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January 18, 2022 50 mins

In this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive.  

About Dr. Jasmine

Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. Jasmine was voted one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.

Stay connected with Dr. Jasmine
Follow her on Instagram or LinkedIn to get daily inspiration, career, and job search tips.  

Watch her TEDx talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of color"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Abqoriajk

Have you ever had to leave a toxic work environment? 

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Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

 

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