This week I’m joined by my mentor Dr Victoria Showunmi. Dr Victoria is a lecturer in Education at UCL’s Institute of Education and Maynooth University. Dr Victoria’s research interest include women, women’s development, race and identity. She has contributed to a number of books in 2017 including a chapter Feminist Pedagogy, Practice, and Activism: Improving Lives for Girls and Women. Her research has appeared in several peer-reviewed journals I recommend reading ‘Ethnic, gender and class intersections in British women’s leadership experiences’.

In today’s episode, we talk about the impact transracial adoption has had on Dr Victoria’s life. We explore why we believe meritocracy doesn’t exist in the UK. You’ll learn why it’s important you don’t try to work harder but work smarter and build relationships. We touch on the very popular topic of white women weaponising their tears and the ‘angry black woman trope’ to silence black women. Dr Victoria has some very direct advice for those you are looking to enter a relationship. Again, if you’re the kind of person that gets uncomfortable in discussions about race feel free to skip this episode.

If you nodded your head at any of the discussion points in today’s episode and you need someone to talk to feel free to email Dr Victoria, she is incredibly supportive of high-achieving black women and the unique pressures and challenges we face.

 

Don’t forget Wanna Be is going Live for the 1st time on June 2nd and it won’t be any regular live show. Prisca and have created an afternoon masterclass to help you level up your career, finance and brand. Get tickets at wannabelive.eventbrite.co.uk

If you like how this podcast is made and you think you can do what I do, then you need to reach out to the ShoutOut Network find out more about membership by visiting shoutoutnetwork.co.uk

Be sure to follow Wanna Be on Twitter and Instagram @wannabepodcast.

If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes.

For 72 hours only Emilie and her talented multi-passionate experts are holding a flash sale for their books, courses and planners. The total value is over $1500, and from May 15-18th they’ll sell the bundle at just $97(!). To get your multi-passionate must have’s bundle you can visit wannabepodcast.com and hit ‘Get the Multi-passionate Must Haves,’ the link is also in the show notes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy