Fairygodboss Radio

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with Beatriz Jaén Caparrós, Director of People Systems at Booking.com. Beatriz reflects on a turning point in her career, realizing her passion for international work and the importance of cultural understanding. She also highlights two key female mentors who shaped her career and helped her navigate challenges in a male-dominated industry. Beatriz opens up about the power of vulnerability—stressing that it's a source of strength, not weakness—and encourages others to embrace vulnerability in their personal and professional lives.She shares valuable lessons learned, including the importance of accepting what's out of your control and focusing on how you respond to life's challenges. Beatriz also talks about strategies for managing work-life balance and the importance of not striving for perfection but embracing “good enough.”

In this insightful episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with Mariangel Maldonado, the Head of Wellbeing at Booking.com. Mariangel opens up about her mental health journey, the importance of flexibility in her career, and how different aspects of her identity influence the work she does today. Throughout this conversation, Mariangel provides valuable insights on the trial-and-error process of finding a well-being routine, noting that it won't always align with idealized versions we see on social media. She also highlights the need for women to support each other, breaking down walls and building professional trust. Finally, she explains the importance of identifying your own well-being non-negotiables. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Booking.com. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio we chat with Lydia DiClemente, Managing Director and Head of the Field Advisor Development Program at Bank of America. Lydia shares her inspiring journey from growing up with immigrant parents who kept savings in a shoebox to finding a passion for financial empowerment, becoming a financial advisor, and transitioning into leadership.  With 21 years in the industry, including 13 years at Bank of America, she reflects on her experiences as one of the few women in her field early on and emphasizes the importance of mentorship and supporting women in finance. Throughout the conversation, Lydia offers invaluable advice on mentorship, navigating career shifts, and achieving work-life balance. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Bank of America. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio we chat with Alisha Kalb, the Systems Engineering Leader at GE Aerospace. Alisha began her career at GE Aerospace immediately after college when she was drawn to the company after hearing about their fantastic training program.  Throughout the episode, Alisha shares the many roles she has taken on during her 20 year journey, her passion for mentoring, and her unique perspective as a leader in engineering. Alisha also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and asking for help during challenging times.   Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GE Aerospace. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Kumud Bika, VP at The Muse, sits down with Julie Grzeda, Director of Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace. Starting as a chemistry major, Julie found her true calling in human resources during an internship at GE in the '90s, marking the beginning of her impactful tenure.  From her early days on the shop floor to leading change in early career development, she shares insights on the power of continuous learning and building meaningful relationships. Hear Julie's candid stories about navigating dual careers, relocating to different geographies, and finding balance between work and life's rubber vs. crystal balls. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GE Aerospace. Find a job there today!

Meet Nolita Lewis, an executive leader with over 22 years of experience at GE. From being a first-generation college graduate with a fascination for planes to becoming a pioneer in the aerospace industry, she reflects on the challenges along the way and shares how her dedication and fearlessness have helped her break barriers and succeed in a field traditionally dominated by men. Hear about Nolita's experience of being the only woman in the room and what has motivated her to stay at GE for more than two decades. She also provides practical advice on building a network and the importance of intentional self-care. Tune in to learn more about Nolita's remarkable story and gain insights into building a successful career in STEM. Nolita Lewis is currently the executive leader of the Materials Behavior and Operations department in Engineering Material Systems at GE Aerospace. Her passion for Aerospace, engineering and math bought her to GE and has kept her here for 20+ years. She is a first-generation college study born in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been married for 16 years and has two children. In the office, she is a proud member of the African American Forum, GE Women's Network and serves as an ally for the GLBTA Alliance & Veterans Network.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GE Aerospace. Find a job there today!

Listen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to discover Maureen Connolly's inspiring journey at PepsiCo, from her start as an intern to her current role as the eCommerce Sales Manager for Walmart.com. Maureen shares insights into the people and empowering culture at PepsiCo, emphasizing the company's dedication to developing female talent. She also discusses the importance of building a network, the value of showing empathy, and the impact of vulnerability in professional and personal relationships. Tune in for valuable advice on leveraging the people around you and embracing challenges to fuel your growth.   Fairygodboss is proud to partner with PepsiCo. Find a job there today! PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female/Minority/Protected Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we chat with Heidi Herbrand, the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at GE Aerospace, about her impressive 30-year journey in the world of HR and recruiting. When asked how she got to where she is today, she responded that her success could be attributed to three key factors: 1) her natural curiosity and love for challenges, 2) her focus on the work rather than titles, and 3) her proactiveness in raising her hand for new responsibilities. Throughout the episode, Heidi emphasizes the importance of being intentional and focusing on the positive aspects of life and work. She shares her personal strategies for finding balance, including calendaring everything and reflecting on the week to curate more of the good things. For those interested in a career at GE Aerospace, Heidi also highlights current job opportunities and the groundbreaking work being done at the company. Heidi is a true servant leader in Talent Acquisition with over 30 years of cross functional recruiting, HR and entrepreneurial experience. She is an authentic leader who is passionate about connecting top talent to great work and bringing an aspect of fun into her team culture. Heidi likes to build things. Throughout her career, she has built great teams and great organizations though consistent leadership and leveraging her strong business acumen to create innovative solutions. She consistently pushes past traditional boundaries and has been instrumental in evolving teams and driving strategies to achieve excellence.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GE Aerospace. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with tech leaders at PepsiCo, Angelica Arceneaux, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Martha Roos, SVP of Digital Product Management. With over 32 combined years of experience at the company, these two friends share their insights on how to advance in the tech industry, why PepsiCo is an exceptional place for women to work, and how to navigate challenges and thrive as a woman in technology. Tune in and discover how these two trailblazing leaders are changing the game in tech and paving the way for future generations of women in the industry. [Recorded on February 2, 2023]   Fairygodboss is proud to partner with PepsiCo. Find a job there today! PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female/Minority/Protected Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Publicis Sapient's Vice President of Product Management, Anne Phelan, shares stories and advice learned over her 20-year career. Born and raised in the U.K. as one of eight siblings, Anne broke the mold of what a woman “should” do by venturing into business. Having worked in technology-focused industries that are traditionally male-dominated, Anne talks about the challenges she has faced finding her place and feeling imposter syndrome – plus the critical technique her career coach taught her to overcome it.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about how Anne has navigated being a successful working parent and product leader – especially with the support of Publicis Sapient. [Recorded on October 26, 2022]   Anne is a VP Product Manager for Publicis Sapient, International Product Lead for Retail & Consumer Products and EMEA Product Management Lead. Anne has 20+ years experience of helping companies to succeed in their ambitions of Digital Transformation, from creating strategies through to delivery and understanding what is needed to be successful for the future.   People growth, inclusivity, equity and diversity are paramount to Anne to ensure that the same opportunities are available to all.     Outside of her career Anne is a mum to 2 young children and has spent the last 4 years navigating what it means to be a successful working parent, and everything that entails. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Publicis Sapient. Find a job there today!

