More and more of us are claiming burnout. But why? What myths and truths about the systems we live and work in are contributing? Find out.

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:

The myth of meritocracy displaces the burden of better, more equitable structures on to individuals and keeps organizations focused on individual performance (output) without consideration of individual employees' backgrounds and overall organizational experience (input).

Walk away understanding that:

• That meritocracy is a myth
• It disproportionately harms women and people of color
• It takes responsibility away from systems and structural change

THIS WEEK'S GUEST:

Aparna Rae is a multi-startup founder, working at the intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). As an award-winning entrepreneur, Aparna understands the complexities of small and medium businesses working to have a positive impact on the world.

She's the Founder of Moving Beyond, a startup building solutions to solve complex DE&I and People challenges using real-time Employee Voice & Impact data, experiential e-learning, and an innovative lab approach grounded in human-centered design.

Prior to Moving Beyond, she grew Firki, India’s first online teacher education platform supporting teachers in 10 states, and in 2019 she launched Future for Us, a platform to advance women of color at work, and grew a professional community of 11,000.

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