Theon Wilson is a graduate of St. Mary's Academy High School in New Orleans. She received her undergraduate degree from Newcomb College of Tulane University. Additionally, she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Tulane University School of Law. Theon is a member of several boards. She served as the board chair of New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation, the Housing Authority of New Orleans, Preston House, Southeast Louisiana Girl Scouts Amistad Research Center, and the Irish Channel Action Foundation. As a lawyer, she is practicing law in New Orleans as the sole proprietor of Wilson Law Firm. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Gaye Lang and Theon Wilson discuss:

• Empowering yourself in negative experiences 

• Inspiring others with your excellence 

• Leading by example 

Key Takeaways: 

• Adapting may sometimes mean being able to take it when you are put down by someone else and using the experience to empower yourself. Remaining calm is an adaptation. Don’t react, remain calm, be composed, and be in control. 

• Demonstrate your level of competence and confidence. Inspire other people with your excellence. Meanwhile, be also willing to talk to younger people in your industry, provide wisdom, and be a role model for them. 

• Lead by example. Do the work that you want to see others do in your own career and in your own life. If you want to encourage somebody to keep improving, then you must commit yourself to always grow and always show up as your best. 

 

“If you have a high opinion of yourself, and you demonstrate that people will respect that, and they want to be exactly like that.” - Theon Wilson

 

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KEY WORDS: 

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.  

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

 

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