The mission of the WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design) Professional Pillar at Johnson & Johnson is to “inspire, nurture and recognize groundbreaking female leaders.”  Remo Colarusso embodies this mission by being a passionate advocate and ally for female talent. As Vice President of Janssen Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson, Colarusso is primarily responsible for the global manufacturing and supply management of all J&J pharmaceutical brands – but also devotes much of his time to mentoring the next generation of STEM2D leaders. Listen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to find out what it means to Colarusso to be an ally and his No. 1 piece of advice for men who want to be allies but aren't sure where to start. Remo Colarusso is Vice President, Janssen Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson. In this capacity, Remo is responsible for the global manufacturing and supply management of all J&J pharmaceutical brands.  Remo has more than 30 years of biotech and pharmaceutical experience with Johnson & Johnson in the areas of manufacturing, pharmaceutical development, planning, strategy, engineering, project management and process improvement. Over the course of his career, Remo has been recognized for his commitment to driving supply chain innovation and continuous improvement to deliver maximum value for customers and patients. Personally, he is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and focuses a lot of his time mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Johnson & Johnson.

Every year, employers and employees alike look forward to the results of MetLife's research on workplace trends and the changing needs of the workforce. With two decades of research backed by 150+ years of expertise, MetLife's 20th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study helps us better understand what really matters to employees.  As we look at the current landscape of the U.S. workplace, new MetLife data finds that overall job satisfaction has reached a 20-year low, and loyalty continues to decline – but working women are one of the least satisfied groups in today's workforce.  In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Missy Plohr-Memming, MetLife's Senior Vice President of Group Benefits National Accounts Sales, shares insights from the report, including: Why working women are unsatisfied with their jobsHow to re-examine your employer's benefit offerings to ensure they're meeting your unique needs and supporting your well-beingHow organizations can improve the 'whole employee' experienceAnd more! Fairygodboss is proud to partner with MetLife. Learn more about their innovative research here!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Talat Mangla, a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions group and a working mom of four. Talat shares insights on the power of embedding flexibility at work, embracing the unfamiliar, and being your authentic self. [Recorded on March 31, 2022] Talat Mangla is a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions Innovation group, where she leads digital transformation as a product manager. She's skilled at leading large teams, managing client relationships, reporting results to executive audiences, public speaking, and auditing. She has 14 years of audit experience with public and non-public clients in a range of industries including utilities, consumer and industrial products, aerospace and defense, and not-for-profits. Talat has supported clients and managed engagements in a broad range of complex circumstances including bankruptcy and restatements. Talat transitioned from the client-facing audit world to the tech space, where she is currently a product manager. She has released two large-scale products that innovate and tech-enable the audit; they are utilized daily by thousands of staff within PwC's Trust Solutions practice. Talat is a graduate of the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University and a Certified Public Accountant. She lives with her husband, four children and parents in northern Virginia. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with PwC. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Lumen. India shares how a surprising college elective course helped launch her 15-year career in human resources. Hear how she grew her career by accepting new challenges, ignoring bad advice, and taking care of herself. India Sylvester is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Lumen where she leads efforts to create a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging for diverse teams and clients across the organization. India is an accomplished leader. She has more than 15 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on culture-shaping, talent and global diversity and inclusion.  She has a bachelor's degree in economics from Valdosta State University and an MBA from Strayer University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is also a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).  India believes creating a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging is a journey, saying, “Our purpose is furthering human progress through technology. That progress requires a team of experts, with a world of different views, experiences, and skills, working together to build a better and stronger company.” India's pursuit of change and self-betterment carries into her personal life as well, where she enjoys working on home improvement and renovation projects with her family.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Lumen. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Lucinda Newcomb shares stories of her 27 years career – from leading large product teams at Walmart, Sephora, Gap, and Yahoo! to her most impactful (and passion-fueled!) role yet as Chief Product Officer at WW. Lucinda reveals her top tips on managing career changes and staying true to yourself in the workplace. [Recorded on December 17, 2021] Lucinda Newcomb joined WW in March 2020 as Chief Product Officer, where she leads the WW member experience across all digital channels. Ms. Newcomb is a veteran customer experience leader with a proven track record in building end-to-end digital experiences that delight customers while driving business results.  Ms. Newcomb has an extensive background leading large product teams at omni-channel brands. At Walmart, she was a VP Officer, leading Product Management for all of online shopping. At Sephora, she was the VP, Digital Product, responsible for the entire portfolio of omni-channel digital experiences across product management and design. She has also held digital product leadership positions at Lonely Planet, Gap and Yahoo!.  Ms. Newcomb is a graduate of Swarthmore College, where she received a degree in Economics and Political Science. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with WW. Find a job there today!

