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Episode 240

This team is on fire

Our founding team is in the conversation.

Join us on a special edition of our podcast with Nikki Barua, Laura Ricketts, Monica Marquez and Brooke Skinner Ricketts to hear more about what inspires us and our vision for the future.

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In the spotlight this month: Rafaela Tausig

“The old me had a lot of fear of what was next. The new me is prepared to tackle those fears head on, failing forward is okay! I know what makes me valuable now and I have a stronger network to encourage and help me to the next stages of my career.”

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In the spotlight this month: Rafaela Tausig

“The old me had a lot of fear of what was next. The new me is prepared to tackle those fears head on, failing forward is okay! I know what makes me valuable now and I have a stronger network to encourage and help me to the next stages of my career.”

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Episode 202

WHEN YOUR PASSION MEETS PROFESSION WITH CITI’S IDA LIU

Ida Liu / Global Head of Citi Private Bank

Magical things happen when your passions meet purpose and ultimately leads to your profession. In this conversation, Ida Liu shares her journey of following her passions which took her from the world of finance to fashion and ultimately back to finance with the idea of pitching a fashion, retail, and entertainment practice to Citi, thus bringing her two worlds together. The rest is history.

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Episode 92

OWNING YOUR PERSONAL POWER

Melonie Parker / Chief Diversity Officer at Google

What would you do if you earned a seat at the table, but you struggled to belong or simply feel welcomed in the conversation? Join us as Melonie Parker, Chief Diversity Officer at Google, shares her career journey over the years as she learned to navigate the male-dominated corporate ladder, reclaim and step into her power, and become a passionate thought leader and an advocate for change.

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Episode 177

HOW LATINAS CAN LEAN IN WITH ANNA DAPELO-GARCIA

Anna Dapelo-Garcia / Founder & President of Lean in Latinas

When it comes to your career progression, are you actively “leaning in”, creating impact and making a difference or are you passively leaning back in your seat letting opportunities slip past you? Meet Anna Dapelo-Garcia, who shares her story of wanting to pass on the lessons she learned to the younger generation of Latina women. After visiting the Lean In Organization’s website, she decided to click and create a “Circle”. And that is the beginning of Lean in Latinas and Anna’s journey of paying it forward.

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Episode 215

ACHIEVING EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS

Keisha Bell / Managing Director and Head of Diverse Talent Management and Advancement at DTCC

Ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when they expect more of themselves. That’s the message from our guest, Keisha Bell, who has overcome obstacles and achieved extraordinary success by ignoring the doubts and doubters. In this conversation, Keisha tells us about her career path, what helped her achieve her goals, and why it’s important to find joy in everything you do.  

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Episode 151

UNAPOLOGETICALLY AMBITIOUS WITH SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU

Shellye Archambeau / Fortune 500 Board Member, Author, and Advisor

Have you ever felt guilty about chasing your dreams? Or fearful of being judged by others for your ambition? Well, you are not alone. Our guest, Shellye Archambeau, will teach you how to shed the fear and guilt, and be unapologetically ambitious. In this episode, Shellye reveals the mindset, tools and strategies that helped to achieve her dreams.

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Episode 262

MASTERING THE ART OF SELF-PROMOTION

Peggy Klaus / President & Founder of Klaus & Associates

We're thrilled to have Peggy Klaus as our special guest. From Hollywood beginnings to championing women in leadership, Peggy's inspiring journey led her to author two game-changing books, "The Hard Truth About Soft Skills" and "Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It." Join us for this engaging and inspiring conversation with Peggy, and discover how to master the art of self-promotion and be proud of your achievements!

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Episode 95

INSPIRING LATINAS IN TECH

ISAURA GAETA / VP of Security Research at Intel Corporation

Many barriers stand in the way of a Latina interested in a career in STEM, from societal and familial norms to high school counselors telling Latinas, and other women for that matter, that “maybe you’d be better suited majoring in something else”. In this conversation, you will meet Isaura Gaeta, who is leading by example in her respective field and sharing her story in order to encourage the next generation of Latinas in STEM.

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