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Welcome to the Abrar Mahir Imam podcast, where amazing things happen. Cover art photo provided by Edgar Castrejon on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@edgarraw
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TLDR (Too Long Didn't Read) Show is a podcast where I distil the Knowledge of Books for you! Books are covered in groups that share the same theme/idea. Each episode, we'll discuss one of the books, while linking with ideas from different books, podcasts, blogs, etc. The aim is to make you curious about the ideas that we'll discuss, to open your mind to different concepts, and in the process I hope you gain something valuable along the way. New Episodes Every Saturday!
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Workplace Justice is a podcast discussing workplace issues. We cover topics and examples of various matters in employment law including pregnancy discrimination, how courts define a hostile work environment, whistleblowing, and everything in between. Workplace Justice is brought to you by the New York City employment and civil rights law firm Nisar Law Group. To talk to an employment lawyer at Nisar Law Group, visit http://www.nisarlaw.com or call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.
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Welcome to #genO, a podcast brought to you by Youth Against Sweatshops. Why are so many of us working 60, 70, 80 hours a week and still barely making ends meet? And our lives, friendships, and relationships are always suffering and pushed to the side. How do we try to overcome all this baggage? We will throw in some analysis and history and we will share what we've learned from our on-the-ground organizing to improve working conditions.
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Creating a Culture of Accountability: Insights from Kim Crowder on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
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Are we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company’s culture? There’s been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key pla…
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Gaslighting, Microaggressions, and the Challenges of the DEI Practice with Dr. Jade Singleton
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Every DEI issue is a business problem. Some companies get it, some don’t, while others are struggling to connect the dots between best intentions and tangible results. There are a lot of barriers and threats to DEI. And in this episode, Dr. Jade Singleton sheds light on some of the issues surrounding DEI and more: What is attributional ambiguity? R…
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Why DEI Efforts Fail to Deliver and How to Deal With Pushbacks and Obstacles With Farzin Farzad
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There's enough evidence that the business case for DEI is robust and there's an overwhelmingly positive result for companies and employees. Surely, there are a few organizations that are nailing it, but in most cases, DEI efforts across the board are spotty, reactive, and episodic, lack strategic follow-through and accountability, and sometimes hav…
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Power Dynamics in the Workplace with Jeff Couillard
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What is power? And what does it mean to have power? How does power influence the dynamics and relationships in the workplace? And what does it take to dismantle the oppressive systems that exist within the workplace? Power can be both a positive and a negative trait, depending on the way it is used. When there’s a power struggle, conflicts can aris…
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace and Stop Glorifying the Hustle Culture with Selena Rezvani
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Is the glorification of hustle culture doing us more bad than good? And with all this hustle grinding, is it still possible to set healthy boundaries in the workplace? How are the recent trending topics on quick quitting and quiet quitting related to hustle culture? Are they really a trend or the truth? Join us in this episode as we dive deep into …
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Chinatown Workers Speak Out: How Yuh-Line Niou & the Chinatown Elites Created a Racially-Targeted Wage Theft Crisis
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Yuh-Line Niou, a self-proclaimed "progressive" Asian American politician running for Congress, was recently rumored for being involved in money-laundering related to the Panama papers. If you really wanna dig up her actual involvement in theft, corruption, and money laundering that's backed up by concrete evidence, look no further than her own dist…
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The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell
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For so many years, women are forced to choose between balancing the physical and emotional needs of being a new mother and the financial needs of returning to work. It’s 2022. This needs to change. It’s time to prioritize parental leave by having better systems in place to help new parents transition smoothly, strengthen their families, and continu…
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Harasshole with Lisa Bowman
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For decades, women generally kept quiet about sexual harassment in the workplace. But since the inception of the #MeToo movement, women have been encouraged to speak up. The movement emboldened a lot of women to use their voices which led to more stories to this day. Our special guest, Lisa Bowman, a workplace sexual harassment survivor, recalls he…
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How Inside Voices is Making Diversity Transparent for BIPOC Job Seekers with Ekow Sanni-Thomas
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Diversity is a critical factor for many job seekers nowadays. Not knowing if the company you’re applying for is really committed to diversity, equity and inclusion can lead you into a trap. In this episode, we are talking to Ekow Sanni-Thomas, the Founder and CEO of Inside Voices. Dubbed as the Glassdoor for diversity, Inside Voices is set out to b…
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Authenticity in DEI: Practicing Transparency and Accountability with Dr. Monica Cox