In this episode, Romy is joined by a team of mentors and friends from General Motors, Tammi and Adrienne, and brilliant engineers Andrea, Cecilia, and Nora. Hear their career journeys as women in the automotive industry and how their passions led them to create impactful careers at GM. Tammi DeWildt provides support to Site based HR/LR team members and the Manufacturing leadership team at GM. Tammi is responsible for hire to exit at 8 critical manufacturing sites across GM's N.A. operations. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and traveling. As a Talent Acquisition Leader at GM, Adrienne Dudka leads the overall vision and strategy for early-career recruitment. Her team innovates to support the enterprise goal of being the most inclusive company in the world by acquiring diverse skill sets into entry-level roles. Outside of work Adrienne enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the golf course or just in the comforts of home! Andrea Hidalgo grew up in N.Y.C. and studied Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University. She is currently a Racing Project Engineer and previously worked in diesel engine calibration and transmission development. She is a member of the GM Latino Network and leads the Hispanic Partnership Recruitment team. Cecilia Nguyen is a Software Developer on the Digital Business Software team at General Motors IT. In her free time, she's currently reading books about transformative justice and decolonization. Nora Rincon is a Mexican-born Mechanical Engineer that grew up in Chicago, IL. She was hired by GM as an intern at a SHPE Convention. She has held various roles in Manufacturing and is now a Program Quality manager for Vehicle Processes. She is a member of the GM Latino Network and leads the Hispanic Partnership Recruitment Team.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by two inspiring women tech leaders at GoDaddy, Kasturi Mudulodu, Vice President of Product Management, and Demetria Elmore, Vice President of Partners Care. Hear Kasturi's incredible accomplishments of her 20 year career in engineering and product management, and how Demetria navigated major pivots from nonprofits to corporate to tech. [Recorded on November 19, 2021] Kasturi Mudulodu As Vice President of Product at GoDaddy, Kasturi is a relentless advocate for customers shaping the future of omni-channel commerce — the ability to sell anything anywhere — for millions of small businesses around the world. Demetria Silvera Elmore is an experienced customer service strategy and operations leader, with an extensive background in business innovation, strategy development, operations design, and process improvement. She is Vice President, Partners Care and Services at GoDaddy. In her role, she leads a global team dedicated to customer service excellence for web designers and developers so they can effectively host websites, build payment platforms, and manage their clientele. A travel industry veteran, Demetria spent nearly a decade as an internal consultant with Marriott International, then as Vice President of Global Customer Operations at Expedia. Before joining Marriott in Bethesda, Maryland, Demetria was a consultant with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Atlanta, Georgia. Demetria holds a M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, and a B.A. from Yale University. She lives in Seattle, WA with her mom Enid, daughter Avery, and son Stephen. She loves Caribbean food, a good organized crime TV series or sentimental Hallmark movie, a fun yoga class, boating, hiking and running anywhere with sunshine.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kenzie Ferguson, Vice President of Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of California. Kenzie shares her unconventional career journey into the corporate world, how she navigated being one of the only women at a male-dominated tech company, and how her willingness to learn and try new things brought her to where she is today. [Recorded on October 19, 2021] Kenzie Ferguson is Vice President of Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of California. Kenzie provides strategic vision and direction to Delta Dental's charitable and philanthropic giving, community service and associated CSR programs in conjunction with the enterprise's mission of advancing dental health and access to care through exceptional dental benefits, service, technology and professional support. Kenzie brings to Delta Dental of California more than a decade of experience managing corporate giving and CSR programs. She built TE Connectivity's CSR department, which coordinated the extensive environmental, safety, workplace, governance and community-related programs within the company. Under Ferguson's leadership, TE Connectivity signed on to the United Nations Global Compact, was recognized by Newsweek in its Top 100 Green Rankings, donated millions of dollars to a variety of in-need organizations throughout the world and achieved a listing on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America. Most recently, she has been consulting with nonprofits and women-owned small businesses in Morocco and France. Kenzie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a Master of Business Administration degree from Nyenrode University, and is a PhD student at the International School of Business in Paris.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy passes her hosting hat to Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne. Aisha sits down with Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, to hear how she has found purpose in a reinvented career. Katie shares advice on how to navigate a career change and how to recognize your transferable skills.  Since 2006, Katie has been working for Edward Jones; a company she believes truly understands what it means to serve clients, the community and the individuals who work for this outstanding firm.   Prior to Edward Jones, Katie was a counselor at St. Louis University. During her first 8 years at Edward Jones, Katie had the opportunity to work and train hundreds of financial advisors and branch teams throughout the country. After years of training financial advisors and watching them make a difference in their clients' lives, Katie realized that a career as an Edward Jones financial advisor would bring her back to her passion of helping people. Since 2014, Katie has used her counseling experience, empathy and empowerment skills to help individual investors and business owners achieve their goals.  When not in the office, you are most likely to find Katie traveling the world. In addition to her wanderlust, Katie is a passionate volunteer for the Animal Protection Agency and a fervent supporter of the United Way. She is also a certified yoga instructor (RYT® 200), loves cheering on the St. Louis Blues and spending quality time with her family and friends.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Edward Jones. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne, sits down with Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, to hear how she has found purpose in a reinvented career. Katie shares advice on how to navigate a career change and how to recognize your transferable skills.  [Recorded on July 13, 2021]  ________________________________________________________________________  Since 2006, Katie has been working for Edward Jones; a company she believes truly understands what it means to serve clients, the community and the individuals who work for this outstanding firm.   Prior to Edward Jones, Katie was a counselor at St. Louis University. During her first 8 years at Edward Jones, Katie had the opportunity to work and train hundreds of financial advisors and branch teams throughout the country. After years of training financial advisors and watching them make a difference in their clients' lives, Katie realized that a career as an Edward Jones financial advisor would bring her back to her passion of helping people. Since 2014, Katie has used her counseling experience, empathy and empowerment skills to help individual investors and business owners achieve their goals. As her dad was a small business owner, Katie understands the importance of providing education and service to local businesses and their employees.   When not in the office, you are most likely to find Katie traveling the world. In addition to her wanderlust, Katie is a passionate volunteer for the Animal Protection Agency and a fervent supporter of the United Way. She is also a certified yoga instructor (RYT® 200), loves cheering on the St. Louis Blues and spending quality time with her family and friends.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Edward Jones. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Wanda Hope, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Johnson & Johnson. Wanda shares her experiences (and advice!) of her flourishing 30-year career at J&J – from being the first in many roles as a young sales professional to advancing DEI as a thought leader. Wanda Bryant Hope is an accomplished business executive with significant experience in general management, marketing, sales, commercial operations, and human resources. She currently serves as Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Johnson & Johnson, and is responsible for globally advancing the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) outcomes, strengthening DEI capabilities, and driving growth through innovation. Prior to this role, Wanda held a variety of leadership positions across Johnson & Johnson including Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Vice President, Commercial Analytics, Development & Operations; and Vice President, Global Performance & Development. She has been recognized for her ability to exceed business results, deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, lead global change, develop people for optimal results and DEI global outcomes. Wanda is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on advancing DEI to drive business performance and results. Her passion and performance have been recognized with several awards including the Elite 100 of Black Women leaders by Diverse Women Media, Penn State Smeal Diversity Award, and the Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine. Wanda received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University. She and her husband Bobby are the proud parents of Tyler, their 14-year-old son.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Cherie Caldwell shares her learnings from her various workplace experiences – from a venture in corporate America at Pepsico, Home Depot, and Comcast to her most impactful (and fun!) role yet at Salesloft. Hear Cherie's best advice and resources for advancing your career, plus tips for jobseekers on how to get an honest look at a company's culture.  [Recorded on August 25, 2021] Cherie Caldwell is a Human Resources thought leader with over two decades of experience working with Fortune 100 corporations and start-ups, leading successful workforce reorganizations and organizational turnarounds that grow revenue.  Cherie decided to focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and joined SalesLoft as their Head of DE&I. Cherie is also the CEO of The Cherie Caldwell Company. Ms. Caldwell is a former Region Vice President of Human Resources for Comcast NBC Universal, Director for The Home Depot, and Managing Director for Delta Air Lines.  Cherie partners with leaders to develop ROI-focused strategies that solve the most complex people management concerns. She's an expert that offers nuanced solutions around organizational strategy, leadership development/coaching, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Tiffany Dufu, Founder and CEO of The Cru, just may be the ultimate Fairygodboss. She's devoted her entire career to advancing women and girls, and between stints at the Seattle Girls' School, Simmons College, the White House Project and Levo, Dufu also published Drop the Ball — an invaluable resource for women — which chronicles how she learned to achieve more by doing less.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio,Tiffany shares how her challenging childhood inspired her feminist views, and offers listeners valuable advice on finding mentors and solidifying a personal brand.  [Recorded on September 28, 2021]  ____________________________________________________________________________________________  Tiffany Dufu is the Founder and CEO of The Cru. She was named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women, Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, and served as Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, the fastest growing millennial professional network. Tiffany also served as the Former President of The White House Project, was a part of the launch team for Lean In, and is the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less.  

