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Scenario

When representation becomes a burden instead of empowerment

I am the only Pacific woman on the leadership team and they keep asking me to speak for all women of color when I barely feel like I speak for myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Tokenism transforms individual achievement into collective responsibility, creating pressure that undermines authentic voice.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pacific gender diversity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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