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'Tine Zekis | Founder & CEO, Getting Black Women Paid

I help Black women professionals advance their careers, dramatically increase their lifetime earning potential, and build generational wealth. Sign up for my newsletter to learn more!

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New Season, Bigger Bags: The Podcast You Need Is Back 💼🔥

PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! Season 2 is HERE—and it's giving paid in full. I’m back on the mic for another season of the Getting Black Women Paid Podcast, and trust me—it’s even more fire, more truth, and more strategy to help you level all the way up. Every Tuesday, I’m bringing you real, unfiltered conversations about money, power, and purpose—from negotiating salaries and building businesses to protecting your peace in every room you walk into. And this...

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Hey Reader! Let’s be honest — a lot of us were raised to push through. To keep our heads down. To be “strong” no matter what. So when burnout creeps in, or doubt starts whispering, our first instinct is to handle it ourselves. But here’s the truth: We’re not meant to do this alone.And we’re not meant to wait until we hit a wall to reach for support. Too many Black women carry the weight of a whole household, a whole team, a whole vision — without having anyone to carry them. We’ve been...

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Hey Reader! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how Pocket Coaching actually works — so let’s break it down. 💼 What it is:Pocket Coaching with ’Tine is a monthly subscription that gives you direct access to me via Slack. Need support with a decision? A little mindset tune-up? A reminder that you’re not crazy for wanting more? I’ve got you. GIF: "If you ever need to talk, I'm here." 🗣️ How you reach me:Send me a voice note or written message through Slack whenever something comes up — a...

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader — If you’ve ever thought, “I just wish I could ask someone who gets it,” you’re not alone. So many of the Black women I work with aren’t looking for another webinar or coaching program. What they really want is in-the-moment support — someone they trust to help them move through doubt, decisions, and growth with clarity. Honestly? You’re not the only one who’s said it. More than once, a client has told me, “I wish I could carry a little...

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! I’ve been dreaming up something big… but I don’t want to build it without you. 💬 Lately, I’ve been hearing the same thing from so many Prosperity Partners:“I need a space where I can be supported, get strategy, and not feel like I’m doing this alone.” So I’m exploring the idea of creating a private, members-only community just for Black women who are leveling up in their careers, building businesses, and claiming the income they deserve....

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! Lately, I’ve been thinking about how often we, as Black women, downplay our brilliance. We talk ourselves out of charging more, starting the business, pitching the offer, or calling ourselves an expert—all because somewhere along the way, we were taught that our talents weren’t enough unless someone else validated them. But here’s what I want you to hear loud and clear today:You already have what you need. I’m not saying there’s no room...

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! There’s a moment that hits many of us. Maybe it comes when you're scrolling through someone else’s success story. Or while standing in the mirror wondering, “Did I miss my window?” That quiet doubt creeps in, whispering: “You’re too old for this.” But here’s the truth I’ve come to embrace with everything in me: You are never too old to begin again. That idea that there's an expiration date on your dreams? That you had to have "made it" by...

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! Let’s take a deep breath and keep it real: sometimes it feels like the world is moving fast and you’re stuck on pause. You see people making big moves—new jobs, dream vacations, “soft life” vibes—and you’re just trying to keep your head above water. It can be discouraging, especially when you’ve been grinding, sacrificing, and showing up again and again without seeing the results. But let me remind you with love and truth: you’re not...

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! You’ve done everything right. You worked hard, earned the degrees, joined the professional networks, and even attended those career workshops and panels. Yet, somehow, you still feel stuck—like you're doing all the right things but not seeing the results you deserve. Maybe you’ve been passed over for promotions, struggling to get paid for the value you bring, or unsure of how to move forward without burning yourself out. And after all...

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PODCAST YOUTUBE BOOKS BLOG SCHEDULE A CALL Hey Reader! I know how exciting it is to get a job offer—especially when the salary looks right and the position seems promising. But before you hit "accept," let’s take a step back. Not all offers are as good as they seem. The fine print matters, and so do you. Is the pay truly aligned with your experience and skills? Are the benefits setting you up for success? And let’s not forget about company culture—because no paycheck can make up for a toxic...