Thriving in Intersectionality

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  • Getting started with employee resource groups, tools to navigate your corporate career, and advice for leadership building DEI’s with Richard Nelson

    In this episode, we talk to Richard Nelson, V, a Mechanical Engineering with minors in Business Finance and Computer Science. Richard currently works at Motorola Solutions and has worked on redesigning and testing critical devices that play a crucial role in emergency environments and recently started a new role as Manager of DEI External Engagement.

     

    In addition to his professional life, Richard loves playing basketball, making music, and working on tech projects for his small business (Inner Loot Innovations) and with underrepresented students.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • How Richard chose what to study in college and how he combined different degrees that spoke to his interests 
    • His experience starting in corporate America and what the journey looked like to get his first job
    • Why partnering with organizations during college can help you get ahead in your career
    • All about employee resources groups and how to get started with these groups at your company 
    • The types of growth Richard has seen in himself and his peers from participating in ERG’s
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      Connect with Richard:

      LinkedIn

       

      Connect with Lola:

      LinkedIn

      Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

      Apply to be on the podcast

       

      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
    • Welcome to the new podcast Thriving in Intersectionality with Lola Adeyemo

      In this episode, we introduce you to the new podcast, Thriving in Intersectionality, and explore the question this podcast is on a mission to answer: What are some of the issues that professional employees who exist at the intersection of multiple underrepresented identities face?

       

       

      Connect with Lola:

      LinkedIn

      Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

      Apply to be on the podcast

       

      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.

      12 min
    • Moving to America at 16, finding community at every point in your journey, and becoming a business owner running a virtual team with Yanique DaCosta

      In this episode, we talk to Yanique DaCosta, the founder of YKMD and is a creative with an obsession for producing amazing brand visuals that transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences.

      Yanique currently sits on the Executive Board of the Graphic Artists Guild, where she was elected National Treasurer by the organization’s membership. She is also the International Council of Design delegate, representing the Guild and teaching graphic artists at varying international conferences and meetups. She is an acknowledged contributor in the 15th and 16th editions of the Graphic Artists Guild’s Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines, a national reference book for professional graphic artists and agencies."

       

      In this episode, we cover:

      • Moving to America at 16 years old and earning a high school diploma from two countries
      • The pros and cons of working in corporate America and what you can learn
      • Tips for immigrants that are in corporate America and want to grow their career
      • Identifying what you want to do in life and figuring out the ways to make it happen
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        Connect with Yanique:

        Facebook

        Twitter

        Instagram

        LinkedIn

        YouTube

         

        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 The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

         

        Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

        As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

         

        Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

        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
      • IIC: The process of applying for fellowships, using your immigrant story in your role at work, and interview prep tips with Patricia Vazquez Topete

        In this episode, we talk to Patricia Vazquez Topete, who works in economic and community development efforts in the banking sector and previously held positions in the governor's office. 

         

        In this episode, we cover:

         

        • The importance of prepping for an interview and being over-prepared
        • Applying for a fellowship and how it can improve your resume before getting a full-time position
        • How an immigrant background has an impact on your experience at work
        • How to use your immigrant story in your role at your job
        •  

          Connect with Patricia: 

          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-vazquez-topete-1b6756b2 

           

          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 The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

           

          Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

           

          As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

           

          Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

          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.

          36 min
        • IIC: Joining corporate America with previous work experience, the importance of networking, and communication techniques everyone can use with Limor Bergman Gross

          In our original series, Immigrants In Corporate, our mission was to amplify and empower the voices of immigrant working professionals looking for support at work. 

          In this episode, we talk to Limor Bergman Gross, who has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering.

          Limor has firsthand experience working in a male-dominated field and has used the knowledge she gained to support women as they grow their careers in tech through mentorship and coaching.

          In this episode, we cover:

          • Top resources you can use when searching for a job after moving to a new country
          • The communication differences between Isreal and the United States
          • Tools to help you learn how to communicate when you join a new team
          • Advice for someone moving from Israel to the United States (or any other country)
          •  

            Connect with Limor: 

            Website

            LinkedIn

            Instagram

            Twitter

            Facebook

             

             

            Connect with Lola:

            LinkedIn

            Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

            Apply to be on the podcast

             

            More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

             

            Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

             

            As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

             

            Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

            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
          • IIC: Being successful with a marketing degree as an immigrant, sharing your cultural traditions, and the importance of finding community with Bhawna Sharma Puri

            In our original series, Immigrants In Corporate, our mission was to amplify and empower the voices of immigrant working professionals looking for support at work. 

