CNBC's Shepard Smith on being gay at work: Don't settle for being a 'token'

CNBC anchor Shepard Smith spoke with segment producer and reporter Brandon Gomez at the Association of LGBTQ Journalists 2021 National Convention in September 2021 NBCU Academy. They discussed Smith's career and how he spoke with managers when he was made to feel like "the token" in the office. Watch an excerpt of their conversation above.

Watch "The News with Shepard Smith" on CNBC, Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET.