B*tch I Got 3 Degrees! | TIS E. 49

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Season 4 is starting out hot! The sisters are joined by Stacey Alvarez de la Campa, who spills tea and snatches edges all episode long. To any Black woman who has ever been mansplained, condescended to, or moved from pet to threat: this show’s for you. From low expectations, and subtle shade, to constant microaggressions, Sharon, Lisa, and Stacey share tales from the trenches of the corporate plantation, and provide tips on how to survive.

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Hello, lovely subscribers, it’s that time of year when we recap 2021. Let’s start with our top episodes from the past year, in reverse order: 

10. Zoom Fatigue is Real: Why Introverts Find Video Calls Hard | TIS Ep. 34

It’s been more than a year, and like Covid (alas), Zoom calls are still here. From the constant refrain of #YoureOnMute to the after hours video chats, it’s just too much–especially for introverts. Join Sharon and Lisa as they explain why Zoom fatigue is a real thing, and how you can manage it.

9. Are You “Textroverted”? | TIS Ep. 46

In the ongoing struggle to be understood in a world that is built for extroverts, many introverts choose to become “textroverted.” What is textroversion? It’s appearing extroverted (excited, happy, upbeat, peppy) in written communications like emails, texts, and DMs. The sisters discuss whether they are textroverted, and provide tips for how to weave textroversion into your communication style. Plus, in their “Introverts Unite Separately” segment, Sharon and Lisa chat about the second summer of Covid, whether they should both do a doctorate, and how to cope with the return to office.  Read More

Two Tired Introverts Reclaim Their Time | TIS Ep. 48

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Whew! It’s been a year, y’all, and The Introvert Sisters are definitely feeling the need for some R&R. In their season 3 finale, the sisters explain some of the reasons why they’re tired, how they’ve ALREADY started to claw back some time, how they’re planning for introvert self-care during the upcoming holidays, and how you can connect with them until season 4 drops in January 2022.

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Cameras On? Cameras Off? Zoom Etiquette Questions. | TIS E. 47

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In this Zoom-filled universe that we’re all now inhabiting, are you team #CamerasOn or team #CamerasOff? Both Sharon and Lisa have always been firmly on the #CamerasOff side…until now. Listen in to find out what has made these two confirmed introverts consider leaving their cameras on more frequently.

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Celebrating Our Wins: Why It’s Important | TISOT 13

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Doing the work is important, but so is giving yourself some flowers for what you have accomplished. In this Off-Topic episode, the sisters celebrate each other’s glow up, which has been all too real over the past year and a half. Plus, Sharon and Lisa have joined a new, black-owned social media platform called Linked Inclusion™, and they are loving it. Listen in to learn more about it, and to find out how you can join.

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10 Reasons Why Activism Is Hard | TISOT 12

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As anti-racism activists, the Introvert Sisters live by this John Lewis quote: “Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” But making noise and getting into good trouble can take its toll. Join Sharon and Lisa in their latest Off-Topic episode, as they discuss their commitment to activism, and share how they cope with its downside. 

(FYI folks: there are a few seconds of dead air at some point, due to a technical glitch. Our apologies!) 

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