Episode 45. Fighting Racial Gaslighting & Saying F the Lane
INTRODUCING: CYNTHIA PONG
Cynthia Pong, JD, is a feminist career strategist, speaker, and author of Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color. An NYU-trained lawyer turned career coach, she is on a mission to embolden women of color to get the money, power, and respect that they deserve. Her career advice has been featured in Refinery29, HuffPost, FastCompany, and more, and she is a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search and Career.
Cynthia is a proud introvert, a classic middle child, and an unapologetic Rottweiler enthusiast.
IN THIS EPISODE SHE’S SHARING:
[0:00-5:26 ] Cynthia’s career journey thus far
[5:26-9:15] How the book got its title
[9:15-12:20] What is racial gaslighting?
[12:20-16:25] The amplification of inclusive dialogue in the entrepreneur sphere
[16:25-26:00] How does gaslighting show up for entrepreneurs?
[26:00-33:00] A message of hope, because change is hard… but it’s possible!
[33:00-36:25] What can we do as business owners to fight against racial gaslighting?
[36:26-38:50] How to connect with Cynthia!