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Melanie Frank joins Romy to discuss her career journey – from pursuing a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut to becoming Managing VP of Cyber Engineering at Capital One. Melanie shares her secret to earning numerous promotions without switching companies, and her No. 1 piece of advice to other women who hope to do the same. [Recorded on August 25, 2021] As a Managing Vice President in Technology at Capital One, Melanie Frank leads Cyber Engineering for the enterprise. Her teams innovate boldly to secure the enterprise. Her team obsesses over excellence. Melanie has been with Capital One for over 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility within Technology. She also proudly serves as the accountable executive for Capital One's Women in Technology business resource group, Communications lead for Eaton's women's inclusion employee resource group, as well as an executive sponsor for the Galesburg I&D team. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Capital One. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kacey Jones, Senior Manager of DEI, Co-founder of Robert Half's Black Employee Network, and mom of two teens. Hear how Kacey rose through the ranks from a receptionist to D&I leader by staying curious and sticking to her values. [Recorded on August 17, 2021] Kacey Jones is Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at talent solutions firm Robert Half, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her current role, Kacey is focused on internal DEI efforts, including supporting the company's employee network or resource groups, employee education and global awareness.  Previously, Kacey managed Robert Half's enterprise leadership development team, focused on learning and development opportunities for employees. She is the co-founder of Robert Half's Black Employee Network (BEN), aimed at building a sense of community and belonging for the firm's Black employees and their allies, and serves on BEN's leadership team.  In her spare time, Kacey is an active tennis player, is a board member for local non-profit Eden I&R, and mom to 2 teenagers.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Robert Half. Find a job there today! 

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, LaFawn Davis shares her inspiring career journey – from navigating a job loss in the dot-com bubble burst to now creating impact as a D&I leader at Indeed. Hear how LaFawn has found success by following her passions, infusing positivity into her work, and trusting her gut. [Recorded on July 27, 2021] LaFawn Davis is Group Vice President of Environmental, Social & Governance at Indeed. She leads Indeed's strategic efforts to remove bias and eliminate barriers to entry by focusing on inclusive features and accessibility in products to help all people get jobs—and create a diverse and inclusive work environment for Indeed's employees. Having spent more than 15 years serving in D&I leadership roles at innovative global technology companies — Google, Yahoo, PayPal and Twilio — LaFawn has cultivated her passion for diversity through strategy and data insights — and deepening relationships and strengthening communication channels within underrepresented communities in the technology industry. She is a frequent speaker and advisor at events and conferences worldwide and most recently named one of Fast Company's Queer50 – a ranking of the most influential and innovative queer women and nonbinary people transforming the world of business, tech, and beyond. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Indeed. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, three women leaders in technology – with 34+ years of collective experience at Capital One – share how they've built incredibly fulfilling careers at the company. Hear about their unique journeys in the tech industry and the advice, people, and programs that have supported them along the way. (Recorded on July 26, 2021)  Melanie Frank, Managing Vice President of Technology As a Managing Vice President in Technology at Capital One, Melanie Frank leads Cyber Engineering for the enterprise. Her teams innovate boldly to secure the enterprise. Her team obsesses over excellence. Melanie has been with Capital One for over 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility within Technology. She also proudly serves as the accountable executive for Capital One's Women in Technology business resource group. Mikela Wright, Software Engineering Manager Mikela Wright is a Software Engineering manager and certified Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect, leading full stack teams at Capital One in Enterprise Data Machine Learning. Mikela holds a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in Industrial and Systems Engineering, with a minor in Business; outside of work, Mikela enjoys cooking soul food with a healthy twist and is excited to begin traveling again. Boryana Manz, Data Science Manager Boryana Manz is a Data Science Manager leading a team in Capital One Auto Finance underwriting risk modeling. Boryana earned her PhD in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and has worked in academia, healthcare, and now financial services. Boryana lives with her family in Plano, TX and likes board games, art, and playing tennis. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Capital One.  

Tune in to this episode to find out Courtney's favorite app for self-cafe, plus tips on tackling personal or difficult conversations at work. (Recorded on July 9, 2021) Courtney McCarthy is the Market Executive for the Coastal New England Market at Merrill, leading offices in Providence, RI, Mystic, CT, Hingham, MA & Hyannis, MA. In partnership with local leaders, Courtney works to connect Merrill Lynch and Bank of America's business lines to deliver integrated financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. In addition to her role as Market Executive, Courtney was named the Bank of America Market Integration Executive for Rhode Island in June 2021, where she is responsible for leading cross-business partnerships to champion business  integration and advance the company's responsible growth strategy in the local Rhode Island community. Courtney started her career at Merrill Lynch as the Associate Market Manager for the Rockefeller Center Complex. Prior to joining Bank of America, Courtney was the Assistant Market Head for the 200 Park Avenue Office of UBS. In this role, Courtney was responsible for sales leadership, practice management and business development.  Courtney earned her Bachelors in Business Administration from Bucknell University and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation. Originally from Princeton, NJ, Courtney currently lives in Providence, RI with her husband, Matthew. Outside of work, she  enjoys running, cooking and in 2019, completed her third NYC marathon. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Merrill. Find a job there today!