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When it comes to DEI initiatives, is the bare minimum effort really authentic? And do companies fully understand what they are doing and why they’re doing it? We encountered a powerful tweet from Dr. Monica Cox, that bravely calls out companies of what they are doing and hoping to achieve with their efforts. And the tweet says: “Instead of showing …
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A Sense of Belonging: Putting the “B” to Your DEI Strategy with Anu Gupta
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The challenges we face in and out of the workplace - racial inequalities, racial biases, discrimination, etc. - all come down to one thing, known as bias. In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about bias and we are joined by Anu Gupta, a scientist, educator, lawyer, and the Founder and CEO of BE MORE with Anu, an Edtech company that trains p…
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: An Abuse of Power with Shelley Ross
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Note: We want to inform you in advance that some parts have poor audio quality. In light of #MeToo, it has come to our knowledge that the issue of sexual harassment is very rampant in the workplace and in any industry. And it still is, to this day. This special episode with Shelley Ross is our backstage ticket to see what it was like to work in a h…
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How Implicit Biases Undermines DEI Training and Initiatives in the Workplace with Prof. Joan C. Williams
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Despite the millions of dollars spent by companies on DEI training, initiatives, and programs, we see very, very little progress. In today’s podcast, Professor Williams explains to us why this is the case and why the systems in place in businesses and corporations play a major role in creating a safe and inclusive workplace. Professor Joan C Willia…
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Labor and Labor Rights of the Muslim Community with Atty. Mahir Nisar
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Muslim employees are highly visible targets of discrimination. They continue to endure the issues and problems in the workplace that their religion, race, and national origin seem to generate which is fueled by sensational media attention on issues on terrorism. The Muslim American community is a diverse community. A community that’s packed with ta…
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EP#9 Keep Going | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Keep Going by Austin Kleon. This is the fourth and final book in our series on Creativity, which also includes The War of Art, Steal Like An Artist, and Show Your Work. Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff. Till next time…
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EP#8 Show Your Work | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Show Your Work by Austin Kleon. This is the third book in our series on Creativity, which also includes The War of Art, Steal Like Artist, and Keep Going! Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff. Till next time, be curious, …
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Are We Duped by Our Education? The Ethnic Elites and the Maintenance of a Racial Underclass (w/ Mahir Rahman)
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Mahir Rahman is a graduating college student specialized in medicine and optometry at CUNY Baruch and an organizer in Manhattan Chinatown. Fight the New York State's and its ethnic elites' racism against our workers and community by joining the March Against Displacement and Racial Violence on September 26, 11 A.M. @ 150 Elizabeth St.…
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EP#7 Steal Like An Artist | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon. This is the second book in our series on Creativity, which also includes The War of Art, Show Your Work, and Keep Going! Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff. Till next time, be curio…
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EP#6 The War of Art | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. This is the first book in our series on Creativity, which also includes Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going!Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff.Till next time, be cur…
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EP#5: Pre-Suasion | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Pre-Suasion by Robert B Cialdini. This is the Fourth and final book in our series on Human nature, which also includes Predictably Irrational, Influence, and Win Bigly.Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff.Till next time, …
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EP#4: Win Bigly | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Win Bigly by Scott Adams. This is the third book in our series on Human nature, which also includes Predictably Irrational, Influence, and Pre-Suasion.Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff.Till next time, be curious, be cr…
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EP#3: Influence - Part 2 | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Influence by Robert B Cialdini. This is the second book in our series on Human nature, which also includes Predictably Irrational, Win Bigly, and Pre-Suasion. This is part two, where we cover the last 3 principles of persuasionMake sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links…
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EP#2: Influence-Part 1 | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Influence by Robert B Cialdini. This is the second book in our series on Human nature, which also includes Predictably Irrational, Win Bigly, and Pre-Suasion. This is part one, where we cover the first 3 principles of persuasion Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, lin…
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EP#1: Predictably Irrational | TLDR Show
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In this episode, we cover Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. This is the first book in our series on Human nature, which also includes Influence, Win Bigly, and Pre-Suasion. Make sure to check the website at tldr-show.com, for the show notes, episode's transcripts, links to social media, and the extra good stuff. Till next time, be curious, be c…
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This's the trailer episode for the TLDR Show. Have a sneak peek at what awaits you!
