In this episode, I reconnect with someone who deeply shaped my thinking — my former lecturer and now Professor, Camille.

What unfolds is an honest, courageous, and deeply human conversation about identity, justice, truth, and what it means to remain authentic in systems that often ask us to conform.

Camille shares her journey from chemistry to social science, the influence of her mother, challenging Western-centric thinking in academia, and why communities should not have to seek validation to exist.

This conversation touched me personally — especially as someone who has worked in community and mental health spaces and often struggled with systems that ask people to justify their humanity.

If you have ever questioned systems, felt unseen, or wanted to understand authentic leadership through courage and integrity, this episode is for you.