Thriving in Intersectionality

Thriving in Intersectionality

Hosted by: Dr. Lola Adeyemo

Thriving in Intersectionality is a leadership podcast exploring how identity, lived experience, and culture shape the way we lead, work, and build impact. Hosted by Dr. Lola Adeyemo — leadership strategist,...

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

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Rachel Edmondson Clark to explore how identity, lived experience, and internal patterns shape how we lead—especially under...
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EP 124: From “I’m Not Enough” to Curiosity — Identity, Belief Systems & Leadership with Yosi Kossowsky

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Yosi Kossowsky to explore how identity, lived experience, and internal belief systems shape how we lead. Yosi shares a deeply personal...
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EP 123: Respect Isn’t Universal — Code Switching, Identity & Leadership with Dr. Julie Pham

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Dr. Julie Pham to explore how identity, lived experience, and leadership are shaped across cultures, systems, and personal...
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EP 122: Beyond What You See — Disability, Identity, and Redefining Human Potential with Daniel Hodges

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Daniel Hodges to explore how leadership is shaped through layers of identity that are often unseen—and frequently misunderstood. Daniel...
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EP 121: From Workplace Trauma to Reinvention — Identity, Power & Navigating Career Pivots with Natalie Holder

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Natalie Holder—employment lawyer, executive coach, and founder of QUEST Employment Initiatives—to explore how workplace experiences,...
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EP 120: Unapologetically You — Identity, Leadership, and Career Decisions with Sabrina Parsons

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Sabrina Parsons to explore how leadership is shaped through identity, lived experience, and the moments that challenge how we see...
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EP 119: From Immigrant Beginnings to Culture Strategy — Identity, Human Behavior, and Leadership with Adriana Vaccaro

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Adriana Vaccaro to explore how her leadership has been shaped across identity, culture, and the systems she has navigated over...
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EP 118: Taking Up Space — Leadership, Burnout, and the Courage to Be Visible with Julia Rock

Leadership journeys are rarely linear. They are shaped by identity, experience, opportunity, and sometimes the courage to step forward when others hesitate. In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola...
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EP 117: From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader with Limor Bergman Gross

What does it take to move from technical expert to strategic leader — especially in industries where leadership paths are not always clearly defined? In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo...
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EP 116: Whole Human Leadership – Power, Identity, and the Path to the C-Suite

What does it take to lead at the highest levels — without losing yourself in the process? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Victoria Pelletier — corporate executive, board director,...
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EP 115: Unburnable Ambition — An Immigrant Leader’s Perspective on Burnout, Tech & Sustainable Success

What does ambition look like when you’re navigating identity, immigration, and leadership — all at once? In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with award-winning author, tech...
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EP 114: Resilience and People-First Leadership with Oksana Lukash

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with Oksana Lukash, Chief People Officer, business owner, and leadership advisor with more than 20 years of experience helping teams scale,...
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