Thriving in Intersectionality

Thriving in Intersectionality

Hosted by: Lola Adeyemo

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...

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Episodes

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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IIC: Founding the Inheritance Project, the importance of company culture, and using questions to find common ground with Katya Stepanov

In this episode, we talk to Katya Stepanov a Belarusian-Jewish refugee who was born four days after the collapse of the Soviet Union and immigrated to the U.S. at the ripe age of 1 year old.    Katya is a facilitator,...
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IIC: Working in Silicon Valley, using your culture to excel in your career, and becoming an Executive Coach with Victoria Shiroma Wilson

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 Victoria Shiroma Wilson...
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IIC: Moving to the U.S. as a student, securing a job as an immigrant, and how being multilingual is a strength with Ali Estefan

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 Ali Estefan a...
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IIC: Asking for help, creating a support system, and the importance of learning about where you come from with Nancy Luong

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 Nancy Luong, a Senior...
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IIC: Creating your own existence and aspirations as an immigrant with Shelley Jeffcoat

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 Shelly Jeffcoat, who has...
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IIC: From International Student To Corporate Success with Jorge Pradilla

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, our guest is an operations...
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Feeling Welcomed in the Corporate Workplace as an Immigrant with Fatim Mbaye

Feeling warmly welcomed in a new environment is crucial for our development and growth. And when it comes to the workplace, it is an essential factor that helps immigrant employees keep their enthusiasm and sense of...
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