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  • Belonging, Leadership, and Breaking Barriers: Dr. Janine Lee's Journey as a Global Learning Leader

    Belonging, Leadership, and Breaking Barriers: Dr. Janine Lee's Journey as a Global Learning Leader
    May 23 2025
    "What does it take to build a thriving career when you're navigating multiple intersectional identities?" Dr. Janine Lee knows firsthand. As the Global Head of Learning at a Fortune 500 tech company, Dr. Lee has spent nearly 20 years breaking barriers while building an impressive multifaceted career. In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, she shares how being an American-born Chinese woman from Oakland shaped her leadership journey and why she believes your intersectional identity can become your greatest professional strength. The Power of Intersectional Identity Dr. Lee opens up about the unique challenges of being "American-born Chinese" – constantly fielding the question "Where are you really from?" despite being born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up in Oakland added another layer, requiring her to code-switch between different social circles and navigate assumptions about her background. Her advice? "Write down any of the biases or assumptions that come up when they think about your intersectionality and think about how you can use them as strengths." Dr. Lee demonstrates this by intentionally speaking up more to combat stereotypes about quiet Asian women, while leveraging her natural listening skills as leadership advantages. A Framework for Career Success Dr. Lee's approach to career development centers on three key elements: Find Your North Star: Create a personal mission statement and vision that guides all decisions. Dr. Lee's mission – "to inspire others to reach their full potential" – shows up in everything from her corporate role to her coaching practice. Focus on What, How, and Who: Master your skills (what), develop your unique delivery style (how), and build strong networks (who). This combination creates what Dr. Lee calls an "unstoppable" career foundation. Embrace Non-Linear Paths: Dr. Lee successfully juggles corporate leadership, executive coaching, teaching at UC Berkeley, speaking, and writing. Her secret? Aligning everything under the same mission umbrella. The Continuous Learning Advantage Dr. Lee earned both her MBA and doctorate while working full-time, often maintaining 14-15 hour days. Her groundbreaking dissertation on workplace belonging for Women of Color in Tech was featured in Harvard Business Review. Her message is clear: continuous learning isn't just about credentials – it's about combating career stagnation and staying aligned with your evolving goals. About Dr. Janine Lee Dr. Lee holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and an EdD from USC. She's a certified executive coach, LinkedIn Top Voice, and author of "Unstoppable: Rise of Female Global Leaders." Her course on "Leading DEI Change" is featured on LinkedIn Learning, and she's taught over 200 MBA students from 35+ countries. Connect with Dr. Janine Lee: Book: Unstoppable: Rise of Female Global Leaders LinkedIn: Dr. Janine Lee (LinkedIn Top Voice) Chat with Host Dr. Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn: Dr. Lola AdeyemoPersonal Website: www.lolaspeaker.com Want to Get Involved? Apply to be on the podcast: Application Link Join Immigrants in Corporate Non-Profit Community: Membership | Facebook | Instagram Are you an HR, Culture, or DEI Leader? Email Lola@EQImindset.com to Get Your Workplace Community Employee Resource Groups (ERGs / BRGs) Launched, Leveraged, and Thriving!
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  • Strong, Confident, and Enough: Saundra Pelletier on Women's Health Advocacy and Career Empowerment

