The chapter explores the speaker's journey of overcoming obstacles and maintaining authenticity while working in the fashion industry as a black individual. It addresses the struggles of fitting in, seeking mentorship, and advocating for change within an industry that lacks diversity in senior leadership positions. The speaker reflects on the importance of transparency and speaking up about the realities of working in the fashion world for aspiring people of color.
Lindsay Peoples is the editor-in-chief of The Cut.
“You see so many incredible people make one mistake and lose their job or they speak out about something and then the next day something blows up. And so I do think that I often feel like I have to be so careful. And that's hard to do because I'm just naturally curious and I want to know and I want to find and explore and do the things. But I'm aware that … people think I'm too young. I'm too Black. I'm aware of all those things and I'm still going to try.”
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