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Sexual Harassment in 2021 with Susan Antilla
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In the 1990s and early 2000s, a flurry of high-profile lawsuits against financial firms put the issue of sexual harassment front and center. In this episode, we talk to our special guest, Susan Antilla, who had front-row seat to those legal battles, including the class-action lawsuit filed against Wall Street’s Smith Barney. Susan Antilla is an awa…
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Career Moms with Jenny Elliot
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Working moms have it tough. It's never easy being a mom trying to juggle a full-time job with family life. Now more moms than ever are in the workforce, and they turn to each other for support. This week’s episode is all about the challenges that career moms face when returning to work. Jenny Elliot, the host of the Career Mom Podcast, shares her f…
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Gender Justice: Doing What's Right, Not Just What's Legal ft. Atty. Noreen Farrell
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Women’s labor force participation has grown significantly over the last few decades, working longer hours and pursuing higher education in greater numbers. But despite this progress, the impacts of gender injustice persists. Today’s realities have helped fuel vibrant new leaders and movements forging powerful alliances. We talked to the Executive D…
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How overworking makes us collectively poorer (w/ Zishun Ning)
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This episode is devoted to those who think of "work fewer hours a day" as a lofty ideal. While our jobs certainly don't pay us enough to survive in cities like New York, the common-place bargain for more hours actually ends up making us even poorer. Zishun Ning from the Ain't I a Woman?! Campaign explains why.…
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Gender Stereotypes and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace ft. Atty. Rebecca Pontikes
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As workers struggle to combine work and families, discrimination based on their caregiver status becomes an added burden. Although caregiver discrimination is particularly damaging to women because of gendered norms and expectations, men are equally affected as well. Were you ever discriminated against, because you have to care for your special nee…
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Fighting Back: Workplace Bullying and the Healthy Workplace Bill ft. Dr. Gary Namie
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Workplace bullying is a growing problem in America and at a shocking rate almost comparable to an epidemic. Science continues to prove that when left unaddressed, it can cause insurmountable physical and mental health problems. Cases of workplace bullying are growing leaps and bounds and calls for a legal route of relief. It needs a law. We talked …
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Self Care: Who's Got Time for That?! (w/ Jianela @Tia.Talks)
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Sam and Sarah speak to Jianela from Tia.Talks on work schedules, self care, minimum wage, and our lack of control of time and health.
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Adjunct Professors and Students Should Unite Around Long-hour Workday (w/ Kai Wen Yang)
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Sarah speaks with Kai Wen Yang (PhD, Sociology, SUNY Binghamton) who has worked as an adjunct professor for over a decade.
