Thriving in Intersectionality
By Dr. Lola Adeyemo
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Episodes: 131
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Thriving in Intersectionality is a leadership podcast exploring how identity, lived experience, and culture shape the way we lead, work, and build impact.
Hosted by Dr. Lola Adeyemo — leadership strategist, researcher, and founder of EQImindset and Immigrants in Corporate — the show features thoughtful conversations with executives, founders, scholars, and changemakers navigating leadership at the intersections of identity and influence.
Through interviews and solo reflections, each episode examines how leaders make decisions, build belonging, navigate complexity, and grow their careers while shaping more human, inclusive workplaces.
Listeners gain practical insight, real-world leadership stories, and research-informed perspectives on culture, power, and professional growth.
If you care about leading with intention, building cultures where people thrive, and understanding how lived experience informs leadership — this podcast is for you.
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EP 131: Capability Is Not Enough — Visibility, Identity & Opportunity with Vas Ramakrishnan
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Jun 20, 2026 |
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EP 130: Beyond the Label — Dyslexia, Potential & Thriving Differently with Russell Van Brocklen
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Jun 13, 2026 |
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EP 129: Building What's Next — Career Pivots, Leadership & Reinvention with Shannon Russell
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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EP 128: Letting Go of Good for Great — Career Growth, Identity & Success with Amy Lenius
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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EP 127: Invisible Layers — Identity, Leadership & The Weight Women Carry with Nicole Johnston
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May 23, 2026 |
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EP 126: Culture Lives in Biology — Presence, Pressure, and Leadership with Hanna Curman
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May 11, 2026 |
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EP 125: Doing More Isn’t the Answer — Rethinking Leadership, Burnout & Capacity with Rachel Edmondson Clark
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May 02, 2026 |
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EP 124: From “I’m Not Enough” to Curiosity — Identity, Belief Systems & Leadership with Yosi Kossowsky
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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EP 123: Respect Isn’t Universal — Code Switching, Identity & Leadership with Dr. Julie Pham
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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EP 122: Beyond What You See — Disability, Identity, and Redefining Human Potential with Daniel Hodges
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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EP 121: From Workplace Trauma to Reinvention — Identity, Power & Navigating Career Pivots with Natalie Holder
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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EP 120: Unapologetically You — Identity, Leadership, and Career Decisions with Sabrina Parsons
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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EP 119: From Immigrant Beginnings to Culture Strategy — Identity, Human Behavior, and Leadership with Adriana Vaccaro
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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EP 118: Taking Up Space — Leadership, Burnout, and the Courage to Be Visible with Julia Rock
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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EP 117: From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader with Limor Bergman Gross
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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EP 116: Whole Human Leadership – Power, Identity, and the Path to the C-Suite
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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EP 115: Unburnable Ambition — An Immigrant Leader’s Perspective on Burnout, Tech & Sustainable Success
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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EP 114: Resilience and People-First Leadership with Oksana Lukash
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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EP 113: Learn Back, Lead Forward: The Leadership Lessons Hidden in your Career Journey
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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EP 112: Creating Psychological Safety: Leadership, Feedback & Thriving Across Intersections with Karen Jones
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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EP 111: Finding Your Authentic Voice: Communication, Culture & Career Pivots with Funke Olufon
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Jan 17, 2026 |
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EP 110 : From Uniform to Purpose: A Dual Military Couple’s Journey Into Wellness, Reinvention & NutFrusion
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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EP 109: Leadership, Boards & The Power of Reflection with Dr. Keith Dorsey
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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EP 108: Clearing the Path: Cinnamon Clark on Turning Inclusion into Action
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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EP 107: Beyond Titles and Uniforms: The Layers of Leadership with Chris Thorne
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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EP 106: Belonging Beyond Borders: Immigrant Stories of Courage & Reinvention
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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EP 105: Recalibrate, Don't Retreat: Dr. Lola Adeyemo on the Quiet Strength of Beginning Again
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Oct 18, 2025 |
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EP 104: Breaking the Silence: Dr. Manna Semby on Career Transitions, Perimenopause, and Thriving in Midlife
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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EP 103: From Excellence to Impact: Celeste Warren on Authentic Leadership and Equity
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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EP 102: Dr. Victoria Mattingly on Navigating Career, Identity, and Inclusion from the Inside Out
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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EP 101: From DJ to Business Growth Expert - Reading Rooms in Boardrooms and Beyond
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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EPISODE 100 with Dr. Lola Adeyemo: Reflecting on A Journey of Stories, Growth, and Belonging
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Dr. Meklit Workneh on Curiosity, Courage, and Career Pivots: An Immigrant Physician's Journey to Biopharma Leadership
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Turning Transferable Skills into Career Success: Priya Venkatesan's Journey from Break to Breakthrough
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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The Winding Path to Purpose: Dr. Maggie Marcus on Career Pivots, Cultural Bridge-Building, and Finding Your Thread
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Aug 09, 2025 |
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Building Bridges Between Worlds: Simone W. Johnson-Smith on Thriving as a Third Culture Professional
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Food Stories: A Blended Journey Through Culture and Connection
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Breaking the Box: Neelima Parasker's Journey from Corporate Engineer to Tech Revolutionary
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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The Healthcare Innovator's Journey: How Dr. Ekaette Expanded from Patient Care to Population Transformation
