Ep. 7 | Corporate Work Culture feat. Raqi Thunda

"See, The Thing Is..."

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4.6 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandi B and co joined by special guest Raqi Thunda (NYT Times Best Seller, Armed With Good Intentions), dive into the realities of navigating corporate dynamics (03:09), particularly for women in media. They unpack the challenges of imposter syndrome and insecurities (09:05), the weight of entitlement in corporate settings (11:56), and the ever-evolving impact of social media on careers (05:59). As the conversation unfolds, they discuss the balancing act between family planning and career timing (18:03) and how corporate culture shapes employee expectations (20:50), often placing women under unique pressures. They reflect on their own experiences transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship (27:01), sharing the lessons learned along the way. The discussion takes a personal turn as they explore navigating grief while running a business (30:26) and the often-overlooked human element in the entertainment industry (33:18). They also examine the evolving discourse around women in media (39:54), the role of ego in creative partnerships (46:02), and how to maintain integrity in an industry that frequently prioritizes profit over people. Wrapping up, the hosts offer final reflections on corporate culture and personal integrity (57:11), leaving listeners with thought-provoking insights on career growth, resilience, and staying true to oneself. Join the conversation in the socials below. Be sure to subscribe, rate and share.

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0:00.0	All right, all right, all right, calm it down. At the end of the day, if it's one thing I'm always
0:04.9	going to remind y'all is that I was once a corporate girly. And you know, when you work for a
0:09.8	company, you got two choices. You either get with the program or get lost, literally. This week,
0:16.2	we're dissecting what it truly means to be a part of a machine and when you kind of want to rage against
0:22.4	that machine. Is it ego? Is it imposter syndrome? Listen, I've been in a place where I too have
0:28.5	questioned whether I'm supposed to be in the room, whether I'm good enough. I've sat here in a loud
0:33.9	comparison to be the thief of joy many times. And at the end of the day, it's just
0:38.2	the reality. We are human beings. Speaking of human beings, why don't we allow people to have
0:44.8	their own opinions? What is with everyone needing to be right or wrong, positive or negative?
0:52.1	Do we not enjoy freedom of speech and being able to have an opinion
0:56.7	and being able to express those opinions on platforms in comments and all those things?
1:03.0	Speaking of comments, I really wish some of us would not allow them to get to us too hard.
1:08.6	Listen, I've been a victim of my mental health being destroyed in
1:14.6	comments. Absolutely. So I actually think I'm the right person to speak on someone else who might
1:20.7	crash out for those same comments. In this week's episode, yes, we're talking breakfast club.
1:27.3	We're talking just hilarious. But deeper than yes, we're talking breakfast club, we're talking just hilarious.
1:28.8	But deeper than that, we are talking about what happens when you have the expectations from a corporation that you're not owed.
1:38.1	We're actually not owed anything.
1:41.6	And so I'm excited to get into this conversation.
1:45.1	It's another episode of Selective Ignorance. I'm your girl, Mandy B. Here with my two super
1:51.5	producers, Jason Rodriguez and A. King. I'm also joined yet again with another guest, a troublemaker, a pottera.
2:03.3	And here goes the pot calling the kettle black.
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