Ep. 12 The False Notion of Belonging

In this episode, I share a story from my early days applying to grad school for theater directing — a story about gatekeeping, truth-telling, and the illusion of belonging. If you’ve ever had to shrink your brilliance to fit a space that wasn’t built for you — this one’s for you.

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