            In this episode, we talk to Bhawna Sharma Puri, a Bay Area resident who immigrated from India 19 years ago as a young girl all by herself. She lives here with her loving husband and is a mommy to two beautiful kids.

            She has built a successful career as a Marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in various key roles in Silicon Valley. Bhawna also chairs as a council board member for California State University - East Bay.

            In this episode, we cover:

            • How parents can influence where you move to and what university you attend as an immigrant

            • Being vulnerable and authentic at work with your cultural traditions

            • Handling intersectionality in the corporate workplace after graduating from college and adapting to the world around you

            • The challenges of having a marketing degree while trying to get sponsored for a visa (and why it's different for other degrees)

            • Why it is essential to find a community to help you create balance in your life


              Connect with Bhawna:

              LinkedIn

               

              Connect with Lola:

              LinkedIn

              Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

              Apply to be on the podcast

               

              More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

               

              Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

               

              As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

               

              Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

              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
            • IIC: Working in corporate America, founding No Women Left Behind, and advice for women wanting to advance in their career with Rosie Zilinskas

              In our original series, Immigrants In Corporate, our mission was to amplify and empower the voices of immigrant working professionals looking for support at work. 

              In this episode, we talk to Rosie Zilinskas, the Executive Career Strategist behind the “No Woman Left Behind” brand, which includes the “No Woman Left Behind” podcast, career-building services, mentoring support group, and consultancy. She is also the co-author of the bestselling book, “Engaging Speakers - Voices of Truth.” She is deeply passionate about supporting women advancing on equal footing within the Corporate world.

               

              In this episode, we cover:

              • The experience of immigrating to the United States twice as a child
              • Reflecting on the milestones of a career in corporate America and becoming an Executive Vice President
              • Key areas that have changed in the corporate workplace to include more diversity
              • How being an immigrant can be leveraged to grow your skills and build success


              • Connect with Rosie:

                No Women Left Behind Website

                No Women Left Behind Podcast

                Corporate Kickstart Course

                Engaging Speakers - Voices of Truth Book

                LinkedIn

                Instagram

                Facebook

                YouTube

                 

                 

                Connect with Lola:

                LinkedIn

                Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

                Apply to be on the podcast

                 

                More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

                 

                Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

                 

                As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

                 

                Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

                 

                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.

                37 min
              • IIC: Working in software, being a 3-time founder, and building self-confidence while working in a corporate setting with Farzad Khosravi

                In this episode, we talk to Farzad Khosravi, a coach, mentor, and 3x founder (most recently of Cicero.ly). Farzad considers himself a scientist at heart, and is an immigrant with a passion for politics and philosophy who believes we should leave the world better than we found it.

                 

                In this episode, we cover:

                 

                • Reflecting on the experience of moving to the United States as a child and how it shaped his future and work ethic
                • Tools available to everyone that can help you build self-confidence in the corporate workplace
                • How practicing mindfulness can help you learn to be less self-critical at work and in your personal life
                • The role that companies play in employees being and feeling successful at work


                • Connect with Farzad:

                  LinkedIn

                  Farzad’s Website

                  Cicero.ly

                   

                   

                  Connect with Lola:

                  LinkedIn

                  Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

                  Apply to be on the podcast

                   

                  More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

                   

                  Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

                   

                  As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

                   

                  Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

                  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.

                  36 min
                • Using research to make you unstoppable, the importance of understanding inter-communication, and taking initiative for your own success with Urmi Hossain

                  In this episode, we talk to Urmi Hossain, a professional in the financial services industry. Urmi is a big proponent of self-investing and continuous learning and has a blog and Youtube Channel dedicated to that topic.

                  In this episode, we cover:

                   

                  • The importance of learning the language of where you want to live and work
                  • How LinkedIn can help you find a new job or network, even if you have never used it before
                  • Why you should research different aspects of your job and the location before taking a position
                  •  

                    Connect with Urmi:

                    Urmi’s Book - Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle

                    LinkedIn

                    YouTube

                    Blog

                     

                    Connect with Lola:

                    LinkedIn

                    Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

                    Apply to be on the podcast

                     

                    More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

                     

                    Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

                     

                    As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

                     

                    Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

                    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
                  • IIC: Building community to find belonging in the corporate workplace with Lola Adeyemo

                    In this episode, Lola Adeyemo talks about the importance of community for immigrants in the corporate workplace and how companies can build employee resource groups to help everyone find belonging.

                    Connect with Lola:

                    LinkedIn

                    Immigrants in Corporate Instagram

                    Apply to be on the podcast

                    More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:

                    Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.

                    As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.

                    Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.

                    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.


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                  About Thriving in Intersectionality

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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…