28. Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Friendship Expert on the Power of Platonic Love

What Rules!?: A career podcast for women of color

English - October 15, 2020 22:02 - 23 minutes - 53.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings
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Next Episode: 29. Friendship: Should You Stay or Should You Go? (feat. Dr. Marisa G. Franco)

Did you know there's actual research that indicates that most people like you more than you think they do? Well, Dr. Marisa G. Franco knows it, which is why she's writing a book all about how to make friends as an adult. Listen as Alisa and Merary discuss what real friendship looks like in their professional and personal lives.

"There's a point at which the desire to protect yourself becomes a harm. When you're rejecting people before they reject you and you're not experiencing the feelings of connecting with other people, the feeling of being replenished and rejuvenated, the feeling of being seen and known. All of those are something that you might be missing out on in your journey to self protect." – Dr. Marisa G. Franco, PhD

Topics discussed in this episode:

The Liking GapUnderestimating first impressionsMaking friends takes workYou're more likable than you might thinkSelf-protection vs. self-harmBeing intentional about making friendsRacial preferences and unconscious biasThe highest honor of friendship

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