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Welcome Home!

We’ve been waiting for you.

One by One. Two by Two. Like the animals handpicked for the Arc; we are looking for those special folks who dream big and get sh*t done. 

Kishshana & Co. is a family of brands that helps companies, organizations and institutions  (and the people that lead them) lead well and live well. Our brands -- Kishshana & Co., Kishshana & Co. Press, Callaloo Studios, The Social Good Life and The Rooted Collaborative are creative expressions of what it means to walk in your purpose. 

Through innovative training and retreats, group and individual high performance coaching and in house engagements designed to help fast growth teams recruit and retain top talent; we are changing the game on how we teach management and leadership. 

OUR VALUES. OUR COMMITMENTS. OUR BELIEFS.

Our Values:

Integrity. Teamwork/Community. Fun. Equity. Health + Wellness

 

We Believe:

  • Tokens are for the subway...not for “the work”! We seek and practice diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in every aspect of our work. We won’t accept projects where there is an absence of a commitment to anti-racist work or at the very least an action plan to move in that direction. We are open to being called in. We are Cis-women who won’t get it right every day, so we welcome those conversations to get it right and grow as allies to our stakeholders in the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Rest is a right, not a reward. For us, prioritizing our health + wellness is not aspirational; it is an act of revolution. Self-love is a right. Self -care is that right in action. We encourage each other to unplug and cultivate an identity and creative pursuits outside of work. We take rest seriously and take planned company time away from work so that we can recharge our batteries in service of our commitment to a great quality of life and our clients.
  • Authenticity is the manifestation of a life well-lived. We don’t believe in hiding ourselves at work. There is no “work self”. We don’t come to perform. Being our best self goes beyond looking good (although that’s important) and stretches to bring your best thinking, ideas, joys, quirks, and excellence to the work and to our teams. 
  • Ideas are not just for your journal, they belong in the world. Ideas matter to us. We brainstorm ideas and put them into practice and every team member has the opportunity to show us a different way of thinking. 
  • We are unapologetically black (and for womxn every single day). We are a black owned, womxn led company laser-focused on creating professional pathways for black, indigenous, and women of color. Our work is rooted in womanism and centered in social justice. We are for all people and also for our people.
  • If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We know that you can do a ton on your own but life is more beautiful when you collaborate. We pursue collaboration with individuals, companies and organizations who want to do more good in this world; together. 
  • Be Impeccable with your word. We aren’t perfect. We are humans and prone to mistakes. But we believe in living our lives and our work above the line. No shady deals. No shiesty promises. We underpromise and overdeliver. And we apologize (and correct) our mistakes. We ask ourselves the question: It’s legal, but is it ethical? 
  • Having Fun + Being Creative Is Professional. We believe that there should be joy in our work. We actively pursue projects and partner with clients that we are excited about and don’t mind doing the “hard things” to get to great results. It is possible to infuse fun and creativity into our work and we amplify this in the way we deliver our programs and services to clients as well as how we treat each other as a team. 

 

OUR BENEFITS

Our team is small, mighty and awesome. Our community -- the Fab Crew -- is amazing. Our brands are growing fast and you’ll be a major piece in our puzzle. And friend, this is just the beginning. 

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Change the Game.
We are teaching professionals to lead well
and live well in the social sector, tech world and everything else; Why not? 

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Pups Welcome.
Dog Mama or Dad? Bring your pup to work.

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Remote Life.
Work from HQ. Work from Home. Work from the Beach. It’s all good.

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Live Well.
Access to Health Benefits that benefit you + Paid Time off that refuels you.

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Professional Glow Up.
Ongoing opportunities to help you grow professionally.

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Creative Flex.
Start + Manage Projects that move you. Learn it “out there” in the world. 

