I Choose the Ladder

In this episode you meet Felicia Rauls, SVP and Director of Operations, Mesirow Financial. We discuss everything from how to say you don't know without losing credibility to the importance of mistakes in career development.

Remember, you can join the ICTL community by texting CLIMB to 66866. We look forward to climbing with you.

I tried something different this episode. Join me, Williette and Shavon as we explore some of their most boring career questions.

In this episode you meet Venture Capitalist, Karen Kerr. Karen is one of approximately 64 Black female venture capitalists in the United States, WHAT?!?!?!

We talk about everything from her decision not to have children, to her role as a leader, and how she thinks we should think about mistakes.

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In this episode we explore my thoughts on networking. I discuss how my network is the thing that people comment on the most, but how networking is one of the things I enjoyed the least.

I also share how I changed my approach to networking so that I feel empowered and not deflated. If you enjoy this episode be sure to join the community by texting CLIMB to 66866.

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In this episode, you meet Tiffany White, a financial services executive who spent more than 18 Years in recruitment at JP Morgan. We talk about everything from double standards to why closed mouths don't get fed. If you had an opportunity to attend our April Office Hours with Tiffany, than you know that you are in for a treat. Enjoy!

In this episode Watchen talks about step three of the job cycle:

Step 1: Get the job.

Step 2: Become excellent at the job.

Step 3: Prepare to look for your next opportunity.

Step 4: Actively look for your next opportunity.

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In today's episode you meet Valerie King, the SVP of Investor Relations at Ariel Investments. We discuss everything from how her husband keeps her balanced, what it feels like to work for one of the leading minority owned financial institutions in the country, and why your total package, and not just your hair, matters. Enjoy!

In this episode you meet Karen Brown, the Founder of Bridge Arrow, LLC. We discuss everything from the challenges that companies face when it comes to D&I, the benefit of switching jobs every couple of years and how she knew when it was time for her to exit Corporate America. I also learned a VERY important lesson about making assumptions. Enjoy!

In today's episode you meet Sherina Maye Edwards, Partner at Quarles & Brady, LLP. We talk about everything from when the right time to leave a job is, balancing work, life, family and Philanthropy, and lastly the importance of doing good work, even when you think no one is watching. This is hands down one of my top three favorite episodes. Enjoy!

In this episode you meet Yaa Stanley, Vice President of e-Commerce at Corelle Brands. We discuss everything from the pressure to represent your whole race, career pivots, and how Corporate America can sometimes feel like a game of thrones. Enjoy!