They Get a Pass, We Get the Pressure: Navigating Workplace Privilege

Why is it that some people get second chances, grace, and room to make mistakes—while Black women are often held to impossibly high standards at work? Why do we carry the pressure to overperform while they get the pass?
In this LIVE discussion, I sit down with Shondra J. Brown, MS, FNP-BC, to unpack the realities of workplace privilege, double standards, and the emotional toll they take on Black women.

We’ll explore: The unspoken rules of workplace privilege—and who benefits from them

How racism and sexism fuel double standards in performance, promotions, and opportunities

The emotional and psychological weight of constant pressure to “prove yourself”

Why being bad-mouthed or excluded hits Black women differently—and the lasting impact on confidence and career growth

Practical strategies to reclaim your power, protect your peace, and build a career on your terms
This is more than a workplace conversation—it’s about equity, healing, and survival in spaces that weren’t built with us in mind.

Special Guest: Shondra J. Brown, MS, FNP-BC
Author ("The Black Professional's Guide: How To Navigate White Privilege In the Workplace" ) /Blogger/Nurse Practitioner

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Resources:
The 2nd Annual Job Liberation Virtual Summit For Black Women Replay Link:
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🚨 Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this video does not provide psychological services or therapy. Dr. Kimani shares personal experiences, offers valuable resources, and provides information to empower Black women who are toxic job survivors.

Who am I? Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands, a Black Woman Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Toxic Job Survivor with more than 15 years of experience providing mental health and consultation services. I'm on a mission to help Black women leave and heal from toxic jobs.

To learn more about my own experiences in a toxic job, watch the videos below in which I am interviewed by Stephanie Perry as well as Glamazini.
• Black Women Leaving Toxic Jobs ✌🏾 w/ ...
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🌿Therapy and Healing Resources:
• Watch "How Do You Find a Black Therapist?" https://www.youtube.com/live/5Z1TiYp6...
• Therapy For Black Girls: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
• The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: https://borislhensonfoundation.org
• The Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
• "The Black Women Coach Directory": https://blackwomencoach.com/

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