Women Career & Life

The pace and lifestile in manufacturing and engineering is different from what you find in academic research. So is the culture. Namely, they have been male dominated spaces, historically. This week on Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, I will be takling with my guest, Sirisha Kuchimanchi, about how, as a woman in these spaces, you can own your career, pivoting and growing as your path meanders and evolves. What we covered during our conversation about the place of women in engineering and manufacturing: Don’t miss out on this great conversation! Reach out to me or to Sirisha using the links below if you have any feedback or any questions for us. Also, I’d love to get to know you better. If you have a minute, please fill out the listener survey in this link. Sirisha hosts the Podcast “Women, Career & Life” and the Radio Show “Life Beats with Sirisha”. Her podcast is listed in the top 30% of Spotify podcasts. Her mission is to provide practical ideas and resources for women to further their career & life goals as they strive toward financial independence. Sirisha is a former Global Engineering & Manufacturing Executive from Texas Instruments, a Fortune 200 company. She co-chaired the Tech & Manufacturing Women’s ERG which supported over 500 employees across 3 continents and 8 countries. Sirisha is an immigrant from India and earned her doctorate in Materials Science & Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Sirisha’s aim is to promote gender equality by empowering more women to take control of their careers and finances. Thank you, Sirisha Kuchimanchi If you enjoyed this conversation with Sirisha, let her know by clicking the link below and leaving her a message on LinkedIn: Midroll 1 -Newsletter Keynote Partnership I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Are you trying to break barriers and advance your career as a Women in STEM? Join us as Kathy Nelson, Lennis Perez and I explore the importance of advocating for oneself, amplifying women's voices, and promoting positive representation for Women in STEM. We also discuss the impact of technology, the challenges of work-life balance, and the power of embracing authenticity in the workplace. Tune in and be inspired by our guest's wisdom and determination as we breaks barriers and pave the way for future generations of women in STEM. This was an episode from a LinkedIn Live event in May. Kathy Nelson is a telecommunications engineer with an electrical engineering degree. She spent 25 years working at a utility company while also serving on the Board of Industry Trade Association. In 2017, she became the first chairwoman of the board for the 70-year-old trade association. Kathy then worked at a small startup radio manufacturer before transitioning to her current role as an engineer in a consulting firm, where she focuses more on strategy than design. Three years ago, she started a podcast, which has been a highlight of her career. Kathy is passionate about discussing the unexpected paths that people take in their careers. Lennis Perez, also known as the Chief Wellness Engineer, is a highly accomplished individual with a passion for promoting well-being and preventing burnout. With a background in chemical engineering, Lennis worked in that field for 16 years before founding their own company in 2016. However, it was Lennis' personal experiences with burnout that sparked a new direction in their career. Recognizing the importance of managing stress and prioritizing well-being, Lennis became a certified meditation teacher through Chopra Global, a journey that included the privilege of spending time with renowned wellness expert Dr. Deepak Chopra. Today, Lennis strives to bring balance and well-being to women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as professionals and students in the field, emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and prevent burnout. I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Are you looking for a playbook on how to pivot from engineering to entrepreneurship? Jen Sargent (CEO of Wondery -Amazon Podcasts) shares her remarkable journey from being an electrical engineer to running a successful media company. With her diverse career background and expertise in male-dominated industries, Jen provides invaluable insights and advice for entrepreneurs, women in male-dominated spaces, and those interested in managing teams. Jen Sargent is the Chief Operating Officer of Wondery, the largest independent podcast publisher in the world. She is a successful entrepreneur and executive with 20 years of digital media experience. Prior to Wondery, Jen was as the CEO and co-founder of HitFix which was acquired by Uproxx. Her previous roles include head of Online Marketing & Development for Reed Business Information (parent of Variety); venture capital experience from BV Capital in Hamburg, Germany; and finance experience from JP Morgan investment banking in New York. Jen earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Tune in to learn about: 1️⃣ Pitching and refining your idea for success 2️⃣ The power of adaptation and pivoting 3️⃣ Navigating male-dominated industries and rooms 4️⃣ Importance of diverse mentorship and sponsorship 5️⃣ Overcoming challenges and taking the entrepreneurial leap 6️⃣ Valuation, funding, and owning your ideas 7️⃣ Building a solid team and finding product-market fit 8️⃣ Negotiation skills and the art of making successful deals I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact is the daughter of Indian immigrants and was raised in the US, where she was subjected to physical and verbal bullying. These experiences shaped her passion for storytelling and her desire to ensure that all voices are heard and reflected in the products and services we use. She has dedicated her career to creating end-to-end inclusion ecosystems and reimagining inclusion in all aspects of work. Mita shares with us key insights on how to create a culture of inclusion, foster diversity of thought, and advocate for one another in the workplace. Tune in to hear her tips for finding safe spaces to have conversations about inclusion, reimagining how we approach pay equity and recognition, and the importance of having sponsors in our professional lives. We will also be discussing the impact of gendered ageism in the workforce, challenges that women have faced during the pandemic, and the leaky pipeline phenomenon in the hiring process. Whether you are a leader, manager, or individual contributor, this episode is for you. Mita Mallick is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses. She gives innovative ideas a voice and serves customers and communities with purpose. She has had an extensive career as a marketer in the beauty and consumer product goods space, being a fierce advocate of including and representing Black and Brown communities. Her passion for inclusive storytelling led her to become a Chief Diversity Officer, . Mallick has brought her talent and expertise to companies like Carta, Unilever, Pfizer, AVON, Johnson & Johnson and more. Mallick is a LinkedIn Top Voice, a contributor for Harvard Business Review, Adweek, Entrepreneur and Fast Company. Mallick has been featured in the The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, Forbes, Axios, Essence, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Business Insider. Mita Mallick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/ Podcast: Listen to Brown Table Talk Pre-order Mita Mallick's new book today: Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workpl I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

