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Episode #12

Career Insight, Advice, And Motivation For Transgender Job Seekers

In this, episode we speak with Clinical Psychologist and Diversity and Inclusion Thought Leader, Dr. Ashlee Fowlkes, about transgender professionals. As a transgender man himself, Dr. Fowlkes shares his lived experience as a transgender professional and offers solutions for how to navigate the job market and workplace. He shares strategies on how to effectively interact with colleagues in uncomfortable situations as well as a course of action if your feel like you have been discriminated against because of your sexual or gender orientation. For more information about Dr. Fowlkes visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-c-fowlkes-phd-21193a107/

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“As a transgender job seeker you ponder over questions such as how should I wear my hair for this interview, do I wear makeup, should I bind my chest? ”

Episode Highlights:

[03:54] Transgender Representation in the Workforce

[06:20] The Stigma of Being Transgender

[14:21] Two-fold strategy for career success

[22:27] Best Course of Action for Workplace Discrimination

[28:49] When to share your identity with your employer

[35:32] How to Introduce What Your Pronouns Are

[38:14] Strategies for Identifying Transgender Friendly Employers

[40:14] Addressing Restrooms in the Workplace

[45:12] Climbing the Corporate Ladder

[53:35] Support Resources for Transgender Professionals