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Building Bridges Between Worlds: Simone W. Johnson-Smith on Thriving as a Third Culture Professional
What happens when personal loss becomes the catalyst for finding your voice? For Simone W. Johnson-Smith, a personal loss in 2021 ended six years of procrastination and launched a movement that now reaches over 100...
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Food Stories: A Blended Journey Through Culture and Connection
A solo episode with a twist featuring the voices of Dr. Christina Padilla, Summie Yeung, and Horatio Morgan
What if the most powerful diversity and inclusion tool in your workplace isn't a training manual or policy...
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Breaking the Box: Neelima Parasker's Journey from Corporate Engineer to Tech Revolutionary
From a $3,500 investment to an eight-figure tech company—all without VC funding. Neelima Parasker's story spans 25 years in corporate tech before making the leap to entrepreneurship at age 40+. This isn't just a...
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The Healthcare Innovator's Journey: How Dr. Ekaette Expanded from Patient Care to Population Transformation
What does it take to completely reimagine your career in a new country? Dr. Ekaette Joseph-Isang proves that it's never too late to bloom where you're planted—even when that means leaving medicine behind to become a...
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The Science Behind Peak Performance: How a Neuroscientist and Engineer Are Revolutionizing Health for STEM Professionals
What happens when cutting-edge neuroscience meets precision engineering in the pursuit of human optimization? You get a revolutionary approach to health that's changing how high-performers think about their bodies and...
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Breaking the Safe Path: Dr. Stanley Lewis on Risk, Purpose, and Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
What does it really mean to take a risk in your career? Dr. Stanley Lewis, founder and CEO of A28 Therapeutics, discovered that staying in a "safe" job was actually the riskiest move of all. His mentor's profound...
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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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