As a Culture and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) practitioner, Kim Flanery-Rye shared her insights on creating a positive culture in organizations during the podcast. She emphasized that leaders should prioritize culture from the beginning, rather than considering it as an afterthought. Kim pointed out that while culture may vary between organizations, it plays a significant role in their success. In smaller organizations, C-level executives have a more direct influence on culture, making it easier to observe and manage. Meanwhile, in larger organizations, creating and maintaining a positive culture may be more challenging due to their size and structure. The podcast's discussion primarily revolved around gender parity in the workplace and how to audit and address systemic issues that prevent women from succeeding in their careers. We discussed the "leaky pipeline" or "leaky faucet" phenomenon, where women's representation decreases as we move up the leadership positions. We also talked about various factors that may contribute to women leaving their careers, such as the pay gap, lack of parental leave support, and other systemic issues that make it difficult for women to succeed. We also discussed how women tend to do more event organizing, diversity and inclusion work, and join more ERG groups than men. However, these efforts are often undervalued and not compensated during annual reviews or promotion time, leading to the "leaky pipeline" phenomenon. As a result, mid-level women tend to leave the workforce to start their own businesses due to the difficulty of breaking through the glass ceiling, caregiving responsibilities that still tend to fall on women, and burnout. Finally, we discussed how the World Economic Forum is a platform where discussions about gender equity, climate change, poverty, and justice are happening, and there is a lot of action being taken to address these issues. When MyKimisms Founder, Kim “Kimfer” wasn’t offered a chair on the board, she created one. Kim is the first-ever elected VP of DEI to the Board of Directors in over 70 chapters across the nation for the American Marketing Associ I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

