Black Esquire Podcast

Episode 7 Lovita Alize Jenkins: Authenticity in the Workplace Co- Hosts Michelle Jenkins and Shelley Whitehead sit down with guest, Victoria Watkins, Senior Advisor to Mayor R. Emanuel and Co-Founder of Project Style. The three chat about the added challenge Black women face in their attempts to be palatable in predominately white spaces and give tips on how-to introduce unfamiliar audiences to your personal style/ personality. Guest Spotlight: Victoria R. Watkins currently works for the City of Chicago in the Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Victoria serves as Senior Advisor, leading efforts related to external affairs, legislative issues, neighborhood policy, and overall City priorities. Previously, Victoria was Deputy Director in Legislative Counsel & Government Affairs, leading the City's efforts on all state government-related initiatives. In her role, she was the main conduit between the priorities of the City and state government, dealing directly with elected officials, state agencies, and related st