Naming Your Non-Negotiables Early

When you’re just starting out, every opportunity can feel urgent.

Internships. Projects. Free resources. New spaces. It can feel like you have to say yes to everything just to get your foot in the door.

But here’s the truth:

Not every open door is meant to be walked through at the cost of yourself.

In this episode of Black-Liberation.Tech, Dr. Renée explores what it means to identify your non-negotiables early—especially for women, and girls navigating academic, digital, and professional spaces.

Through real experiences from her doctoral journey, she breaks down the difference between