In this episode, Deepa shares her experiences as an immigrant climbing the corporate ladder, the challenges she faced with work visas, and the importance of mentors in furthering your career. She also provides insights on advocating for yourself, getting and processing feedback, and staying current on your skill set. We unpack a lot of valuable insights, including how to advocate for yourself to your managers, the importance of mentors in getting feedback and furthering your career, and how to articulate what you want during performance reviews. Deepa also shares tips on how to present to executive leaders, how to take career risks, and the lessons she learned from failure. As an immigrant, Deepa faced unique challenges with work visas and the immigrant experience. She provides insights on how to overcome these challenges and stay current on your skill set, including leveraging LinkedIn and improving your writing and speaking skills. In the episode takeaway, Deepa provides an action list for listeners to implement in their own career journeys. This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing career challenges as an immigrant or looking to further their career with the help of mentors and effective communication skills. Deepa is an immigrant from India who came to the US for graduate school. She has traversed various industries and roles from being an engineer on the manufacturing floor to Senior Vice President. She is a Customer centric and results oriented leader spearheading organizational transformations and continuous improvement; to the next level of growth and success. Her experience and expertise span multiple areas including Customer Success, Operational Excellence, Business Process Supply Chain – Planning, Procurement, Sourcing, Logistics, Warehousing. Deepa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepadeepa/ I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Prof. Elad Sherf, discusses strategies for fostering engagement, safety, and equitability in the workplace. He shares his research & insights on how to build a culture that encourages employee feedback, amplifies underrepresented voices, and measures success in a way that is fair and equitable. We discuss, Creating a Culture of Safety & Enabling Employee Voices : Speak Up or Not? Engaging Employees Through Feedback and Fairness Framing the Right Questions: Strategies for Effective Communication Speaking Up in Meetings: Amplifying Women and Minority Voices Amplifying Underrepresented Voices: Building Equitable Teams and Access to Critical Projects Elad Sherf is a Sarah Graham Kenan Scholar Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His work has been published in leading management and psychology journals including Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Journal of Applied Psychology, and highlighted in Harvard Business Review. Elad Sherf : linkedin.com/in/sherfelad/ I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

By popular vote, my first LinkedIn Live topic is "How to EXPAND your NETWORK". Join me as we talk about not just expanding your network but staying engaged and partnering with your network. Don't forget to register and see you soon. https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7039298181372805120/ #linkedinlive #womencareerandlife #network #networking I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Neena Newberry discusses f taking ownership of your career path, promoting your accomplishments in a tasteful way , returning to work on your terms, how to handle getting laid off , making better decisions, significance of prioritizing goals and negotiating for pay, benefits, and work conditions. Neena also shared her insights on leveraging your current role to gain broader experience and expertise, advocating for yourself in the workplace as a woman and Asian, and promoting your accomplishments in a tasteful way that builds your personal brand. We also discussed her book, "Show Up, Step Up, Step Out," which focuses on building your personal brand and showing up for your team. Additionally, we explored the benefits of taking small, incremental steps to achieve your goals, continuous learning and improvement through micro learning, and how to use your cultural background and collaboration skills to your advantage in the workplace. Overall, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their career growth and personal development to the next level. Neena Newberry is an award-winning speaker, author, and executive coach. She launched Newberry Solutions in 2008 to focus on her passion for developing strong leaders, especially women. She left a more than 16-year management consulting and human resources career, and a role on Deloitte’s U.S. HR Executive Team supporting 34,000 employees Her company’s products and services support Fortune 500 clients such as AT&T, PepsiCo, Shell, and Sysco, and organizations like the United Way and the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Not to mention Neena’s New Lens® app recognized with a 2020 Stevie Award for Best New Product, and her book Show Up. Step Up. Step Out. — and a LeadershipExcellence Award-winning program called WOW! Neena is an official member of the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council and has been honored by the Dallas Business Journal twice, as a Minority Business Leader Honoree and as a Women in Business Honoree and won four Stevie Awards. Neena: https://www.facebook.com/NewberryExecutiveSolutions/ https://twitter.com/newberrycoach https://www.linkedin.com/in/neenanewberry I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

