March 06, 2022

Systematic Racism In The Workplace With Jacquie Abram

46 minutes

Join Jacquie & Monica in an additional discussion about systematic racism in the workplace by exploring the book Hush Money.

Episode Highlights:

What are the primary lessons that anyone can take away from the book? (2:09)

The importance of doing your due diligence to understand what you are up against. (6:59)

The new generation is not going to put up with that anymore. (11:13)

What are the lessons that women can learn to not get to that point? (16:17)

We strive so much to be accepted that in the process we forget who we are. (20:54)

The importance of speaking up and trying to make a difference. (23:49)

Monica’s journey of writing Hush Money from a place of pain. (28:54)

What has been the most rewarding experience so far in this journey? (34:06)

Jackie’s book, Hush Money: How One Woman Proved systemic racism in her workplace. (39:23)

Key Takeaway:

"Stop "code-switching," or altering your speech, appearance, or hairstyle to suit the dominant culture, which is the white culture in the workplace, and start being your actual, honest self instead. Embrace your own skin comfortably. Embrace who you are and your culture with pride."

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