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Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague: True Stories & Candid Conversations About Equity & Inclusion In The Workplace

By Talisa Lavarry

This episode dissects the profound, often-unseen emotional and professional toll experienced by individuals perceived as 'token' representatives in the workplace. We explore how surface-level diversity initiatives can inadvertently create burdens, demanding invisible labor and hindering genuine belonging.

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“This episode dissects the profound, often-unseen emotional and professional toll experienced by individuals perceived as 'token' representatives in the workplace. We explore how surface-level diversity initiatives can inadvertently create burdens, demanding invisible labor and hindering genuine belonging.”

— Talisa Lavarry, Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague: True Stories & Candid Conversations About Equity & Inclusion In The Workplace

What it is about

tokenism, workplace inclusion, dei

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of tokenism, workplace inclusion, dei and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Talisa Lavarry brings a credible and useful lens to tokenism, workplace inclusion, dei, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Talisa Lavarry

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