All Episodes

EP 140: Belonging, Well-Being & the Systems That Help People Thrive with Dr. Melissa Durham

EP 139: From Best-Kept Secret to Trusted Voice with Kelly Schuknecht

EP 138: When Caring Isn't Enough — Rethinking Burnout, Leadership & Workplace Culture with Ashley Gibson

EP 137: Humanity First — AI, Leadership & the Future of Work with Stephanie Sylvestre

EP 136: Rewriting Your Story — From Approval to Self-Loyalty with Lauretta Zucchetti

EP 135: Coming Home to Yourself — Identity, Rest & Reclaiming Your Voice with Delia Saenz Skinner

EP 134: Beyond What We See — Identity, Psychological Safety & the Power of Being Heard

EP 133: Leading from Within — How Identity Shapes Leadership and Organizational Culture

EP 132: Authentic Leadership Starts Within — Identity, Confidence & Leading with Courage with Dr. Elizabeth Pritchard

EP 131: Capability Is Not Enough — Visibility, Identity & Opportunity with Vas Ramakrishnan

EP 130: Beyond the Label — Dyslexia, Potential & Thriving Differently with Russell Van Brocklen

EP 129: Building What's Next — Career Pivots, Leadership & Reinvention with Shannon Russell

EP 128: Letting Go of Good for Great — Career Growth, Identity & Success with Amy Lenius

EP 127: Invisible Layers — Identity, Leadership & The Weight Women Carry with Nicole Johnston

EP 126: Culture Lives in Biology — Presence, Pressure, and Leadership with Hanna Curman

EP 125: Doing More Isn’t the Answer — Rethinking Leadership, Burnout & Capacity with Rachel Edmondson Clark

EP 124: From “I’m Not Enough” to Curiosity — Identity, Belief Systems & Leadership with Yosi Kossowsky

EP 123: Respect Isn’t Universal — Code Switching, Identity & Leadership with Dr. Julie Pham

EP 122: Beyond What You See — Disability, Identity, and Redefining Human Potential with Daniel Hodges

EP 121: From Workplace Trauma to Reinvention — Identity, Power & Navigating Career Pivots with Natalie Holder

EP 120: Unapologetically You — Identity, Leadership, and Career Decisions with Sabrina Parsons

EP 119: From Immigrant Beginnings to Culture Strategy — Identity, Human Behavior, and Leadership with Adriana Vaccaro

EP 118: Taking Up Space — Leadership, Burnout, and the Courage to Be Visible with Julia Rock

EP 117: From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader with Limor Bergman Gross

EP 116: Whole Human Leadership – Power, Identity, and the Path to the C-Suite

EP 115: Unburnable Ambition — An Immigrant Leader’s Perspective on Burnout, Tech & Sustainable Success

EP 114: Resilience and People-First Leadership with Oksana Lukash

EP 113: Learn Back, Lead Forward: The Leadership Lessons Hidden in your Career Journey

EP 112: Creating Psychological Safety: Leadership, Feedback & Thriving Across Intersections with Karen Jones

EP 111: Finding Your Authentic Voice: Communication, Culture & Career Pivots with Funke Olufon

EP 110 : From Uniform to Purpose: A Dual Military Couple’s Journey Into Wellness, Reinvention & NutFrusion

EP 109: Leadership, Boards & The Power of Reflection with Dr. Keith Dorsey

EP 108: Clearing the Path: Cinnamon Clark on Turning Inclusion into Action

EP 107: Beyond Titles and Uniforms: The Layers of Leadership with Chris Thorne

EP 106: Belonging Beyond Borders: Immigrant Stories of Courage & Reinvention

EP 105: Recalibrate, Don't Retreat: Dr. Lola Adeyemo on the Quiet Strength of Beginning Again

EP 104: Breaking the Silence: Dr. Manna Semby on Career Transitions, Perimenopause, and Thriving in Midlife

EP 103: From Excellence to Impact: Celeste Warren on Authentic Leadership and Equity

EP 102: Dr. Victoria Mattingly on Navigating Career, Identity, and Inclusion from the Inside Out

EP 101: From DJ to Business Growth Expert - Reading Rooms in Boardrooms and Beyond

EPISODE 100 with Dr. Lola Adeyemo: Reflecting on A Journey of Stories, Growth, and Belonging

Dr. Meklit Workneh on Curiosity, Courage, and Career Pivots: An Immigrant Physician's Journey to Biopharma Leadership

Turning Transferable Skills into Career Success: Priya Venkatesan's Journey from Break to Breakthrough

The Winding Path to Purpose: Dr. Maggie Marcus on Career Pivots, Cultural Bridge-Building, and Finding Your Thread

Building Bridges Between Worlds: Simone W. Johnson-Smith on Thriving as a Third Culture Professional

