Do you feel like you're the only (insert blank) person in the room? And you feel a sense of otherness? Valerie shares: - How getting burnt out taught her to take care of herself and embrace herself. - How she survived Big Law, is a recovering lawyer, and is now using those experiences to create inclusion and belonging. - How she understands that feeling othered is sometimes by design and sometimes by default, and how to intentionally and strategically make changes that have the greatest impact. - Why she created Black Girl Magic groups at her workplaces to uplift and embrace Black women in the company. - Why it's important when you're in a role where you give to others to remind yourself to give yourself love and compassion first. - The importance of taking care of your mental wellness to be able to live a good life and do good work. Connect with Valerie at on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadjackson/. Follow Samorn on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, "Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer" at https://tinyurl.com/swpc578c. Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.

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