Minda Harts Explained

Minda Harts
Birth Date:1983
Occupation: Author • Podcaster

Minda Harts, she is an American author, public speaker, and workplace consultant. She is recognized for her work addressing inequity and lack of inclusion in the workplace, particularly focusing on the experiences of women of color.[1] [2] [3] Harts has been described as an "ally" and is known for her career consulting boot camps, which are designed to support women of color in areas such as networking, salary negotiation, and career transitioning.[4] [5] [6] She has also spoken extensively on the impact of the motherhood penalty on women of color.[7]

Early life and education

Harts at the age of 11, moved from California to Illinois.[8] [9] She grew up in a predominantly white suburb of Chicago.[10]

Inspired by Black professionals she saw on television, Harts became the first person in her family to attend and graduate college.[5] She earned a degree in Communications and was also the first in her family to work in corporate America.[2]

Career

After graduating from college, Harts faced significant challenges in the workforce, often finding herself as "the only" person of color in professional settings.[5] She encountered microaggressions, was subjected to comments about her appearance, and faced obstacles in her career advancement.[11] [12] [13] These experiences motivated her to adopt a proactive approach to addressing the difficulties she encountered in her career.

In 2015, Harts co-founded The Memo, an organization focused on career development for women of color, alongside Lauren Broussard.[14] [15] The name of the organization was inspired by a verse in the song "Trophies" by Young Money featuring Drake. The same year, Harts released her first book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, which was published on August 20, 2019.[16] The book became a number one bestseller in the business and mentoring category. It provides an in-depth look at the racism and sexism women of color face in the workplace and offers strategies to help them achieve their career goals.[17] [18] The book has been compared to 2013's Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, but tailored to the specific needs and experiences of women of color.[19] [20] [21]

Harts is an advocate for human resources departments taking discrimination claims seriously, and she emphasizes the importance of effective management in creating a psychologically safe workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves.[22] She has stated, "Two things can be true at the same time. Someone may not intend harm, not intend racism — but they may nevertheless cause harm, and cause it through racism."[23]

In 2016, Harts was recognized as a Change Maker at the State of Women's Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by Oprah Winfrey and former First Lady Michelle Obama.[24] Harts also became an adjunct assistant professor at NYU's Wagner School of Public Service.[25] [26] [27]

Following the police killing of Breonna Taylor in 2020, Harts highlighted the issue of how Black women are often more celebrated after tragedy than during their lives.[28] That same year, LinkedIn named her the Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace.[29] Harts also launched her weekly career podcast for women of color, Secure the Seat.[29] [30]

In 2021, Harts expanded her consulting efforts, working with over 100 companies, including several Fortune 500 firms, to conduct diversity and inclusion training, solicit employee feedback on company culture, and conduct pay equity reports.[31] She also published her second book, Right Within: How We Heal From Racial Trauma in the Workplace, inspired by a verse in the song "Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill.[32] [32] The book discusses the systemic challenges in workplace cultures and their impact on Black women, emphasizing the importance of self-preservation and mental health.[33] Time magazine named it one of the "8 New Books You Should Read" in October 2021.[34]

In 2022, Harts was named by Business Insider as one of the 100 People Transforming Business.[35] She also founded Queen of Harts Productions, a company that brought The Memo Monologues to Twitter Spaces during Women's History Month and Black Women's Equal Pay Day 2022.[29]

In 2024, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table was adapted into a psychological thriller film.[36] The film, which starred Kyla Pratt and featured a score by rapper MC Lyte, was produced by Valeisha Butterfield’s Seed Media, marking Harts' first film project.[37] Harts is working on her fourth book, Talk To Me Nice, about restoring trust in the workplace (2025). United Talent Agency represents her.

