Recognizing Extractive Practices

There are moments that stay with you, not because they were obvious, but because something about them didn’t sit right.

In this episode of the VEST Her Podcast, we explore those moments, the ones where you’ve given your time, energy, or ideas and walked away feeling like something was off, even if you couldn’t fully explain why.

In this conversation, we unpack:

•  What extractive practices are and why they’re not always easy to recognize 
•  How they often show up disguised as opportunity, visibility, or collaboration 
•  Why so many of us question ourselves before fully understanding what’s happening 

We explore how extractive dynamics don’t always look the way you’d expect. In many cases, something is being offered (access, inclusion, praise) which is exactly what makes it confusing. These gray areas can make it harder to trust your instincts in the moment.

We also expand beyond the workplace, because these patterns don’t exist in just one area. They show up across:

•  Work and career growth 
•  Community spaces 
•  Personal relationships 
•  Broader systems and expectations 

This episode is a guided conversation designed to help you recognize patterns you may not have had language for before and begin thinking differently about what you carry.

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