EP 14 - Your Difference Is Your Superpower | Dr. Charlotte Jones-Burton on Leadership & Belonging

In this episode of Michelle’s Seat at the Table, I sit down with Dr. Charlotte Jones-Burton—physician-scientist, healthcare executive, venture capital partner, and Founder & President of OneWeReach, a global organization empowering diverse leaders to transform the future of life sciences.Charlotte and I talk about leadership, belonging, authenticity, and the courage to use your voice. She shares how growing up with humble beginnings and a mother’s unwavering belief shaped her purpose, why she spent years sitting on the perimeter instead of taking her seat at the table, and the life-changing realization that your difference is not a deficiency—it is your value.We also discuss navigating corporate America, executive leadership, mentorship, building confidence, creating opportunities for others, and why finding your voice is one of the most important leadership skills you can develop. Charlotte shares her transition from pharmaceutical executive to venture capital, why representation matters in healthcare, and how OneWeReach is creating lasting impact across the life sciences industry.This conversation is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader, find their voice, build confidence, navigate the workplace with authenticity, create belonging, and make a meaningful impact in their career and community.In this episode, we talk about:• Why your difference is your greatest strength• Finding your voice in leadership• Belonging at the table• Navigating corporate America with authenticity• Building confidence and executive presence• Moving from people-pleasing to purpose-driven leadership• Mentorship, coaching, and career growth• OneWeReach’s mission to empower diverse leaders• Leadership lessons from biotech, pharma, and venture capital• What having a seat at the table means todayGuestDr. Charlotte Jones-BurtonFounder & President, OneWeReachPartner, 2FLO VenturesPhysician • Pharmaceutical Executive • Venture Capital LeaderInstagram@cjbinspiresWebsitehttps://onewereach.orgConnect with Michelle’s Seat at the TableInstagramhttps://instagram.com/michelles_seatatthetableApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/michelles-seat-at-the-table/id1872161528Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5bIHgm7wc33ca27HC7zIK1Amazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cfb2dcf6-f295-4ae7-9645-427a5aa5409e/michelles-seat-at-the-tableLinkedInhttps://linkedin.com/in/michelleradneySubscribe to Michelle’s Seat at the Table for more conversations about leadership, women in leadership, executive presence, career growth, workplace culture, mentorship, belonging, healthcare innovation, life sciences, authenticity, confidence, and purpose.The most important conversations don’t always happen in the boardroom. They happen right here at the table.— Michelle Radney