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Why Age Equity in the Workplace Matters with Sheila Callaham
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Every one of us, ages. When it comes to aging, no one is exempted. And when you are an employee, you are not immune to age biases in the workplace. Misperceptions and outdated assumptions about older workers’ skills and proficiency are hurting more and more employees as the number of older workers grows. Age discrimination is unacceptable, and you …
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Welcome to GenO (Generation Overworked), a podcast brought to you by Youth Against Sweatshops. Why are so many of us working 60, 70, 80 hours a week? And our lives, friendships and relationships are always suffering and pushed to the side. Meanwhile so many of us are unemployed and underemployed. We face long stretches of having no income of spendi…
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End the 24-hour workday NOW! (w/ The Ain't I a Woman?! Campaign)
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In the 1st episode of #genO by YAS (Youth Against Sweatshops), Sarah chats with Samantha and Yolanda about what young people have learned from the organized home care workers of the Ain't I a Woman?! Campaign. The episode ends with a special announcement of call to action on March 8, 2021, the International Working Women's Day. Join them to celebra…
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The Bostock Decision & The Future of LGBTQ Workplace Rights with Ezra Cukor
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The most recent significant win for the LGBTQ community is the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on Bostock v. Clayton County. It is undeniable that this decision will have a ripple effect on LGBTQ rights, not just in employment, but in many other areas as well. Join us in this episode as we explore the Bostock case with Atty. Ezra Cukor, and its i…
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Diversity and Inclusion: How We Stop Ageism in the Workplace feat. Ashton Applewhite
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Although companies are finally getting on board about diversity and inclusion, there is still one issue that remains one of the greatest vulnerabilities that American workers face. Ageism. What can you do when you're considered to be “too old” to be hired or kept as a valuable member of the workforce? How do you fight age discrimination in the work…
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Workplace Bullying: Patterns, Impacts, and Solutions with Linda Crockett
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Workplace bullying has many faces. Just as it can manifest in many forms, it also has many ill-effects that doesn’t end when you leave the office. People can be bullied at any age and in any situation. So in this episode, Linda breaks down what workplace bullying really is, how to identify the perpetrators, and what to do if you feel like you're th…
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Combating Islamophobia in the Workplace: A Discussion with Atty. Ahmed Mohamed
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Within the last decade, there has been mounting evidence of discrimination & harassment against Muslims in many different aspects of the workplace. While employers equip themselves with tools and policies to combat the rise of religious discrimination, there is still an overwhelming number of Muslims claiming they’ve been mistreated on their jobs. …
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Criminal Record Discrimination: What You Need to Know
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When you have a criminal record, you might find it difficult to compete in today’s tight job market. Criminal record discrimination fails to account that many people learn from their mistakes. And that those people are trying so hard to make amends and start a new life. Job seekers with criminal records have some legal rights too and it’s important…
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What To Do When Your Employer Hands You A Severance Agreement
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It’s your last day of employment, and your supervisor hands you a severance agreement. Your mind is now flooded with questions - “Should I sign?” “Can I negotiate the offer?” “Should I consult a lawyer?” There are several key legal and economic issues that should be considered when negotiating a severance agreement. So it’s important to speak up an…
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Back to Work: How to Handle COVID-19 Workplace Safety Issues
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In this pilot episode, we talked about the pressing issues you will expectedly encounter as you get back to work, trying to adapt to the new normal. Despite the known health risks, life continues, and you have to deal with restrictions, safety precautions, and policies on top of everything else. At the end of this episode, you will be armed with th…
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Managing Maternity: Your Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace
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When sharing the good news with your boss and coworkers, discrimination might be the last thing on your mind. The truth is many women experience unfair treatment - or even got fired - after revealing the news of their pregnancy. If you’re pregnant and working, as a start, know your legal rights. In this episode, we discuss: 00:29 - The legal rights…
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Workplace Justice is a podcast discussing workplace issues. We cover topics and examples of various matters in employment law including pregnancy discrimination, how courts define a hostile work environment, whistleblowing, and everything in between. Workplace Justice is brought to you by the New York City employment and civil rights law firm Nisar…
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In this installment of Unfiltered Minds, Mahir and Ibrahim choose 3 qualities that their significant Other has to to possess and if they don't possess those qualities, THEY ARE OUT!!
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Finding light in the darkest part of your soul!!!
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In this episode of Unfiltered Minds, Mahir and Ibrahim discuss the benefits of Self Healing and how it's the key to evolving to the person we are meant to be!!
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