Competing, Connecting, and Caring for Ourselves In and Out of Corporate Spaces

This week on Mama We Made It! With Dj & Reg, the conversation gets real about competition, community, and survival in corporate America. Drawing from their time at Nike, they open up about what it means to be underrepresented in high-pressure spaces, the subtle ways connection shows up at work, and how professional relationships shift over time. Dj and Reg share personal stories about introversion, struggles with networking, and the difference between dealing with haters and finding true allies. They also dive into the impact these systems have on mental health, from stress and constant evaluation to the importance of boundaries and learning not to let corporate expectations define your worth. The episode explores what it looks like to find freedom beyond the 9-to-5, why friendship and intentional connection matter, and how to build a career without losing yourself in the process. Packed with honesty, humor, and lessons earned the hard way, it's a conversation for anyone chasing success while still wanting balance, self-care, and authentic community. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T-G3rLNyuwc  You can also listen to Mama, We Made It! with Dj & Reg on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-we-made-it-with-dj-reg/id1809918939          Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/20eLaINMng2ISxB3TH6hED?si=ac880381abfd406f