On this episode of Promoted, Nathan shares how being authentic helped him move from low-wage work to becoming the first HR and staffing coordinator at his company, building the role from the ground up. He reflects on how staying driven by personal motivation, knowing his worth, and rejecting the pressure to fit into a box helped him create a career that truly reflects who he is. Nathan highlights the importance of speaking up, owning his story, and staying open to learning.

 

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CREDITS:

Host: Coreea Allen

Guest: Nathan Parris Alford

Creative Directors: Brittany Davis-Green, Anne Keenan

Executive Producer: Deshani Semaan

Created by Merit America

 

This is a Maed in India production

Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar

Director and Video Producer: Jishnu Guha

Junior Producer: Devanshi Chandak  

Sound Editor & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni, Lakshman Parsuram

Visual Design: Alika Gupta

 

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