The Real Cost of Fitting In πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬βž‘οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | Now That We Are Here Podcast | S1E2

The Real Cost of Fitting In πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬βž‘οΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | Now That We Are Here Podcast | S1E2

  • August 1, 2025

In this episode of Now That We Are Here, we’re talking about something every immigrant has felt but rarely unpacks β€” codeswitching. From “Hi, good morning!” to “How far now?” in one breath, TundeTASH and FemiShine are joined by amazing guests Gbenga ODDY and Fikayo Aderoju to explore what it means to shift identities to fit into the North American workplace. Because in the diaspora, being understood sometimes means being less yourself. We unpack:

  • Using your β€œprofessional voice” on the job
  • Hiding parts of yourself just to blend in
  • Microaggressions and misunderstandings
  • Whether it’s worth it or just draining

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