Food Stories: A Blended Journey Through Culture and Connection

Breaking the Box: Neelima Parasker's Journey from Corporate Engineer to Tech Revolutionary

The Healthcare Innovator's Journey: How Dr. Ekaette Expanded from Patient Care to Population Transformation

The Science Behind Peak Performance: How a Neuroscientist and Engineer Are Revolutionizing Health for STEM Professionals

Breaking the Safe Path: Dr. Stanley Lewis on Risk, Purpose, and Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

Your Mid-Year Career Audit: Three Essential Checks for Professional Growth and Belonging

Belonging, Leadership, and Breaking Barriers: Dr. Janine Lee's Journey as a Global Learning Leader

Strong, Confident, and Enough: Saundra Pelletier on Women's Health Advocacy and Career Empowerment

Finding Your Ladder: Dr. Cristina Padilla on Latina Leadership and Cultural Identity

It's Never Too Late: Craig DeLarge on Career Evolution, Mental Health Advocacy, and Building Legacy Across Cultures

Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Why Traditional Mentorship Models Fail

Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth

Military Service, Special Needs Advocacy, and Educational Innovation - Loc Nguyen's Inspiring Journey

From Jamaica to Corporate America to Oxford AI - Horatio Morgan's Journey of Resilience

Achieving Freedom Through Intentional Growth: A Conversation with Maryam Habashi

A Career Conversion with Amaka Eziuku on Identity, Ambition, and Balance

Building a World Where Everyone Can Thrive: A Conversation with Carrie Sawyer

Thriving In Intersectionality: A Conversation with Irene Valdés Wochinger

From Engineering to City Hall: A Conversation with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter

Redefining Success for Professionals with Intersectional Identities with Lola Adeyemo

Embracing Your Intersections: Advice from Global HR Leader Gianna Driver

Navigating Identity, Culture, and Career Transitions with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi

From Hong Kong to the UK: Embracing Cultural Identity, Career Shifts, and Finding Purpose with Summie Yeung

From Marine Corps to Philanthropy: Resilience, Leadership, and Purpose with Staci Reidinger

Networking with Purpose: An Immigrant's Guide to Building Professional Communities with Lola Adeyemo

Forging Your Own Path, Self-Advocacy in the Workplace, and Leveraging Your Unique Perspective with Mamta Jain Valderrama

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

The Power and Purpose of Community: Navigating Belonging in Diverse Spaces with Lola Adeyemo

Celebrating Two Years of Thriving in Intersectionality: Insights, Community Building, and a New Membership with Lola Adeyemo

Leveraging ERGs for Career Advancement and Inclusion with Lola Adeyemo

Navigating corporate culture, advice for early career professionals, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in your career with Natalie Hausia-Haugen

Turning your passion into a business with Lola Adeyemo

Crafting your career by embracing pivots, writing your own story, and fostering a sense of community for the long term with Funmi Onamusi

Skills based hiring and the gig economy with Lola Adeyemo

Balancing introversion and leadership, navigating diverse career paths and international experiences, and the role ERGs play in personal and professional development with Alicia Moody

Redefining what being an ambitious mom means with Lola Adeyemo

Reinventing your career at any stage, embracing authenticity and the importance of building your personal brand with Kristina Hysler

Embracing your cultural identity, working in tech as a black female engineer, and staying curious with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya

Choosing a career for the future, understanding the depth and breadth of your career, and knowing your priorities as a working parent with Shilpa Tangi Green

The journey to Co-Founding Inspirame, leaning into your uniqueness, and seizing every opportunity that comes your way with Maria Alejandrina Medrano

Overcoming Language Barriers While Relocating to New Countries, Cultural Challenges as a Woman of Color, and Navigating Career Crossroads as a Working Mom with Tolu Martin

Tools, Tech, & Automation: What’s Needed and What’s Hype with Lola Adeyemo

Celebrating Women’s History Month and Ways to Support Women in Your Communities and Beyond with Lola Adeyemo

Leading as the CEO Girls Inc. of San Diego County, transforming a hobby into an opportunity to capture Africa through photography and creating space for kids to claim their identity with Sandra Ainslie

Founding Tone Networks, reaping the rewards of executive coaching, cultivating workplace bonds, and promoting collective growth by giving back with Gemma Toner

Founding Chezie, the realities of being an entrepreneur, and leveraging ERGs throughout your career to reach your goals with Dumebi Egbuna

Highlights from a military career, behind the scenes as an entrepreneur running multiple companies, and career advice for black women with Tiffany Harvey

Career success for young professionals, building community, and the importance of mentorship with Edmund Moore

Promoting yourself, the importance of transparency, and top signs it’s time for a career change with Rueben Stokes

Change starts with leaders, finding your purpose before changing careers, and advice for working moms with Courtney Torres

