Becoming You (after Winning Wednesday)

What if the way you’re speaking is quietly undermining everything you’re trying to say? Daya Ottley — broadcaster, voice over actor, and voice communication coach from Trinidad and Tobago — has spent 15+ years helping people understand that your voice isn’t just a delivery mechanism. It’s a direct reflection of your self-perception, your confidence, and your brand. In this conversation, Daya draws a clear line between public speaking and voice communication — and why the difference matters in every room you walk into, every meeting you lead, and every relationship you’re in. What You’ll Learn: Why your voice betrays your self-esteem before you say a single meaningful word The three things every professional should focus on — enunciation, color, and personality Why being “too professional” is actually killing your ability to connect authentically The difference between public speaking and voice communication — and why it matters How over-confidence can be just as damaging to your vocal presence as under-confidence Key Focus Areas: Voice Communication vs. Public Speaking – Why your voice matters in one-on-ones, feedback conversations, and bedtime stories — not just on stage Self-Perception as Sound – How what you believe about yourself comes through your voice whether you intend it to or not The Flat Liner Problem – Why monotone delivery kills your message and how to add color and variation Personality in Professional Spaces – Why being yourself is not unprofessional — and why stiffness is costing you more than you think Own Your Quirks – Whatever unique quality your voice has, lean into it rather than hiding from it Daya’s Approach: 15+ years in broadcasting and voice over acting in Trinidad and Tobago Coined the term “voice communication” to describe a practice that goes far beyond traditional public speaking Helps executives, professionals, and communicators use their voice as a brand asset — not just a functional tool Believes confidence in speaking always starts with self-perception — not technique Practical, warm coaching style built on real performance experience as a broadcaster and MC Perfect If You’re: A professional who knows their voice and delivery aren’t doing justice to their ideas A leader who gives feedback, runs meetings, or presents to audiences — at any level Someone who hides behind professionalism and loses their personality in the process Afraid of public speaking and ready to understand why — and what to do about it Anyone who’s ever been told “it’s not what you said, it’s how you said it” Daya’s Philosophy: “Your voice betrays you constantly.” “I’ve never seen a confident person struggle with speaking.” “It’s not just about confidence — it’s your self-esteem and knowing yourself.” “Own it — whatever quirk your voice has, use it, don’t be afraid of it.” “Don’t overlay your actual voice with a fake one — it’s inauthentic and people will notice.” ABOUT DAYA OTTLEY: Voice Communication Coach | Broadcaster | Voice Over Actor | Helping professionals in Trinidad and Tobago and beyond use their voice as a powerful tool for connection, leadership, and authentic brand expression CONNECT WITH DAYA: LinkedIn:   / dayaottley   CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen  

What if everything you’ve been told about posture, pain, and muscle strength is actually making things worse? Joseph Gonzalez is a movement specialist who thinks about the body completely differently — starting with the brain. In this uniquely hands-on episode, Joe walks Katrina through a live floor exercise, teaches her how to sense her own body more accurately, and explains why most pain isn’t a strength problem at all. It’s a sensing problem. If your back hurts from sitting all day, this one is for you. What You’ll Learn: Why “good posture” as we’ve been taught can actually compress your spine and cause more pain How the brain uses internal and external sonar to understand where your body is in space Why stretching your hamstrings is counterproductive — and what to do instead The 17-second exhale drill that resets your nervous system and trains your brain to breathe correctly Why trauma affects your ability to sense your own body — and how that impacts pain and movement Key Focus Areas: Brain-Body Connection – Pain isn’t always a strength issue — it’s often a sensing and signaling issue The Hamstring Reset – How digging your heels activates your hamstrings to stabilize your pelvis correctly Breathing as Movement Medicine – Why a controlled 17-second exhale is one of the most powerful resets you can do Sensory Stacking – Why you have to master one layer of body awareness before you can build on it Work From Home Body Breakdown – What sitting 40+ hours a week is doing to your spine and how to counteract it Joe’s Approach: Movement specialist focused on the neurological relationship between the brain and physical movement Challenges conventional wisdom on posture, strength training, and stretching Takes a highly individualized, sensation-based approach — no two clients get the same drill Believes most people are moving through life with a miscalibrated GPS — and that it can be reset His method: sense, stack, and train the brain to solve the real problem instead of