Episode Notes
One of the biggest hurdles to self-advocacy is when you’ve been made to believe you’re inadequate because of your identity or lived experiences. In this episode with Harmony Osei and Tanuja Ramchal, Harmony shares lessons from her journey of advocating for herself, starting in childhood when the odds were stacked against her as a foster care youth living in low-income households.
Here’s what’s covered:

Harmony explains how the challenges stemming from her various identities influenced her career path
Advocacy looks different for everyone and you get to decide what form it takes for you
How to deal with the “pet to threat” phenomenon many women of color face in their career
Advocating for yourself doesn't mean you're always going to get it right or get what you want
Processing personal trauma and grief goes hand-in-hand with advocacy work
The importance of celebrating yourself, being in community, and finding joy in the little things

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