Building your network from scratch, tools for a career change, and making the leap to a position in a new industry with Kerstin Kirchsteiger

Lessons learned from beating cancer, the 4 D’s of decision making, and harnessing the power of asking for help with Manju Abraham

4 Key Lessons Learned from 2023 & Planning for the New Year with Lola Adeyemo

Continuously Building Your Cultural Intelligence and Incorporating Feedback with Lola Adeyemo

Putting your happiness first, relationship building is the new networking, and being inquisitive through every step in the journey with Keith Dunnell

Prioritizing Your Skills in Interviews - Strategies for the interview process and how to reclaim your cultural background to highlight your unique skill set with Lola Adeyemo

Becoming a leader in your industry, finding an “assortment” of mentors, and networking as a skill with Tari Suprato

Highlighting your “Transferable Skills” - Strategies to move jobs and change roles that are not in direct alignment with your college degree or past experience with Lola Adeyemo

Leveraging and owning your voice to advance in your career, investing in your growth, and the importance of communication with Dr. Zippy Alba

New episodes are back & a look at highlighting leaders in STEM on this season of Thriving in Intersectionality with Lola Adeyemo

Moving to the United States in high school, becoming a first-generation “knowledge” worker, and overcoming barriers as an immigrant in a system not built for you with Iky Chan

Finding your career focus, the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset, and making it easy for people to help you with Aisha Suleiman

Career Planning Tools: Visioning and SMART Goals with Lola Adeyemo

Founding the Immigrant Academy, balancing a 9-5 while being an entrepreneur, and tricks to adapt to a new work environment quickly with Anjali Nair

Learning to ask for help, leaning on virtual networking, and tips for thriving as an introvert at work with Isabel Ruiz

Growing up living a marginalized experience, DACA awareness, and finding your worth through your individual story with Marcos Navarro Garcia

Finding spaces that work for you, reclaiming your cultural identity, and networking to advance your career with Meenakshi Iyer

Founding Discover The Lost Tribe and the importance of using your story for good with Joyce Orishaba

Dedicating your time to ERGs and lessons learned from leading communities at work with Cherita Washington

The journey of an ERG-focused career, using collaboration to help ERGs thrive, and exploring how we “embrace equity” in corporate culture with Yolanda Stanton

Keeping ERG passion alive in the workplace, creating safe space for employees, and strategies to thrive in corporate environments with Vicki Ghaffarzardeh

Embracing Equity for Women's History Month with Lola Adeyemo

Founding multiple companies, resources for your career advancement, and paving your own way with Rosalind Panda

Working in the UK, overcoming feeling homesick, and communication tips and tricks with Tomilola Kayode-Adedeji

Growing up with immigrant parents, integrating your culture into your career, and how to lead a team that is growing in Latin America with Melissa Toledo

“Your career is your responsibility”; how to get ahead, ask the tough questions, and lead others to greatness with Mercedes Soria

Getting started with employee resource groups, tools to navigate your corporate career, and advice for leadership building DEI’s with Richard Nelson

Welcome to the new podcast Thriving in Intersectionality with Lola Adeyemo

Moving to America at 16, finding community at every point in your journey, and becoming a business owner running a virtual team with Yanique DaCosta

IIC: The process of applying for fellowships, using your immigrant story in your role at work, and interview prep tips with Patricia Vazquez Topete

IIC: Joining corporate America with previous work experience, the importance of networking, and communication techniques everyone can use with Limor Bergman Gross

IIC: Being successful with a marketing degree as an immigrant, sharing your cultural traditions, and the importance of finding community with Bhawna Sharma Puri

IIC: Working in corporate America, founding No Women Left Behind, and advice for women wanting to advance in their career with Rosie Zilinskas

IIC: Working in software, being a 3-time founder, and building self-confidence while working in a corporate setting with Farzad Khosravi

Using research to make you unstoppable, the importance of understanding inter-communication, and taking initiative for your own success with Urmi Hossain

IIC: Building community to find belonging in the corporate workplace with Lola Adeyemo

IIC: Founding the Inheritance Project, the importance of company culture, and using questions to find common ground with Katya Stepanov

IIC: Working in Silicon Valley, using your culture to excel in your career, and becoming an Executive Coach with Victoria Shiroma Wilson

IIC: Moving to the U.S. as a student, securing a job as an immigrant, and how being multilingual is a strength with Ali Estefan

IIC: Asking for help, creating a support system, and the importance of learning about where you come from with Nancy Luong

IIC: Creating your own existence and aspirations as an immigrant with Shelley Jeffcoat

IIC: From International Student To Corporate Success with Jorge Pradilla

Feeling Welcomed in the Corporate Workplace as an Immigrant with Fatim Mbaye

Thriving across Countries and Regions with Lisa Huang-North

Welcome To The Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast