Ep. 109: Repost: Embracing yourself and creating belonging with Valerie Jackson (SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Zuora)

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.