Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Getting Paid What You Deserve with 'Tine Zekis

🔥 In this episode of the Joyful Money Podcast, I sit down with the incredible 'Tine Zekis — educator turned software engineer, international speaker, award-winning author, and founder of Getting Black Women Paid.

'Tine shares her powerful journey of leaving teaching, overcoming debt and burnout, breaking into tech, negotiating her way to triple her salary, and now coaching women to reclaim their worth and build purpose-driven businesses.

We dive deep into:
✔️ How 'Tine doubled and tripled her income with bold salary negotiations
✔️ The truth about imposter syndrome (and how to overcome it)
✔️ Why diversity in tech matters — and what needs to change
✔️ How to confidently ask for a raise or price your services
✔️ The mindset shifts to build a business & life of abundance

💡 Whether you’re a woman in corporate, pivoting into tech, or growing your own business, this episode will inspire you to know your value, ask for more, and step into your next level of success.

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🔗 *Resources from 'Tine Zekis:*

✨ Course Careers referral link: https://coursecareers.com/a/tine
✨ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN3487V2
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Overcoming...
✨ Pocket Coaching with 'Tine: www.gettingblackwomenpaid.com/pocket
✨ Income Elevation Discovery Call: www.gettingblackwomenpaid.com/schedule
✨ Getting Black Women Paid Podcast: https://gettingblackwomenpaid.buzzspr...

✨ Connect with 'Tine on social media:
LinkedIn:   / tinezekis  
YouTube:    / @gettingblackwomenpaid  
Facebook:   / tinezekis  
Instagram:   / tinezekis  
Podcast: https://gettingblackwomenpaid.buzzspr...

✨ Freebies:
From Paycheck to Power: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business Now - https://www.gettingblackwomenpaid.com...
Website: https://tinezekis.com/

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About ’Tine:
Today’s guest is ’Tine Zekis—educator turned software engineer, international speaker, award-winning author, the powerhouse behind Getting Black Women Paid, and YOUR Audacity Coach. As a career and business coach, she helps mid-career Black women grow their income and impact—whether through bold career moves or purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Some of her clients have doubled their income from just ONE negotiation. Get ready—because she’s here to help you claim what’s already yours.


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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction & today’s guest: 'Tine Zekis
01:00 – Who is 'Tine & her mission with Getting Black Women Paid
02:20 – From math teacher to software engineer: career pivot story
04:00 – Overcoming imposter syndrome as a career changer
05:40 – Tripling her income through bold negotiations
07:00 – Challenges women face in tech & systemic bias
09:00 – Diversity in tech and why it matters
12:00 – Salary negotiations: strategies & examples
15:00 – Oprah’s story & the power of saying no
17:00 – 'Tine’s book: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work
21:00 – Practical tips to silence negative self-talk
23:30 – Recognizing your accomplishments & building confidence
24:30 – Coaching programs 'Tine's offers (Pocket Coaching + 1:1)
26:55 – How to connect & work with 'Tine
27:50 – Balancing career, business & family life
30:40 – Final message: Know you’re worthy (not just your worth)
31:40 – 'Tine’s podcast & closing thoughts
32:00 – Joy’s closing + invitation to work together


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