It's Okay to Walk Away: An Interview with Gail Fuller

“As strong Black women, we will hang on til the end, not realizing when it’s time to walk away.” - Gail FullerEpisode Summary: Multi-faceted Black female professional Gail Fuller sits down with inaugural BlackFemaleProject cohort member, Ché Abram, and BlackFemaleProject founder, Precious J. Stroud. Their conversation hits on trends in Black women’s career experiences that span across multiple industries, and Gail shares about her journey and the wisdom that’s come as a result of it.Episode sponsored by: Precious J. Stroud (Become a sponsor: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)GUESTGail Fuller is vice president of marketing and communications for The San Francisco Foundation. With 30 years of experience, her career has spanned several industries, including nonprofit, corporate, sports, and philanthropy. Gail created and led the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s first strategic communications program and, during her days in sports, developed and spearheaded the Orlando Magic’s first corporate communications strategy. Gail is a two-time YMCA Black Achiever honoree recognized for her accomplishments in her field and community and currently serves on the board of directors of the Right Question Institute. She is a founding member of Wake Forest University’s first sorority, the Pi Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. Fuller holds an MBA from Nova University and a BA in Speech Communications from Wake Forest.CO-HOSTSPrecious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject FounderPrecious envisions a world where marketing images and messages uplift the dignity of Black women, and harmful stereotypes are no longer present. She launched PJS Consultants in 2014 to address the communications needs of leaders and organizations who value justice. Her clients enjoy elevated brand recognition and awareness because their stories stand out without causing harm. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net #workforgood.Che’ Abram, BlackFemaleProject, Inaugural Cohort MemberHer deepest joy being a mother, Che brings 10+ years of higher education experience to the BlackFemaleProject including extensive knowledge in the areas of enrollment, student services and retention. Specialties include: strategic planning and implementation, policy review and implementation and organizational culture change. Join Us:https://blackfemaleproject.org/subscribeFollow Us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackfemaleprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackfemaleprojectLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackfemaleproject/