[Hot Take] Professionalism Has Nothing To Do With What You Wear

Dec 17, 2025
7 mins

Episode Description

Women don’t hold themselves back at work because they lack skill or experience; it’s because they are seeking permission to be themselves.

Wardrobe stylist and image consultant Naana Badu shares the limiting beliefs women of color have when it comes to their style and reminds us that professionalism is not defined by your wardrobe;  it’s defined by your expertise, authority, and presence.

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Website → https://www.badubasics.com/
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