Does anyone else notice how childish they can be at work sometimes??? Sometimes things happen, that makes you realize how much more you need to grow and mature. In this episode, it's Allison's birthday and she is ready to "mature" on Monday (after partying this weekend). So she is calling herself out about being immature, handling conflict, displaying high character and level-headedness. Our guest in the break room for today's Co-worker Conversation is: Dr. Nika White, a powerhouse, DEI expert and so much more. Dr. White is a speaker, consultant and author. Allison and Dr. White discuss 'Possessing Your Professional Power': -Ways to advocate for yourself at work -Handling moments of disappointment -Strategic tools to navigate behavioral change -Belonging and the truth about feeling and showing up to work confidently Dr. Nika White recently published book #3 'Inclusion Uncomplicated'. A Transforming guide to DEI. Visit Dr. White at nikawhitespeaks.com or nikawhite.com and let her know that you're a part of the MooreLaughing family. During the 'MooreLaughing all the Way' to the bank segment, Allison talks about learning from her recent tussle with her taxes during tax time and and encourages us to hold each other together to habits that will help us make tax time next year muchhhh easier. Enjoy todays episode. The ML@W podcast is hosted by Virginia's Comedienne, Allison Moore. Allison is a Human Resources expert-ish (by education and student loan debt), a communications executive during her '9-to-5' and a comedic speaker and actress all of the other times. Each episode Allison shares her: +Office elephant observation +Professional perspective +'MooreLaughing all the way to the Bank' - personal finance tips +Off the record advice Subscribe to our channel and join the MooreLaughing Newsletter for weekly random laughs and inspo, get the updates on the podcast and "Moore"! haha, you see what we did there? Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gnXDz5