compensating around it Perfect If You’re: Working from home with chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain that won’t go away Someone who’s been told to strengthen their core or stretch more — but it’s not helping Curious about how trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation show up in the body A fitness professional or coach looking for a deeper understanding of movement and pain Anyone who sits at a desk all day and needs practical, science-backed relief right now Joe’s Philosophy: “No one is talking about how the brain interacts with movement.” “You have a finite amount of attention — if you sense certain things, you literally cannot sense other things.” “You’ve never felt this way before because you’ve never used this stuff before.” “Unless you master one section of the process, you can’t stack on top of it.” “You should never stretch your hamstrings — water’s wet, sky looks blue.” ABOUT JOSEPH GONZALEZ: Movement Specialist | Neurological Body-Brain Coach | Helping people eliminate chronic pain by resetting how the brain senses and communicates with the body — starting from the ground up CONNECT WITH JOSEPH: LinkedIn:   / josephfgonzalez  

What does it take to go from government assistance and lima beans in Baltimore to receiving a second honorary doctorate — and inspiring thousands of women along the way? Dr. Cheryl Wood didn’t wait for permission. She interrupted her norm, said yes to a speaking gig that paid her in a ham sandwich, and never looked back. A powerhouse speaker, women’s empowerment advocate, and mindset coach, Dr. Cheryl brings raw authenticity and hard-won wisdom to every stage she stands on — and to this conversation. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and replace toxic thought patterns before they keep you stuck Why saying yes before you feel ready opens doors you didn’t know existed The mantra practice that shifted Dr. Cheryl’s life — six months after she stopped laughing at it Why your feminine power is a strength on stage, in business, and in life — not something to suppress How to embrace change as a catalyst for growth instead of a threat to stability Key Focus Areas: Interrupting Your Norm – Breaking the cycle of same thoughts, same results, same life Toxic Thought Patterns – How “I can’t,” “I won’t,” and “that’ll never happen for me” keep you in a space of lack Mantra as Mindset Shift – Why repeating something you don’t believe yet is exactly how you start believing it Feminine Power Without Apology – Why emotional authenticity on stage creates more impact than facts and figures ever will Say Yes First – How one ham sandwich speaking gig launched a decade of women’s empowerment work Dr. Cheryl’s Approach: Two-time honorary doctorate recipient — recognized for 10+ years of women’s leadership and empowerment work Grew up in Baltimore on government assistance, determined to break the cycle of poverty Told she would never conceive — went on to birth three children and launch a t-shirt business as her first entrepreneurial step Her first speaking engagement paid her a ham sandwich and a thank you — she knew immediately she was born to speak Believes every person has a unique fingerprint the world is waiting for — and that someone somewhere needs exactly what you carry Perfect If You’re: Stuck in a loop of negative self-talk and ready for a practical way out A woman who has been shrinking her power to fit into spaces that weren’t built for her Someone who keeps saying “I’m not ready yet” before saying yes to an opportunity A speaker, entrepreneur, or leader who wants to show up more authentically and make deeper impact Anyone who grew up with less and needs proof that your origin story doesn’t determine your destiny Dr. Cheryl’s Philosophy: “Somebody in the world is waiting on you to show up and change their life.” “Celebrate don’t suppress — the things you’ve been given allow you to connect more deeply.” “Interrupt your norm.” “Practice makes progress — not perfection.” “You have permission to become whoever you want to be in the world.” ABOUT DR. CHERYL WOOD: Two-Time Honorary Doctorate Recipient | International Speaker | Women’s Empowerment Advocate | Helping women own their voice, interrupt their norm, and show up in their full authentic power — without apology CONNECT WITH DR. CHERYL: LinkedIn:   / cherylempowers  

What if the platform you’ve been avoiding is actually your most powerful marketing tool? Maayan Gordon — marketer, glass blower, TikTok strategist, and self-described human interrobang — brings an electrifying mix of neuroscience, social media strategy, and radical authenticity to this conversation. From why your brain has no machine for negativity to why professionals are showing up to TikTok in suits at a swimming pool, Maayan challenges everything you think you know about energy, presence, and showing up online. What You’ll Learn: Why TikTok is a community and virality platform — not an advertising platform How to use TikTok as a market research tool before you launch anything Why people don’t hurt you with their words — and what’s actually happening when they do The neuroscience of negativity — and how to starve it out completely How narrowing your time focus to right now can get you to do anything