Being Brown at Work

Does work feel like a pressure cooker?

Black and Brown women often find themselves navigating high-pressure work environments that demand conformity, leaving little space to express their true selves.

But fear not! There are strategies to reclaim your authenticity and shine bright in the workplace.

On this week's episode, I continue with part 2 of my conversation with Ashley Menzies Babatunde about showing up authentically in high-pressure workspaces!

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Do you spend every workday feeling like a lone wolf in a suit?

It's not just you.

Black and Brown women often have to navigate the workplace pressure cooker, which leaves little room for staying true to themselves.

Yes, it's tough...but there ARE ways to make it happen. It's time to stop dimming your light!

Listen in to this episode of Being Brown At Work, where I discuss how women of color can bring their authentic selves to high-pressure work environments with special guest Ashley Menzies Babatunde!

Ashley is a lawyer, storyteller, founder, and DEIB strategist passionate about work at the intersection of humanity and career. She is the host, creator, and producer of No Straight Path Podcast, a podcast aimed at exploring the human stories behind success.

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What psychological manipulation tactic is used to leave victims feeling confused, shaken, and unsure of themselves?

The answer is gaslighting. And it's, unfortunately, something that many Black and Brown women face in the workplace.

How can we avoid it, and protect ourselves? How do we deal?

In this episode replay of Being Brown At Work, I explore what to do when we're faced with mental manipulation at work with phenomenal career coach, Zenica Chatman.

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Tune in as I step you through the "Double Bind". You don't want to miss this episode!

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Listen in to this episode as I discuss what is truly holding Black and Brown women back from being promoted.

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Have you ever felt like a "Black Workhorse?"

This term refers to when a racist leader piles extra work and responsibilities on Black and Brown employees. Why?

Because in their eyes, you're not human, you're Black. And therefore, you're "built" for carrying a heavier workload.

This dehumanizing attitude towards Black and Brown women in the workplace can lead to burnout at higher rates than their white counterparts.

In this episode, I share how I successfully stopped being the workhorse.

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Let's talk about playing the victim.

It's a term frequently tossed around in discussions about systemic racism and injustice, stirring a deep response in us as women of color. Why? Because we're acutely aware that racism and systemic injustice are not abstract concepts—they're real, and their impact on us as Black and Brown women is undeniable.

But here's the thing: we don't have to resign ourselves to this fate. Action can be taken, and it can bring immediate benefits to our lives while also creating a better path for future generations. Especially in the workplace.

Attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson, a licensed attorney, employment law expert, and relentless advocate for those silenced in the backroom, boardroom, and everywhere in between, joins me for part two of this discussion.

Having faced bias herself, she's on a mission to create diverse, fair, and equitable workplaces. Known as the Discrimination Disrupter™, Chiquita channels her legal expertise, DEI consulting, and community advocacy to dismantle biases, harassment, and retaliation.

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In this episode of Being Brown at Work, tune in as we discuss how you can stop being a victim, disrupt the systemic challenges and take your voice back, with dynamic Attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson.

Chiquita is not just an award-winning attorney; she's also an adjunct law professor, the visionary behind the Blow The Whistle Law social justice movement, and the founder of Top Employment Law Firm Hall-Jackson & Associates P.C. As the first Black president of the National Employment Lawyers Association and a seven-time recipient of the "Top 40 Under 40" award, Chiquita's unwavering drive stems from her belief that every workplace should be a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can feel safe and empowered to be their authentic selves.

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Join me for part 2, as I continue to share my why for choosing Growth as my word for 2024.

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Listen in as I share my word for 2024 and what it means to me.

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