How to suppor women in the workplace and the challenges they face with non-promotable tasks and communication barriers in meetings. In this interview with Brenda Peyser, we discuss, Brenda Peyser is Former Associate Dean, School Of Public Policy And Management at Carnegie Mellon University. She has held leadership positions in the academic and corporate worlds for almost 35 years. Brenda is one of the co-authors of The No Club – Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work , with Linda Babcock, Lise Vesterlund, and Laurie Weingart. Most recently, Brenda was a Distinguished Service Professor of Professional Communications at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, where she taught classes in professional speaking and acting. She is the founding Executive Director of Carnegie Mellon, Australia and one of the founders of the Heinz College’s Institute for Social Innovation. Brenda has taught in the Carnegie Mellon Leadership and Negotiation Academy for Women and consulted with organizations to improve women’s communication skills. You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber Drop me a note: I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareer I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

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Ep. 25: Eating disorder is a mental health issue not just a manifestation of body or food challenges. Eating disorders can be typecast as afflicting teenage girls or by income level. It has a significant impact on the individual and family can can have extreme consequences, not a matter to be taken lightly. As a society our language around food and body is ver important. Ashley Arial , licensed counsellor and eating disorder specialist from Children's Hospital, Plano talks in-depth of how...

This week is National Eating Disorder Association(NEDA) Awareness week . Introduction: Eating Disorders as a Mental Health Issue: The Impact on Individuals and Families: The Role of Language: Addressing Eating Disorders in Teens and Adults: Preventing Eating Disorders: Supporting Individuals and Families: Conclusion: Eating disorder is a mental health issues not just a manifestation of body or food challenges. Eating disorders can be typecast as afflicting teenage girls or by income level. It has a significant impact on the individual and family and can have extreme consequences, not a matter to be taken lightly. As a society, our language around food and body is very important. Ashley Ariail is a Bloomberg Fellow, a licensed counselor, and an eating disorder specialist from Children's Hospital, Plano. She works with children and teens and families as they work through eating disorder issues and body image issues as well. She's a passionate advocate doing outreach p I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

How can women build executive presence and get sponsored (not just mentored) into leadership roles In this interview with Lenetra King : Introduction: Building Executive Presence: Showing Up Authentically as a Person or Woman of Color: Teaching Others About Our Culture at Work: Building an Inclusive Culture: Finding Sponsors and Gaining Visibility: Women Need Sponsors, Not Just Mentors: Taking Calculated Risks and Building Strength in Your Network: Conclusion: Lenetra King is the CEO of Watch me Excel and has just published her first book "Unwritten Insights". She is a Health Care exec with over 15 years experience in senior leadership roles across various states and health care systems. As an executive coach and sought after speaker she enable I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Introduction: In this interview with Julie Castro Abrams, I discuss, The Upside of VC Investing in Women-Owned Businesses: Women Becoming Venture Capital Investors: Accessing and Pitching for Board Positions: Types of Boards to Get a Seat: The Role of a Board Member: Dealing with Microaggressions: Conclusion: Julie Castro Abrams is the CEO and Chair of How Women Lead and Managing Partner of How Women Invest. She is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. Julie is a philanthropist who launched How Women Give and serves as the Governance Chair for the Women's Funding Network. She has won many awards including the Jobs Genius Award, Morgan Stanley Innovation Award, Cisco Innovation in Technology, Stevie Award for Best Non-Profit Executive, Human Rights Award from the Commission on the Status of Women, the Women of Color Action Network, and the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2011. Podcast Recommendation: Rabiah Coon "More Than Work" Podcast: I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Introduction: In this interview with Jennifer Kiehl Bartkowski and Elina Dickens, we discuss, Girl Scouts' Pivot to Build Strong Communities: Investing in Physical and Mental Health: Tackling Imposter Syndrome and Believing in Ourselves: Goal Setting and Execution: Embracing Our Abilities, Talents, and Experience: Conclusion: Jennifer Kiehl Bartkowski is the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and is a respected leader in the non profit sector who is driving change within and outside her organization. She won the 2022 Stevie Award for Women in Business. Jennifer brings passion and drive to building strong local communities to give access and opportunities to many who may be limited due to social and economic reasons. Elina Dickens is a Business Major at UT, won the Girl Scouts Gold Award and is recognized for her work in the community. As a freshman she got to do a prestigious internship at Deloitte. I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

