Most people move once or twice in their life, but the move is seldom across continents. Following her now husband, Carice Anderson undertook a journey that led to much more than just a new location. Her book, Intelligence Isn’t Enough: A Black Professional’s Guide to Thriving in the Workplace, outlines how to overcome such big changes, remain authentic, and much more.

As a Black woman and the first member of her family to enter the corporate world, Anderson isn’t a stranger to facing challenges in the workplace. Though many businesses are slow to make progress, you don’t need to be. As Anderson points out: Change starts with the individual.

Discover how Anderson turned these obstacles into lessons for women of color, on this episode of SheVentures.

Timestamps:

2:00 Anderson’s move from the United States to South Africa 
5:30 Culture differences between the U.S. and South Africa 
8:18 Challenges Anderson experienced as a first-generation corporate worker
9:47 The framework of Anderson’s book
12:56 Anderson explains how to develop your personal brand. 
17:07 Authenticity in the workplace 
22:12 Anderson grades corporate America’s relationship with Black professionals. 
26:27 Transforming yourself 
28:06 Anderson discusses the difference between working in your business and working on your business.
32:25 Key takeaways for women of color in corporate America