God Is In The Neighbourhood

The workplace has never been a safe place and is not a safe space for Black Women. Being pregnant places women in a vulnerable position, your hormones are raging, your body is changing and you are growing a whole human. Many of us are also managing underlying health conditions too. In spaces where Black Women are not afforded fragility I never felt safe to share with employers  or colleagues that I was pregnant. I held down two contracts whilst pregnant and did not disclose my pregnancy. I attended all my hospital and midwife appointments and for 9 months grew a whole child whilst working remotely and never having to share my pregnancy. It felt safer to say nothing.  Whilst I recognise this is not possible for all my fellow Black Women, in this episode i share why I made this decision and how I managed to navigate my pregnancy and maintain my privacy whilst still stacking for my maternity leave.Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com <br/><br/>TikTok: toya_washington<br/> <br/>Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast)<br/> <br/>Snapchat: @toyawashington<br/> <br/>Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks<br/> <br/>www.toyatalks.com<br/>https://toyatalks.com/