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.
Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a job search and career strategist for women of color. She has proven coaching programs that help her clients identify their career passion. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and fell in love with chemistry in high school and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University. She works to design programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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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!

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Powerful!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@jessicaemilia101]

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

[@mildredmartinez8041]

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

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This was an excellent talk!

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

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Powerful