"Calling a Black Woman difficult in Hollywood is like the kiss of death..." - By Janet Hubert ('The original Aunt Viv')

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Labeling. It is the names we are labelled that can impact how we are viewed at work, how successful you are in a role can determine how your colleagues treat you. We often allow our colleagues to call us names that do not belong to us because we want to be accepted and 'fit in'. What about the names we are labelled which are motivated by racial stereotypes used against Black Women to oppress us and destabilise our careers and future career prospects? 

In this episode, I discuss the honest conversation Ms Janet Hubert (the original Aunt Viv) had with Will Smith during the 25th year anniversary of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I also reflect upon my early career where I was often labelled for no other reason than the colour of my skin, not understanding the impact at my young age,  I just wanted to be seen and believed that the labels were an indication that my bosses noticed me which meant I was no longer invisible, unbeknown to me at the time the labelling was comparable to being branded by the racist systems that sought to oppress me and push the negative and racist stereotype about Black Women.

I also provide an update on David from Episode 34 'Scramble for Power'.

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