Networking is hard. And it can be additionally difficult when you are part of a group that is discriminated against or marginalized in some way.
But networking is necessary if you want to progress in both your personal life and your career. My hope is that this article will help you in both of those facets.
My story
My name is Wesley Faulkner. There are some differences that you can see about me. But, there are others that you can’t. First, I’m a minority. I’m usually the odd person out when I enter a conference or meeting. As a Black man, I stick out like a sore thumb.