Being the ‘first’ or ‘only’ leader of colour on an executive team or on a board is daunting and comes with a very unique set of challenges. In this roundtable discussion, we’ll hear first-hand stories from leaders of colour on how they navigated those lonely positions, and what it means for those who are to follow. These experiences are bound to be of great help to both leaders and aspiring leaders who might find themselves in that position in the future and this no-holds-barred conversation can lead the way.