Being Black, biracial, and leaning more toward “white-presenting” in appearance, I’ve often navigated assumptions from all sides. My introduction to business came from my European father and his long-time broker – people who were trusted and whose networks opened doors. With them, I experienced a taste of “white privilege,” witnessing firsthand how those who appear to ‘belong’ are received differently in the business world. But when my father passed, I began to see just how much skin tone and network shape opportunity. I don’t see myself as white because I’m not, yet I’m often accused of thinking I’m “something I’m not.” It’s a reminder of how Black people who don’t “look Black enough” end up having to prove themselves on both sides. This became clearest when my fortunes waned, and I...