Despite public commitments to diversity, new data reveals a widening gap between corporate promises and the lived experiences of Black professionals. In this episode, we unpack the "reality gap"—the disconnect between what organizations say about equity and what actually happens in the workplace. Drawing on insights from Kiki Lauderdale, we explore rising discrimination claims, persistent representation gaps, and geographic disparities in opportunity. Discover actionable strategies for documentation, community-building, and advocacy, and learn how transforming personal challenges into collective breakthroughs can pave the way for lasting change.