    Strong, Confident, and Enough: Saundra Pelletier on Women's Health Advocacy and Career Empowerment
    May 17 2025
    In this electrifying episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Saundra Pelletier, a powerhouse in women's health innovation and a fierce advocate for women's empowerment. As CEO, President, and Interim Chair of Evofem Biosciences, Saundra shares her journey from a one-room apartment on welfare in Maine to revolutionizing women's reproductive health – all while navigating a cancer diagnosis, single motherhood, and corporate leadership. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to advocate for yourself professionally without diminishing your valueWhy women should never start from a position of weakness when seeking feedbackThe transformative power of focusing on your strengths rather than obsessing over weaknessesHow personal challenges can redirect your purpose and amplify your advocacyThe importance of deciding "whose opinion matters" in your career advancementWhy the "adherence quotient" (focus + confidence + passion) is essential for success About Our Guest Saundra Pelletier is the Interim Chair, CEO, President, and Executive Director of Evofem Biosciences, a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to addressing unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health. Under her leadership, Evofem launched Phexxi in 2020, the first and only hormone-free, on-demand prescription birth control in the United States. In 2024, the company expanded its portfolio with SOLOSEC, an FDA-approved treatment for common vaginal infections. With over 25 years of executive leadership experience, Saundra has driven multiple billion-dollar product launches, expanded commercial capabilities globally, and consistently advocated for women's health. She was previously the founding CEO of Woman Care Global, where she secured $68 million in funding to deliver healthcare products to women in over 100 developing countries. Saundra's accolades include the Health and Human Services Award from the California State Assembly, San Diego Magazine's Woman of the Year, the Lifetime Legacy Award from the National Women of Influence, and inclusion in Inc. Magazine's Female Founders 100 List. Key Insights for Professional Women: "Start at the Top of the Ladder" Saundra offers a revolutionary approach to seeking professional feedback: "Never admit weakness, because you will be pounced on and taken advantage of." Instead, start from a position of strength by acknowledging what you do well, then ask how you could "over-deliver." This framing protects you while still allowing for growth. "Always start with 'here's what I know I do well, and here's what I know I'm contributing,' but I'd love to be able to over-deliver. Never give them a chance to turn the knife, because you've already said, 'Oh, I'm amazing. What could I do to be super-fragilistic?'" The Adherence Quotient for Career Success Saundra shares a powerful formula that has guided her for 25 years: focus × confidence × passion = success. She emphasizes that all three elements must be present: "Focus means you have to know exactly what you want. You have to repeat it to yourself. You have to write it down. Confidence is, if you don't have the skills to get it right now, you get those skills. And passion is you have to love it in a way that when everybody tells you no and all the haters and negative naysayers, you just have Teflon." Understanding the Difference Between Humility and Inferiority Channeling wisdom from her mother, Saundra highlights the critical distinction between being humble and feeling inferior: "Understand the difference between humility and inferiority. One will nurture your self-esteem and the other will destroy it." Creating Your Own Table When You Can't Find One Drawing from her experience as a woman leader in male-dominated industries, Saundra emphasizes the importance of creating your own opportunities rather than waiting for them: "I couldn't find the ladder. They say, climb the corporate ladder. I could never find the ladder period. I didn't even know where to access the ladder... If you can't find the table, if you can't find the ladder, then create your own." How Cancer Transformed Her Advocacy Following her cancer diagnosis and treatment, Saundra's passion for women's health innovation intensified exponentially. She explains how this personal challenge redirected her purpose: "It changed me in a way that I will never be the same again... After my diagnosis, oh my goodness, I became so loud and proud, you would have thought my mouth was a megaphone... I'm a different mom, I'm a different woman, I'm a different leader of this company because of cancer." Phexxi: Revolutionizing Women's Reproductive Health Saundra passionately discusses Evofem's groundbreaking product, Phexxi, the first innovation in non-hormonal birth control since 1960. This FDA-approved, on-demand contraceptive works by maintaining a woman's natural vaginal pH, making it inhospitable to sperm without systemic hormones or side effects. The product is ...
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  • Finding Your Ladder: Dr. Cristina Padilla on Latina Leadership and Cultural Identity

    Finding Your Ladder: Dr. Cristina Padilla on Latina Leadership and Cultural Identity
    May 9 2025

    In this enlightening episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Dr. Cristina Padilla, a distinguished Latina leadership scholar, consultant, and coach. Dr. Padilla shares her journey as a first-generation Mexican American navigating professional spaces, her approach to culturally relevant leadership development, and valuable insights for Latinas and other professionals of color seeking to advance in their careers.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    • How cultural frameworks like "trenzas" (braids of identity) offer alternative perspectives to understand intersectionality
    • The impact of being first-generation Mexican American and a child of immigrants on professional identity development
    • Navigating career transitions without clear guidance or representation
    • The power of creating spaces where Latinx professionals can connect and find community
    • Practical strategies for overcoming cultural humility barriers that might hold back career advancement
    • The importance of seeking validation, coaching, and multiple mentors throughout your career journey
    Key Insights for Professional Development:

    Embrace Your Cultural Identity
    Dr. Padilla shares her personal evolution from hiding her Mexican American identity as a child to finding strength in it as an adult. She discusses the concept of finding a "third space" where bicultural professionals can comfortably navigate multiple identities without feeling pressured to fit neatly into any single category.

