It's Election Day. There are so many feelings of uncertainty and chaos. We hope this conversation today with Jaya Mallik, founder of Jaya Mallik Coaching & Consulting, where she focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging will leave you hopeful. Before Jaya started her own company, she worked as a teacher and led DEI efforts at Meta, Amazon, and Tandem Diabetes Care. In this episode, we do a deep dive into: 3:01 - Introduction to Jaya Mallik and her journey as 3rd culture person. 5:51 - Finding joy in DEIB work even with all the backlash we're experiencing. 8:59 - The importance of balancing individualism and collectivism, and how to find harmony. 11:59 - Key strategies for transitioning from teaching to tech. 21:00 - Challenges and insights from working in big tech. 29:43 - How to handle racism and micro aggressions in the workplace. 36:50 - Why it's important to find community and support, especially when you're navigating challenging workplaces. 41:52 - How to show up with authenticity in the workplace. 49:28 - The importance of embracing vulnerability and normalizing conversations about toxic workplaces and mental health. Want to connect with us? Connect with Jaya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayamallik/ and at https://www.jmallikconsulting.com/. 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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