Overview
About the event
National Authenticity Day started in June 2021. It was created by Erin Hatzikostas, the founder of b Authentic Inc., a company that encourages people to be themselves, especially in the workplace.
After spending years in leadership roles, Erin noticed how often people tried to fit in by acting fake or overly polished.
She believed there was a better way. So, she decided to create a day that celebrates truth, not image.
The idea came during the pandemic. Many people, while working from home, let go of formal habits and showed more of their real lives.
Suits were replaced with sweatshirts, and pets or kids often joined video calls. That shift made Erin realize how refreshing honesty could feel, even in professional spaces.
She launched the first National Authenticity Day to give people one day each year to celebrate being real. Whether in conversation, decision-making, or creative work, showing up as your true self became the heart of the day.
After spending years in leadership roles, Erin noticed how often people tried to fit in by acting fake or overly polished.
She believed there was a better way. So, she decided to create a day that celebrates truth, not image.
The idea came during the pandemic. Many people, while working from home, let go of formal habits and showed more of their real lives.
Suits were replaced with sweatshirts, and pets or kids often joined video calls. That shift made Erin realize how refreshing honesty could feel, even in professional spaces.
She launched the first National Authenticity Day to give people one day each year to celebrate being real. Whether in conversation, decision-making, or creative work, showing up as your true self became the heart of the day.