Tune in to this episode to find out Courtney's favorite app for self-cafe, plus tips on tackling personal or difficult conversations at work. (Recorded on July 9, 2021) Courtney McCarthy is the Market Executive for the Coastal New England Market at Merrill, leading offices in Providence, RI, Mystic, CT, Hingham, MA & Hyannis, MA. In partnership with local leaders, Courtney works to connect Merrill Lynch and Bank of America's business lines to deliver integrated financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. In addition to her role as Market Executive, Courtney was named the Bank of America Market Integration Executive for Rhode Island in June 2021, where she is responsible for leading cross-business partnerships to champion business  integration and advance the company's responsible growth strategy in the local Rhode Island community. Courtney started her career at Merrill Lynch as the Associate Market Manager for the Rockefeller Center Complex. Prior to joining Bank of America, Courtney was the Assistant Market Head for the 200 Park Avenue Office of UBS. In this role, Courtney was responsible for sales leadership, practice management and business development.  Courtney earned her Bachelors in Business Administration from Bucknell University and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation. Originally from Princeton, NJ, Courtney currently lives in Providence, RI with her husband, Matthew. Outside of work, she  enjoys running, cooking and in 2019, completed her third NYC marathon. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Merrill. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, DeAnne Aussem shares her professional and personal journey and the lessons she learned along the way to becoming a proud wife and mom, trailblazer, inclusive leader and well-being warrior. (Recorded on June 14, 2021)  DeAnne Aussem serves as the Leadership Development & Well Being Leader for PwC US and MX. As a Managing Director, leadership development expert and credentialed well-being coach, DeAnne draws upon more than 26 years of professional services experience supporting leaders, teams and organizations across the U.S. and globally. DeAnne is a recognized dynamic and innovative business leader with deep expertise in Strategy, Global Leadership Development, Well being, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Capital which enables her to be a trusted advisor and source of strategic insight on today's most difficult leadership challenges and initiatives that champion the future of work. DeAnne recently presented at the 2019 Great Place to Work Summit and the O.C. Tanner Influence Greatness conference. In 2017 and 2016, DeAnne was a featured speaker and cited as a ‘Leading Coaching Luminary' during the World Business and Executive Coaching Summit (WBECS). DeAnne has also been featured extensively in the media including Working Mother, Forbes, The New York Post, Thrive Global, Huffington Post and Quartz at Work.  DeAnne is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and also holds a Positive Psychology & Well-Being  certification from the College of Executive Coaching. DeAnne obtained her Executive Coaching credential from the Hudson Institute and achieved the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation through the International Coach Federation (ICF). DeAnne was recognized as the 2010/2011 Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW).

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Lewis shares her best career advice: build your brand and advocate for yourself. Recorded on May 3, 2021 Jennifer Lewis is vice president & general manager of the F-35 Avionics division. In this role, Lewis is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for the F-35 Mission Avionics division, which covers legacy production as well as Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) development and transition to production. The TR3 family of subsystems include the Aircraft Memory System, Panoramic Cockpit Display and the Integrated Core Processor - providing critical infrastructure to enable future warfighter capability. Prior to her current assignment, Lewis served as vice president of engineering for the $5.4B Integrated Mission Systems segment of L3Harris Technologies in 2018. Integrated Mission Systems provides a portfolio of solutions for C5, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting across all domains. She has over 15 years of engineering leadership experience and has led many national and international teams. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris.com.

  In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Lewis shares her best career advice: build your brand and advocate for yourself. Recorded on May 3, 2021 Jennifer Lewis is vice president & general manager of the F-35 Avionics division. In this role, Lewis is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for the F-35 Mission Avionics division, which covers legacy production as well as Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) development and transition to production. The TR3 family of subsystems include the Aircraft Memory System, Panoramic Cockpit Display and the Integrated Core Processor - providing critical infrastructure to enable future warfighter capability. Prior to her current assignment, Lewis served as vice president of engineering for the $5.4B Integrated Mission Systems segment of L3Harris Technologies in 2018. Integrated Mission Systems provides a portfolio of solutions for C5, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting across all domains. She has over 15 years of engineering leadership experience and has led many national and international teams. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris.com.  

In this episode, Romy is joined by Amber Romo to discuss the importance of being ambitious in your career.  Amber specializes in providing comprehensive financial guidance to successful women, business owners, and entertainment industry professionals to help them reach their full financial potential. She prides herself on making personal connections with her clients, developing long-term solutions, and turning their dreams into reality.  Amber received her bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to joining Northwestern Mutual, she spent several years working in the entertainment industry. Her interest in film and TV goes back to when she was just 16 years old. Her pursuit of this passion eventually led to Amber's job running a post-production facility as EVP of Operations. However, when she found herself looking for an industry-change, Amber followed her natural knack for numbers and decided to become a financial advisor, where she is able to make a positive and measurable impact on people's lives through financial guidance.  In 2020, Amber Romo was honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a nominee for the Women's Leadership Awards Program, which showcases women leaders in the Los Angeles business community. In 2021, Amber Romo became the first female Managing Director in the Ontario (Plocher Network) Office. Amber was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. She now resides in the Inland Empire with her husband, Johnny, their daughters, Cailin and Taylor, and their dog Lilly. For more information about Amber's career and business, please visit: http://amberromo.nm.com/ 

