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In this unapologetically bold episode, several Black women leaders sit down to share what it really means to navigate power structures where whiteness is the default and their leadership is often perceived as a threat.
Each panelist will unpack the unique risks—both personal and professional—that they have faced simply for existing, excelling, and speaking up in spaces historically designed without them in mind.
From managing coded language in performance reviews to the unspoken politics of being “too ambitious,” this conversation explores the invisible costs of representation, the burden of over-performance, and the unyielding strength required to lead while Black and female.
By Shreen M. WlliamsIn this unapologetically bold episode, several Black women leaders sit down to share what it really means to navigate power structures where whiteness is the default and their leadership is often perceived as a threat.
Each panelist will unpack the unique risks—both personal and professional—that they have faced simply for existing, excelling, and speaking up in spaces historically designed without them in mind.
From managing coded language in performance reviews to the unspoken politics of being “too ambitious,” this conversation explores the invisible costs of representation, the burden of over-performance, and the unyielding strength required to lead while Black and female.