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- Reinventing your career at any stage, embracing authenticity and the importance of building your personal brand with Kristina Hysler
In this episode, Lola speaks with Kristina Hysler, a civil engineer focused on water quality management, where she champions the water quality consulting division for municipal and governmental clients.
With over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and water quality consulting, Kristina is an expert in sustainable environmental solutions and regulatory compliance.
Beyond her technical and leadership expertise, Kristina is deeply involved in volunteer work, serving as a founding member and vice president of Engineers Without Borders - San Diego Professional Chapter and actively participating in the California Stormwater Quality Association.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Evolving your career by discovering what you don’t like (so you can choose a new path)
- Prioritizing building a network and seeking a mentor from the start of your career
- Crafting your “brand” within your industry to set yourself apart
- Tips on what everyone should focus on to build a career in corporate America
- The connection between being authentic and continuing to evolve
- Opening yourself up to “rebranding” your image in order to take on new leadership roles
- Tapping into your differences to make them your strengths in the workplace
Connect with Kristina:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-hysler
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
38 min - Embracing your cultural identity, working in tech as a black female engineer, and staying curious with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya
In this episode, Lola speaks with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, the founder of African Women in STEM. She is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering women in their pursuit of success, offering them invaluable education, mentorship, and networking opportunities, to seize their potential, own their careers, and make a profound impact.
With a wealth of experience spanning two decades in engineering, Adaeze is a master at transforming challenges into opportunities. Her passion for STEM is contagious, and she strongly advocates celebrating the unique identities and contributions of women in the STEM ecosystem.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Reflecting on her journey as a black female engineer and how that gave her a full spectrum view of corporate and the tech industry
- Actionable steps for immigrants wanting to grow their career in corporate and how it’s not all about the degree you hold
- The importance of staying curious to find new paths that you didn’t know existed so you can advance in your career
- Why building relationships with people from different walks of life is important to find new opportunities and discover new ways of doing things
- An introduction to Adeaze’s TedX about how embracing your cultural identity is key to unlocking your potential
- Allowing yourself to be vulnerable in the right spaces so you can grow as a person and a professional
Connect with Adaeze: :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanWomeninSTEM
Website: https://africanwomeninstem.com/
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
48 min - Choosing a career for the future, understanding the depth and breadth of your career, and knowing your priorities as a working parent with Shilpa Tangi Green
In this episode, Lola speaks with Shilpa Tangi Green, a global lead in the commercial IT group at a big Biopharmaceutical company. She has a degree in Electrical Engineering and moved to the US 18 years ago. She has worked in various sectors like fintech, automobile, semiconductors before moving to Healthcare & Lifesciences over 15 years ago.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, growing, and tending to vegetables and herbs in the backyard, hiking, or spending time with her 4 children.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of having a mentor within your company and outside the company you work for
- Picking a career for the future, not just for the roles available now
- Key aspects to consider when making the decision to move into new career roles
- Staying curious to learn and keep up with the changing world around us
- Understanding the depth and breadth of your career in order to thrive
- Advice and insights for working parents and why you need to understand your priorities
- Core questions to consider if you are thinking about changing industries
Connect with Shilpa:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpat/
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
33 min - The journey to Co-Founding Inspirame, leaning into your uniqueness, and seizing every opportunity that comes your way with Maria Alejandrina Medrano
In this episode, Lola speaks with Maria Alejandrina Medrano, a trailblazing Latina jefa, who leads as Co-Founder and CEO of Inspirame, a SaaS startup championing education to break generational poverty. Simultaneously, she serves as VP, Global Head of Community, Diversity, and Inclusion at Equinix, driving impactful change. Her unique blend of business acumen and advocacy leaves an indelible mark at the intersection of technology and equitable outcomes.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Leaning into your uniqueness regardless of the room you are in
- Marias' career journey and how the role of “caretaker” carried through as a core value in all her positions
- Seizing the opportunity and saying yes to what comes your way
- The importance of working on yourself every day so you can jump at the next opportunity when it presents itself
- How to not get stuck in what you study in college and instead position yourself on the goal you want to reach
- Founding Inspirame and leading their mission of bridging the gap between students, schools, and the workforce
- The importance of creating a more equitable world and what you can do to help
- Deciding what you want to be known for and where you want to use your time as core pillars in your life
Connect with Maria:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamedrano/
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
46 min - Overcoming Language Barriers While Relocating to New Countries, Cultural Challenges as a Woman of Color, and Navigating Career Crossroads as a Working Mom with Tolu Martin
In this episode, Lola speaks with Tolu Martin, who has 18 years of leadership experience in roles spanning operational, technical, business development, and commercial areas across various downstream businesses globally.
She currently leads Shell Lubricants Operations in Germany, the UK, and Poland, and also heads Grasbrook Lubricants Center, Shell’s largest lubricants manufacturing asset in EMEA.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Attending University in Russia without speaking the language and how this learning opportunity shaped Tolu’s career path
- The pivotal moment of choosing a career in corporate or academia and what unfolded by listening to her gut instinct
- Moving to Germany, learning the language while on the job, and borrowing confidence from those around you to succeed
- How taking on roles that feel like a big leap can be the best way to build your self-confidence
- The challenge of being a woman of color in Germany and how it impacts your leadership style
- Using your background to draw motivation to move forward with your career
- Finding balance as a working mom and how to prioritize things you care about
Connect with Tolu:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolu-martin/
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
49 min - Tools, Tech, & Automation: What’s Needed and What’s Hype with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola discusses tools and tech and gives you an overview of how she determines what to use, what to simplify, and the best practices for her business and life.
