In this episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, we're unpacking the concept of internalized racism in the workplace—especially in the technology industry. We're learning about what internalized racism is, where it comes from, and how it shapes the thoughts, behaviors and career outcomes of racialized employees in tech. I'm walking you through the origin of the term, the psychological mechanisms behind it, and the subtle ways it manifests through self-doubt, perfectionism, silence, assimilation and shame.Furthermore, you're getting 10 evidence-based, motivational strategies to recognize and release internalized racism—especially if you’re navigating a predominantly western business culture. We’re also diving into three common criticisms of this concept and how to address them.This episode is especially for you if you’ve ever felt like you had to overperform, shrink, code-switch or reject parts of your identity just to succeed at work. Beautiful, you're not alone—and this episode is here to support you with the language, clarity and community you deserve.I'd love to hear your opinion and, if you feel safe, your personal story. You can share your reflections through the contact form linked in the general podcast description.REFERENCESFanon, F. (1952). Black Skin, White Masks. Paris: Éditions du Seuil.Fields, B. J. (1982). ‘Ideology and Race in American History’. New Left Review, 181, pp. 95–118.Music: 'Bummin on Tremelo' by Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0 (incompetech.com)Oluo, I. (2018). So You Want to Talk About Race. New York: Seal Press.Tatum, B. D. (1997). Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?. New York: Basic Books.Wing Sue, D. (2010). Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

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