Key Focus Areas: TikTok for Business – How to use the platform for community building, virality, and customer research The Fulfillment Compass – Why focusing on fulfillment — not passion or pleasure — is the truest guide to growth Negativity Has No Machine – Why your brain is built for positive energy and negativity is just a parasite Being Different in Different Rooms – Why showing up differently across contexts isn’t fake — it’s human The Autopilot Switch – How to narrow your focus to right now and will yourself into action Maayan’s Approach: Marketer, entrepreneur, and TikTok strategist with deep experience in cold calling, email marketing, and social influence Glass blower and content creator — known for her creativity, positivity, and diverse business experience Grew up Orthodox Jewish — credits that foundation for her deep thinking about energy, intention, and fulfillment Broke through the noise on LinkedIn by being more interesting and more varied than the competition Believes authenticity isn’t being the same everywhere — it’s being fully yourself wherever you are Perfect If You’re: A professional who’s been avoiding TikTok because you’re afraid of looking unprofessional Someone stuck in a cycle of negative thinking who needs a practical framework to break free A marketer or business owner looking for new ways to test ideas and reach segmented audiences Curious about the neuroscience behind energy, self-perception, and how your thoughts shape your results Ready to stop showing up in your suit at the swimming pool and just get in the water Maayan’s Philosophy: “There is no machine inside you for negativity — there is only a machine for positive energy.” “Once you cut negativity off and starve it, it dies.” “People don’t hurt you with their words — you hurt yourself by confirming negative thoughts.” “TikTok is the pool — and people are showing up in their suits.” “Fake is trying to be the same all the time — that’s not how human beings are.” ABOUT MAAYAN GORDON: Marketer | TikTok Strategist | Entrepreneur | Glass Blower | Helping businesses break through the noise with authentic content, community-first social strategy, and a fearless approach to showing up online CONNECT WITH MAAYAN: LinkedIn:   / maayangordon  

What does it look like to strategically build a global LinkedIn network from India — before you’ve ever left the country? Ish Sachdeva had a LinkedIn account since 2003 but didn’t unlock its real power until he stopped using it as a job board and started using it as a relationship platform. Nine hours ahead of the US, Ish brings a uniquely global perspective on authentic content, cross-cultural connection, and why being exactly who you are online is the only strategy that holds up when you finally get on a video call. What You’ll Learn: Why switching from job-seeking to value-adding completely transformed Ish’s LinkedIn results How organic, moment-driven content outperforms a perfectly planned content calendar Why authenticity online only works if the real you shows up in the conversation too The John Maxwell 5-step leadership formula you can practice in just 25 minutes a day Why learning a language — or an industry’s vocabulary — is about speaking it, not just studying it Key Focus Areas: Global Networking Strategy – How Ish built more international connections than local ones — intentionally Value Over Visibility – Shifting from “get me a job” to “how can I add value” as a LinkedIn philosophy Organic Content Creation – Writing from wherever your mind is that morning — no editorial calendar needed Authentic Online Presence – Why the person in your posts must match the person on the call Five Minutes a Day – John Maxwell’s leadership formula and why consistency beats intensity Ish’s Approach: India-based LinkedIn strategist and leadership content creator active across global markets Had a LinkedIn account since 2003 — only discovered its real power a year and a half before this conversation Pivoted from job-searching to content creation and community building — and never looked back Learning French in preparation for a potential Canada move — 15-20 minutes a day on an app Believes you are what you believe — not what others tell you you’re capable of Perfect If You’re: Building a LinkedIn presence from outside the US and wondering if geography is a barrier Someone who’s been on LinkedIn for years but hasn’t unlocked its real networking potential A content creator who overthinks their editorial calendar and loses authenticity in the process Looking to expand globally and needing a roadmap for cross-cultural relationship building Ready to stop hiding behind a polished profile and start showing up as your actual self Ish’s Philosophy: “You are what you believe — not what others say.” “Be what I am — because when they talk to me, they won’t feel the difference.” “The only way to build the right audience is to be authentic in expressing who I am.” “Put a plan for your growth — that’s the only thing that can help you achieve whatever you want.” “Even five minutes a day — if you repeat the process, you’ll end up very good at it.” ABOUT ISH SACHDEVA: Global LinkedIn Strategist | Leadership Content Creator | Career Development Advocate | Helping professionals worldwide build authentic networks, add value consistently, and show up as themselves across borders and cultures CONNECT WITH ISH: LinkedIn:   / ish-sachdeva  

