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Scenario

Why changing your name for employment feels like survival

My Muslim name got me zero callbacks for job interviews but when I used a Western nickname suddenly everyone wanted to meet me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The brutal choice between authenticity and opportunity in systems that punish difference.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Systemic racism — structure and experience?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.