Identity in the Mirror: Who We Are vs. Who We’re Told to Be

From personal branding to personality tests, corporate culture to cultural stereotypes, this episode explores how identity is shaped, masked, marketed, and reclaimed. Shaniqua and Stephanie unpack the tension between authenticity and acceptance at work and in society—challenging the labels we inherit, the roles we play, and the stories we’re told to believe about ourselves.

Topics include: identity at work, Myers-Briggs, astrology, stereotypes vs. archetypes, queer representation, and self-acceptance as quiet revolution.

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Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Mirror, Mirror: FITI Opening + Identity Setup
• (00:03:00) - Who Are We at Work? Corporate Culture, Personality Tests & Professional Masks
• (00:20:00) - Beyond the Zodiac: Culture, Conditioning & Quiet Rebellion
• (00:30:00) - Archetypes vs. Stereotypes: Shedding Labels, Reclaiming Power
• (00:36:00) - Representation or Requirement? When Identity Becomes Exposure