As Told By Nomads

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Kym Ali as we talk about how she turned her pain into power as a black woman who experienced discrimination and injustice in corporate environments. Here, she discusses why burnout is not normal, generational traumas, unlearning misconceptions about “strength,” and her story on discrimination that women worldwide related to in her co-authored book, Everyday Struggle: How Toxic Workspaces Impact Black Women.“Strong Black Woman”During the exchange, Tayo and Kym talk about the different points on how to unlearn the idea of ‘being strong is keeping it inside.’ This understanding of a strong character is what stereotyping uses when shaping black women and black folks in general. Both Kym and Tayo disagree with this. About Kym Ali:Kym Ali is a Registered Nurse and Founder of Kym Ali Consulting Firm. Kym works closely with corporations and healthcare facilities to emphasize the importance of Workplace Wellness and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion solut