    Create Your Own Table
    "If you can't find the ladder, if you can't find the table, then create your own." Dr. Padilla emphasizes the importance of creating spaces and opportunities when traditional pathways aren't accessible, sharing how this philosophy led to her co-founding Fluence and developing leadership programs specifically for Latina professionals.

    Challenge Cultural Humility When Necessary
    While humility is a beautiful cultural trait, Dr. Padilla advises professionals from cultures that emphasize modesty to recognize when this value might hinder career advancement. She encourages Latinas and other women of color to brand themselves, take ownership of their accomplishments, and pursue higher positions even when they don't feel completely ready.

    Seek Validation and Support
    Dr. Padilla's research and coaching experience reveal the importance of validation for Latina professionals who often don't recognize their own readiness for advancement. She recommends pursuing coaching opportunities when available and building relationships with multiple mentors who can provide different perspectives throughout various career stages.

    About Our Guest

    Dr. Cristina Padilla is the Chief Community Officer and Co-Founder of Fluence, a leadership development training and coaching organization. With a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego, she brings academic rigor to her work developing culturally relevant leadership programs for Latinx populations. Her research focuses on Latina leader identity development, with several peer-reviewed publications to her credit. Dr. Padilla is particularly passionate about her work with the Latina Success Leadership Program for MANA de San Diego, where she serves on the steering committee.

    Connect with Dr. Cristina Padilla:
    • Fluence: www.fluencepro.com
    • LinkedIn: Cristina Padilla, Ph.D.
    Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo:
    • LinkedIn: Lola Adeyemo
    • Personal Website: www.lolaspeaker.com



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    34 m
  • It's Never Too Late: Craig DeLarge on Career Evolution, Mental Health Advocacy, and Building Legacy Across Cultures

    It's Never Too Late: Craig DeLarge on Career Evolution, Mental Health Advocacy, and Building Legacy Across Cultures
    May 1 2025

    In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo speaks with Craig DeLarge, a digital healthcare strategist and mental health advocate whose remarkable 45-year career spans pharmaceutical giants, academia, and global leadership.

    Craig began as a fashion design major before switching to marketing and has subsequently led to an impressive career trajectory through marketing research, advertising, product management, and eventually digital strategy in the pharmaceutical industry at companies like Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, Merck, and Takeda. Parallel to his corporate roles, he maintained a 25-year teaching career across five business schools in the Philadelphia area.

    In this conversation, Craig shares invaluable insights on career development across cultural boundaries, the transformative power of international experience, and why it's never too late to pursue new opportunities and advanced education.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why it's never too late to pursue new career opportunities and advanced education
    • How international experience can transform your perspective and challenge unconscious biases
    • The importance of focusing on process and legacy rather than just career outcomes
    • How personal challenges can evolve into professional purpose and advocacy
    • Understanding intersectionality as a source of both challenges and unique strengths
    Key Career Insights:

    Age is Just a Number in Career Development
    Craig completed his first international assignment at 49 and obtained his second graduate degree at 53. His message to younger professionals: "Don't give up... It's not too late if you're called to it, if you surround yourself with the right community, and if you have a vision for yourself and how you want to impact the world."

    International Experience Transforms Perspective
    His three years in Singapore challenged his "American Imperial bias" and connected him with the global African diaspora in unexpected ways. For cross-cultural success, Craig advises: maintain a sense of humor about yourself, build community, and be willing to critique your own biases.

    Focus on Process, Not Just Outcomes
    "Make sure that whatever outcome you want, you're not forgetting to have fun and to be engaging meaningfully in the process... You have more control over the process of your career than the outcome of your career."

    Personal Challenges Drive Professional Purpose

    A family tragedy involving mental health 19 years ago transformed Craig's career focus, leading to his current work combining digital health expertise with mental health advocacy. This demonstrates how our personal journeys can inform and enrich our professional contributions.

