Own Your Potential

Michael Gorman, Talent Manager and the Founder of Straight Up Management, a Talent Management firm focused on guiding and growing the careers of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists. Michael tells us about finding real satisfaction in his career by staying true to his passion, submerging yourself in the scene of the industry you want to break into and the incredible value of sweat equity.

Naeem Nelson, Vice President of ICS Quality Assurance at Broadridge, tells us about the value of experiencing a variety of different roles and wearing many hats early in your career, and how channeling your cultural and family roots and influences can truly shape you as a professional.

Daphne Magna, Founder of Tough Convos and Management Consultant specializing in Anti-Black Racism, Inclusive Leadership & Team Culture, tells us about the importance of organizations creating safe, fair and equitable environments for all of their employees, the need for individuals to recognize when an environment is not facilitating their growth and success, and how not compromising on her passion helped steer her career journey.

Kameshwari Rao, Global Chief People Officer at Publicis Sapient, tells us about the importance of extracting value out of every experience your career journey throws your way, the universal value of using data to tell your impact story, and how she found one of her most fulfilling life experiences through helping those in great need.

Kim Toomer, Chief of Staff for International at Publicis Sapient, tells us about the confidence a solid fall back plan can instill in you as you pursue a new career direction, and the value of strong relationships as you work to grow your career.

Atul Mehta, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA at Publicis Sapient, explains why building processes that encourage and enable self-advocacy in organizations with high performance cultures is critical for enabling fair and equitable growth for individuals.

Teresa Barreira, Chief Marketing Officer at Publicis Sapient, tells us about the power of embracing your roots, the importance of actively seeking diverse and new challenges, and the freeing effect of bringing your authentic self to work.

Richard Penny, Founder and CEO of Reactar Labs, creators of homeAR.io, tells us about the value of finding the seam where opportunity, ability and interest align in one's career, and why evaluating one's success through the lens of fulfilled potential is so empowering.

Shikha Bajaj, Senior Director of Agile Program Management at Publicis Sapient, tells us about her deep passion for elevating women in leadership through mentorship and the importance of stepping into your purpose and finding joy in your work.

Devon Vipond, Director of Research & Insight at We Are Social and Instructor at Miami Ad School, tells us about the accelerated growth experienced when working abroad, the value of merchandising your wins, and the importance of maintaining a diverse professional network.