#26 Navigating Corporate America as a Trailblazer: A Conversation with Jackie Chambers de Freitas

In this powerful episode of We Rest on Sundays, we sit down with Jackie Chambers De Freitas — an accomplished executive at Salesforce — to talk through her inspiring journey as an underrepresented minority navigating the highs and hurdles of corporate America.Jackie opens up about her formative years and the life-changing impact of attending an HBCU, sharing how that experience shaped her identity, confidence, and professional ambition. We dive deep into the realities of being a Black woman in leadership, how she’s learned to advocate for herself and others, and the unspoken rules she had to unlearn to thrive.This episode also explores the delicate dance of balancing marriage and a demanding career, how she and her husband support each other's growth, and why rest, boundaries, and faith play such a critical role in her success story.Key Topics:Career navigation and intentional growth in corporate spacesThe HBCU experience and its lasting impactBeing a Black woman executive in techAdvocating for equity and representation from withinBalancing marriage, ambition, and personal fulfillmentLessons on identity, legacy, and lifting as you climbWhether you’re early in your career, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply navigating life’s complexities, Jackie’s story will leave you encouraged, seen, and inspired to keep going.