Navigating Workplace Identity as a Black Woman

The podcast episode explores the challenges faced by black women at work, focusing on how their identity can set them apart from their coworkers. The speaker shares personal experiences of being judged for not fitting into traditional workplace expectations. She discusses the weight of hyper-visibility and devaluation that many black women encounter, especially in environments where diversity and inclusion programs face scrutiny. The conversation with Lauren Wesley Wilson, author of 'What Do You Need?', delves into strategies for thriving in the workplace despite facing bias and being questioned based on personal identity.