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Impact the Way Business Is Done - Guest: Lydia Smith [Ep 131]
In this podcast episode, the host is joined by Lydia Smith, the Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria's Secret. Lydia shares her journey and insights from her career, highlighting her transition from information technology to her current role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Overall, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Lydia Smith's career journey, her perspective on success, and her approach to leadership in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It underscores the importance of continuous growth, mentorship, and building authentic relationships in professional development. Tune in now.
BIO: Lydia Smith is Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria’s Secret & Co., where she spearheads the company’s DEI efforts to welcome and celebrate every associate, partner and customer from all backgrounds, abilities, and life stages.
After joining VS&Co in June 2021, Lydia led the work to develop the company’s first Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Team and launch a DEI Council, while integrating DEI into every part of the business through a strategy focused on People, Experience and Purpose.
Prior to this role, Lydia was the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Kohl’s, where she was responsible for implementing the company’s internal strategy for attracting, developing, and advancing a diverse workforce and their external strategy for connecting to a more diverse customer population. Prior to Kohl’s, Lydia held DEI leadership roles at Northwestern Mutual and General Electric.
Lydia received her MBA from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She holds certifications for effective decision making from Yale University and diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.
Key discussion points from this episode include:
Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive
Website: www.denisetaylor.live
Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live
Connect with Lydia: https://www.wocretailalliance.org/contact-us
This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY
Takeaways:
Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:
What is your life wisdom?
What's your love wisdom?
What is your happiness wisdom?
As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love.
Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.
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In this podcast episode, the host is joined by Lydia Smith, the Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria's Secret. Lydia shares her journey and insights from her career, highlighting her transition from information technology to her current role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Overall, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Lydia Smith's career journey, her perspective on success, and her approach to leadership in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It underscores the importance of continuous growth, mentorship, and building authentic relationships in professional development. Tune in now.
BIO: Lydia Smith is Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria’s Secret & Co., where she spearheads the company’s DEI efforts to welcome and celebrate every associate, partner and customer from all backgrounds, abilities, and life stages.
After joining VS&Co in June 2021, Lydia led the work to develop the company’s first Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Team and launch a DEI Council, while integrating DEI into every part of the business through a strategy focused on People, Experience and Purpose.
Prior to this role, Lydia was the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Kohl’s, where she was responsible for implementing the company’s internal strategy for attracting, developing, and advancing a diverse workforce and their external strategy for connecting to a more diverse customer population. Prior to Kohl’s, Lydia held DEI leadership roles at Northwestern Mutual and General Electric.
Lydia received her MBA from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She holds certifications for effective decision making from Yale University and diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.
Key discussion points from this episode include:
Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive
Website: www.denisetaylor.live
Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live
Connect with Lydia: https://www.wocretailalliance.org/contact-us
This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY
Takeaways:
Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:
What is your life wisdom?
What's your love wisdom?
What is your happiness wisdom?
As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love.
Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.