Conquering workplace conformity as a woman of color | Jasmine Escalera | TEDxDeerParkWomen

Data shows that over 80% women of color feel they cannot be themselves in the workplace. They feel an immense amount of pressure to steer away from their unique authentic selves shedding the very culture, background and experiences that provided the path to their accomplishments. As a survivor of this conformity, Dr. Escalera offers words of advice to break away from the pull to conform at work and learn to speak up regardless of the consequences.

[BrittanyDawson-klie]

This is spot on! It's a daily dilemma to navigate into a completely new world. My invitation to all of us to keep taking up space, learning the ins and out in corporate, and find ways to integrate who at all times.

[RitikaPandita]

This is so powerful, Jasmine! I have CHILLS!

[Amputeelife]

I'm glad I decided to watch you...

[jessicaemilia]

Incredible. I've lived this pressure. It needs to be said. Thank you.

[mildredmartinez]

Love this. Thank you. You are a pioneer and glad that I watched this.