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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 11 MIN

The Only Ones No More: Breaking Barriers in Leadership Inspired by Julia Erdkamp

from Overdue For A Breakthrough · host GetLaunched

Despite decades of diversity initiatives, only two Black women currently lead Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, we dive into Julia Erdkamp’s powerful insights on the uphill journey of representation in executive leadership. Explore how authenticity, resilience, and collective commitment can break barriers and create new pathways for future leaders. Discover why the burden of change can’t rest on the “only ones” and how every action—big or small—can help build a more equitable future. Take on the challenge to amplify, sponsor, and empower the next generation so that no one has to be the only one in the room.

Despite decades of diversity initiatives, only two Black women currently lead Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, we dive into Julia Erdkamp’s powerful insights on the uphill journey of representation in executive leadership. Explore how authenticity, resilience, and collective commitment can break barriers and create new pathways for future leaders. Discover why the burden of change can’t rest on the “only ones” and how every action—big or small—can help build a more equitable future. Take on the challenge to amplify, sponsor, and empower the next generation so that no one has to be the only one in the room.

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