A precedent of overworking yourself and only resting when you hit burnout in order to work even more has been set in the workplace and it has to change. In this episode, we are joined by the award-winning educator and social scientist, Dr. Courtney McCluney to hear about her research in codeswitching and how she has found freedom in wellness and reimagining how we should work through her company, Equiwell Partners Group. We are reminded that it is okay to remove yourself from work environments that do not serve you and that your work should bring you joy. Key Points From This Episode: Introducing today’s guest, Dr. Courtney McCluney. [0:52] Courtney tells us about her professional journey and what she strives to accomplish. [02:40] Our guest’s mission to make individual wellness the most important part of business. [04:29] What codeswitching is; particularly in the workplace amongst Black people. [13:50] The link between public health issues and codeswitching. [19:00] The importance of moving away from work environments that do not serve you. [26:47] Why work environments should prioritize employees’ well-being and bring joy. [33:36] What brings Courtney joy in her work at the moment. [36:41] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review!  For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/podcast/