Episode 14

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20th Mar 2025

The Money Chapter: Securing the Bag Without Losing Your Peace

Are you working yourself to death? At just 48 years old, Justin Grant’s uncle, Juan Simpson, passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He was fit, he seemed healthy, and yet his life was cut short, leaving behind more questions than answers. The loss shook Justin, setting him on a 23-year journey to understand why Black men like his uncle were dying too soon. As he climbed the corporate ladder himself, from a young journalist to an executive at the world’s largest bank, he began to see the connection: the relentless pressure, the unspoken stress, the silent toll of Working While Black.

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In this episode, I sit down with Justin Grant, executive leader and author of "Company Man: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America." Together, we tackle the unspoken challenges and triumphs of navigating corporate spaces, as a Black professional, all while protecting your mental and physical health.

Justin shares his inspiring journey, from his early days at Reuters to becoming a VP at Goldman Sachs and holding seats at the table in some of the world's largest companies.

If you’re ready to make a change in your career, then listen closely as Justin shares how experiencing grief became a mission to equip Black professionals with the knowledge and strategies to succeed in corporate America without sacrificing their health.


Join us as we explore how to turn your hard-earned wages into generational wealth, the importance of community, and why now is the best time to be young, talented, and Black. Don't miss out on this transformative discussion!

Resources

Learn more about Justin and get a copy of Justin’s book on his website: www.CompanyMen.org,

Learn more about Notion, the all in one digital workspace: www.affiliate.notion.so/wd96duoqxmlk

CONNECT WITH US

Learn more about our guest and explore more resources in the show notes on our website: www.bosslocksmedia.com/wwbshow/justin-grant-wellness-guide-black-men

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The Working While Black Show
A Career Mixtape for professionals looking to make a change in their career
Imagine never having uncertainty about your career again! That’s the mission of The Working While Black Show, to curate a collection of stories and insight from leaders who have gone from surviving to thriving in the workplace.

Think of this podcast as a career mixtape with a carefully curated collection of episodes designed to guide you on your path to new growth.

The Working While Black show is dedicated to providing resources and information for Black professionals feeling discouraged about their growth. We're speaking to Black leaders who share the lessons they’ve learned navigating professional environments and entrepreneurial pursuits.

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