Your Point My View Podcast

Code Switchin' - Part 1

The Panel Season 2 Episode 6

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What makes a person switch the way they speak depending on who’s in the room? Why do some spaces feel safe for your authentic voice while others don’t? And what does it really cost to constantly adjust your identity? Why do we talk one way at work, another with friends, and something entirely different at home?

Join the Your Point My View panel in this 2-part series as we tackle the realities of code‑switching, exploring how our behavior, tone, and communication shift between the comfort of home and the expectations of the workplace. From professionalism and identity to authenticity and survival, we'll discuss why so many people feel the need to adjust who they are depending on the room they’re in. Through honest dialogue and multiple viewpoints, we dig into the unspoken rules that shape how we show up, speak up, and navigate everyday life. Every perspective matters here, and this episode sets the stage for a deeper conversation you won’t want to miss.

Podcast Panel: Bobby, Darnell, Tonya, Valeria, and Velisa.  Music produced by Ketsa. 

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