Before We Speak: Women, Identity, and Being Read by the World
Mar 2026
30
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This event will explore what it means to navigate public spaces while holding intersecting identities that shape how we are perceived, sometimes before we speak.
The conversation will center lived experience beyond campus, including themes such as:
Assumptions and misperception
Emotional labor and strategic navigation
Credibility, safety, and visibility
Defining oneself beyond societal projections
The format will be a moderated conversation, followed by audience reflection and Q&A.
On Campus Accessibility Accommodations:
Contact Kirsten Schramm at 847-735-5167 or kschramm@lakeforest.edu at least 72 hours in advance.
