In this enlightening talk, Alicia Richardson, the Founder of Black Create Connect, delves into the causes and detrimental effects of black women masking their true selves in corporate UK. She also offers valuable guidance to fellow black women on successfully navigating these challenges within the workplace, whilst sharing her personal experiences. Additionally, Alicia sheds light on the significance of embracing one's power, understanding personal value, and leveraging these factors for professional growth. Alicia Richardson is the Founder of Black Create Connect, a Podcast host, an Advisory Board Member for start-ups, DEI trainer and a Lead Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant.

Alicia has over 6 years of experience in creating and executing diverse hiring strategies across the Creative, Tech, and Marketing industries. She has led successful diverse & inclusive employer brand talent acquisition and retention strategies. Some of the companies she’s worked with include Analog Folk,ASOS, DEPOP, Salesforce, House 337, Wunderman Thompson, Access VFX, Four Communications, Media Cause and more. Alicia is passionate about underrepresented talent rising to senior positions specifically within creative, marketing, and tech industries, and has supported over 100 black professionals with their job search .Alicia has been featured on platforms such as BBC Radio 1, Evening Standard, Tribe Urban Radio, and Women in CTRL, The Drum and more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx