366. The Costs and Benefits of Standing Out: A Conversation with Deesha Dyer

366. The Costs and Benefits of Standing Out: A Conversation with Deesha Dyer

How often do you feel like you’re concealing the “real” you? Do you struggle with being your authentic self, especially in challenging environments? “Authenticity” has become a very popular buzzword -- but what does it really mean?

This week, I’m joined by Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary and author of the book, "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble". Deesha shares her incredible journey from going to community college at 29-years-old to working up the ranks in the Obama White House, and the challenges she faced along the way in staying true to herself. We discuss how to navigate being your authentic self in difficult environments - especially if you hold one or more marginalized identities - and the true costs and benefits of standing out.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/366

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