Current Openings

(all positions are in our NYC HQ or Remote in your favorite city) 

Social Media Community Manager

Consultant, Client Services (coming soon)

Career Coach (coming soon)

Digital Products Associate, Internship (coming soon)

Interested in something you don't see? We'd love to get to know you! send a note to careers@kishshanaco.com
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EEO STATEMENT

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, nationality, national origin, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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I get such a buzz teaching women how to show up as I get such a buzz teaching women how to show up as their dopest selves in the world.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That's why I enjoy recording episodes for @letstakethisoffline. That platform lets me bring forth conversation and revelations that I have been having with my good good co-workers (and girlfriends) for years! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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At this point, it's hard to pick which one is my "fave", but the one that y'all been all up in my DM's about (in a great way) is the episode with @inspiremany aka "Coach Cass"! It's packed full of goodness that you can use RIGHT now to tap into a happy and fulfilling love life, even if you're super busy and driven. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Listen at the link in my bio and get ready 'cause Cass is coming to you real!
I started my business when I was still working a 9 I started my business when I was still working a 9-5. If I had to tweak a few things I certainly would because, whew chile.... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Doing 12 hour days incorporate was not in the plan, but the idea for my business didn’t spring from a relaxing weekend at a yoga retreat, it came from necessity. I had to find a solution as a single parent with a burgeoning teenager or I would end up missing out on some critical moments and that was not an option! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, I’m not gonna lie and say I hit it out of the ballpark straight away. I’ve had damn hard days. I’ve questioned myself, thought about giving up and walking away altogether (too many times than I can count!) but there was one thing I did that has made this all possible: decided that success was inevitable for me and come hell or high water I was going to achieve it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And with this belief, I never would have never been able to: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐ Help entrepreneurs and professionals raise money like a boss ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐ Train everyday leaders to build the teams that they love in a role they respect ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⭐ Work with major organizations to find real-world solutions and provide an authentic, high-impact experience for ALL of their employees. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Why am I telling you this? Because you, too, have the power to decide what you want your life and success to look like. You don't deserve to brainwashed into someone else's version of what THEY feel you deserve. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Take a stand for you. Show up for you. WIN. FOR. YOU!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
TGIF, friends!
HINT: DETAILS ABOUT THE ROOTED RETREAT ARE COMING HINT: DETAILS ABOUT THE ROOTED RETREAT ARE COMING VERY SOON. And we want you to be the first to know! (Because truthfully, the emails I get that start off with "'I missed the info, but..." and then they proceed to ask for information that was sent in the email (make me sad.) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And this information is going to be CLUTCH in getting our coveted Rooted Retreat box so don't miss out! Get on my VIP list today so that you're the first to know when this thing hits! Just click the link in my bio, head to bit.ly/kishcrew, or DM me and I'll send you the direct signup link.
One of my hardest lessons that I often talk about One of my hardest lessons that I often talk about is the power of advocating for yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a Black, female CEO and founder, resistance, ignorance, and discomfort is (unfortunately) something that I STILL have to deal with on a regular basis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I don't care what's at stake. I will also advocate for myself to walk away feeling valued and understood when it comes to my money. If I don't, then we can't work together - simple as that. But it wasn't always like this. It took a few unfair negotiations, devaluing conversations, lost promotions (to someone less qualified but more white than me), and overlooked raises for me to recognize that the only person who was going to stand in the gap for me was me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⚡ I stopped underestimating my own value and benefit of what I brought to the table. I knew that there were others with more experience, education, and all that jazz, but there was no one who was going to outwork, out benefit, or out leverage like I was. And all of that came with an investment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⚡ I learned to not be afraid to ask for what you want. At the time, I had to educate myself on how to move in these spaces, so if you're not well-versed, begin to educate and read books on the art of negotiation. That's the name of the game in the C-Suite - and as we all know closed mouths don't get fed...or financed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⚡ I began to understand that this journey wasn't about me. It was about the up-and-coming Kishshana's who need to learn and understand their work in the workplace. The goal is never to never undersell or overwork. But I can't teach that to others if I don't learn that lesson myself, right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What advice would you give someone about advocating for yourself? Let's chat about them in the comments! 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
My sibs @yardieyankee and @labellezaaa are the coc My sibs @yardieyankee and @labellezaaa are the coco bread to my hot pattie. #iykyk 
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