When Gloria Tabi Took the Wig Off and Found Enough

In this episode, Emma Bellamy-Dodd interviews Gloria Tabi, founder of Everyday inclusion and Enable Women Africa, about her journey from Ghana to Australia and her fight against systemic racism. Gloria shares how colonial legacies and the search for opportunity shaped her migration, and describes the invisible barriers she faced in Australia’s workplaces despite her qualifications. She discusses how researching race structures helped her move past self-blame and highlights the personal and political impact of hair discrimination, explaining how Black women often feel pressure to hide their natural hair. Gloria recounts the fear and eventual empowerment of wearing her natural hair openly, and her commitment to ensuring young Black girls can embrace their identity without shame.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Gloria Tabi's Journey 02:15 Experiencing Racism in Australia 06:30 Transitioning to Advocacy 10:05 Hair Discrimination as a Form of Racism 13:50 Embracing Natural Identity 17:10 The Struggles of Identity and Professional Spaces 21:35 Systemic Change for Inclusion 26:05 Celebrating Natural Hair and Empowerment 30:00 Personal Actions Against Racism 33:20 Navigating Hair Discrimination 36:40 Books That Inspire and Empower 40:10 The Power of Adaptability and Resilience 43:50 Finding Home and BelongingResources mentioned:The Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonTraces of History by Patrick WolfeGloria’s upcoming book: EnoughConnect with Gloria: Gloria’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriatabi/Gloria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloriabinks/ Gloria’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.tabi.binksEveryday Inclusion: https://www.everydayinclusion.com.au/ Vote for Gloria at the Legacy International Pageant: https://legacyinternationalpageant.com/gloria-tabi ---Thank you for listening to From There To Here!If our guest's story resonated with you, please like, follow and rate the podcast – that would make a massive difference to the production of the show.I was your host Emma Bellamy, and I can’t wait to bring you on another journey From There to Here!LinkedIn || Instagram || Spotify || Apple PodcastsThis podcast brought to you in partnership with Kintsugi Heroes. To find out more, head to kintsugiheroes.com.au.