According to the women in the workplace report, women who are “only’s” (like me and a lot of you) have especially difficult day-to-day experiences.

“Onlys stand out, and because of that, they tend to be more heavily scrutinized. Their successes and failures are often put under a microscope, and they are more likely to encounter comments and behavior that reduce them to negative stereotypes. ‘Double Onlys’ (like women of color) face even more bias, discrimination, and pressure to perform, and they are even more likely to be experiencing burnout.”

Does this resonate? You’re not alone.

In my conversation with artist and writer Adeline Er, she shares similar challenges she experienced in the workplace and in her daily life and how in combination with her Asian background, led her to suppressing her identity and voice. 

Adeline talks about her sexual and spiritual awakenings and how they led her to finding healing and her true self expression.

Listening to Episode 33 now

Have you ever experienced lonely feelings from being an “only” at work or in life in general?

Would you find it helpful to join a community of like-minded people to support and uplift you and help you achieve your biggest goals?

This is something that’s near and dear to my heart and what I’ve been considering creating for a long time. It’s so important to have people in your corner who understand you and can help you get to where you want to go.

I’m ready to connect in this way. Are you?