Imposter syndrome, respectability politics, and the reality of being a Black creative navigating fashion and corporate spaces.
In this episode of The Zeal Life, we unpack what it really means to feel like you don’t belong in rooms you’ve earned. From controversial moments like the BAFTAs to the NAACP Image Awards, we explore how respectability politics, and self-doubt show up in real time , and why we’re unlearning the need to shrink ourselves to fit.
We also get into the Black entrepreneurship and scaling challenges, lack of funding, and what it takes for Black owned brands to survive and grow in an industry that isn’t built for us.
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