Jodi-Ann Burey works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. She co-authored Harvard Business review’s top 100 most-read articles in history: “Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome,” and her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work” embodies her disruption of traditional narratives about racism at work.

Jodi-Ann holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She prides herself on being a cool auntie, a twist-out queen, health advocate, adventurer and reluctant dog owner.

In this conversation, you’ll gain tools to lessen imposter syndrome, sympathize with your own mental health, as well as gain toos to increase workforce accountability, while also laughing with us along theway.



TRIGGER WARNING:
This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country.

For the United States, the numbers are as follows:
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Both programs provide free, confidential support 24/7.

For Cananda, the numbers are as follows:
Call the Canada Suicie Prevention Service 1.833.456.4566, available 24/7/365 or Text the Crisis Text Line at 45645, available 4pm - midnight

WORKS:
- Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome
- TED talk “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work”
- Black Cancer

TOOLS:
- Inspiration from the beloved Bell Hooks (Rest in Power)
- Insights that will open you up to the biases existing throughout our work-lives and practical tools to help you shift the burden off folks in need of rest and ON to powers upholding injustices
- Reminders of how to integrate play into your life for a fuller expression of your truth
- Helpful tips that can relieve the guilt that often comes with depression

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

BETTER is recorded on the unceded and ancestral territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and has been stewarded by them since time immemorial.
 

BETTER with Mark Brand is produced by Pamela Rothenberg of I HEAR YOU STUDIOS and Adam Karch with Orbyt Media