Breaking Down Walls and Welcoming the Sunshine with Farrah Hudson-Brown

In this episode, Farrah Hudson-Brown (she/her) discusses her career as a Black, heterosexual, cisgender woman in the predominantly white, male-dominated sales industry. She recounts a time when she worked on a sales team led by Shanti - and a memorable 1:1 meeting during which Shanti challenged Farrah to examine an observed pattern of shifting from openness to defensiveness. Farrah’s introspection following this conversation uncovered an awareness of fears related to her racial identity and feeling “different” in corporate settings, which led her to adopt a likable, team-player persona in order to feel safe. Frustration and resentment followed.  Farah ultimately found inspiration in her Faith and her mother's advice to express her true self - returning to work with renewed commitment to showing up authentically, openly and powerfully.  Farrah Hudson-Brown has worked 20+ years in sales consulting in various industries, ranging from telecommunications, software and education. She is currently spending cherished time as the mom of two truly-adorable young sons. She is also focusing on early childhood development with a specific interest in Black male education. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 1:1 CAREER COACHING WITH SHANTI JOY GOLD, BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY DISCOVERY CALL HEREFarrah and I also chat about the following:Accelerating success by tapping intuitively into one’s best self - and not looking externally for motivation and validation Shifting from being transactional at work to looking for opportunities to inspire others and add flavorExperiencing microaggressions and how they reinforce feelings of being different and unseenAccessing self-love and being untethered to make a positive impactThank you for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive insights about how to navigate your career as an outsider - and more about allyship. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and find me below to share your key takeaways!Learn more about Stories We Haven’t shared at https://storieswehaventshared.com CONNECT WITH SHANTI JOY GOLDLinkedInInstagramSpotify playlistBook a Free Discovery Call HereWork with Shanti!CONNECT WITH FARRAH HUDSON-BROWNFarrah is currently juggling two small boys. If you’d like to connect with her, please let me know and I’ll be glad to make the introduction.