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, LaQuenta Jacobs shares her journey to becoming XPO's Chief Diversity Officer and the lessons she's learned along the way.                        [Recorded on April 27, 2021] LaQuenta Jacobs provides cultural leadership and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion as Chief Diversity Officer at XPO Logistics. She initially joined XPO as head of human resources for the company's last-mile business unit. Prior to XPO, Ms. Jacobs led organizational development initiatives for global public companies, including Delta Airlines, The Home Depot, Turner BroadcasOng, and Georgia-Pacific. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Clark Atlanta University.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Kira Córdoba-Brown to talk about taking risks and the importance of being your authentic self. (Recorded on March 19, 2021) Kira Córdoba-Brown is the Head of Talent and Diversity for the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) at Citi. In this role, Kira responsible for the strategic direction and execution of a wide variety of global talent and diversity functions, including developing insights that inform the ICG Talent/Human Capital strategy, innovating new programs to meet the highest strategic areas of need within the ICG talent market. Kira's focus is on the ICG's ability to Attract, Develop, Engage and Retain talent from Early Career through Senior Leaders in partnership with multiple HR stakeholders across the ICG and the Firm by establishing a future-focused culture of belonging. Kira is also responsible for overseeing, developing, implementing and tracking the success of the overall diversity strategy for this division globally, in addition to mobility and experiential volunteerism for Early Career Talent. Prior to joining the ICG Talent and Diversity team, Kira served as Talent and Development Manager for the Global Consumer Banking (GCB) organization. In that role, Kira had the opportunity to work on multiple talent management initiatives, as well as high potential development programs. She collaborated with Citi's corporate talent & diversity office on GCB's participation in Citi-wide diversity initiatives, as well as helping to set and ensure that the diversity strategy in GCB is actioned. Kira graduated magna cum laude from the Metropolitan College of New York, where she received her bachelor's degree in business administration. She currently resides in Queens, NY with her husband Reggie and their daughter Hailey.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy talks with Lori Hillman about how a successful career starts with being true to yourself and following your passions. (Recorded on May 4, 2021)   Lori Hillman is Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America for Eaton, a global power management company.  Lori became vice president in 2018. Prior to this, Lori was Launch Manager for the Vehicle Group business.  Lori joined Eaton in 2011 as a program manager and has held several positions of increasing responsibility and leadership throughout her career. These include APQP Manager for Commercial Truck and Customer Quality Manager for Commercial and Light Vehicle, based in Galesburg, MI.   Lori holds an engineering mechanics degree and a master's degree in business administration, both from Michigan State University. Lori has also been involved in inclusion and diversity efforts, serving as the Communications lead for Eaton's women's inclusion employee resource group, as well as an executive sponsor for the Galesburg I&D team. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Eaton. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy talks with Lori Hillman about how a successful career starts with being true to yourself and following your passions. (Recorded on May 4, 2021)   Lori Hillman is Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America for Eaton, a global power management company.  Lori became vice president in 2018. Prior to this, Lori was Launch Manager for the Vehicle Group business.  Lori joined Eaton in 2011 as a program manager and has held several positions of increasing responsibility and leadership throughout her career. These include APQP Manager for Commercial Truck and Customer Quality Manager for Commercial and Light Vehicle, based in Galesburg, MI.   Lori holds an engineering mechanics degree and a master's degree in business administration, both from Michigan State University. Lori has also been involved in inclusion and diversity efforts, serving as the Communications lead for Eaton's women's inclusion employee resource group, as well as an executive sponsor for the Galesburg I&D team. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Eaton. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Blandine Lacroix candidly shares her professional and personal journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. (Recorded on February 26, 2021) Over the past 19 years, Blandine Lacroix has rose through the ranks at Novo Nordisk, from Group Product Manager to Corporate Vice President, Biopharm & Strategy. Blandine has recently been appointed to lead the Novo Nordisk Inc. US BioPharm business unit, and asked to also create and lead the Strategy Team that will develop the US organization's enterprise, digital transformation, innovation, and future business strategies. In her previous role as Corporate Vice President of the US Obesity Commercial business unit, Blandine shaped and stewarded the US Obesity strategy. Through an uncharted therapy area, she built a pioneering team of leaders who collaborated to transform how the world sees, prevents, and treats the disease of obesity. Blandine holds a Master's degree in International Business Studies (MIBS) from the University of South Carolina and a French and American Undergraduate Business Degree from INSEEC MBA Institute in Paris. She lives in Princeton, NJ with her daughter, Sophie, and enjoys being a mother, traveling, and occasional wine tasting. She is a student of history, particularly WWII and the Holocaust, and resilience psychology. Blandine was recently honored with the Princeton YMCA Centennial Award for Healthy Living.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Maureen Greene James talks about using your voice and your power to advocate for yourself. (Recorded on February 12, 2021) Maureen Greene James serves as FTI Consulting's Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Ms. Greene James leads the firm's efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in partnership with the firm's Executive Committee and segment leadership globally. Ms. Greene James joined FTI Consulting from Cognizant, where she was N.A. Leader of Inclusion and Leadership Development. Prior to Cognizant, Ms. Greene James spent her career in various people leadership roles with American International Group, Washington Mutual (now JPMorganChase), and PwC. As founder and President of MGJ Speaks!, Maureen speaks at national conferences and universities on D&I and belonging, career development, culture and engagement and professional leadership brand. Maureen has been recognized for her professional accomplishments in Black Enterprise magazine and is the recipient of the “Most Powerful and Influential Woman” Award for the state of Florida by the National Diversity Council. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and a lifetime member of the NAAAHR. Maureen holds a BS from Syracuse University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, the Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI, and the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional certification. Originally from NY, Maureen resides in the Tampa Bay area, although she vows to be a New Yorker for life! She is an avid lover of fabulous shoes who enjoys family time, fitness, traveling, writing, reading, quote-collecting, a good laugh and any vacation that involves warm weather and a beach.

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Maureen Greene James talks about using your voice and your power to advocate for yourself. (Recorded on February 12, 2021) Maureen Greene James serves as FTI Consulting's Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Ms. Greene James leads the firm's efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in partnership with the firm's Executive Committee and segment leadership globally. Ms. Greene James joined FTI Consulting from Cognizant, where she was N.A. Leader of Inclusion and Leadership Development. Prior to Cognizant, Ms. Greene James spent her career in various people leadership roles with American International Group, Washington Mutual (now JPMorganChase), and PwC. As founder and President of MGJ Speaks!, Maureen speaks at national conferences and universities on D&I and belonging, career development, culture and engagement and professional leadership brand. Maureen has been recognized for her professional accomplishments in Black Enterprise magazine and is the recipient of the “Most Powerful and Influential Woman” Award for the state of Florida by the National Diversity Council. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and a lifetime member of the NAAAHR. Maureen holds a BS from Syracuse University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, the Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI, and the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional certification. Originally from NY, Maureen resides in the Tampa Bay area, although she vows to be a New Yorker for life! She is an avid lover of fabulous shoes who enjoys family time, fitness, traveling, writing, reading, quote-collecting, a good laugh and any vacation that involves warm weather and a beach.