    About Our Guest

    Craig DeLarge's career includes executive roles at Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk, Merck, and Takeda, alongside 25 years as a university professor teaching marketing, communications, leadership, and business ethics. His educational journey includes degrees from Philadelphia University, University of Westminster (UK), and King's College London. Craig's intersectional identity as an African American male from the South raised in the North, along with his roles as husband, father, and grandfather, have shaped his unique perspective on career development and leadership.

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    42 m
  • Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Why Traditional Mentorship Models Fail

    Building Your Personal Board of Directors: Why Traditional Mentorship Models Fail
    Apr 26 2025

    In this insightful solo episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo challenges the traditional one-to-one mentorship model and introduces a powerful alternative: creating your personal board of directors. Drawing from her experience serving on multiple nonprofit boards and navigating her own career as an immigrant woman of color in STEM, Lola shares a strategic approach to assembling mentors who can address different aspects of your professional development and intersectional identity.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why traditional mentorship models often set both mentors and mentees up for disappointment
    • How to identify gaps in your current mentorship circle
    • Strategies for assembling your personal board of directors across various industries and hierarchy levels
    • Practical approaches to maintaining meaningful relationships with multiple mentors
    • Setting appropriate boundaries and knowing when to evolve or end mentoring relationships
    • Ways to create mutual value in mentoring relationships
    The Limitations of Traditional Mentorship

    Lola explains how the conventional one-to-one mentorship model places unrealistic expectations on individual mentors, especially those from underrepresented groups who already face significant pressure in leadership positions. For professionals with multiple intersectional identities, finding a single mentor who understands all aspects of their experience is nearly impossible. This creates a gap between expectations and reality that can leave both parties frustrated.

    The Board of Directors Approach

    Drawing from her experience serving on nonprofit boards, Lola introduces a more effective alternative: creating a personal board of directors. This approach distributes the mentorship responsibility across several individuals with complementary skills, experiences, and perspectives. Just as organizations intentionally select board members to fill specific needs, professionals should strategically identify mentors who can address different aspects of their development.

    Key Steps to Building Your Personal Board: 1. Assemble Your Board Strategically
    • Take inventory of your identity and career aspirations (e.g., woman in STEM, parent, aspiring leader)
    • Identify gaps in your current support network
    • Look for mentors across different experience levels, not just executives
    • Be specific about what you need from each potential board member
    2. Maintain Relationships Effectively
    • Create value for your board members (mentorship should be mutually beneficial)
    • Structure different formats for interactions (15-minute check-ins, co-attending events)
    • Establish clear boundaries for each relationship
    • Regularly assess if the relationship is still providing value for both parties
    • Document feedback and keep doors open for future reconnection
    Final Thoughts

    Lola emphasizes that distributing mentorship across a "board" of individuals allows professionals to receive more targeted guidance while respecting everyone's time and expertise. This approach recognizes that no single person can fulfill all mentorship needs, especially for those with multiple intersectional identities navigating complex professional environments.

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  • Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth

