In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the hot take that “career coaches are unethical” and talking honestly about what’s really happening in this wild 2025 job market. We dig into the difference between systemic injustice and individual coaches, how manipulative marketing preys on vulnerable job seekers, and what ethical career support can and should look like for Black women. I also share more about the Career Love Mission, career liberation, and how I’m re-building community care through free and accessible support.
If you’ve ever side-eyed the coaching industry (or me 👀 lol), that's okay! This one will help you think more critically and more compassionately about where you invest your time, money, and energy.
🤎 Join the Career Love Community
If you’re a Black woman navigating layoffs, toxic workplaces, underemployment, or you’re just tired of doing this alone, the Career Love Community was built for you. Inside, you’ll find a free tier and a paid membership option with access to:
✓ Job search chats and live support
✓ Peer resume reviews & mock interviews
✓ Accountability pods, networking, and wellness chats
Training resources to help you step into your Black Woman Bliss Era
Learn more and join us here: https://www.mercedesswan.com/join
Start your free trial to the full community experience here: https://www.mercedesswan.com/offers/eJeeU6Va/checkout
🌱 Attend the Black Woman Bliss Blueprint Webinar
Want a deeper dive into the framework I mention in this episode? The Black Woman Bliss Blueprint Webinar walks you through how to:
✓ Get clear on your Black Woman Brilliance
✓ Create an exit plan from a toxic or misaligned job
✓ Start building a career or business that actually feels like freedom
Save your spot for the next session here: https://www.mercedesswan.com/bliss
📅 Book a Free 15-Minute Clarity Chat
If you’re wondering whether coaching, community, or another path is right for you in this season, you can grab a free 15-minute Clarity Chat with me. This is a no-pressure space to talk through where you are, what you’re struggling with in your career or business, and what aligned next steps could look like.
Schedule your clarity chat here: https://calendly.com/mercedesswan/infoShow notes and additional information about choosing a Career Coach: https://www.mercedesswan.com/blog/how-to-choose-an-ethical-career-coach-should-i-work-with-a-career-coach