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Leading While Black in STEM: Bias, Boundaries, and Building Power (with Melanie Myles)

'Tine Zekis Season 2 Episode 14

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In this episode, host ‘Tine is joined by STEM leader Melanie Myles for a conversation that goes beyond the polished titles and into the real-life challenges of leading while Black. Together, they dive deep into the silent expectations, the boundaries that must be drawn, and the invisible labor that too often comes with holding space in leadership. Melanie speaks openly about her experience navigating bias, claiming power, and redefining what strength and success look like in environments that weren’t designed for her. This episode is a space for truth, healing, and honoring the complexity of what it really takes to lead with integrity.


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