Forthcoming Sept 2025, Flatiron Books

Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work

Jodi-Ann Burey, sought-after speaker known for her TED talk “The Myth of Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self to Work,” firmly declares that the stakes are too high to accept shallow definitions of authenticity from people who aren’t invested in it. With insights from pop culture, academic research, and interviews with other professionals of color, Burey argues that a better way to work is not only possible, but it’s what we all deserve.