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Not all support is supportive.

In this episode, we dig into how professional development like mentorship, coaching, and  training can be misused as a tool for control, especially for Black professionals. What’s often framed as “growth” or “investment” can quickly turn into compliance culture, performance surveillance, and performative care.

We explore:

• The blurry line between support and supervision

• How race and power shape who gets real mentorship vs. forced coaching

• The emotional toll of “development” plans that feel more like disciplinary action

• Strategies for setting boundaries around help that isn’t really helpful

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