#089 - The cost of belonging, identity, and being okay with being the unconventional one - w/ Caro Gomez

About this episode

Africa Brooke and guest Caro Gomez discuss the complexities of belonging and identity while navigating multiple cultures.

What does belonging look like for you? Can you think of a time when you navigated the space between two cultures, and how did it shape your identity? These are themes I'm exploring today with my guest, Caro Gomez. Caro opens up about her journey of figuring out her identity and finding her place, sharing the ups and downs of blending cultures and the hurdles she jumped over. We also explore the idea of privilege, cultural pride, and the emotional rollercoaster of staying true to her roo...

People in this episode

Host: Africa Brooke

Guest: Caro Gomez

Topics covered

• belonging
• identity
• cultural navigation
• privilege
• cultural pride

Keywords

• belonging
• identity
• cultural pride
• privilege
• cultural navigation

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