Fortune 30 C-level executive Maria Lensing tells us about the many rules—both corporate and cultural—she’s broken to advance her career. This Latina powerhouse from Peru has been a leader at Walgreens, McKesson and AT&T, and is now the Global CIO & CTO at Sorenson Communications. In this super candid and honest conversation celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we chat with Maria about the realities of being a multicultural woman in corporate America. Maria points out all the voices around us—the ones we should listen to and how to work through all the other noise. “The biggest element ..read more

Hosts Alisa Manjarrez and Dr. Merary Simeon get real about the current landscape for women in the insights industry during this live recording at IIEX North America, one of the largest insights conferences in the world. Alisa and Merary highlight the crucial role of advancing multicultural women in the insights field and its positive impact on businesses. They also share three actionable strategies for industry professionals to support and promote women of color into leadership roles. Discover valuable tips to make a difference in your organization, where you’re climbing the corporate ladder o ..read more

One of our core themes is Create What You Want to See. This is nothing new for Krystal Solorzano, Principal of Business Development at 10SB, a global architectural firm.  Krystal has been charting her own career course since her 20s, from moving solo to South America to embarking on a new adventure in Singapore with her husband. This fearless Latina shares her insights on why working abroad can be a game-changer and what you need to know before making the move. “I like to think of myself as a creator,” says Krystal. “I create connections and I create opportunities.” We also chat about cre ..read more

We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with Denise Vu Broady, a Vietnamese refugee who has climbed the corporate ladder into the C-suite and is now a mentor to other women in the tech industry. Denise shares her inspirational story of how she blossomed from an introverted young girl to the outspoken powerhouse she is today as the Chief Marketing Officer at Collibra, a software development company. We chat about owning your voice in the workplace, learning from failure and how to find the right mentor—and cultivate the relationship.  “Have a voice, be y ..read more

If you’re comparing yourself to others, wondering if you should be further along in your career, our guest today shares how to get ahead at your own speed.  While we’re encouraged to advance as quickly as possible, Paula Ramos, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, at Kimberly-Clark, believes in the opposite. Paula tells us how she has broken the rules by looking at her career as a sailboat and letting her curiosity guide her. “A sailboat allows me to explore,” says Paula. “And it puts the control on me on how fast I go.”  Get off the fast lane—and a linear trajectory—and sail y ..read more

For Women’s History Month, we debunk three myths many multicultural women have about supporting each other in corporate America.  Do you think you’re only one person and can’t change the status quo?  Are you afraid to sponsor another woman of color because she may make you look bad?  Do you believe everyone should pay their dues as they climb the ladder? These are all myths! Check out how we disprove each and offer ways to help and support each other when we choose community over competition.  Episode Highlights: The impact one person make can on another woman’s career and ..read more

It’s Black History Month and Meredith Harper is on a mission—to empower women and people of color to embark upon careers in tech. Black, Latina and Native American women make up only 4% of tech roles in the U.S. Meredith is the Chief Information Security Officer at Synchrony, a Fortune 500 company that is one of the largest issuers of store credit cards in the U.S. She shares how she has often been the only woman of color throughout her 30-year career in tech and how other strong women partnered with her to get ahead. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Meredith on how to challenge auth ..read more

Let’s advance together in 2024! Today, we chat about lifting others to get ahead collectively with Cindy Tran, Managing Director at Slalom, a global business and technology consulting company. As an Asian American, Cindy talks about how she was raised to be empathetic with everyone and how it’s helped her advance in her career.  “That general commitment to adding value and helping others succeed,” says Cindy. “It makes other people want to help you.” Tune in for how empathy can take you (and others!) far in the workplace. “It’s much more powerful to have others lift you up than for you to ..read more

Are you thinking about leaving corporate America? You’re not alone. 1 in 3 women of color currently in the workplace plan to leave their jobs over the next year.  We’re here to tell you why multicultural women are needed in corporate America and what it means if more of us decide to leave. Before you choose the path of entrepreneurship or the corporate world, check out our convo! Episode Highlights: Women of color are leaving corporate America Why it’s important for multicultural women to stay in corporate America Wanting something different  Opting out of your power Choosing your o ..read more

Are you looking for a mentor? We’ve got a surefire way to get as many mentors as you want, thanks to Shellye Archambeau, a Fortune 500 board director and one of the first Black female CEOs in the tech industry. Shellye learned early in her career that you should have multiple mentors and she figured out how to do that—without asking! And it’s easier than you think! Suffering from impostor syndrome? Don’t worry, Shellye points out it affects all of us, including herself, and she offers ways to beat it when it sneaks up on you.  Striving to land a paid seat on a corporate board? Shellye sha ..read more