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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The Science Behind Peak Performance: How a Neuroscientist and Engineer Are Revolutionizing Health for STEM Professionals
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Breaking the Safe Path: Dr. Stanley Lewis on Risk, Purpose, and Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Your Mid-Year Career Audit: Three Essential Checks for Professional Growth and Belonging
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Belonging, Leadership, and Breaking Barriers: Dr. Janine Lee's Journey as a Global Learning Leader
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May 23, 2025 |
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Strong, Confident, and Enough: Saundra Pelletier on Women's Health Advocacy and Career Empowerment
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May 17, 2025 |
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Finding Your Ladder: Dr. Cristina Padilla on Latina Leadership and Cultural Identity
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May 09, 2025 |
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It's Never Too Late: Craig DeLarge on Career Evolution, Mental Health Advocacy, and Building Legacy Across Cultures
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May 01, 2025 |
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Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Why Traditional Mentorship Models Fail
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Military Service, Special Needs Advocacy, and Educational Innovation - Loc Nguyen's Inspiring Journey
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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From Jamaica to Corporate America to Oxford AI - Horatio Morgan's Journey of Resilience
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Achieving Freedom Through Intentional Growth: A Conversation with Maryam Habashi
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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A Career Conversion with Amaka Eziuku on Identity, Ambition, and Balance
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Building a World Where Everyone Can Thrive: A Conversation with Carrie Sawyer
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Thriving In Intersectionality: A Conversation with Irene Valdés Wochinger
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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From Engineering to City Hall: A Conversation with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Redefining Success for Professionals with Intersectional Identities with Lola Adeyemo
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Embracing Your Intersections: Advice from Global HR Leader Gianna Driver
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Navigating Identity, Culture, and Career Transitions with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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From Hong Kong to the UK: Embracing Cultural Identity, Career Shifts, and Finding Purpose with Summie Yeung
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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From Marine Corps to Philanthropy: Resilience, Leadership, and Purpose with Staci Reidinger
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Networking with Purpose: An Immigrant's Guide to Building Professional Communities with Lola Adeyemo
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Forging Your Own Path, Self-Advocacy in the Workplace, and Leveraging Your Unique Perspective with Mamta Jain Valderrama
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Navigating Identity, Context, and Career with Setche Kwamu-Nana
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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The Power and Purpose of Community: Navigating Belonging in Diverse Spaces with Lola Adeyemo
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Celebrating Two Years of Thriving in Intersectionality: Insights, Community Building, and a New Membership with Lola Adeyemo
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Leveraging ERGs for Career Advancement and Inclusion with Lola Adeyemo
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Navigating corporate culture, advice for early career professionals, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in your career with Natalie Hausia-Haugen
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Turning your passion into a business with Lola Adeyemo
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Crafting your career by embracing pivots, writing your own story, and fostering a sense of community for the long term with Funmi Onamusi
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Skills based hiring and the gig economy with Lola Adeyemo
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Balancing introversion and leadership, navigating diverse career paths and international experiences, and the role ERGs play in personal and professional development with Alicia Moody
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Redefining what being an ambitious mom means with Lola Adeyemo
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May 30, 2024 |
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Reinventing your career at any stage, embracing authenticity and the importance of building your personal brand with Kristina Hysler
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May 23, 2024 |
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Embracing your cultural identity, working in tech as a black female engineer, and staying curious with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya
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May 09, 2024 |
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Choosing a career for the future, understanding the depth and breadth of your career, and knowing your priorities as a working parent with Shilpa Tangi Green
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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The journey to Co-Founding Inspirame, leaning into your uniqueness, and seizing every opportunity that comes your way with Maria Alejandrina Medrano
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Overcoming Language Barriers While Relocating to New Countries, Cultural Challenges as a Woman of Color, and Navigating Career Crossroads as a Working Mom with Tolu Martin
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Tools, Tech, & Automation: What’s Needed and What’s Hype with Lola Adeyemo
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Celebrating Women’s History Month and Ways to Support Women in Your Communities and Beyond with Lola Adeyemo
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Leading as the CEO Girls Inc. of San Diego County, transforming a hobby into an opportunity to capture Africa through photography and creating space for kids to claim their identity with Sandra Ainslie
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Founding Tone Networks, reaping the rewards of executive coaching, cultivating workplace bonds, and promoting collective growth by giving back with Gemma Toner
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Founding Chezie, the realities of being an entrepreneur, and leveraging ERGs throughout your career to reach your goals with Dumebi Egbuna
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Highlights from a military career, behind the scenes as an entrepreneur running multiple companies, and career advice for black women with Tiffany Harvey
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Career success for young professionals, building community, and the importance of mentorship with Edmund Moore
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Promoting yourself, the importance of transparency, and top signs it’s time for a career change with Rueben Stokes
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Change starts with leaders, finding your purpose before changing careers, and advice for working moms with Courtney Torres
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Building your network from scratch, tools for a career change, and making the leap to a position in a new industry with Kerstin Kirchsteiger
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Lessons learned from beating cancer, the 4 D’s of decision making, and harnessing the power of asking for help with Manju Abraham