Emily Reilly has worldwide responsibility for all aspects of strategic human resources at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, including talent and leadership development, delivering world-class people solutions, and shaping the company’s culture. A member of the company’s original startup team, Emily joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES in 2009 and has been instrumental in GF’s growth into a thriving, global organization of over 15,000 employees across 20 locations. She and CEO, Tom Caulfield, are visible leaders with a personal commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging for the GF organization and within the semi-conductor industry. Emily holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. As an engineer, she worked in several roles with GE Advanced Materials/Momentive Performance Materials. Over the course of her 14 year tenure, Emily held leadership roles in both Engineering and Human Resources and prior to joining GLOBALFOUNDRIES held an HR leadership role for engineering within the GE Energy business. Emily serves on the Women’s Leadership Council of the Global Semiconductor Association (GSA), providing inspiration and sponsorship for the next generation of women leaders. Emily is based in Malta, New York, US.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Emily Reilly shares her best career advice: “Be adaptable and be confident.” Recorded on January 22, 2021

Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey is the Global Head of Community Inclusion Programs for Women of Color at Google and the founder of Parenting Backwards. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, attended Stevens Institute of Technology and completed her bachelors of engineering degree in Electrical Engineering before starting her career in the finance industry as an infrastructure engineer.  She then pivoted her career to digital media, where she spent over 10 years in Advertising Operations at major media conglomerates such as Forbes Media, FOX News Digital, and NBC News Digital. Currently, her work is in service of creating spaces for women of color to thrive and progress their career while also influencing policies, programs and processes for the over 50,000 parents and care caregivers at Google.  Her focus on women and parents have culminated into the creation of Parenting Backwards which helps professional parents to bring the same level of intentionality and investment to their parenting life as they have in their professional life. She is a regular on television media across business and lifestyle landscapes including NBC and FOX and has been featured on a number of podcasts talking about being a working mother and the impact of COVID, diversity and inclusion, early financial literacy and the nuanced path for women of color in Corporate America. Finally she is a proud investor in a growing number of minority owned businesses and serves as a board member and advisor to workforce development non-profit and women’s leadership development organizations. www.iamslg.com   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey shares her best career and parenting advice, and how to connect the two. Recording Date: November 9, 2020

Elizabeth Romero is the Small Business Centralized Client Management & Specialty Support Executive at Bank of America. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing the overall sales plan and strategy for the profitable expansion and retention of the Small Business Centralized Sales segment. Romero's team consists of centralized business specialists, client relationship associates, treasury specialists and franchise program specialists, who deliver world class solutions and guidance to help business owner clients achieve their business and life priorities. In her previous role, Romero was the Small Business Central Division Executive. The Central Division is responsible for delivering Small Business solutions to clients across 14 states. She was responsible for setting sales goals and direction for the business segment, integrating sales efforts with product development and client service requirements, and developing and implementing an integrated approach and sales program with lines of business across the enterprise working closely with Financial Centers, Customer Contact Centers, Commercial Banking, GWIM, US Trust, Merchant and Corporate leadership. Romero is actively involved with the Bank of America Hispanic Small Business Spotlight and the International Women's Leadership Council. She is a chair of the enterprise Employee Engagement & Inclusion Council for Bank of America. She was a panelist at the 2019 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National Convention. In 2019, Romero was a Latina Style 50 Awardee and a panelist for the awards event in February 2020. She is a native of California that resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and three children.    In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Elizabeth Romero shares her best career advice: “Be authentic, be curious, and have courage.” Recording Date: October 30, 2020

Carla Grant-Pickens serves at the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for IBM, where she leads a global team dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and a workforce that reflects the world, while responding to societal issues that impact IBM employees and the communities they live and work in.  Diversity and inclusion has been a pillar of IBM’s culture for over 100 years and under Carla’s leadership the company has been globally recognized as a leader in in the space, being named as a “Top 10 Working Mother Best Company,” a “Top 10 Company for Dads,” and a “Top Place to Work for LGBTQ Employees” by the Human Rights Campaign, among others.  During her 20+ year career at IBM, Carla has held roles HR Leadership, Talent Strategy and Programs, and Executive Succession & Development across the company, and has worked and lived in both the U.S. and Asia. Carla holds an IBM patent and the prolific title of “IBM Inventor” for Workforce Retention and Compensation Analytics. Prior to IBM, she worked in Consulting at Oracle and Northup Grumman. Raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, Carla is a graduate of the University of Maryland where she attained a B.S. in Economics and M.S. in Human Resources. Carla sits on the boards of the Federal City Council and Connected DMV and enjoys volunteering with youth in her area; most notably as a Mentor and the Executive Champion of the Carver High School P-TECH program in Baltimore, Maryland. When not at work, Carla can be found spending time with her husband, Eric, and her two sons, Eric, Jr. and Louis – most likely watching a College Basketball game… Go Terps!    In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Carla Grant-Pickens talks about not letting fear hold you back but instead using it as an engine to inspire you to move forward. Recording Date: November 2, 2020

Erika is Chief Diversity Officer at Goldman Sachs, responsible for global diversity and inclusion strategy and driving inclusive culture initiatives and efforts related to the recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse professionals. She joined the firm as a managing director in 2018. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Erika was global head of diversity and inclusion at Bloomberg from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she led diversity hiring efforts at Bank of America between 2009 and 2015 and Lehman Brothers between 2005 and 2008. Erika's background includes a range of banking and finance roles, including head of business development for Black Entertainment Television, senior associate in the high yield capital markets group at Morgan Stanley and senior policy analyst for domestic finance for the United States Department of the Treasury. She began her career as an analyst in the public finance department at Lehman Brothers. Erika is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, vice chair of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and serves on the Board of the Riverside Hawks. Erika earned a BS in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany and an MBA from Columbia Business School.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Erika Irish Brown talks about the importance of being confident and using your voice in the workplace. Recording Date: November 10, 2020