A big "THANK YOU" to the guests for sharing their expertise, stories and experience. Thanks to all the listeners for supporting each other. Introduction: Behind the Scenes Look at Podcasting: My Podcasting Journey: Expanding My Network: Tools and Systems for Successful Podcasting: Ode to the Podcasting Community: Conclusion: Podcast Survey: https://tinyurl.com/2s42ashy Drop me a note:I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareerandlife or Gmail at womencareerandlife@gmail.com. . Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: {LINK} & don't forget to share & subscribe & leave a review. Social Media: https://solo.to/wcl Resources: www.womencareerandlife.com Other episodes you'll enjoy: Interview with Lydia Fenet [ I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

How do you figure out if the career you are pursuing is the right fit for you? In this interview with Ben Cooper, we discuss, Pursuing Your Passion: Understanding All Aspects of a Job: What to Ask in a Career Conversation: Balancing Passion with Practicality: Exploring Different Career Paths: Ben Cooper is a former lawyer by profession who has pivoted into Career Counselling so that students can make informed decisions. He also enables early and mid career professionals to navigate their career and Hosts and produces a podcast..He recently joined the Forbes Advisor, Education Advisory Board, where he will review articles, advise on content and support Forbes Advisor's mission to help readers make well-informed education-related decisions. Podcast Survey: https://tinyurl.com/2s42ashy Drop me a note:I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareerandlife or Gmail at womencareerandlife@gmail.com. . Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: {LINK} & don't forget to share & subscribe & leave a review. Social Media: https://solo.to/wcl Resources: www.womencareerandl I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

Why are women afraid to take credit for their accomplishments? "The most successful people I've ever worked with, men and women, they walk into a new job and the first question they ask is who do I need to know to make sure this is a success?" In this episode with Sally Helgesen, you will learn: Taking Credit for Accomplishments: The Perfectionist Trap: Building Relationships in a New Job: Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles: The Future of Women in Leadership: Sally Helgesen is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on women's leadership and inclusion. She is the author of eight books, including the best-selling The Female Advantage and How Women Rise. Podcast Survey: https://tinyurl.com/2s42ashy Drop me a note:I would love to hear from you about your stories and your journey. You can reach me on Instagram @womencareerandlife or Gmail at womencareerandlife@gmail.com. . Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...

In this interview with Professor David Smith on advancing gender equity in the workplace through allyship and mentorship: David Smith, PhD, is co-author of the book, Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace and an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. As a sociologist trained in military sociology and social psychology, he focuses his research in gender, work, and family issues including allyship, inclusive mentorship and sponsorship, gender bias in performance evaluations, and dual career families. He is the co-author of Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women and numerous journal articles and book chapters that focus on gender and the workplace. If you have comments, please drop a note at : womencareerandlife@gmail.com. Please don't forget to share, subscribe & leave a review. Social Media: https://solo.to/wcl Resources: www.womencareerandlife.com #womencareerandlife #paintlifetogether Guest: David Smith https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgsmithphd/workplaceallies.com I'm a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you're interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com You can support this podcast: Buy me a chai or be a monthly or annual subscriber You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review on your favourite podcast platform. I would love to hear from you. You can drop me a note with what you want to hear on your future episodes, your questions, your stories and your ideas by sending an email to womencareerandlife@gmail.com Check out my other podcast "Life Beats with Sirisha" where candid questions and lived experiences provide a colorful narrative of the South Asian diaspora giving us an opportunity to paint our own personal and professional pictures. You can listen to the live Radio Show "Life Beats with Sirisha" on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX. or onl...