Nicole is a marketing leader and AI ethics expert with over 25 years of experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence at the intersection of marketing, technology, and data analytics. She serves as an adjunct Professor of Marketing and Technology at New York University.

 Nicole has held pivotal leadership roles, including Global Head of Marketing at Meta, SVP of Innovation at Ipsos, and VP of Innovation for Greater China at Nielsen. As a strategic consultant, she has guided organizations across diverse industries through digital transformation and innovation, including in Tech, Automotive, CPG, Healthcare, Retail, and Finance—.

A passionate advocate for ethical leadership and diversity in technology, Nicole serves on the Board of Per Scholas, advancing tech education for underrepresented communities, and the Board of Directors for the Loveland Foundation, supporting mental health and healing initiatives.

 Her expertise is grounded in academic rigor, with a Master’s in AI Ethics and Society from the University of Cambridge’s Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence and an Executive MBA from TRIUM, a global partnership among NYU Stern, the London School of Economics, and HEC Paris.

 Nicole is a sought-after speaker, sharing insights on ethical AI, digital innovation, and marketing leadership with audiences worldwide. Her forthcoming book, Ethical AI in Marketing: Aligning Growth, Responsibility and Customer Trust (Kogan Page, 2025), explores responsible AI adoption in marketing and its implications for the future.

 You can connect with Nicole on Linkedin here. Here’s a list of resources Nicole shared on the podcast:

1.        Listen to podcasts every day! CMO Podcast

2.        Check out AI Now Institute for events and information

3.        Check out ALL Tech is Human Website

Karen Wilkins-Mickey is the VP of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, entering her fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. Karen is the Seahawks first Vice President of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Prior to joining the Seattle Seahawks, Karen worked for several Pacific NW companies including Alaska Air Group, Microsoft and Expedia in Senior Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy roles.
 
Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Chico and recently completed the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program where she represented a cohort of Black leaders at Alaska Air Group with peers across various industries. Karen Karen Wilkins-Mickey is the VP of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, entering her fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. Karen is the Seahawks first Vice President of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Prior to joining the Seattle Seahawks, Karen worked for several Pacific NW companies including Alaska Air Group, Microsoft and Expedia in Senior Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy roles.

Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Chico and recently completed the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program where she represented a cohort of Black leaders at Alaska Air Group with peers across various industries. Karen serves on several external Diversity Equity & Inclusion committees helping to drive this work across a variety of industries across the U.S. Karen is committed to helping people and organizations reach their full potential.

You connect with Karen on Linkedin here.

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Corliss is a senior level Applied Scientist and Technical Product leader who has worked at top Fortune 100 companies in many leadership roles and partnered across different functions to drive overall strategy development and brand growth.

 Currently, she serves as Head of Technical Product and PMO for Amazon Transportation Operations Mgmt Tech. In this role she and her team are responsible for developing the strategy to efficiently move products through the ecosystem, by optimizing all inputs such as labor, automation, equipment and technology. 

Prior to joining Amazon, she spent 20+ years in several Strategy, Tech, Applied Science, Insights, and analytical roles for organizations such as Bumble Bee Foods, The Hershey Company, Danone, Dean Foods, and The Coca Cola Company (to name just a few). 

Corliss has won numerous awards and most recently, The Path to Purchase Institute, named her in “Who’s Who in Shopper Insights”. She has also been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine “People on the Move” listing. She was recognized by her undergraduate alma mater, Spelman College as a Distinguished Alumnae in Business and Tech as well as many published papers. She has a passion for mentoring and developing the careers of young professionals of color in tech while serving as a sounding board and clearing the way for the future.

You connect with Corliss on Linked here.  Here is a list of book recommendations she shared on the podcast episode: 

- “Little Troublemaker Who Defends Her Name”

-  “I’ m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace”

-  “The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know To Secure a Seat at the Table”

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Seven years ago, Carmen started her real estate business from scratch. Within her first year, she ranked in the top 1% of her field, brought her engineer husband on full-time, and grew her team to four full-time employees. Her success came from embracing challenges, leveraging smart strategies, and surrounding herself with a goal-driven community. By focusing on community engagement, social media, and the high-contact nature of real estate, she has built a powerful brand and become a top choice for clients—always delivering value, building relationships, and helping everyone win together.

You can connect with Carmen Reese on Instagram @closewithclr. Here is the list of resources that she mentioned during her interview:

- Tom Ferry Coaching

-Book recommendations: Ninja Selling and Exactly What To Say For Real Estate Agents

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Suzanna Finnegan Guyton, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over twenty years of experience. Suzanna deeply values creating a safe, chill place for her clients to find their authentic, congruent self. We all, at times, create barriers/discrepancies which prevent us from going towards the life we want. With the counselor-client rapport being the driving force, Suzanna assists clients discover what and who is most important in their life. It sounds simple, yet trauma, insecurities, defense mechanisms, etc. blur our value system (who and what is most important) which is how barriers manifest— and then enter said client not going towards their desired life.

You can connect with Suzanna Finnegan Guyton on her website here. Here’s a list of the Tips she shared during the interview:

-Find quiet time for yourself! 

