Not 4 Prophets Podcast

Losing Yourself in a Job vs. Strategic Code-Switching for Survival


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“You’ve changed.”

But... have you really? Or have you just learned to survive?

In this episode, we’re diving into the nuance and necessity of code-switching, compartmentalization, and adaptation, not as signs of betrayal, but as sacred acts of self-preservation. For many Black professionals, especially in predominantly white or high-pressure environments, shifting how you show up is not about inauthenticity, it’s about making it through.

So let’s talk about it:

  • What does it really mean to be strategic vs. inauthentic at work?

  • How do you know when you’re protecting your peace... or slowly losing yourself?

  • Who gets to define authenticity, and why is that so loaded?

  • What toll does long-term compartmentalization take on the body, mind, and spirit?
  • RESOURCES

    Are you a woman leader who is depleted, exhausted and looking for a way out? Check out Trenia's limited series podcast The Burnout Rescue Plan. Click here to listen.

    Want to chat with David? Visit https://strivequity.com/

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    Not 4 Prophets PodcastBy Trenia Parham and David DeVaughn