90: Microaggressions at Work, Emotional Labor, and How Women of Color Keep Showing Up

Embracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC Leaders

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we come together for an emotionally honest conversation about fear, bias, and what it means to be seen as suspicious simply for existing. We explore how microaggressions, implicit bias, and systemic racism continue to shape the lived experience of women of color and what it really means to advocate, to listen, and to lead with courage.

Key Discussion Points:

01:10 Real-Life Racial Profiling Experience: Archita shares a moment of racial profiling on her morning walk and how the aftershock reverberated through her sense of safety and belonging.

05:41 The Toll of Constant Vigilance: There is an emotional and physical toll that comes with constantly being on high alert for bias and microaggressions. The best action you can take is not to engage.

10:34 Stop Explaining Away Oppression: Don’t explain someone’s pain away. Believe people when they tell you what happened, even if it makes you uncomfortable.

12:07 Understanding Who Is Responsible for Your Fear: This is a challenge for adults to examine the source of their fear rather than projecting it onto others. And to help the next generation not inherit this fear.

19:26 Calling Out Bias in the Workplace: When you see bias happening in the workplace, you owe it to your employees to call it out.

23:53 The End of Grace for Willful Ignorance: People who choose not to care and not to understand bias just because it doesn’t apply to them are willfully ignorant.

In Summary: Olivia and Archita delve into the complexities of experiencing and addressing racial bias and microaggressions. They highlight the importance of recognizing and interrupting bias and educating children about diversity without fear.

Resources from this episode:

Story of Now by Shelina Janmohamed

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Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

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→ If you are ready to transition out of Corporate and want to start building a profitable portfolio career as a business owner, board member or more, but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

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Ready to make a change?
→ Struggling with your corporate career but have big goals?
Reach out to Olivia on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.
→ Ready to leave corporate or start a side venture? Archita can guide your next steps.
Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.