What does it look like to be an introvert in a leadership development program where 80% of your cohort are extreme extroverts — and choose to lean in anyway? Rashmi Ketha, Verizon data scientist, WAVE leader, Toastmasters member, and self-described introvert on a mission, brings one of the most quietly powerful perspectives in the Winning Wednesday catalog. From bridging the gap between data science and human communication, to using your birthday as an annual checkpoint for growth, to the one piece of advice she comes back to again and again — just press the start button. What You’ll Learn: Why data science is both an art and a science — and why translating complex data into human terms is the real skill Why STEAM matters more than STEM — and what the art layer adds to technical fields How Toastmasters helps you develop not just public speaking but digital presence, panel participation, and camera confidence Why networking now — even when you’re not looking — is how you tap into opportunities one or two years from now Why your birthday is the perfect annual checkpoint for personal growth — and why comparing yourself to others misses the point entirely Key Focus Areas: STEAM Over STEM – Why adding the arts to science, technology, engineering, and math creates more complete communicators and better outcomes Data Science as Art – How translating intricate numbers into layman’s terms is where technical professionals create their greatest impact Introvert in the Room – How Rashmi navigated leadership programs, Toastmasters, and Verizon’s WAVE to build her network without becoming someone she’s not Birthday as Benchmark – Why comparing yourself to last year’s version — not anyone else — is the only measurement that matters Press the Start Button – Why the first step is always the hardest and always the most important — and why everything gets easier from there Rashmi’s Approach: Verizon data scientist and WAVE (Women’s Association of Verizon Employees) leader who went above and beyond her day job to immerse herself in community, panels, and STEM advocacy Self-identified introvert who deliberately put herself in extrovert-heavy environments — not to become someone else, but to grow on her own terms Toastmasters member who used structured speech paths to develop digital presence, panel skills, and camera confidence Believes the art of any technical field is learning to communicate its value to people outside of it Lives present-focused — plans one to two years out rather than five, focusing on what she can do today to influence her future self Perfect If You’re: An introvert in a field or workplace that rewards extroversion — and wondering how to grow without losing yourself A technical professional who struggles to communicate your work in terms non-technical stakeholders understand Someone sitting on an idea, a project, or a first step — and waiting for the perfect moment that never comes Rashmi’s Philosophy: “Just press the start button — and get going. Things will pick up as they go.” “Data science is both an art and a science — translating the numbers into terms people understand, that’s the art.” “Be a better version of yourself year by year — don’t compare yourself to anyone.” “What can I do today to influence the future me — that’s something I have control over.” “You can learn from any person that you meet — even if that first conversation doesn’t carry on.” ABOUT RASHMI KETHA: Data Scientist | WAVE Leader | Toastmasters Member | STEAM Advocate | Introvert Building in Public | Helping technical professionals bridge the gap between data and human understanding — one conversation at a time CONNECT WITH RASHMI: LinkedIn:   / rashmiketha  

What does it take to go from the hard streets of northeast Portland to nine years in the NFL — and then choose to adopt five nieces and nephews on the spot? JJ Birden is living proof that the toughest decisions often lead to the most rewarding outcomes. Now a motivational speaker and author, JJ brings the same mental toughness he developed on the field directly into boardrooms, stages, and living rooms — helping people peel back the layers to find the real reason behind their goals. What You’ll Learn: The “peeling the onion” method for finding your true, unshakeable WHY Why coachability is the single most transferable skill from sports to business How to create opportunities where none appear to exist Why there absolutely IS an “I” in team — and why that’s a good thing How a positive mindset separates the best from the rest Key Focus Areas: Peeling the Onion – Asking “why” repeatedly until you reach the real motivation underneath Mental Gymnastics – The athlete’s mindset for navigating fear, doubt, and uncertainty in business Creating Opportunities – Oregon never recruited JJ — so he created his own path to the NFL anyway Coachability – Why the willingness to learn from veterans shortens every learning curve Staying Positive – The mantra JJ has carried since age 15 that still drives everything he does JJ’s Approach: Former NFL wide receiver — played 9 years including stints with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs