Beyond The Layoff: Black Women Rising Podcast Series Reflects On Life After A Layoff

ORLANDO, Fla. - Oct. 20, 2025 - PRLog -- As more than 300,000 Black women face layoffs in 2025, founder Deborah Mitchell's story of career reinvention and resilience offers inspiration for professionals navigating unexpected transitions.

Emmy-nominated television producer and video marketing strategist Deborah Mitchell will appear on the Speakin' of Speaking podcast with Kelly Charles-Collins, Esq. in the new special series Beyond The Layoff: Black Women Rising where she will discuss her job loss and professional rebuild.

In 2010, Mitchell was released from her producer position on former CBS News' "The Early Show" after a decade-long tenure. "It was devastating," she recalls. "You invest years of passion and purpose, and then everything shifts overnight." That moment pushed her to rebuild from the ground up—transforming loss into a launchpad for growth.

"Video storytelling gave me back my voice," says Mitchell. "Now I help other women reclaim theirs—especially those navigating layoffs or reinvention."

Today, Mitchell is the founder and CEO of Deborah Mitchell Media & Associates (DMMA), a boutique media consultancy helping women entrepreneurs and executives redefine their expertise, rebrand their image, and relaunch their businesses using strategic video storytelling and AI enablement tools.

On Beyond The Layoff: Black Women Rising, live-stream conversation airing Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10 am EST on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, Mitchell and Charles-Collins discuss the emotional and professional journey from corporate displacement to entrepreneurship. The episode dives into themes of healing, leadership, and the power of self-reinvention—highlighting Mitchell's mission to empower Black Women in Media and beyond.

Mitchell also shares how AI is transforming creative industries. "AI isn't replacing us—it's amplifying our voices," she notes. "When women use technology strategically, we can tell stories with even greater impact."

Through DMMA, Mitchell now advises individuals and teams on integrating video and AI into training, storytelling, and change communication. Her clients include entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and thought influencers seeking authentic digital visibility.

"Every layoff story can become a legacy story," Mitchell says. "Resilience, creativity, and community are how we rise again."

Use link below to join live stream interview on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10 am EST.

🎧 Beyond The Layoff: Black Women Rising – Speakin' of Speaking Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/45d0PKFGdngIvxGbsyNv0r?s...)