How do you pick up the pieces after a divorce and move forward? 

If you don't have a community or network around you, who can you rely on to help you when you need it? 

How do you pivot from housewife to professional life in IT and make that transition successfully? 

These are a few of the questions that get answered during the conclusion of our conversation with Preeti Kaur of Carta. 

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Generation 0 immigrant who came to the US with a background in hotel restaurant management and then rose to a VP of Engineering role at now late stage, pre-IPO startup. 

That in and of itself makes for a great story. 

When you add in elements of a divorce, bucking cultural tradition, being fiercely independent, and overall bravery, this is a story that is even more remarkable. 

Part of our Women Leaders in Technology series. 

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How do you embed DEIB into your entire talent strategy? 

What are some key behaviors that will serve you well throughout your career? 

How do you create the space to be your authentic self? 

The conclusion of our conversation with Whitnie Goins covers these questions and more. 

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Whitnie Goins is no stranger to being a voice or making an impact. 

Her instructors in college recognized that early in her time at university and that tendency for making an impact in versatile ways carries through her professional journey. 

As someone who has successfully married the creative and analytical, Whitnie is someone who often connects the dots and bridges the gap. 

Take a listen to part one of her story and learn how training in marketing has prepared her for success as a DEIB leader at Molson Coors. 

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What should you be thinking about if you're looking to take DEI beyond a check the box exercise? 

How do you tie DEI programs to revenue results? 

How are you being intentional in your outreach to all demographics in your effort to advance diversity? 

These questions and more are answered during the conclusion of our conversation with D'Mar Phillips of Hyliion. 

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A small town kid from OK grows up in the shadows of segregation and ends up becoming a senior leader at some of the best-known brands in the US. 

That's the story of D'Mar Phillips. 

Listen to the story of his humble beginnings and the journey that set the stage for where he is today. 

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What are the challenges that NPOs face and how do you overcome them? 

How do you embed diversity from the stockroom to the boardroom?

What's the role of marketing in telling the stories of your people and your brand? 

These are just a few of the questions that we answer during our conversation with Elaine Armstrong of Goodwill.

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Single mother.

Full-time student. 

Full-time working through college. 

Interviews the KKK. 

And becomes a VP at GoodWill. 

That's just a taste of what we cover in this interview with Elaine Armstrong of GoodWill. 

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How did navigating biases as an early career professional shape Tessa Carey's focus on reducing bias in talent strategy? 

What are the things talent strategy professionals should be doing to insure that the best candidates (objectively) are prioritized for development? 

How does aligning an organizational view on what good looks like help advance your talent initiatives? 

Hear how all of these questions and others are answered during the conclusion of our interview. 

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How does an international upbringing shape your ability/skill to navigate professional life in the US? 

How do you adjust your operating rhythm after you first encounter bigotry and struggle to find your way? 

What roles did race and class play in shaping a world view? 

These and so many more questions get answered during our conversation with Tessa Carey. 

Listen to this conversation and learn how this global talent management leader used her formative experiences as a lever to eliminate biases in the hiring process. 

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