Convos with Sandra Hunter: Stealth Aunties and Metaphorical Changing Rooms

Our True Colors

In this intriguing episode of Our True Colors, Sandra Hunter joins us to talk about her work with Wild Women Leaders of Colour and shares her own experiences of identity and "herstory". Together we talk about leaning on each other...and our ancestors...for support as we as women of color navigate space historically dominated by white men.
Resources related to the convo:

• How a Lack of Sponsorship Keeps Black Women Out of the C-Suite
• Sista, Sista: How A Mentor Can Be The Key To Advancing Your Career
• Battling the stereotypes: why black women need mentors not ‘angry’ labels
• A Road Map for Advancing Women in Tech
• Former IKEA boss reveals the trick to going through a store in 5 minutes
• ‘My Parents Decided To Outwit Everyone By Giving Their Daughter A White Man’s Name’
• Job Applicants With ‘Black Names’ Still Less Likely to Get Interviews
• The hidden tax on being different (HBR)
• There is a tax on being different (Financial Times)
• Harvard Study Says Minority Job Candidates Are 'Whitening' Their Resumes When Looking for Jobs

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