Grew up in northeast Portland, determined from childhood to break the cycle and create a different life Adopted five nieces and nephews in a single courthouse moment — merging two families in five minutes Motivational speaker and author helping athletes, executives, and teams unlock peak performance Believes leaders must lead themselves first before they can lead anyone else Perfect If You’re: An athlete transitioning into business who wants to leverage your competitive edge A leader who wants to stop talking about culture and actually build it Someone stuck on surface-level goals who needs to dig deeper to find real motivation A professional dealing with rejection and needing a framework to push through it Anyone who’s faced an unexpected life decision and had to find a way to step up JJ’s Philosophy: “Peel the onion — keep asking why until you get to the core.” “There better be an I in team — you have to lead yourself first.” “Create opportunities where it appears none exist.” “A positive mindset separates the best from the rest.” “Do the work when nobody’s watching.” ABOUT JJ BIRDEN: Former NFL Wide Receiver | Motivational Speaker | Author | Helping athletes, leaders, and teams build mental toughness, find their WHY, and create opportunities through coachability and a positive mindset CONNECT WITH JJ: LinkedIn:   / jjbirden  

What if everything your sales and marketing team is doing is actually working against you? Chris Walker, demand generation expert and founder of Refine Labs, makes a compelling case for why most B2B companies are seller-centric by default — and how removing sales intent from your content strategy paradoxically leads to more sales. From podcast-as-prospecting-tool to empowering your team to build their own brands, Chris brings a blueprint for the future of B2B go-to-market strategy. What You’ll Learn: Why adding webinar attendees to a sales cadence is killing your buyer relationships How to use a podcast to reach your top 70 target accounts — without a single cold call The inbound vs. outbound blend that actually drives revenue Why content posted with sales intent performs worse than content posted without it How empowering employees to build personal brands benefits the whole company Key Focus Areas: Buyer-Centric Marketing – Stop pretending low-intent actions equal buying signals Podcast as a B2B Prospecting Tool – Interview your ideal customers, repurpose the content, win the market Inbound-Led Growth – Building a business without a massive sales team Content Without Agenda – Why removing the outcome actually improves the outcome Employee Brand Building – Why smart leaders want their team to outgrow them Chris’s Approach: Founder of Refine Labs — a demand generation firm for B2B SaaS companies Biomedical and electrical engineering background — pivoted from devices to customers Hires experienced demand gen professionals, not entry-level placeholders Operates nearly 100% inbound — if people want to work with him, they know where to find him Vision: build the best demand gen firm in the US by empowering great people around a clear mission Perfect If You’re: A B2B marketer frustrated that your leads aren’t converting A founder trying to build pipeline without a big sales team Someone who suspects your company is seller-centric but doesn’t know how to fix it A marketing or sales leader wondering if content can actually drive real revenue Building a team and thinking about how to retain top talent long-term Chris’s Philosophy: “I’ve never posted a piece of content on LinkedIn with the thought of how this is going to get me a sale.” “Remove yourself from the outcome — you’ll actually get better outcomes.” “How do you build the job for you? The job the company hired you for probably isn’t the job you should be doing.” “Companies that adapt will emerge as winners. The ones that go back to trade shows and the same playbook will be increasingly vulnerable.” ABOUT CHRIS WALKER: Founder of Refine Labs | B2B Demand Generation Strategist | Helping SaaS companies build buyer-centric go-to-market strategies through content, community, and inbound-led growth CONNECT WITH CHRIS: LinkedIn:   / chriswalker171  

What happens when the rules of the game were written by and for someone who doesn’t look like you? Eileen Scully spent years researching exactly that question — and turned her findings into a groundbreaking book featuring women who are boldly re-architecting the most male-dominated spaces on the planet: the NFL, the Catholic Church, venture capital, and beyond. A consultant, author, and fierce advocate for sponsorship over mentorship, Eileen brings a nuanced, deeply researched perspective on what it actually takes to advance women into positions of power. What You’ll Learn: The critical difference between a mentor, sponsor, advocate, and ally — and why it matters Why women are socialized to compete instead of collaborate — and how to unlearn it How to identify who your organization is really promoting and what that says about your culture Why male allyship isn’t optional — it’s essential to lasting change How to use your own privilege intentionally to open doors for others Key Focus Areas: Sponsorship vs. Mentorship – Why advocating for someone publicly is more powerful than advising