Thriving in Intersectionality

Thriving in Intersectionality

Hosted by: Lola Adeyemo

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans...

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Episodes

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

  June and July - those pivotal months right between your year's ambitious start and when we accept that the year is ramping down. That means it's time for a career pulse check! In this timely solo episode, host Lola...
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Belonging, Leadership, and Breaking Barriers: Dr. Janine Lee's Journey as a Global Learning Leader

  "What does it take to build a thriving career when you're navigating multiple intersectional identities?" Dr. Janine Lee knows firsthand. As the Global Head of Learning at a Fortune 500 tech company, Dr. Lee has...
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Strong, Confident, and Enough: Saundra Pelletier on Women's Health Advocacy and Career Empowerment

In this electrifying episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Saundra Pelletier, a powerhouse in women's health innovation and a fierce advocate for women's empowerment. As CEO, President,...
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Finding Your Ladder: Dr. Cristina Padilla on Latina Leadership and Cultural Identity

In this enlightening episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Dr. Cristina Padilla, a distinguished Latina leadership scholar, consultant, and coach. Dr. Padilla shares her journey as a...
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It's Never Too Late: Craig DeLarge on Career Evolution, Mental Health Advocacy, and Building Legacy Across Cultures

  In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo speaks with Craig DeLarge, a digital healthcare strategist and mental health advocate whose remarkable 45-year career spans pharmaceutical giants,...
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Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Why Traditional Mentorship Models Fail

  In this insightful solo episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo challenges the traditional one-to-one mentorship model and introduces a powerful alternative: creating your personal board of...
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Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth

  In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Eric Hellon, whose career journey spans graphic design, real estate expertise, and social entrepreneurship. Eric shares how his...
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Military Service, Special Needs Advocacy, and Educational Innovation - Loc Nguyen's Inspiring Journey

  In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Loc Nguyen, whose remarkable journey spans multiple intersecting identities and career transitions. From arriving in the United States as...
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From Jamaica to Corporate America to Oxford AI - Horatio Morgan's Journey of Resilience

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Horatio Morgan, an AI specialist and business process improvement expert whose remarkable journey from Jamaica to the United States...
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Achieving Freedom Through Intentional Growth: A Conversation with Maryam Habashi

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Maryam Habashi, a transformational business development coach with nearly three decades of professional experiences across corporate...
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A Career Conversion with Amaka Eziuku on Identity, Ambition, and Balance

In our latest Women's History Month episode, host Lola Adeyemo sits down with Amaka Eziuku, Managing Partner at Synesis Group. With over 14 years of experience transforming talent and operational complexity into...
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Building a World Where Everyone Can Thrive: A Conversation with Carrie Sawyer

Conversation Highlights In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Carrie M. Sawyer, an international bestselling author, speaker, design researcher, CEO, and nonprofit founder who...
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