Navigating Identity, Context, and Career with Setche Kwamu-Nana

In this episode, Lola speaks with Setche Kwamu-Nana, a seasoned DEI and racial equity consultant and trainer with over 15 years of experience working across industries and communities.  She has held impactful roles at leading organizations such as Caterpillar Inc. and Intuit Inc., as well as various nonprofits and community-based organizations. An immigrant from Cameroon with a background in engineering, Setche brings a unique perspective to her work. In this episode, we dig into: Understanding how our identities are made up of multiple facets, and how some aspects of who we are become more salient in different contexts and phases of life. How different identity categories, such as race, nationality, socioeconomic status, and even personal interests, play a role in shaping experiences and opportunities. The shift in identity salience after moving from Cameroon to the U.S., where blackness became a more dominant part of personal identity. A unique career transition from studying chemical engineering to a successful role in DEI work and lessons learned through growing in these roles.  The importance of following passions and finding purpose in your career.  The vital role of diversity, equity, and inclusion work in reshaping organizational cultures.   If you are ready to join a community of immigrant professionals just like you, be sure to join our membership (special pricing is available until September 2, 2024):  https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/become-a-member  Connect with Setche:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/setche-kwamu-nana/ Website: www.Setche.com    Connect with Lola: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/  Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO    Send us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.💬 Have a thought about this episode? Send a Fan Mail message directly through Buzzsprout. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.❤️ If you find value in these conversations, consider becoming a supporter of the show. Your support helps us continue amplifying diverse voices, meaningful stories, and leadership insights from across industries and experiences.⭐ Follow, share, rate, and review the podcast to help others discover these conversations.📬 Continue the conversation - read the companion reflections on Substack🌍 Immigrants and first-generation professionals can join our free community at:www.immigrantsincorporate.orgConnect with Host Dr. Lola Adeyemo on LinkedIn.Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.