In this episode, 2 Gems & A Mic, Linda and Tinesha interview their long-time friend, Tena Lawyer – a Life Coach & Author of the newly released "CompartMENTALized: My Journey from Camptown to the National Security Agency (NSA)." Tena is a former National Security Agency (NSA) employee, an Army veteran, an educator, and a sister who 'keeps it real. Linda & Tinesha share funny stories about how they met Tena in the Army and remained friends. Tena reveals why at the height of the COVID pandemic, she decided to write her no-holds-barred memoir about her life growing up in a small community, to leading Education & Training depts in the most secretive agency in the Intel Community. With a Top Secret clearance, Tena led instructors, curriculum developers, and learning facilitators for years. She finally reveals the weight and challenges many Women of color face, navigating today's workspace using whatever means they can, to stay employed and mentally healthy. Get your copy of CompartMentalized where you buy books.