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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4 Key Lessons Learned from 2023 & Planning for the New Year with Lola Adeyemo
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Continuously Building Your Cultural Intelligence and Incorporating Feedback with Lola Adeyemo
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Putting your happiness first, relationship building is the new networking, and being inquisitive through every step in the journey with Keith Dunnell
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Prioritizing Your Skills in Interviews - Strategies for the interview process and how to reclaim your cultural background to highlight your unique skill set with Lola Adeyemo
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Becoming a leader in your industry, finding an “assortment” of mentors, and networking as a skill with Tari Suprato
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Highlighting your “Transferable Skills” - Strategies to move jobs and change roles that are not in direct alignment with your college degree or past experience with Lola Adeyemo
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Leveraging and owning your voice to advance in your career, investing in your growth, and the importance of communication with Dr. Zippy Alba
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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New episodes are back & a look at highlighting leaders in STEM on this season of Thriving in Intersectionality with Lola Adeyemo
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Moving to the United States in high school, becoming a first-generation “knowledge” worker, and overcoming barriers as an immigrant in a system not built for you with Iky Chan
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May 25, 2023 |
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Finding your career focus, the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset, and making it easy for people to help you with Aisha Suleiman
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May 18, 2023 |
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Career Planning Tools: Visioning and SMART Goals with Lola Adeyemo
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May 11, 2023 |
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Founding the Immigrant Academy, balancing a 9-5 while being an entrepreneur, and tricks to adapt to a new work environment quickly with Anjali Nair
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Learning to ask for help, leaning on virtual networking, and tips for thriving as an introvert at work with Isabel Ruiz
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Growing up living a marginalized experience, DACA awareness, and finding your worth through your individual story with Marcos Navarro Garcia
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Finding spaces that work for you, reclaiming your cultural identity, and networking to advance your career with Meenakshi Iyer
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Founding Discover The Lost Tribe and the importance of using your story for good with Joyce Orishaba
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Dedicating your time to ERGs and lessons learned from leading communities at work with Cherita Washington
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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The journey of an ERG-focused career, using collaboration to help ERGs thrive, and exploring how we “embrace equity” in corporate culture with Yolanda Stanton
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Keeping ERG passion alive in the workplace, creating safe space for employees, and strategies to thrive in corporate environments with Vicki Ghaffarzardeh
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Embracing Equity for Women's History Month with Lola Adeyemo
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Founding multiple companies, resources for your career advancement, and paving your own way with Rosalind Panda
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Working in the UK, overcoming feeling homesick, and communication tips and tricks with Tomilola Kayode-Adedeji
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Growing up with immigrant parents, integrating your culture into your career, and how to lead a team that is growing in Latin America with Melissa Toledo
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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“Your career is your responsibility”; how to get ahead, ask the tough questions, and lead others to greatness with Mercedes Soria
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Getting started with employee resource groups, tools to navigate your corporate career, and advice for leadership building DEI’s with Richard Nelson
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Welcome to the new podcast Thriving in Intersectionality with Lola Adeyemo
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Moving to America at 16, finding community at every point in your journey, and becoming a business owner running a virtual team with Yanique DaCosta
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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IIC: The process of applying for fellowships, using your immigrant story in your role at work, and interview prep tips with Patricia Vazquez Topete
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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IIC: Joining corporate America with previous work experience, the importance of networking, and communication techniques everyone can use with Limor Bergman Gross
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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IIC: Being successful with a marketing degree as an immigrant, sharing your cultural traditions, and the importance of finding community with Bhawna Sharma Puri
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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IIC: Working in corporate America, founding No Women Left Behind, and advice for women wanting to advance in their career with Rosie Zilinskas
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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IIC: Working in software, being a 3-time founder, and building self-confidence while working in a corporate setting with Farzad Khosravi
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Using research to make you unstoppable, the importance of understanding inter-communication, and taking initiative for your own success with Urmi Hossain
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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IIC: Building community to find belonging in the corporate workplace with Lola Adeyemo
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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IIC: Founding the Inheritance Project, the importance of company culture, and using questions to find common ground with Katya Stepanov
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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IIC: Working in Silicon Valley, using your culture to excel in your career, and becoming an Executive Coach with Victoria Shiroma Wilson
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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IIC: Moving to the U.S. as a student, securing a job as an immigrant, and how being multilingual is a strength with Ali Estefan
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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IIC: Asking for help, creating a support system, and the importance of learning about where you come from with Nancy Luong
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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IIC: Creating your own existence and aspirations as an immigrant with Shelley Jeffcoat
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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IIC: From International Student To Corporate Success with Jorge Pradilla
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Feeling Welcomed in the Corporate Workplace as an Immigrant with Fatim Mbaye
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Thriving across Countries and Regions with Lisa Huang-North
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Welcome To The Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast
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Aug 05, 2022 |