Highlights from a military career, behind the scenes as an entrepreneur running multiple companies, and career advice for black women with Tiffany Harvey
In this episode, Lola speaks with Tiffany Harvey, a Fort Pierce, Florida native who serves as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves. A distinguished alumna of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor's in Agribusiness and minor in Economics (2003), she furthered her education with a Master's in Business Administration from Strayer University in 2009.
In her civilian role as Chief of Acquisition at the Department of the Interior (DOI), Tiffany spearheads agency-wide acquisition policy, driving initiatives for the professional development of the DOI acquisition workforce.
In her capacity as the CEO of TLHarvey Investments, LLC, Tiffany manages two distinct ventures: Pick Your Sweet Poison and Speak With Tiffany. Tiffany is also a motivational speaker whose keynotes transcend inspirational anecdotes, delving into profound wisdom on knowing when to walk away, succeeding when faced with adversity, and extracting valuable lessons from life's challenges.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How graduating from college without a job offer lead her to a career in the military
- Highlights of Tiffany’s career Navy officer
- Top signs it’s time to pivot in your career and how to take the steps to make the change
- Behind the scenes of being an entrepreneur running multiple companies
- Advice to other black women in the military or wanting a career change
- Knowing yourself to find balance in your career and personal life
Connect with Tiffany:
Website: https://www.speakwithtiffany.com/
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More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
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 transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com