The audience will gain a better understanding about what nonwhite women face in the workplace and how they can support these women thriving in professional environments.
We're digging deeper into the insidious ways patriarchy and white supremacy work together. We know that a white woman makes a fraction of a white man's dollar, but a nonwhite woman makes even less. Not only does a woman of color get compensated appallingly less than her white counterparts for her work, but she will often face discriminations, big and small, while she does it.
Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, labor and human rights specialist Emily Williams, as they discuss the psychological impact that workplace racism has on nonwhite women and her unique approach to addressing it. How can we make sure that women of color thrive in these environments?
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Rev. Dr. TLC tells her listeners the topic for today's episode which tackles women’s experiences with racism and other toxic behaviors in the workplace. Rev. Dr. TLC mentions the pay rate of white women compared to men and pointed out that black women can make even less in the same profession. She introduces her guest Emily R. Williams. Emily coaches women of color on how to navigate behaviors like microaggression in professional spaces. Rev. Dr. TLC talks more about Emily’s background including her 15 years of experience in social service. She asks what keeps Emily grounded during challenging days in her career. Emily shares that her sense of purpose and knowing she is called to do this work is what keeps her motivated, but her spiritual practices and weekly visits to her spiritual center is what keeps her going. Emily tells Rev. Dr. TLC about some of the toxic experiences she endured and what led her to raising awareness of harmful work environments. Before the break, Emily also talked about the community she discovered with women of color who were going through similar experiences.
Rev. Dr. TLC continues her discussion with Emily on racism women of color experience in the workplace. Rev. Dr. TLC says people tend to focus on the intent and not the impact. Emily shares some unfortunate experiences women of color endure that have major impacts. Despite the diversity and inclusion movement, microaggression hasn’t improved since 2019 for women of color. Emily tells us the subtle and not subtle ways women of color are made to feel unqualified and insignificant amongst their white counterparts. Rev. Dr. TLC and Emily continue to talk about the impact these toxic environments have on women of color and how companies and institutions can use cultural sensitivity training to better resolve the issues.
Rev. Dr. TLC continue their discussion on discrimination against women of color in the workplace. She talks about stereotypes that are commonly linked to black women and how it can affect how they are perceived by their management and coworkers. Emily talks about the effects of microaggression and how it can lead to anxiety and depression. She talks about taking action and speaking up against toxic behavior. Rev. Dr. TLC and Emily give techniques and ways to tackle microaggression. Emily advises listeners who are experiencing these issues to trust yourself and know when to speak up. Rev. Dr. TLC applauds Emily for the work she’s been doing. She’s taken her challenging experiences and found ways to help other women of color find their voice and build their confidence.
In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLc and Emily discuss the issues around DEI. Emily shares her experience with DEI and explains how it often misses the point. She talks about looking internally and ways that we can hold up the system of oppression. Emily says three quarters of white employees are allies for women of color; yet fail to speak up when they see biases or provide opportunities for advancements. She informs the listeners what services her company offers and how to get in contact. You can find Emily’s company at forwardeverglobal.com. You can reach Emily personally at Linkedin at Emily R. Williams.