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In Part 2 of this conversation, Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown continues her discussion with organizational psychologist Dr. Kerriann Peart about what Caribbean women experience in professional spaces.

This episode explores topics we rarely talk about openly, including how perimenopause, burnout, and ambition culture intersect with work and identity.

Together they discuss:

• Why Caribbean women often push themselves to the point of burnout
• The hidden impact of perimenopause on professional life
• Cultural expectations around ambition and hard work
• How to recalibrate ambition at different stages of life
• Why learning to regulate yourself is essential for longevity in your career

This conversation continues the discussion started in Part 1, where they explored Caribbean identity in corporate spaces and the challenges of navigating workplace culture.

• If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there.
• Also listen to episode covering Lens 5 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model on How Culture Impacts how we show up at work. Audio | Video | Blog

Connect with Dr. Kerriann Peart: Website | LinkedIn

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What happens when Caribbean cultural identity meets corporate expectations?

In this powerful conversation, Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Kerriann Peart to unpack the challenges Caribbean people - women especially, face in professional spaces. From cultural misunderstandings and workplace microaggressions to burnout, “boreout,” and the pressure to fit into corporate norms, this discussion explores how identity, authenticity, and professional well-being intersect.

They also discuss how Caribbean cultural values such as integrity, excellence, and community shape how we show up at work, sometimes in ways that clash with corporate culture.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that dives deep into navigating professional life without losing yourself. Mek sure you come back for Part 2. In the mean time check out:

Resources Mentioned

Lens 5: Culture Influences How We Show Up at Work: Audio | Video | Blog

Connect with Dr. Kerriann Peart: Website | LinkedIn

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You were taught to work hard and let your work speak for itself. But what happens when that formula stops working? In this episode, let's explore Lens 5 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model and how cultural identity shapes how we show up at work.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Why Caribbean work ethic is both strength and pressure
• The myth of meritocracy in corporate America
• Cultural mismatches between Caribbean values and U.S. workplace norms
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Resources Mentioned

• Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)
• Previous Lens Episodes:
  • Lens 1: Where You Start Shapes the Journey
  • Lens 2: Where You Live + What You Seek = How You Connect
  • Lens 3: Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted
  • Lens 4: Your Identity Will Shift

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