    Going Beyond the Paycheck: Eric Hellon on Career Transitions, Breaking the Rent Trap and Building Generational Wealth
    Apr 18 2025
    In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Eric Hellon, whose career journey spans graphic design, real estate expertise, and social entrepreneurship. Eric shares how his intersectional identities as a multiracial individual and "girl dad" have shaped his career decisions and professional growth. With experience as a real estate agent, broker, certified financial coach, and nonprofit founder, Eric offers valuable insights on career transitions, finding your passion, and building generational wealth. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to navigate successful career transitions across multiple industriesThe importance of finding passion in your work regardless of income levelWhy embracing your unique intersectional identity can be a professional assetStrategies for leveraging your time effectively for career growthBuilding financial literacy and generational wealth as part of career developmentPractical insights on homeownership as a wealth-building strategy The Power of Multiple Intersections Eric identifies with several intersectional identities that shape his perspective and work. As a multiracial individual with Native American (Wampanoag and Blackfoot), Cape Verdean, Black, and Cuban heritage, he navigates a real estate industry that is predominantly older and white. Eric also discusses how being a "girl dad" to two daughters allows him to be futuristic and moving through different socioeconomic classes throughout his life has influenced his outlook and the work he does today. From Financial Hardship to Helping Others Growing up in a family that have sometimw experienced being on welfare, Eric brings a unique perspective to his current financial coaching work. He shares how these experiences allow him to authentically challenge assumptions in the high-net-worth circles he now moves in, advocating for the very social programs that once helped his own family. His background witnessing both entrepreneurship (through his father) and traditional employment (through his mother who often worked multiple jobs) gave him insight into different career paths and work ethics. Building Pathways to Homeownership After starting his career in graphic and web design, Eric found his passion in real estate, becoming an agent in 2006 and eventually a broker in 2014. Recognizing that many individuals lack the financial literacy needed to successfully navigate homeownership, he launched the nonprofit organization Homeowner Prep. This organization offers free financial coaching, credit assistance, and homebuying preparation services to help people transition from renting to owning—breaking what he calls "the rent trap." Key Career Insights for Today's Professionals: Eric shares valuable career advice that applies across industries and experience levels: Explore different paths before settling - Eric's journey from graphic design to real estate shows how early career exploration can lead to finding your true passion. He encourages professionals to try different roles and industries until they discover work that truly resonates with them.Learn continuously beyond formal education - Especially in rapidly changing fields like technology, formal education quickly becomes outdated. Eric emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning and staying ahead of industry trends through continuous skill development.Leverage both employment and entrepreneurship - Drawing from watching both his entrepreneurial father and his mother who worked multiple jobs, Eric advises using stable employment as a foundation while building toward entrepreneurial goals. A steady paycheck can be a powerful tool for creating long-term wealth.Find your passion even within established organizations - Rather than feeling trapped in a role, Eric suggests exploring different departments and responsibilities within your current organization. Internal transitions can often lead to more fulfilling work without starting over elsewhere.Value your time as your greatest asset - Eric stresses that time management is ultimately the greatest determinant of success. As professionals advance, they should focus on leveraging their income to free up time for priorities, which is the true measure of wealth.Embrace technological change - Instead of fearing advancements like AI, Eric encourages professionals to adapt and find ways to incorporate new technologies into their existing passions and skills, viewing change as opportunity rather than threat. Resources Mentioned Free eBook: "Stop Paying Rent" - Available at www.homeownerprep.org Free homeownership readiness consultations through Homeowner Prep Connect with Our Guest Eric Hellon: Homeownership Expert, Executive Director of Homeowner Prep Website:homeownerprep.org Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn Get Involved Apply to be on the podcast: Application Link Join the Immigrants in Corporate Community: Membership | Facebook | Instagram
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  • Military Service, Special Needs Advocacy, and Educational Innovation - Loc Nguyen's Inspiring Journey

    Military Service, Special Needs Advocacy, and Educational Innovation - Loc Nguyen's Inspiring Journey
    Apr 10 2025

    In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Loc Nguyen, whose remarkable journey spans multiple intersecting identities and career transitions. From arriving in the United States as a Vietnamese refugee to serving in the Air Force, experiencing corporate America, and now building a nonprofit while pursuing his doctoral studies, Loc's story exemplifies the power of embracing all aspects of one's identity.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:
    • How embracing multiple intersectional identities can become a strength in your professional journey
    • Navigating successful career transitions across teaching, military service, and corporate America
    • The challenges and joys of parenting a child with Down syndrome
    • Creating pathways for higher education for students with unique intellectual abilities
    • Finding purpose by addressing gaps in society rather than just identifying problems
    The Power of Multiple Intersections

    Loc shares his experience navigating professional spaces while holding multiple intersectional identities: a war refugee from Vietnam, an Asian American male, a veteran of the Air Force, a father of a child with special needs, a doctoral candidate, and an assistant professor. Throughout the conversation, he discusses how these different aspects of his identity have shaped his professional journey, presenting both unique challenges and distinctive advantages.

    An Unexpected Career Journey

    Loc's career path has been far from linear. Beginning with family expectations to become a doctor, he pivoted to teaching sixth grade after realizing medical school wasn't his calling. Following the events of 9/11, he felt compelled to join the Air Force, serving for eight and a half years as an officer—a way to repay the country that had given him refuge. After military service, he spent 12 years in the corporate world, primarily working with software startups in customer relations. Now, as a doctoral candidate at USC and an assistant professor at Cañada Community College, he's evolving his leadership skills to drive practical change.

