"I'm always going to sit at the table when I go to a meeting. Don't stand at the back of the room, if you're not invited to the table, invite yourself. That's boldness and courage to say I want to be a part of this discussion." Tracy Williams

Tracy is the Market Manager in Market 334, Joplin, Missouri. She shares her Walmart story which includes everything from being an hourly store Associate to working in legal to being a Market Manager of the Year.

"This is the job I have today, I want to be the best at that." Shana DeSmit

Shana is the Regional VP of the Central Region at Sam's Club. Her grandmother got her started in retail and after navigating the Walmart career jungle-gym, she is making a positive impact for Associates at Sam's Club.

Hear Shana's Walmart story and the lessons she has picked up along her career journey as she talks with Zachary Lones.

On this weeks episode of Sparkcast we talk to Field Project Manager Jay Ocean. Terrence and Jay talk about how Social Media part of today's business, his start with Walmart, and the launch of Leaders of Walmart (an interview series). 

If you're a Walmart associate, don't forget to enter the #WalmartAssociateShortFilm Contest! Visit OneWalmart for details on how you can enter to win $500!

"Our most important role as leaders within this company is to continue to provide development & opportunities for our teams to grow" - Elise Vasquez-Warner

A Proud Walmart Associate who has managed the business for 25 years as an operator spanning from the West coast into the Central U.S. and now on the East coast, Elise Vasquez-Warner began her career recruited straight out of college and has spent time in key roles such as; Assistant Manager, Co-Manager, Store Manager, Market Manager, and now as a Vice President Regional General Manager.

In this week's episode of Sparkcast, Brittany sits down with Gold Tier Social Champ Paul Touby from Store #1084.

They discuss what it takes to create quality content, the power of social media, and some great tips on how to plus up your social game. Listen close as they deep dive into some amazing experiences they've had through Local Social!

"It's been a journey but Walmart has definitely impacted my life in a major way and it's opened up a ton of doors for not only me but for my family" - Jonathan Hernandez

This week we hear from a Leader Of Walmart who has set forth and accomplished many career goals since he first joined the company as a cashier at 17 years old. Currently a Market Manager, we talk about what it takes to go from an entry level hourly role to being responsible for a multi-million dollar business.

Jonathan shares with us how rough visits, ego checks, and Extreme Ownership can help us become stronger servant leaders for our teams.

In this episode of Sparkcast Gled sits down with Silver Tier Social Champ Amber Bonachita from Store #5689. They discuss what it takes to create quality content, the power of social media, and some great tips on how to plus up your social game. Listen close as they deep dive into some amazing experiences they've had through Local Social!

"If you have an interest and passion for something combined with an aptitude for learning and by being agile, you can pretty much do anything that you want to with this company". - Ann-Louise Almeida

How does a career Pharmacist with Health & Wellness end up being responsible for 86 stores and 20,000 associates as a Walmart VP Regional General Manager in Central Operations?

Join us this week as we get to know Ann-Louise Almeida and discuss her 23 years of experience, get her career advice for associates who are working in the stores today, and talk about the biggest mistake she made as a Leader Of Walmart and what it taught her.

Divisional Community Manager Terrence sits down with Jason Reynolds, ACC Manager and Silver Tier Social Champ at Store 2638. They talk about the power of social and its important part of his daily routine in the store in helping drive sales, engage customers, and recognize associates.