In this episode, Raquel sits down with organizational culture and teamwork specialist Faith Clarke to explore how her immigrant story, parenting neurodistinct kids, and love of people shaped her work in building inclusive, values-driven workplaces. Faith shares how asking better questions changes outcomes, how parenting became a spiritual portal that transformed her, and why she sees neurodiversity as a natural state rather than a deficit.
They discuss immigrant and first-gen dynamics, the mother archetype, deconstructing identity (woman, mother, leader, entrepreneur), and how integration—not juggling—is the real goal. Faith explains how she started her first business to reclaim autonomy, competence, and meaningful relationships while caring for her autistic son.
Together, they unpack invisible labor, why people of color are overburdened by rigged systems, and how real change starts in tiny pockets—small teams and honest relationships—rather than just policies. Faith offers guidance for women of color navigating hostile or extractive work cultures, emphasizing self-care, body honesty, and building multigenerational, supportive relationships. The conversation closes with reflections on story, media, and recommendations like The Wild Robot and Outlander, along with how listeners can connect with Faith and her work.