    Finding Purpose Through Parenting

    During his time in the Air Force, Loc became a father to a daughter with Down syndrome, an experience that has profoundly shaped his perspective and his current work. Recognizing the limited educational pathways available for students with intellectual disabilities after K-12, he founded the Better Tomorrow Center for Advancement. This nonprofit organization aims to create college opportunities for students with special needs, including physical fitness training as part of a holistic approach to education.

    Key Insights for Professionals with Intersectional Identities:

    Loc emphasizes several important approaches for professionals navigating multiple intersectional identities:

    1. Embrace who you are - Value all aspects of your identity rather than trying to fit into one specific mold
    2. See your diverse background as an advantage - Multiple intersections can be a gift that allows you to contribute uniquely
    3. Be open to evolution - Career paths don't have to be linear; each transition builds upon previous experiences
    4. Address gaps with solutions - Instead of just identifying problems, work to build solutions that don't yet exist
    5. Remember the human element - Even in an AI-driven world, human connection and support remain essential
    Connect with Our Guest

    Loc Nguyen on Linkedin

    Founder of Better Tomorrow Center for Advancement Website: btr-tmrw.com

    Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn

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  • From Jamaica to Corporate America to Oxford AI - Horatio Morgan's Journey of Resilience

    From Jamaica to Corporate America to Oxford AI - Horatio Morgan's Journey of Resilience
    Apr 3 2025
    In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, host Lola Adeyemo welcomes Horatio Morgan, an AI specialist and business process improvement expert whose remarkable journey from Jamaica to the United States exemplifies resilience, adaptability, and the power of embracing opportunity. As an engaged member of the Immigrants in Corporate community, Horatio shares his experience navigating professional growth across cultures while leveraging his unique intersectional identity. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to navigate career advancement as a first-generation professionalStrategies for leveraging your unique perspective as an immigrantThe importance of certification versus certificates in the U.S. job marketWays to pivot your career using AI and emerging technologiesKeys to overcoming imposter syndrome in elite professional settings The Power of Multiple Intersections: Born and raised in Jamaica, Horatio identifies his intersectionality through various lenses: being Jamaican in the United States, coming from a poor neighborhood while attending one of Jamaica's elite high schools, and being a first-generation everything—first to attend high school, college, and soon an Ivy League university. He also references Jamaica's national motto, "Out of many, one people," highlighting how cultural diversity is intrinsic to his identity. From Supreme Court Clerk to Breaking Through Imposter Syndrome: Horatio shares his unexpected professional journey, beginning as a clerk at Jamaica's Supreme Court. Despite having no mentor, he said "yes" to opportunities that expanded his responsibilities and visibility. His willingness to self-teach and take on challenges led to international recognition, including special projects with the Organization of American States and a prestigious fellowship program. One of his most powerful stories involves being selected for the Duke of Edinburgh Commonwealth Study Conferences Leadership Program in England. Surrounded by Fortune 500 executives, he initially experienced severe imposter syndrome until his expertise in business restructuring silenced doubts. "Never look down on people because you don't know their experiences," he reflects, noting how others had underestimated his capabilities based on appearances. Navigating Professional Growth in a New Country: Horatio emphasizes several key strategies for immigrants building careers in the United States: Continued education is essential - Even with advanced degrees from your home country, U.S.-based education and certifications are often necessaryUnderstand certification vs. certificates - Recognized certifications from established bodies carry more weight than certificatesShare your knowledge publicly - Horatio's writing about AI on LinkedIn led to an invitation from Oxford University, where he's currently pursuing an executive post-graduate diploma in AI for businessFind your community - Connect with groups that truly represent and support your intersectional identityNever give up - Despite failed business attempts and initial employment challenges, persistence is crucial Horatio has developed methods to teach AI to perform business analysis functions and is passionate about helping others in the community prepare for AI's transformative impact on various industries. Resources from Horatio Published books including "Math Marvel" available on AmazonLinkedIn articles on AI and business transformation Connect with Our Guest Horatio Morgan: Connect on LinkedIn Chat with Host Lola Adeyemo: LinkedIn Profile Get Involved Apply to be on the podcast: Application Link Join the Immigrants in Corporate Community: Membership | Facebook | Instagram
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    35 m
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