400K Black Women Were Laid Off. LinkedIn's Their Next Power Move.

400,000 Black Women were laid off in 2025. In this episode, a candid conversation unfolds about power, perception, and the experiences that shape how people move through professional spaces.  Podcasters Damesha Craig and Katheline Jean-Pierre explore questions of empathy, representation, and the realities many professionals face when systems claim to support inclusion but often fall short in practice.

The discussion moves from deeply personal and societal observations into a practical conversation about career visibility—particularly for leaders navigating uncertain job markets. Drawing on experience from inside one of the world’s largest professional platforms, the episode also examines how professionals can rethink their presence on LinkedIn and use it more strategically during pivotal career moments.

It’s a conversation that challenges assumptions, surfaces uncomfortable truths, and offers insight into how leaders can position themselves with intention in a rapidly changing professional landscape.

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