About Jen Auerbach-Rodriguez - Managing Director, Head of Strategic Growth Markets, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Jen Auerbach is responsible for the client acquisition, retention, and strategic growth initiatives for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Prior to this role, Jen founded a strategy team focused on developing engagement efforts with traditionally underserved clients and communities.  Jen’s career began as an options trader working with clients to create and execute customized hedging and monetization strategies. Since then, Jen has worked in product origination, platform development and impact investing.  Jen is the recipient of the 2016 Women’s Bond Club Rising Star Award, an alumna of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), a member of Bank of America’s Hispanic-Latino (HOLA) employee network, and sits on the Merrill Lynch Diversity & Inclusion Council. Jen was selected as a winner of the 2016 Global Diversity & Inclusion Award by Bank of America. She was recently recognized by the Paradigm for Parity coalition, as one of 19 trailblazing women for breaking down barriers to help achieve true equality and full representation in corporate offices. And most recently, Jen was recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of 2020’s Rising Stars in Banking & Finance. Jen attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. earning a B.A. in Philosophy and Columbia Business School in New York, N.Y. earning a Masters in Business Administration.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Auerbach-Rodriguez shares how her insatiable desire to learn has led to a successful and fulfilling career at Merrill. Recording Date: November 13, 2020

Nichole Francis Reynolds is the Vice President & Head of Global Government Relations at ServiceNow, Inc. She leads the company’s global government relations, public policy, and advocacy agenda domestically and internationally. As a lawyer and the company’s top lobbyist, she works with Administration officials, Members of Congress, State and local public officials, the diplomatic community and industry associations on domestic and international technology policy issues. Prior to joining ServiceNow, she served as Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for the Interstate Natural Gas Association. Prior to that, she served for five years as Vice President of Public Policy & Community Relations at Mastercard. She spent ten years in Washington D.C. in a variety of senior roles on Capitol Hill including Chief of Staff to two Members of Congress, as District Director, and as counsel on the Homeland Security Committee. She also gained political experience working on national presidential elections and congressional races.  Ms. Francis Reynolds graduated cum laude and with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Spanish from Eastern Michigan University and received her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Stephanie is a Member of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Postsecondary Values Commission and serves as a Trustee on the Governing Board for Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School, Teach for America DC Region, Imagination Stage DC and the Corporate Advisory Council for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Nichole Francis Reynolds explains how taking risks can lead to incredible opportunities. Recording Date: November 20, 2020

Kathy Wengel is Executive Vice President & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and member of the company’s Executive Committee. She leads the Supply Chain and several enterprise-wide functional organizations that bring healthcare products and services to more than a billion patients and consumers around the world every day across three business sectors: Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. Her responsibilities include enterprise Supply Chain strategy, innovation and deployment, planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and customer service. She also has corporatewide responsibility for Quality & Compliance; Procurement; Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability; and Engineering & Property Services, including Real Estate, Facilities, and Capital Project Management. Kathy serves as Chairman of the Board of GS1 Global, is on the board of the National Association of Manufacturers in the US, and the advisory board of AWESOME. She is the executive sponsor for the Johnson & Johnson Women’s Leadership & Inclusion (WLI) initiative and for the Johnson & Johnson Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing and Design (WiSTEM2D) program. Kathy has received several prominent awards, the most recent being in 2019 when Kathy was recognized by the Council of Supply Management Professionals (CSCMP) as the recipient of its lifetime Distinguished Service Award, the industry’s top individual supply chain honor.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Kathy Wengel talks about the importance of having a job that you love. Recording Date: October 20, 2020

As the Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Marketing at Unilever, Mita’s efforts to build an inclusive culture are being celebrated. Under her leadership, Unilever is gender balanced at manager level and above. Unilever was named the #1 Company for Working Mothers by Working Mother Media in 2018, and the #2 for Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes.  Mita also co-created the first of its kind Cultural Immersions series to increase the cultural competency of marketers training over 5,000 marketers to date. Mita has also had an extensive career in the beauty and consumer products goods space. Mita is a passionate storyteller who believes in the power of diversity to transform business and brands. She was one of the chief lieutenants in launching The Vaseline Healing Project in the U.S., signing award-winning actress & activist Viola Davis as the brand’s ambassador. Mita was named a Working Mother of the Year by She Runs It (Formerly Advertising Women of New York) and a Valiente Award Finalist at SXSW for her inspiring work in 2019. She received the Inaugural Diversity Innovator Award from the National Association for Female Executives in 2018 and was on the “50 People Under 40 Shaking Up Beauty” Youthquake List by Women’s Wear Daily 2017. Mita has a B.A. from Columbia University and a M.B.A. from Duke University.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Mita Mallick shares her professional and personal journey and the importance of intertwining the two. [Recorded on July 29, 2020]

Katie Ballantyne - AVP, Cornerstone University, Cornerstone OnDemand Katie Ballantyne is AVP of Cornerstone University where she and her team are passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences that help clients maximize their Cornerstone investment to create extraordinary organization. Katie's background in the learning and talent management industry spans almost 15 years, specifically focusing on investing in a company’s talent as a powerful driver of strategic organizational outcomes. Originally hailing from Australia, Katie now resides in Central Oregon with her husband and daughters, where they spend as much time as possible embracing the outdoor activities each season offers.   Murika Matz - VP,  Customer Success & Sales, Cornerstone OnDemand Bringing over 17 years of experience in the Talent Management Industry to her team and to Cornerstone customers, Murika and her team are responsible for driving revenue growth for Cornerstone, by helping Clients transform their talent and drive growth and value for their business. Before moving into her current position, Murika led Saba’s (now part of Cornerstone) Customer Success, Professional Services and Cloud Operations teams, where she and her teams helped client business leaders implement and execute Talent Management strategies to recruit, engage, develop and retain their top talent. Murika resides in Seattle, WA, and enjoys spending time boating and with husband and pug dogs.    In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy talks with Katie Ballantyne and Murika Matz about how to be your authentic self in the workplace. [Recorded on July 16, 2020]

As Ampersand CEO, Nicolle Pangis and her team are working to build a smarter, more effective television ecosystem by empowering brands to seamlessly connect with audiences wherever and whenever they watch TV. Pangis previously served as Global COO at GroupM’s [m]PLATFORM where she led global product management, strategic partnerships and technology development across the largest media investment management organization in the world. Prior to [m]PLATFORM, Pangis was a central figure in the success of pioneering programmatic advertising company, Xaxis, serving first as Global Chief Revenue Officer, followed by Global COO. Earlier, she was President of 24/7 Real Media where she led the company’s business in North America and Europe. Nicolle is a member of the Ad Council Board of Directors and has been named to the Adweek 50 list, AdAge’s 40 Under 40, Crain’s 40 Under 40, and Multichannel News' Women to Watch. She was recently awarded AdExchanger’s 2020 Leadership in Advertising award. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication from Boston University and her MBA from Rutgers University.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Nicolle Pangis shares her best insights and advice based on her experience of becoming a CEO. [Recorded on July 27, 2020]