Author and CEO Lauren Wesley Wilson discusses empowering women of color in the workplace. Topics include facing challenges, maintaining self-identity, navigating workplace culture, overcoming discrimination, and building supportive networks.

Leading thought leader Lauren Wesley Wilson discusses the importance of asking 'What do you need?' instead of 'How can I help?' in allyship. Women of color seek advocacy for opportunities, tie allyship to economic goals, and emphasize reciprocity in relationships with the majority culture.

Lauren Wesley Wilson, author of *What Do You Need?* and founder of ColorComm, shares her insights on empowering women of color in the workforce. She discusses the necessity of setting goals and engaging in purposeful networking to enhance career growth. The conversation delves into transformative strategies for building supportive communities and how resilience plays a role in navigating career setbacks. Wilson emphasizes trusting one's intuition and the importance of emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments, offering valuable guidance for personal and professional development.