I often design my show topics around popular issues that I see amongst my clients. Lately, I have seen a rise in black female clients who come to me reporting feeling devalued, undermined, treated with less respect, less job satisfaction due to bias and microaggressions. These experiences are leading my clients to feel more symptoms of psychological distress, anxiety and depression. There’s no denying the fact that, no matter your racial identity, being a woman in the workplace is tough. However, being a Black woman in the workplace is even tougher. Why? Because not only are they subjected to gender-driven microaggressions, they’re also being subjected to racial ones from - and here’s the crucial part - both men and women. Understanding black women’s double minority status at work is a necessary part of building inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Today, I am joined by Dr. Michelle Tait-Allen, a diversity, equity, and inclusion professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate and higher education. She is the owner of The Griot Collective which is a consulting firm that provides training on cultural diversity, unconscious bias, and more! She is also a DJ and one half of the Facts and Feelings Happy Hour podcast! In our conversation, we will discuss:

• Stereotyping and Unconscious Bias

• The history/examples of the origins of hate/disdain of Black Women

• Black Women and White Women in the workplace

• How do Black Women thrive in these environments?

Dr. Tait-Allen’s social media handles: @FiyaAngelou-twitter @ffhhpodcast Email: Info@TheGriotCollective.com

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