In this episode, Farrah Hudson-Brown (she/her) discusses her career as a Black, heterosexual, cisgender woman in the predominantly white, male-dominated sales industry. She recounts a time when she worked on a sales team led by Shanti - and a memorable 1:1 meeting during which Shanti challenged Farrah to examine an observed pattern of shifting from openness to defensiveness. Farrah’s introspection following this conversation uncovered an awareness of fears related to her racial identity and feeling “different” in corporate settings, which led her to adopt a likable, team-player persona in order to feel safe. Frustration and resentment followed. Farah ultimately found inspiration in her Faith and her mother's advice to express her true self - returning to work with renewed commitment to showing up authentically, openly and powerfully.

Farrah Hudson-Brown has worked 20+ years in sales consulting in various industries, ranging from telecommunications, software and education. She is currently spending cherished time as the mom of two truly-adorable young sons. She is also focusing on early childhood development with a specific interest in Black male education.

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Farrah and I also chat about the following:

• Accelerating success by tapping intuitively into one’s best self - and not looking externally for motivation and validation
• Shifting from being transactional at work to looking for opportunities to inspire others and add flavor
• Experiencing microaggressions and how they reinforce feelings of being different and unseen
• Accessing self-love and being untethered to make a positive impact

Thank you for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive insights about how to navigate your career as an outsider - and more about allyship. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and find me below to share your key takeaways!

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Farrah is currently juggling two small boys. If you’d like to connect with her, please let me know and I’ll be glad to make the introduction.

In today’s episode, Eduardo Placer (he/him), a cisgender gay/queer man who is the proud descendant of refugees/immigrants, shares his journey to becoming a Story Doula and international public speaking coach. Eduardo recounts personal stories from his childhood - including a pivotal 2nd grade story featuring Sammy the Seal - that highlight the impact of being misunderstood, feeling shame and living untruthfully. He talks about his path to coming out in the 1990s, the healing he experienced by embracing his own narrative - and how he now joyfully empowers others to do the same. As a professionally-trained actor who suffers from self-described showtune-itis, he also randomly breaks out into song.

Eduardo Placer is the Founder of Fearless Communicators, helping game-changing leaders become more clear, connected and courageous communicators: “I think it's not about eliminating fear, but building a powerful relationship with it and allowing it to be our teacher….”

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Eduardo and I also chat about the following:

• Exploring the dynamics of language and how it powerfully informs who we are in the world
• Understanding the intolerance of femininity in the male culture and how it differs from homophobia
• Recognizing when we are in a position of privilege - and the importance of standing in solidarity with our gender-expansive and trans communities
• Overreaching and over-performing to compensate for how others may perceive us as outsiders
• Choosing joy and love as a revolution

Thank you for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive insights about how to navigate your career as an outsider - and more about allyship. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and find me below to share your key takeaways!

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In today’s episode, Karameli Faaee (she/they) shares her inspiring journey to becoming the 2017 US Women's Rugby World Cup captain and the first-ever woman to coach a professional US men's rugby team. Karameli vulnerably opens up about new layers of her story to honor her authenticity and empower others. She recounts how overcoming childhood adversity, along with being Indigenous / Polynesian and queer, have shaped her life and career. She discusses how she transformed self-doubt and limiting beliefs into joy and success. Karameli serves others from a place of abundance: “I feel my purpose in this world is to support people, highlight their superpower…and remind them that we're all born whole, perfect and complete.”

Karameli Faaee is the Director of Operations for Rugby4All, using flag-rugby as a vehicle to teach leadership, self confidence and teamwork to middle schoolers in New York City. She also coaches the highly-competitive New York Athletic Club men’s rugby team - and she is training to be a transformational coach.

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Karameli and I also talk about the following:

• Effectively leading others – whether in sports or in their careers – is rooted in communication, clarity, affirmations and being present
• Grinding it out and performing from a place of scarcity are not sustainable and only lead to surface-level success
• Self-acceptance and self-love create the space for deep connection and inspiring others to be their best
• Receiving feedback about performance offers the gift of knowing what we’re doing well and where there are opportunities to grow

Inspired by Karameli's story? Share this episode with someone who needs a dose of inspiration. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive insights about how to navigate your career as an outsider - and be an ally for others. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and find me below to share your key takeaways!

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