What Rules!?: A career podcast for women of color

We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with Denise Vu Broady, a Vietnamese refugee who has climbed the corporate ladder into the C-suite and is now a mentor to other women in the tech industry. Denise shares her inspirational story of how she blossomed from an introverted young girl to the outspoken powerhouse she is today as the Chief Marketing Officer at Collibra, a software development company. We chat about owning your voice in the workplace, learning from failure and how to find the right mentor—and cultivate the relationship. “Have a voice, be yourself and think about what you want and ask for it,” says Denise. “You cannot get to professional success without breaking some rules.” Theme: Own Your Power Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: Refugee Girl: They called us “The Boat People” by Hang Pham Sonnenberg Denise’s Bio: Denise Vu Broady is the Chief Marketing Officer for Collibra and is responsible for accelerating the company’s marketing strategy, brand recognition, and growth marketing across the globe. Denise has 25+ years of enterprise technology experience and has held leadership roles at Appian, WorkForce Software, and SAP, with experience in go-to market, product launches, strategy, marketing, communications, and operations. Denise holds a double bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Production & Operations from Virginia Tech. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

If you’re comparing yourself to others, wondering if you should be further along in your career, our guest today shares how to get ahead at your own speed. While we’re encouraged to advance as quickly as possible, Paula Ramos, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, at Kimberly-Clark, believes in the opposite. Paula tells us how she has broken the rules by looking at her career as a sailboat and letting her curiosity guide her. “A sailboat allows me to explore,” says Paula. “And it puts the control on me on how fast I go.” Get off the fast lane and sail your way into a rewarding career with Paula’s insight and advice. Theme: Know What You Want Episode Highlights: Paula’s Bio: Paula Ramos is the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, where she has global responsibility for the company's enterprise strategy and the transformation initiatives designed to accelerate growth and value creation. Paula’s ambition is to fuse commercial instinct, pragmatism, technology and market insight to navigate ambiguity, champion consumer experience, and enable sustainable growth. With empathy, collaboration, and a passion for unlocking human potential, she builds inclusive teams that play to win and leave their mark upon the world. Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark in 2021, Paula was a partner at McKinsey & Company. In her 18 years at McKinsey, she advised some of the world's largest consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, and pharmaceutical companies on finding new sources of growth, transforming business portfolios, driving commercial and culture transformations, and building lasting competitive advantages. She led the firm's global consumer health practice and played pivotal roles in McKinsey's inclusion and diversity programs. A native Brazilian, Paula holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Magna Cum Laude high honors degree in Commerce from McGill University. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

For Women’s History Month, we debunk three myths many multicultural women have about supporting each other in corporate America. Do you think you’re only one person and can’t change the status quo? Are you afraid to sponsor another woman of color because she may make you look bad? Do you believe everyone should pay their dues as they climb the ladder? These are all myths! Check out how we disprove each and offer ways to help and support each other when we choose community over competition. Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: The P.I.E. Theory of Success—Performance, Image, Exposure 2023 Women in the Workplace by McKinsey & Company Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

It’s Black History Month and Meredith Harper is on a mission—to empower women and people of color to embark upon careers in tech. Black, Latina and Native American women make up only 4% of tech roles in the U.S. Meredith is the Chief Information Security Officer at Synchrony, a Fortune 500 company that is one of the largest issuers of store credit cards in the U.S. She shares how she has often been the only woman of color throughout her 30-year career in tech and how other strong women partnered with her to get ahead. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Meredith on how to challenge authority at work so that it benefits you and your company. “It's about being bold and it’s about being noisy,” she says. Theme: Don’t Do It Alone Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: Empowering Black, Latina, and Native American Women in Tech by McKinsey & Company, 8/29/23 ISACA, a global association for professionals in information security, governance, assurance, risk, and privacy and quality. ISC2, the world’s leading member association for cybersecurity professionals SANS, an institute that offers cybersecurity training, certifications and research Meredith’s Bio: Meredith Harper is a strategic leader with 30 years of experience, who is passionate about her greatest assets—her team members. Her success has been attributed to her ability to manage large-scale complex programs that cross functional areas while advancing the skill sets and careers of her team members. Meredith is passionate about empowering women and people of color to embark upon careers in technology, especially in information security, where those populations are underrepresented. She’s committed to transforming the industry by driving engaging and provocative discussions around diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment and the value it brings. It is her hope that the industry transforms at a more rapid pace so that women and people of color are normalized in tech and security spaces. Meredith is a proud alumna of the University of Detroit Mercy and the Loyola Chicago School of Law where she received a Master’s in Health Services Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, and Master's of Jurisprudence in Compliance, respectively. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin:

