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- Highlights from a military career, behind the scenes as an entrepreneur running multiple companies, and career advice for black women with Tiffany Harvey
In this episode, Lola speaks with Tiffany Harvey, a Fort Pierce, Florida native who serves as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves. A distinguished alumna of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor's in Agribusiness and minor in Economics (2003), she furthered her education with a Master's in Business Administration from Strayer University in 2009.
In her civilian role as Chief of Acquisition at the Department of the Interior (DOI), Tiffany spearheads agency-wide acquisition policy, driving initiatives for the professional development of the DOI acquisition workforce.
In her capacity as the CEO of TLHarvey Investments, LLC, Tiffany manages two distinct ventures: Pick Your Sweet Poison and Speak With Tiffany. Tiffany is also a motivational speaker whose keynotes transcend inspirational anecdotes, delving into profound wisdom on knowing when to walk away, succeeding when faced with adversity, and extracting valuable lessons from life's challenges.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How graduating from college without a job offer lead her to a career in the military
- Highlights of Tiffany’s career Navy officer
- Top signs it’s time to pivot in your career and how to take the steps to make the change
- Behind the scenes of being an entrepreneur running multiple companies
- Advice to other black women in the military or wanting a career change
- Knowing yourself to find balance in your career and personal life
Connect with Tiffany:
Website: https://www.speakwithtiffany.com/
New Drop-Shipping Book: https://a.co/d/h7W9ICg
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 - Career success for young professionals, building community, and the importance of mentorship with Edmund Moore
In this episode, Lola speaks with Edmund Moore, a recently retired engineer and father, as well as a community leader. The work he accomplished in the materials and manufacturing technologies field contributed to the advancement of ceramics, ceramic metrics, composites, and additive manufacturing.
Edmund is a pillar in the community and has vast insights into career development, as well as advice for young and emerging professionals.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Advice to younger generations building their careers
- The role community plays in your success and how to integrate that into networking
- Why connecting with a mentor is key to getting ahead
- Basic principles for success in life and how this leads to overall balance
- The process of writing and publishing multiple books
- Not waiting for retirement and finding joy in life now
Connect with Edmund:
Website: https://freedom.edmundmoore.com
Book Website: https://edmundhmoore.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.
42 min - Promoting yourself, the importance of transparency, and top signs it’s time for a career change with Rueben Stokes
In this episode, Lola speaks with Rueben Stokes a diversity, equity, and inclusion subject matter expert and a trusted advisor to corporate leadership teams. In 2020, Ruben retired from his role as the Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion for Thermo Fisher Scientific. In 2021, he established Ruben M. Stokes DEI Advisory Services, an exclusive C Suite-focused DEI advisory practice.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Insights into elements companies can incorporate to improve diversity and inclusion
- The importance of transparency within every aspect of your career
- Advice to early to mid-career employees that are wanting to get ahead
- Top signs it's time to change jobs or companies
- Takeaways from managing a large team and daily practices to develop your management skills
Connect with Rueben:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruebenstokes1/
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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.
56 min - Change starts with leaders, finding your purpose before changing careers, and advice for working moms with Courtney Torres
In this episode, Lola speaks with Courtney Torres, an established professional with over two decades of experience in community activism, executive leadership, and education, is recognized as an expert in leadership and human development. As a coach, consultant, advocate, and writer, she has dedicated her career to supporting organizations and leaders in realizing their visions.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How leadership changes everything within all organizations - and why that matters
- The mission of helping black children get ahead through the development of teachers
- Finding your purpose before deciding how you want to develop your career
- Paving the way for the job you want and learning through a mentor
- Insights and advice for moms who want to build a career they love
Connect with Courtney:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneytorres75
Website: https://www.courtneylea.online
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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 - Building your network from scratch, tools for a career change, and making the leap to a position in a new industry with Kerstin Kirchsteiger
In this episode, Lola speaks to Kerstin Kirchsteiger, PhD, a Scientist turned Executive Coach for ambitious women who want to break through the glass ceiling AND enjoy a fulfilling family life, guilt-, and burn-out free. Motherhood taught her the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Leadership in the home and she became a GENOS-certified EI practitioner and CEC-certified executive coach.
She has worked with international clients from Leaders Lounge Australia, Boeing Leadership Network, Thermo Fisher, and EDF Renewables amongst others.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How starting a family and shifting your focus can help you build your dream career
- The process of changing careers as a scientist to helping women in STEM
- Tools and key questions to help you understand when it is time for a career change
- Becoming a mother and seeing that role as great training for being a leader in corporate
- Tips for building your network from scratch as an immigrant
Connect with Kerstin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkirchsteiger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstin_kirchsteiger/
Website: www.kerstinkirchsteiger.com
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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.
