Same God: Michelle Okeke's Story of Endurance Through Multiple Layoffs

In this episode we hear from Michelle Okeke, a seasoned sales executive and media branding expert who has faced an astonishing five layoffs throughout her career. This episode of "The Last Will Be First," is part one of a three-part series that delves into the challenging world of unemployment and its disproportionate impact on Black workers. Michelle, who has worked at prestigious tech companies such as Facebook, Bose, and Twitter, opens up about her journey through multiple layoffs, including her recent one, and candidly discusses the challenges she faces in her job search. Despite the setbacks, Michelle's unwavering faith and optimism keep her grounded and motivated to forge ahead. We release new episodes every week, don't miss an episode by following this podcast here on Spotify.