Founding Girls Inc. of San Diego County, taking the risk to transform a hobby into an opportunity to capture Africa through photography and giving kids the opportunity to claim their identity with Sandra Ainslie
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
2w ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Sandra Ainslie, the CEO of Girls Inc. of San Diego County. Sandra brings over 20 years of experience building and leading innovative youth organizations and programs in San Diego. She is an advocate for youth and is committed to ensuring equity for young people in San Diego. In addition to her non-profit work, she has done fieldwork with youth in Africa, Central America, and Asia.   Sandra’s guiding values include: Collaborative leadership; creativity and flexibility; transparency and trust and disruptive and divergent approaches. In 2008 Sandra was ..read more
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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
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
2w ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Gemma Toner, a media and telecommunications leader known for driving innovation at the intersection of big data and digital media. As a senior executive in the cable industry for more than 20 years, Gemma experienced firsthand the transformative power of executive coaching and mentoring.  With an eye toward helping others advance in the workplace, Gemma created TONE Networks, an award-winning video content platform empowering diverse employees to reach their full potential through virtual, on-demand personal and professional development.   In this ep ..read more
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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
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
3w ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Dumebi Egbuna, the Co-Founder of Chezie, a platform designed to empower ERG leaders and DEI teams to efficiently manage and grow their groups.    Driven by her experience leading IBM's Black ERG, Dumebi recognizes the profound impact ERGs have on both the experiences of minorities in the workplace and the success of organizations as a whole. As a Black woman, she is deeply passionate about amplifying the voices of underrepresented people, particularly in traditionally inaccessible spaces like higher education and corporate America.   In this epi ..read more
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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
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
1M ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Tiffany Harvey, a Fort Pierce, Florida native who serves as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves. A distinguished alumna of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor's in Agribusiness and minor in Economics (2003), she furthered her education with a Master's in Business Administration from Strayer University in 2009.  In her civilian role as Chief of Acquisition at the Department of the Interior (DOI), Tiffany spearheads agency-wide acquisition policy, driving initiatives for the professional development of the DOI acquisition workforce. In h ..read more
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Career success for young professionals, building community, and the importance of mentorship with Edmund Moore
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
1M ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Edmund Moore, a recently retired engineer and father, as well as a community leader. The work he accomplished in the materials and manufacturing technologies field contributed to the advancement of ceramics, ceramic metrics, composites, and additive manufacturing. Edmund is a pillar in the community and has vast insights into career development, as well as advice for young and emerging professionals. In this episode, we discuss: Advice to younger generations building their careers The role community plays in your success and how to integrate that into networ ..read more
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Promoting yourself, the importance of transparency, and top signs it’s time for a career change with Rueben Stokes
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
1M ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Rueben Stokes a diversity, equity, and inclusion subject matter expert and a trusted advisor to corporate leadership teams. In 2020, Ruben retired from his role as the Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion for Thermo Fisher Scientific. In 2021, he established Ruben M. Stokes DEI Advisory Services, an exclusive C Suite-focused DEI advisory practice.  In this episode, we discuss: Insights into elements companies can incorporate to improve diversity and inclusion The importance of transparency within every aspect of your career Advice to early to ..read more
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Change starts with leaders, finding your purpose before changing careers, and advice for working moms with Courtney Torres
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
1M ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Courtney Torres, an established professional with over two decades of experience in community activism, executive leadership, and education, is recognized as an expert in leadership and human development. As a coach, consultant, advocate, and writer, she has dedicated her career to supporting organizations and leaders in realizing their visions.  In this episode, we discuss: How leadership changes everything within all organizations - and why that matters The mission of helping black children get ahead through the development of teachers Finding your pur ..read more
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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
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
2M ago
In this episode, Lola speaks to Kerstin Kirchsteiger, PhD, a Scientist turned Executive Coach for ambitious women who want to break through the glass ceiling AND enjoy a fulfilling family life, guilt-, and burn-out free. Motherhood taught her the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Leadership in the home and she became a GENOS-certified EI practitioner and CEC-certified executive coach. She has worked with international clients from Leaders Lounge Australia, Boeing Leadership Network, Thermo Fisher, and EDF Renewables amongst others. In this episode, we discuss: How starting a famil ..read more
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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
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
2M ago
In this episode, Lola speaks with Manju Abraham, an Engineering Leader with over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality Enterprise Products on schedule, building, and scaling high-performing R&D teams across companies like HP, Netapp, and Delphix. She started her career in India as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization. She is currently at HPE and leads Engineering Operations across HPE Storage Array Products. In every role in these organizations, she built a reputation as a bold, effective transformational leader, enabling change, across Engineering functions, t ..read more
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Continuously Building Your Cultural Intelligence and Incorporating Feedback with Lola Adeyemo
Immigrants in Corporate
by Lola Adeyemo
3M ago
In this episode, Lola discusses the challenges of integrating your background into your career and how it can affect communication and leadership skills. This episode covers:  Why communication is important in how you lead in the corporate space How asking questions and being curious can help you be a better leader Developing cultural intelligence is a skill every leader needs to build an inclusive space The importance of seeking feedback from every level in the company and every team you work with   Connect with Lola: NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org ..read more
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