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
30 min - Celebrating Women’s History Month and Ways to Support Women in Your Communities and Beyond with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola discusses Women’s History Month and what you can do to support women in your communities and beyond.
This episode covers:
- Positioning yourself to learn about the history of the women's rights movement
- The importance of taking time for self-care and to celebrate your accomplishments
- How you can take action in your small circle to enact change for women
- Ways you can support women-owned businesses and organizations
- Giving back by mentoring women around you and amplifying the skills they have
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
24 min - Leading as the CEO Girls Inc. of San Diego County, transforming a hobby into an opportunity to capture Africa through photography and creating space for kids to claim their identity with Sandra Ainslie
In this episode, Lola speaks with Sandra Ainslie, the CEO of Girls Inc. of San Diego County. Sandra brings over 20 years of experience building and leading innovative youth organizations and programs in San Diego. She is an advocate for youth and is committed to ensuring equity for young people in San Diego. In addition to her non-profit work, she has done fieldwork with youth in Africa, Central America, and Asia.
Sandra’s guiding values include: Collaborative leadership; creativity and flexibility; transparency and trust and disruptive and divergent approaches. In 2008 Sandra was awarded the Coming Taller Presidential Award for excellence in youth programming. Sandra was born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States when she was eight years old.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Sandra’s story of discovering her identity through growing up in Mexico and the United States and how it impacted the person she is today
- Turning a photography hobby into a new job - which lead to fieldwork in Africa, Central America, and Asia.
- Advice for professionals looking for a change while still working in Corporate America
- Leading as the CEO of Girls Inc. of San Diego County and the mission Sandra instills in their programs
- Reflecting on how elements of her background prepared her for her current role as a CEO
Connect with Sandra:
Website: www.girlsincsd.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandraainslie/
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
47 min - Founding Tone Networks, reaping the rewards of executive coaching, cultivating workplace bonds, and promoting collective growth by giving back with Gemma Toner
In this episode, Lola speaks with Gemma Toner, a media and telecommunications leader known for driving innovation at the intersection of big data and digital media. As a senior executive in the cable industry for more than 20 years, Gemma experienced firsthand the transformative power of executive coaching and mentoring.
With an eye toward helping others advance in the workplace, Gemma created TONE Networks, an award-winning video content platform empowering diverse employees to reach their full potential through virtual, on-demand personal and professional development.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Founding TONE Networks and the experience of bringing executive coaching to everyone
- How executive coaching enhances career development and what to anticipate from this type of support
- The importance of building deep relationships within your organization to cultivate workplace bonds
- Asking for and learning how to receive feedback to grow for personal and professional growth
- Uncovering ways to give back to those around you so everyone can rise together
- Harnessing role models and observing those you aspire to be to propel your career and craft a fulfilling life
Connect with Gemma:
Website: www.tonenetworks.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-toner/
Free Event March 15, 2024: https://www.tonenetworks.com/event/269
Connect with Lola:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/
Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO
More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
Thank you for listening to Thriving in Intersectionality with Dr. Lola Adeyemo.
This podcast explores how identity, lived experience, and leadership intersect in today's workplace and beyond. Through conversations with leaders, founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, we uncover stories and insights that help people thrive across the many intersections of their lives.
💬 Share your thoughts: Have a thought or question about this episode? Send me a Fan Mail message directly on our Buzzsprout podcast page. I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
❤️ Support the show: If these conversations bring you value, consider becoming a supporter. Your support helps keep meaningful stories, diverse perspectives, and new conversations coming.
⭐ Help others discover the podcast: Follow, share, rate, or review the show.
📬 Continue the conversation: Read my companion reflections, After the Conversation, on Substack.
🌍 For immigrant and first-generation professionals: Join our free community at Immigrants in Corporate.
Keep thriving in your intersections. Your story matters.
55 min - Founding Chezie, the realities of being an entrepreneur, and leveraging ERGs throughout your career to reach your goals with Dumebi Egbuna
In this episode, Lola speaks with Dumebi Egbuna, the Co-Founder of Chezie, a platform designed to empower ERG leaders and DEI teams to efficiently manage and grow their groups.
Driven by her experience leading IBM's Black ERG, Dumebi recognizes the profound impact ERGs have on both the experiences of minorities in the workplace and the success of organizations as a whole. As a Black woman, she is deeply passionate about amplifying the voices of underrepresented people, particularly in traditionally inaccessible spaces like higher education and corporate America.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The journey of founding tech platform, Chezie
- Common roadblocks and the realities of being an entrepreneur
- Advantages to keeping your day job while pursuing your side hustle
- How failure can be a good thing and knowing when to pivot
- Leveraging ERG’s in your career to reach your goals
- The process of funding and what you need to know if you want to start your own business
- Choosing a business partner that complements your skills
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More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:
Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.
Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.
This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.
Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.
For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com
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Thriving in Intersectionality is a leadership podcast exploring how identity, lived experience, and culture shape the way we lead, work, and build impact. Hosted by Dr. Lola Adeyemo — leadership…
strategist, researcher, and founder of EQImindset and Immigrants in Corporate — the show features thoughtful conversations with executives, founders, scholars, and changemakers navigating leadership at the intersections of identity and influence. Through interviews and solo reflections, each episode examines how leaders make decisions, build belonging, navigate complexity, and grow their careers while shaping more human, inclusive workplaces. Listeners gain practical insight, real-world leadership stories, and research-informed perspectives on culture, power, and professional growth. If you care about leading with intention, building cultures where people thrive, and understanding how lived experience informs leadership — this podcast is for you.