# Professionalism? More like, Oppressionalism

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Published: 2026-03-31T08:51:15+00:00
Episode link: https://brendayoureonmute.podbean.com/e/professionalism-more-like-oppressionalism/
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## Resource

What does professionalism actually mean in 2026? Is it about doing your job well…or is it still code for “fit in, don’t rock the boat, and definitely don’t say f**k”? In this episode of Brenda, You’re On Mute, we’re joined by Dr Jamie Pei — coach, trainer, and unapologetic challenger of the “shoulds.” Jamie shares the story of being rejected by a potential client for dropping a couple of F-bombs on her website — raising a bigger question: 👉 Who decides what’s “professional”… and who gets excluded? We get into: Why professionalism is vague — and easily weaponised The hidden labour of code-switching When to play the game (and when to walk away) How to start breaking the rules — without blowing up your life Jamie also hosts the podcast 'Notes on Being Unruly', where she dismantles the invisible rules we all live by: notes on being unruly | Jamie Pei If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing a version of yourself at work… this one’s for you. Show Notes / References:Jamie Pei: https://jamiepei.comAesthetic Labour: Rethinking Beauty Politics in Neoliberalism - Ana Sofia Elias, Rosalind Gill, Christina ScharffAmericanah – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Want to listen on your preferred podcast app?🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUH2VmQQ Support the show & help us keep producing episodes ☕:https://lnkd.in/esijwsb6

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