-Be curious about your thoughts! “I am not my thoughts.”

-Evaluate who and what is most important to you today.

-Look at yourself today and evaluate your values. Purchase value cards to help you with this exercise here.

- Book recommendation: The Liberated Mind 

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She is a proud product of immigrant parents from Jamaica and Costa Rica who instilled in her the curiosity and independence to build and tinker with her father working as a machinist and mother working as a carpenter for over 25+ years each. She is currently a Sr Manager of Software Development at Amazon, leading diverse teams of software managers, engineers, and program managers to deliver $1B+ in revenue. Prior to Amazon she was a Sr Software Engineer and Technical Product Manager at IBM where she was awarded 4 U.S. patents working on social applications for the workforce and improving digital experiences for other businesses.

Latoya earned her Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University and her MBA from Northeastern University. Over the years she has been involved with various activities and organizations that promote technology awareness, directly mentored over 100 tech professionals, founded mentoring programs for women, and partnered with others to increase the pipeline of tech professionals in underrepresented groups. She was recently recognized with a Shero Trailblazer Award by the Amazon Black Employee Women’s group for her efforts in pioneering DEI initiatives.

Originally from Boston, she resides in Maryland with her Husband and 2 girls (ages 9 and 7) who she is eager to teach coding in addition to enjoying play time and traveling.

You can connect with Latoya Davis on LinkedIn here. Also, you can connect with her directly by emailing her at [email protected]. Here is a list of tools/resources she's shared on the episode to check out:

 -Udemy

-Coursera 

-Career Specific Meetups/Facebook Groups

-Professional Conferences

-Professional Associations 

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Tiffany McCullough CPSD, EMBA is a Global Supplier Inclusion professional with a career spanning over 15 years. She has led successful programs at Marathon Petroleum, NRG Energy, Skanska, Amazon, Amazon Web Services and currently the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tiffany recently launched Mark It Better, LLC. to assist small businesses and nonprofits with fine-tuning their approach to winning proposals, grants, and access to capital. 

Tiffany has opened doors of opportunity for diverse-owned businesses globally surpassing $1B dollars. Tiffany's commitment to the economic empowerment of underrepresented businesses has earned her recognition as Outstanding Professional, Business Advocate of the Year, Extraordinary Woman Making History, and Best of the Best in Diversity by Professional Woman's Magazine. Her contributions were also highlighted by Bisnow and the Institute for Supply Management. 

Tiffany McCullough volunteers in her local community as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, incorporated and has served on various nonprofit boards.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn here. Also, you can follow her Instagram @tiffsperspective page to get her tips and perspective. Here are the top 5 Tips she shared on the podcast:

1. Do micro learning.

2. Build your network/Make new relationships.

3. Allocate time on your calendar weekly for professional development. 

4. Get involved in your community and be active in local professional associations. 

5. Keep a brag book of all your accomplishments! 

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Gloria Allorbi is the vibrant force behind Gloria’s Shito, embodying a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Born in Ghana, nurtured in Glasgow, and blossomed in New Jersey, she’s now weaving her magic in Los Angeles. 

A maestro in cosmetic chemistry, Gloria's artistry has graced major brands like L’Oréal USA and Paul Mitchell. Yet, it's her passion for good food that truly defines her. Gloria's Shito is more than a culinary venture; it's a love language that breaks barriers and unites hearts globally. From crafting ingredients to forging connections, Gloria's journey is a tribute to the universal magic of shared food.

If you would like to follow Gloria and try some of her fabulous recipes that she posts about. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @Gloriasshito or check out her website at www.gloriasshito.com. She is offering Pave Her Way subscribers a promotion. For 20% off your purchase, use promo code: PAVE20 on www.gloriasshito.com to try her delicious Shito. 

Check out the list of tools below that Gloria shared on the episode to get started with your business:

- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc...)

- Canva app.

-Gamma app.

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Barbara is a Fortune 100 strategic, and results driven executive recognized for transforming and leading large-scale revenue teams to achieve double-digit YoY growth across diverse industries and competitive markets. 

 She currently leads 100 sales professionals in Avanade's $1.5B Accenture Microsoft Business Group in the US, providing customers innovative digital, cloud and advisory services, sustainable industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Avanade is an Accenture and Microsoft-owned company.

An advocate for professional women, She co-founded the Amazon Business Women’s Advocacy Circle (WAC) in 2020 to promote a more inclusive workplace for women. This resulted in 300% YoY growth in the promotion and recruitment of women-identifying professionals. WAC, now 1K+ members strong, provides career development, leadership opportunities, and unconscious bias education.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn here.  Here's her sales book recommendation. 

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In this episode, you will learn more about the co-hosts and what inspired them to start this podcast! 

Crystal Howard and Anna McDonagh met while working together at Amazon. As two women in sales, their collective passion for equity and inclusion brought them together. Today, Crystal is a fulltime DEI professional, while Anna continues to pursue her career in sales.

Crystal and Anna launched "Pave Her Way" to shine a light on women who are trailblazers in their field, especially those who work to lift others as they climb. Our hope is that listening to these interviews will motivate, inspire, and empower others to explore opportunities in fields where maybe they haven't seen many that look like them.

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