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Forging Your Own Path, Self-Advocacy in the Workplace, and Leveraging Your Unique Perspective with Mamta Jain Valderrama
In this episode, Lola speaks with Mamta Jain Valderrama, born in Memphis, TN, and raised in southern California. She is the youngest of three and her parents are immigrants. She grew up in a duality - navigating her...
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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...
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The Power and Purpose of Community: Navigating Belonging in Diverse Spaces with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, host Lola Adeyemo explores the concept of community and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. Reflecting on her experiences in Nigeria and the U.S., Lola discusses the importance of...
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Celebrating Two Years of Thriving in Intersectionality: Insights, Community Building, and a New Membership with Lola Adeyemo
In this milestone episode, Lola reflects on the journey of the Thriving in Intersectionality podcast and Immigrants in Corporate Inc. non-profit. She discusses the challenges and triumphs over the past two years,...
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Leveraging ERGs for Career Advancement and Inclusion with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola discusses the importance and impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in corporate environments. Despite challenges like time constraints and competing priorities, ERG leadership provides...
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Navigating corporate culture, advice for early career professionals, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in your career with Natalie Hausia-Haugen
In this episode, Lola speaks with Natalie Hausia-Haugen, who has over 20 years of experience leading at the cross-section of cultural insights, strategic planning, and topline growth for Fortune 100 retailers like...
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Turning your passion into a business with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola reflects on how you can turn your passion into a stand-alone business while still keeping your 9-5. She goes into detail about where to start, the steps you need to take to establish your...
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Crafting your career by embracing pivots, writing your own story, and fostering a sense of community for the long term with Funmi Onamusi
In this episode, Lola speaks with Funmi Onamusi, Chief People Officer at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a large mental health and learning disabilities trust.
Before this, Fumi was the executive director of...
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Skills based hiring and the gig economy with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola reflects on the evolving landscape of the workplace, emphasizing the shift from traditional hiring practices to skills-based hiring, and discusses the rise of the gig economy - how professionals...
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Balancing introversion and leadership, navigating diverse career paths and international experiences, and the role ERGs play in personal and professional development with Alicia Moody
In this episode, Lola speaks with Alicia Moody, a passionate, thoughtful, and value-driven HR leader with experience providing Strategy and HR consultation to business leaders supporting initiatives that impact and...
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Redefining what being an ambitious mom means with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola reflects on motherhood and discusses how being ambitious is not just defined by your career. Lola gives tips for any mom who also wishes to have a thriving career and outlines three things you...
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Reinventing your career at any stage, embracing authenticity and the importance of building your personal brand with Kristina Hysler
In this episode, Lola speaks with Kristina Hysler, a civil engineer focused on water quality management, where she champions the water quality consulting division for municipal and governmental clients.
With over 20...
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