Braids in the Boardroom... with Rachel Shorter

What if being yourself was the biggest risk you took in the boardroom? For CFO Rachel Shorter, it took 20 years into her career to feel comfortable wearing her natural braids in the boardroom. In this episode of It's Not All About the Numbers, Rachel Shorter joins Chris Argent and Mike Rose to challenge what professionalism really looks like, why diversity doesn't always mean inclusion and why success shouldn't come at the expense of your wellbeing. Rachel also shares the story behind the Antilles Network, a wellness community creating safe spaces for Black women, and explores what genuine allyship looks like in practice. Because getting a seat at the table is one thing. Feeling like you can be yourself when you get there? That's another. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.