They say “bring your whole self to work”—but what they mean is “as long as your whole self doesn’t make us uncomfortable.”
In this episode, I’m unpacking the weaponization of authenticity in corporate and political spaces. Because let’s be real:
White men can scream lies in a suit and get booked on morning shows.
But if you’re a woman—especially a fat, neurodivergent one—being “authentic” can get you fired.
I’m talking about masking, survival, and the tightrope walk of being real without being punished for it.
This one’s for anyone who’s ever been called too emotional, too intense, too loud—or just too much.
You’re not unstable.
You’re just done pretending.
