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The Pain & The Price of Dignity: A Journey in Corporate America
Stacia Morris
This is an invitation to take a journey with Stacia. A journey from the British Caribbean where her career was based on meritocracy, to the US where it was based on preferential treatment and discrimination. A journey based on stereotypes and many ‘isms’.
Despite the pain and struggle...
This is an invitation to take a journey with Stacia. A journey from the British Caribbean where her career was based on meritocracy, to the US where it was based on preferential treatment and discrimination. A journey based on stereotypes and many ‘isms’.
Despite the pain and struggle to remain her authentic self along the way, she thrived in a new environment where ‘Respect for the Individual.’ was the mission.
Join Stacia as she relates the lessons of her journey to empowering her to maintain her dignity in corporate America.
In this chat, you’ll walk away with:
- A greater awareness of the impacts of unconscious and conscious actions and words
- Strategies to manage your career in a ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’ friendly environment
- Skills to protect and preserve your dignity and be your authentic self at all times
Meet The Speaker
Stacia Morris
Financial Advisor
Stacia Morris is the author of Teen Money 101 and Teen Money 102, and founder of Your Life TREK. She works to be a catalyst for improving the quality of life for women and families world-wide with a focus on financial literacy, financial and health wellness, coaching, and mentoring. She also holds certifications for, and currently works as, a Financial Advisor. Stacia received both her post-MBA Certificate in Accounting and her MBA from Pace University in New York City, and her BA from the University of the West Indies.
Q&A
Q&A guidelines-
The most rewarding challenge you overcame and why?
Posted on 2021-06-25 -
Given reported findings & disparities, companies have increased their D&I recruitment efforts, however, they continue to report "talent pipeline" challenges. What are recommended...
Posted on 2021-06-25 -
Who or what has been your greatest inspiration?
Posted on 2021-06-22 -
What is the greatest trial you went through during your time in corpoerate?
Posted on 2021-06-22 -
What’s your best advice for responding to racist or sexist comments in the workplace?
Posted on 2021-06-21 -
How do you navigate a toxic work environment that is so hostile to us as people of color that doesn’t acknowledge your experience or knowledge and that clearly views you as a threat.
Posted on 2021-06-20 -
Is it better to "conform" to the norm, or be yourself with the hopes of acceptance?
Posted on 2021-06-18
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