How do your identities impact the way you show up at work and how you interact with work culture?

How we move through the world is influenced by white supremacy, colorism, and capitalism, and it can have profound impacts on our working life and our physical and mental health.

And while none of us can extract ourselves entirely from these systems, it may be possible–even necessary–to say enough is enough and forge a new path.

Gabi Day joins Erica for a conversation about identity, work, capitalism, and her journey out of the corporate world to entrepreneurship.

In this discussion:

• How toxic educational and work environments impact mental and physical health
• How tokenism and gaslighting uphold systems of oppression
• Making the personal political by showing up with your values in life and work

Connect with Gabi Day:

• Bright Body
• TikTok: @itsgabiday
• Instagram: @mybrightbody

Resources:

• What is gaslighting? Examples and how to respond.
• Mind in Motion Therapy on Instagram: @minds_in_motion_therapy
• Blair Imani on Instagram: @blairimani
• Imani Barbarin on Instagram: @crutches_and_spice

Ready to dive deeper?

How do I share my values when they aren’t related to my work?

We’ve been conditioned to show up to work as our “professional” self and leave our personal beliefs behind. But the truth is, values inform every area of our life, so why try to compartmentalize?

Each month in The Pause on the Play® Community, we explore one specific way to make your values more explicit. Our curated connections and learning experiences will help you challenge harmful norms, show up as an imperfect ally®, and live in alignment.

Learn more at pauseontheplay.com/community