Being Black in the Workplace

Unwanted questionsBlank stares“She’s so quiet”Rushed glancesFake smiles“I don’t understand what you mean”Lonely lunch breaksPetty emails“She never smiles”Awkward eye contactUnanswered help“Maybe you’re not managing your time correctly”One podcast queuedFeelings of...
People-Pleasing as a Black Woman

People-Pleasing as a Black Woman

Navigating the complexities of people-pleasing as a Black woman adds layers of intricacy that often go unrecognized. The weight of societal expectations, historical stereotypes, and systemic biases can bear heavily on our shoulders. We find ourselves walking a...
A letter to my past self

A letter to my past self

Dear My Past Self, Never did I imagine I would make it this far. Let me start with this: I feel like a lot of the times, you probably feel like you’re crazy or think the things that you want to accomplish or unobtainable just from the size of your ambitions. I want to...
Navigating Holidays while Black

Navigating Holidays while Black

As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the warmth of festive gatherings, the joy of gift-giving, and the comfort of being surrounded by loved ones. I, for one, am very excited to not only see family but eat some of my favorite foods, enjoy...
Microaggressions and their effect

Microaggressions and their effect

To first understand if you have been affected by microaggressions, we have to realize what microaggressions are exactly. The Merriam-Webster definition is as follows; “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced...