They call it diversity but sometimes, it feels more like decoration.
In this deeply honest episode of the Woman Up Podcast, host Natacha Degazon unpacks what it really means to be the “only one” in the room specifically as a Black woman in leadership.
Tokenism isn’t just about being invited to the table. It’s about being expected to represent, educate, smile, and still not disrupt the system that invited you in.
🎯 In this conversation:
We define tokenism and how it shows up in corporate settings
The emotional weight of being “the first” or “the only” in leadership roles
How organizations confuse presence with power—and why that matters
Strategies for protecting your voice and energy in performative spaces
What true inclusion and sponsorship should look like in 2025
Whether you’ve lived it, seen it, or questioned it—this episode gets real about race, representation, and the responsibility too often placed on the few.
📥 Free Resource
👉 Tokenism Detox Guide – A powerful worksheet to help you recognize red flags, assess your work environment, and protect your voice.
👑 Hosted by Natacha Degazon, networking coach, women’s empowerment strategist, and advocate for authentic leadership without assimilation.
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Email → natashdg@bizo-t.com