Women and Work
The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around.
Women and Work
Women and Work: Jerria Donelson
Denied. Overlooked. Told she was “too much.
That was Jerria Donelson’s reality, even with two master’s degrees and years of experience. She was qualified — more than qualified — but still shut out of opportunities simply because she’s a woman.
At first, she played along. She kept quiet. She tried to fit in.
But not anymore.
Now, Jerria shows up authentically — as a Black woman, a mother, and a leader who refuses to shrink. Her story is about courage, confidence, and claiming space in workplaces that weren’t built for women like her.
Fast-forward to today:
✔️ She’s a HUD compliance manager helping families access affordable housing.
✔️ She’s an elected township trustee.
✔️ She’s raising her daughter to be fearless and confident.
Her journey is more than breaking barriers. It’s a testament to what happens when women stop asking for permission and start taking their place.
Jerria Donelson’s story is proof that your credentials don’t define you — your confidence does.
Have you ever felt overlooked or underestimated at work — even when you had the skills and experience? How did you handle it?
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