Bibliography

Personal life

Harts has openly discussed her challenges with fibroids, a condition that has affected her weight and her ability to have children naturally.[8]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Can Having Tattoos, Piercings Hurt Your Chances at Securing a Job? An Expert Answers . 2024-08-13 . Peoplemag . en.
  2. Web site: Furlan . Julia . 2022-08-11 . How to define success on your own terms . 2024-08-13 . Vox . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-10-03 . Workplace racism often derails careers of black women . 2024-08-13 . Yahoo News . en-US.
  4. Web site: Ward . Marguerite . Career breakthroughs can't happen without sponsorship. Here's what it's all about. . 2024-08-13 . Business Insider . en-US.
  5. News: 2016-11-02 . Progress Personified: Minda Harts' journey from homeless teen to career coach . 2024-08-13 . the Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  6. Web site: 2017-12-12 . Inclusion in the Workplace . 2024-08-13 . The Atlantic . en.
  7. News: Grose . Jessica . 2019-04-23 . How to Win at Taking Your Child to Work . 2024-08-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  8. Web site: Asare . Janice Gassam . Exploring The Impact Of Uterine Fibroids On Black Women . 2024-08-13 . Forbes . en.
  9. Web site: 2022-04-05 . I'm often the only Black woman in the room. Why it's OK to take up space. . 2024-08-13 . MSNBC.com . en.
  10. Web site: Suh . Sue . 2019-12-10 . 'Success Is Not a Solo Sport.' How Workplaces Can Better Support Women of Color . 2024-08-13 . Time . en.
  11. News: Goldfarb . Anna . 2019-11-27 . How to Gracefully Leverage an Outside Job Offer . 2024-08-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  12. Web site: Suh . Sue . 2019-12-10 . 'Success Is Not a Solo Sport.' How Workplaces Can Better Support Women of Color . 2024-08-13 . Time . en.
  13. Web site: Alderson . Kaia . 2021-11-11 . Why Four Black Women Stood Up to the U.S. Army During World War II . 2024-08-13 . Time . en.
  14. Web site: Tarr . Tanya . How Minda Harts Is Helping Black Women Close The Pay Gap For Good . 2024-08-13 . Forbes . en.
  15. Web site: 2022-09-21 . Why the pay gap is growing for Black women: 'We are in a state of emergency' . 2024-08-13 . Yahoo Life . en-US.
  16. News: Aladesuyi . Oluwakemi . 2021-06-28 . Action trumps pledges in fight against workplace inequality . 2024-08-13 . Financial Times.
  17. Web site: Ward . Marguerite . 20 books on how to build high-performing, inclusive cultures that every business leader should read . 2024-08-13 . Business Insider . en-US.
  18. Web site: Ward . Marguerite . Meet the 10 leaders transforming diversity and inclusion in corporate America . 2024-08-13 . Business Insider . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2022-06-12 . Sheryl Sandberg's complicated legacy holds key lessons for leaders on what they can do to boost diversity at the top . 2024-08-13 . Yahoo News . en-GB.
  20. Web site: Flake . Marguerite Ward,Ebony . 2022-06-12 . Sheryl Sandberg's complicated legacy holds key lessons for leaders on what they can do to boost diversity at the top . 2024-08-13 . Business Insider Africa . en.
  21. News: Goldberg . Emma . 2022-06-02 . What Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ Has Meant to Women . 2024-08-13 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  22. News: Edwards . Jonathan . 2022-11-17 . Michelle Obama says Americans weren’t ready for her natural Black hair . 2024-08-13 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  23. Web site: Baker-White . Emily . 2021-12-01 . "This Is Blackface": Inside The Virtual Reality Company Trying To Scale Diversity Training . 2024-08-13 . BuzzFeed News . en.
  24. News: Mettler . Katie . 2021-10-25 . First lady Michelle Obama teams up with Oprah to host ‘United State of Women’ summit at White House . 2024-08-13 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  25. Web site: Minda Harts . 2024-08-13 . WSJ Women In . en-US.
  26. Web site: Asare . Janice Gassam . Why Leaning In Doesn't Apply To Women Of Color . 2024-08-13 . Forbes . en.
  27. Web site: 2017-04-04 . #EqualPayDay: How to break bread evenly as a Black woman . 2024-08-13 . NBC News . en.
  28. Web site: Puente . Maria . Twitter praises, questions Vanity Fair September cover featuring Breonna Taylor portrait . 2024-08-13 . USA TODAY . en-US.
  29. Web site: Chan . Goldie . Right Within: Growing A Healthy Personal Brand With Equity And Workplace Consultant Minda Harts . 2024-08-13 . Forbes . en.
  30. Web site: Gaudiano . Paolo . More Awesome Black Women Everyone Should Know . 2024-08-13 . Forbes . en.
  31. Web site: The 10 people transforming DEI - from the founder of Stop AAPI Hate, to the CEO of Eaton . 2024-08-13 . Business Insider . en-US.
  32. Book: Summary of Minda Harts's Right Within . 2021-07-12 . 978-1-6693-4195-6 . en-gb.
  33. Web site: psychologist . Summer Rose licensed . 2022-05-20 . Improve the Health of Black Women. Make Racial Trauma at Work Extinct . 2024-08-13 . Newsweek . en.
  34. Web site: Gutterman . Annabel . 2021-10-01 . Here Are the 8 New Books You Should Read in October . 2024-08-13 . Time . en.
  35. Web site: Insider Presents: The list of 100 people Transforming Business in 2022 . 2024-08-13 . businessinsider.com.
  36. Web site: 2024-07-25 . Kyla Pratt Stars in ‘The Memo,’ Film Adaptation of Minda Harts’ Thriller, With Music by MC Lyte (EXCLUSIVE) . 2024-08-13 . Yahoo News . en-GB.
  37. Web site: Aswad . Jem . 2024-07-25 . Kyla Pratt Stars in ‘The Memo,’ Film Adaptation of Minda Harts’ Thriller, With Music by MC Lyte (EXCLUSIVE) . 2024-08-13 . Variety . en-US.

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