Professionalism, Microaggressions & The Politics of Authenticity

In this episode of My Two Cents, Tiffany unpacks a real workplace moment that sparked a deeper reflection on authenticity, leadership, and the unspoken cultural standards that often shape the definition of professionalism in nursing. A nurse on her team recently came across a video on the New Nurse Academy Instagram page. The video was taken during the Aligned Escape Mastermind retreat in Jamaica, where Tiff was dancing at Rick’s Café wearing a one-piece bathing suit and celebrating the end of a transformative week with nurses focused on emotional intelligence, alignment, and personal agency. That moment of joy was later shared around the office with commentary that it seemed “unprofessional.” This episode explores the layers beneath that statement. Because the real conversation isn’t about a video. It’s about power, perception, authenticity, and leadership.   Subscribe to SubstackJoin the Hub communityFollow along on social