What’s it actually like to be a brown woman in corporate?

What’s it actually like to be a brown woman in corporate?

What’s it actually like to be a brown woman in corporate? This week’s episode of Office Real Talk is a little different. As part of the lived experience series, Tas is getting candid about identity, life, and corporate culture. And episode one is all about race. What is it actually like to be an ethnic minority in the corporate world in 2026? From being held to different standards, to feeling like you have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously, to navigating the rise in racist rhetoric across the UK, this is a difficult conversation, but it’s one that needs having. So whether you’re part of a minority group yourself, and you want to learn more about navigating corporate when the system doesn't favour you (whatever your background), or you simply want to better understand the realities many people are navigating every day at work, I’d really encourage you to lean in and listen to this one. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ The emotional impact of navigating racism while trying to maintain professionalism 🎙️ The hidden, unpaid labour of DEI and belonging work 🎙️ Advice for protecting yourself, your confidence, and for navigating these environments If this episode makes even one person feel seen, validated, or less alone, then it was worth having the conversation. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow along to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud.

Listener special: Unpacking your corporate career dilemmas

To say thank you for tuning in to 10 whole episodes of Office Real Talk, Tas is answering some of the most common career DMs and questions she gets from listeners, from toxic team dynamics to office politics, and beyond. Consider this your personalised guide to the tricky corporate situations so many of us deal with every day. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ How to handle constant restructuring at work 🎙️ What to do when a peer takes credit for your work 🎙️ How to navigate difficult conversations when your team members drop the ball 🎙️ And more And a note from Tas... Genuinely, thank you for all the support on the first 10 episodes. I've loved reading the comments and DMs on social, and it's an absolute honour that people are coming to me for help and advice. It's exactly what I wanted Office Real Talk to be about, so keep the questions and dilemmas coming. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow along to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud. P.S. On Thursday I’m holding a virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career, where I’ll help you work through a practical framework to figure out what you actually want next, and how to move towards it intentionally. You can reserve your spot here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstick-your-career-the-masterclass-tickets-1988753393937?aff=oddtdtcreator].

Corporate burnout, the soft life, and quitting your job

The internet loves to sell women extreme career narratives. One minute it’s “girl boss harder”. The next it’s “quit your job, move abroad, and soft life your way through a Tuesday afternoon Pilates class”. But real life is usually way more nuanced than that. This week, Corporate Exec Tas gets honest about the reality behind corporate careers, entrepreneurship, burnout, financial independence, and the pressure women feel to build the “perfect” life online. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ Why corporate and entrepreneurship are both hard in completely different ways 🎙️ The danger of quitting your job without a plan 🎙️ Why burnout is often deeper than just workload New episodes every Wednesday. Follow to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud 🖤 P.S. On 28th May I’m holding a virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career, where I’ll help you work through a practical framework to figure out what you actually want next, and how to move towards it intentionally. You can reserve your spot here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstick-your-career-the-masterclass-tickets-1988753393937?aff=oddtdtcreator].

Real talk: balancing ADHD and a corporate career

When most people picture ADHD, they probably don’t picture a successful woman in corporate leadership. But that’s exactly why so many people miss it. And why so many people don't know how to balance neurodiversity alongside a corporate career. Or why so many employees fail to show up to support neurodivergent team members. And if you dont have ADHD, you're probably already masking, balancing and navigating work despite struggles you may have. This week, Corporate Exec Tas opens up about her experience of ADHD in the corporate world. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ What ADHD can actually look like in high-performing corporate team members 🎙️ How ADHD can show up, and how the system fails team members with ADHD 🎙️ Whether to disclose it or not 🎙️ The frameworks and processes she now uses to work with her brain instead of against it - applicable if you have ADHD or not! New episodes every Wednesday. Follow to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud 🖤 P.S. On 28th May I'm holding a virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career, where I'll be helping you work through a detailed, practical framework to getting to where you want to be. You can reserve your spot here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstick-your-career-the-masterclass-tickets-1988753393937?aff=oddtdtcreator].

How to fix your relationship with feedback at work

If the word “feedback” instantly makes you feel anxious, defensive, or like you’ve done something wrong at work, you need this episode. So many of us forget that feedback is such a valuable way to grow. And too often, in the corproate world, feedback feels like failure, rejection, or proof that we’re not doing well enough. This week, Senior Corporate Exec Tas breaks down the corporate truths nobody tells you about feedback. How to filter feedback to better grow your career, why it feels so triggering, and how to stop internalising everything that’s said to you. Expect real talk on: 🎙️ Why feedback can feel so personal at work 🎙️ The difference between useful feedback and feedback to filter out 🎙️ How to ask for better, more specific feedback to grow your career Because not all feedback is about you. And learning how to filter it is one of the most important skills you’ll ever build in your career. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow to unpack the corporate rules nobody says out loud 🖤 P.S. On 28th May I'm holding a virtual masterclass, How to Unstick Your Career, where I'll be helping you work through a detailed, practical framework to getting to where you want to be. You can get your ticket here [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstick-your-career-the-masterclass-tickets-1988753393937?aff=oddtdtcreator].