44 min - Lessons learned from beating cancer, the 4 D’s of decision making, and harnessing the power of asking for help with Manju Abraham
In this episode, Lola speaks with Manju Abraham, an Engineering Leader with over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality Enterprise Products on schedule, building, and scaling high-performing R&D teams across companies like HP, Netapp, and Delphix. She started her career in India as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organization. She is currently at HPE and leads Engineering Operations across HPE Storage Array Products.
In every role in these organizations, she built a reputation as a bold, effective transformational leader, enabling change, across Engineering functions, to scale and elevate the outcome, productivity, and effectiveness of the organization. She is passionate about growing her team members and helping them to meet their true potential. She has won several awards across each of these companies for leadership affecting cultural, behavioral, and systemic improvements.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The power of asking for help and learning to delegate to uplevel your life
- The 4 D’s of decision making and how you can utilize these touchpoints to streamline your life
- Giving yourself permission to learn who you are and what you want out of life
- The power of evaluating your core values before advancing in your career
- Lessons learned from beating cancer, becoming a mentor for other women going through treatment, and deriving energy from helping others
More about Manju:
In addition to her role at HP, she is in the Board of Directors of ‘the CLUB - Connect Lead Unite Build’; an incubator for women leaders and a founding member of Shakti, a community for women to rise together , support and create leaders. She mentors South Asian women in the US and MBA Students at CalState East Bay. She counsels cancer patients and their families and supports organizations working on good causes supporting women and children. She is the President of Vanitha Charity Organization which is a non-profit, an Indian American association of women with a mission to provide "Help for the helpless and education for all".
She led the Diversity and Inclusion Council alongside the CEO and his staff at Del-phix and sponsored the Women’s ERG. She was an active participant and ally in the LGBTQ and Black ERGs. At HPE, she has been organizing and hosting events regularly to build awareness on diversity and inclusion, bringing in guest speak-ers or sharing stories of our colleagues during AAPI, Hispanic Heritage, Women’s history, Pride, Neurodiversity awareness months and other celebrations.
Manju is a graduate of Berkeley and College of Engineering, Trivandrum. She lives in the Bay Area, CA with her husband and is the proud mother of two daughters who teach her a lot about empathy and inclusion. She enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, painting, and bringing people together to serve a bigger purpose in our community.
Connect with Manju:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manju-abraham
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manjuab
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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.
50 min - 4 Key Lessons Learned from 2023 & Planning for the New Year with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola discusses the 4 key lessons she learned in 2023, what she is building into her 2024 schedule and some tips and tricks you can use to prioritize the things you care about this year.
If you like what you hear, the new Thriving in Intersectionality Membership was made for you! Join here to get videos like this and ask your career and goal-setting questions:
https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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.
28 min - Continuously Building Your Cultural Intelligence and Incorporating Feedback with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola discusses the challenges of integrating your background into your career and how it can affect communication and leadership skills.
This episode covers:
- Why communication is important in how you lead in the corporate space
- How asking questions and being curious can help you be a better leader
- Developing cultural intelligence is a skill every leader needs to build an inclusive space
- The importance of seeking feedback from every level in the company and every team you work with
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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.
16 min - Putting your happiness first, relationship building is the new networking, and being inquisitive through every step in the journey with Keith Dunnell
In this episode, Lola speaks with Keith Dunnell, a senior executive with experience building businesses and transforming organizations into higher-profit ventures. With an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, Keith has delivered and implemented technology-enabled strategy across multiple industries, including manufacturing, health care, consumer electronics, and professional services.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Your career is not linear - the journey from engineer to senior executive and what informed Keith’s next career move
- Putting your happiness first and not defining yourself or your career based on what people want for you
- How changing careers and finding a position you love starts with being inquisitive
- The importance of knowing what you don't want to do
- Why the best time to look for a job is when you’re happy in your job - but it starts with networking and building relationships
Connect with Keith:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/keithdunnell
Connect with Lola:
NEW! Join our Membership: https://www.immigrantsincorporate.org/membership
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.
39 min - Prioritizing Your Skills in Interviews - Strategies for the interview process and how to reclaim your cultural background to highlight your unique skill set with Lola Adeyemo
In this episode, Lola discusses the steps you can take before, during, and after accepting a new role and how you can prioritize not only your unique skills but highlight your cultural background and leverage it to your advantage.
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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.
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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.