them privately Women in Male-Dominated Spaces – From the NFL to the Catholic Church to venture capital — who’s changing the game and how Scarcity Mindset – The lie women are told about leadership opportunities and how it keeps us small Allyship in Action – Why Eileen deliberately bookended her book with male voices — and what that signals Culture as Behavior – If you want to know what a company values, look at who gets promoted Eileen’s Approach: Founder of a women’s workplace consulting firm launched in 2015 Author exploring women who are transforming male-dominated industries across sectors Uses a Mentor-Sponsor-Advocate-Ally framework in corporate consulting engagements Believes sponsorship behaviors should be a requirement — not a bonus — on any leadership track Invited to the White House for a women’s leadership event; closed her book with words from President Obama Perfect If You’re: A woman in a male-dominated field wondering if the system is working against you — it might be A leader who wants to build a culture that actually reflects the values you say you have Someone who mentors others but hasn’t yet stepped into true sponsorship A man who wants to be a real ally and isn’t sure what that looks like in practice Anyone ready to stop waiting to be invited and start re-architecting the spaces they’re in Eileen’s Philosophy: “Look at who’s getting promoted from within — that’s the culture you’re promoting.” “Sponsorship and advocacy need to get rewarded so they get modeled.” “We’re taught that there’s scarcity for leadership opportunities — that’s been false, and it’s been told to us to keep us from expanding our ambitions.” “Use your strength to benefit other people.” “Find someone intentionally that you can sponsor in some aspect of their life.” ABOUT EILEEN SCULLY: Workplace Consultant | Author | Advocate for Women in Leadership | Helping organizations build equitable cultures through the Mentor-Sponsor-Advocate-Ally framework CONNECT WITH EILEEN: LinkedIn:   / eemscully  

What does it look like when two major corporations stop competing and start collaborating — not just for business, but for kids battling cancer? Renee Lem, a leader at Equinix, joins Katrina to share how Verizon and Equinix came together behind NEGU (Never Ever Give Up), the Jessie Reese Foundation, and a mission to send thousands of cards to children in hospitals who — thanks to COVID — were suddenly facing their hardest days with far fewer visitors at their side. This is what corporate social responsibility looks like when it actually means something. What You’ll Learn: How cross-company partnerships can create outsized community impact Why corporate social responsibility is no longer optional — it’s cultural The powerful perspective shift of seeing your life as a book with many chapters still to write What the Jessie Reese Foundation is doing for kids facing cancer — and how you can help Why volunteerism gives back to the giver just as much as the receiver Key Focus Areas: Cross-Industry Collaboration – How Verizon and Equinix found common ground to serve a greater mission NEGU & The Jessie Reese Foundation – Never Ever Give Up — wrapping arms around kids facing cancer Corporate Social Responsibility – Why diversity, inclusion, environment, and community aren’t just buzzwords Your Life as a Book – The perspective reframe that keeps you grounded and hopeful during hard chapters Volunteerism as a Byproduct of Goodness – You don’t go into it looking for the reward — but it always shows up Renee’s Approach: Global Communications Chair at Equinix — leading cross-company community impact initiatives Passionate advocate for corporate social responsibility rooted in people, environment, governance, and community Helped forge a partnership between Equinix and Verizon to support the NEGU Foundation with cards for hospitalized children Drew powerful parallels between post-9/11 corporate collaboration and pandemic-era partnership Believes the best business cultures are ones where making a difference is woven into the daily mission Perfect If You’re: A corporate professional who wants their company’s values to actually mean something Someone looking for a tangible way to give back — even from home with paper and markers A leader thinking about how to activate your employee base around a shared community mission Feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty and needing a grounding perspective shift Curious about what genuine cross-company partnership looks like beyond the press release Renee’s Philosophy: “This moment in COVID is just one paragraph in the book that’s yours — keep writing it.” “Perspective is everything — it’ll keep you grounded today and give you hope for the future.” “It’s not just doing business — it’s making a difference in all perspectives.” “You don’t go into volunteerism looking for the reward — but it winds up there like a wonderful surprise.” “After Jessie found out she had cancer, she was more focused on what she could do to help others.” ABOUT RENEE LEM: Global Communications Chair at Equinix | Corporate Social Responsibility Leader | Community Impact Advocate | Connecting companies and causes to create meaningful change beyond the bottom line CONNECT WITH RENEE: LinkedIn:   / reneelem