of manifesting greatness and the determination and conviction and fearlessness required to walk the path of success. Mr Richard Williams had a plan, although the path to greatness was not clear he found a lane for his daughters and ensured they dominated, he produced world-class Black female tennis legends from Compton.
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
YouTube: At Home With Toya
https://www.youtube.com/c/AtHomeWithToya
www.toyatalks.com
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
Personal Integrity Is Your Signature
Saison 2 · Épisode 87
mardi 23 novembre 2021 • Durée 01:57:07
Integrity:-
'the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.'
Let's discuss further.
*This episode includes x3 dilemmas
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
www.toyatalks.com
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
Only Black Women Can Give Birth To Black Children
Saison 2 · Épisode 86
mardi 16 novembre 2021 • Durée 01:36:31
Identity is what allows us to have a fundamental understanding of who we are. Race is part of that identity, what isn't discussed enough is misidentifying and then the long-term effects that flow from this.
Love & Hip Hop Miami Season 4 Episode 10 & Episode 11 - The discussion of race is polarised when Shelah (who is Black passing identifies as Black but is mixed race) has a yearly Curly Curvey Conscious Retreat - creating healthy spaces for Black Women. The issue arises when she is questioned as to why her retreat is not inclusive of non-Black Women. I unpack this and further discuss the issue of identity and why Black Women are regularly questioned for creating spaces for Black Women. This being said there is a responsibility for Black Men to educate the non-Black Women they choose to create and/ or build a home with, that having children with Black Men does not mean they are raising Black Children, only Black Women Can Give Birth to Black Children. - Let's discuss.
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
www.toyatalks.com
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
Social Anxiety Has Entered The Chat
Saison 2 · Épisode 85
mardi 9 novembre 2021 • Durée 01:44:53
Hi, my name is Toya and I have social anxiety.
The irony here is people would debate with me and be unable to understand how being on one of the biggest reality shows, hosting shows, and public speaking that I couldn't suffer from social anxiety. There is also the assumption that if you are bold, confident, and direct this then precludes you from being socially anxious.
Social anxiety includes having an overwhelming fear of social situations like meeting or speaking to people. One of the biggest issues is the perception. that someone who experiences social anxiety is rude when in fact it is often difficult to explain and in fact, what is being mistaken for rudeness is someone merely 'reacting to their symptoms.
In this episode, we also discuss social anxiety in the workplace and how it manifests within different parts of our lives. - Let's discuss.
This episode includes x3 dilemmas.
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
www.toyatalks.com
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
The Power Of NO
Saison 2 · Épisode 84
mardi 2 novembre 2021 • Durée 02:04:32
In the workplace how many of you feel comfortable saying NO. Do you know how to say no when your workload is too much to take on additional work and responsibilities? We have been conditioned to think saying no is obstructive, rude, and not collaborative, this is toxic.
In this episode, we will be discussing how to push back and in turn, set boundaries and manage people's expectations, removing the myth that YES leads to visibility and recognition. I also share my recent experience of saying NO at work and how I used the workplace lingo to make clear that I cannot and will not break my back to take on additional work that then benefits others to my own detriment.
PS White privilege made an appearance last week attempting to call me a name that doesn't below to me. Everyday labour, not everyday violence
We also answer a dilemma regarding hybrid working and a company attempting to force a fellow Black Queen into allowing them to amend her employment contract to align to her colleagues who are hybrid workers. She is in fact a remote worker. - Let's discuss
Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalks)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
www.toyatalks.com
Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com
TikTok: toya_washington
Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)
Snapchat: @toyawashington
Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks
Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star
Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble
- Instagram: @sistahscribble
- Website: www.sistahscribble.com
- Email: hello@sistahscribble.com
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