Let’s advance together in 2024! Today, we chat about lifting others to get ahead collectively with Cindy Tran, Managing Director at Slalom, a global business and technology consulting company. As an Asian American, Cindy talks about how she was raised to be empathetic with everyone and how it’s helped her advance in her career. “That general commitment to adding value and helping others succeed,” says Cindy. “It makes other people want to help you.” Tune in for how empathy can take you (and others!) far in the workplace. “It’s much more powerful to have others lift you up than for you to get there by yourself,” says Cindy. Theme: Don’t Do It Alone Episode Highlights: Cindy’s Bio: Cindy Tran is a Managing Director at Slalom, a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. She has over 20 years of experience in professional services, currently focused on Slalom go-to-market expansion into Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Cindy has a strong commitment to serving customers and enabling teams to achieve strategic outcomes. Cindy is passionate about mentoring early career young professionals and community give-back opportunities. Together, Cindy and her husband are raising two young boys and are small business owners. Mentioned in this episode: Cindy Tran’s TEDx Talk: Untold Complexities Between 1st and 2nd Generation Immigrants Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Are you thinking about leaving corporate America? You’re not alone. 1 in 3 women of color currently in the workplace plan to leave their jobs over the next year. We’re here to tell you why multicultural women are needed in corporate America and what it means if more of us decide to leave. Before you choose the path of entrepreneurship or the corporate world, check out our convo! Episode Highlights: Research Mentioned: 2/15/23: The Harris Poll: America This Week Wave 155 March 2021: More Women of Color are Ready to Leave the Workforce by Fairygodboss and nFormation May 2020: Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters by McKinsey & Company 6/24/20: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter (Quick Take) by Catalyst 2022 Women in the Workplace by McKinsey & Company Check out these additional episodes: Ep 64: The 4 L’s to Advance Your Career featuring Tanika Cabral Ep 71: Transform Your Limiting Beliefs to Get Ahead featuring Thear Suzuki Ep 73: 3 Moves to Improve Your Next Meeting featuring Monique Lanaux Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon:

Are you looking for a mentor? We’ve got a surefire way to get as many mentors as you want, thanks to Shellye Archambeau, a Fortune 500 board director and one of the first Black female CEOs in the tech industry. Shellye learned early in her career that you should have multiple mentors and she figured out how to do that—without asking! And it’s easier than you think! Suffering from impostor syndrome? Don’t worry, Shellye points out it affects all of us, including herself, and she offers ways to beat it when it sneaks up on you. Striving to land a paid seat on a corporate board? Shellye shares how she did it and how you can, too! Want people to remember you? Introduce yourself using Shellye’s technique and you’ll be on people’s minds long after you meet them. With over 30 years of corporate experience, Shellye, author of Unapologetically Ambitious, shares some golden nuggets you won’t want to miss! Theme: Don’t Do It Alone Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by Shellye Archambeau LinkedIn Learning Course: Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau 2023 Gender Diversity Index Report by 50/50 Women on Boards Shellye’s Bio: Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Currently, Shellye serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, and Okta. She is also a CEO mentor with the EXCO Group and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Shellye has over 30 years of experience in technology. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company. During her tenure MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. Shellye is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. Shellye enjoys the performing arts, traveling and cooking. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin:

We chat with Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Chief Legal Officer of Digital & Technology for Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company. Brianna was doing just fine as a senior patent attorney at Microsoft before Yum! Brands came calling (during the pandemic!) with an opportunity to switch to the restaurant industry, a new field for her. “Here I was looking to do something completely different, in an industry that I knew nothing about,” says Brianna. “I have four to five people that I really respect their input and they all gave me great advice.” Brianna shares how she decided to accept the new challenge and who she turns to for career advice. Is it time for you to take on a new challenge? We discuss the signs it’s likely time to change course, who you should talk to about it, and some revealing questions to ask yourself when making big decisions. We also cover how to decide if the timing is right to take on a new challenge and working in your zone of excellence vs zone of genius. Theme: Change Course Without Hesitation Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this episode: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks Brianna’s Bio: Briana Hinojosa-Smith joined Yum! Brands in August of 2020 and currently serves as their Chief Legal Officer, Digital & Technology. In her role at Yum!, Brianna oversees a broad range of commercial and technology-related legal matters, including commercial contracts and licenses, data rights and intellectual property protection, as well as funding strategies to commercialize data and technology. Additionally, Brianna manages Yum!’s global patent portfolio, including coordinating the evaluation and filing of patents across the four brands (Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, Habit Burger Grill) and Yum!. Prior to joining Yum!, Brianna was a Senior Patent Attorney at Microsoft where she supported the Devices business (including Xbox/Gaming and Surface) in the areas of patent prosecution, conflict matters and licensing, as well as general legal support for the Devices client. In her 20-plus years as a patent attorney, Brianna’s experience includes patent prosecution, acquisition due diligence, patent licensing and litigation, patent monetization, validity and infringement analysis, and trademark and copyright protection. Prior to joining Yum!, Brianna worked in both the private and public sector including Gardere & Wynne, BlackBerry, Nortel and Uniden. Brianna earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Trinity University in San Antonio, a J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, and an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington. When Brianna is not working, she enjoys serving her community as an elected official, spending time with her family, running and writing. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. That's the motto that's taken Wendy Wu far—from Microsoft to Google, and now to software developer SailPoint, where she is the Chief Marketing Officer. Wendy believes that “you have to be the owner of your own career,” and that means defining what you want outside of your current role. She tells us about the time she did just that at Microsoft when her position was eliminated and she had to create a new position for herself. “Oftentimes a job description just tells you the status quo for today,” says Wendy, who grew up in China. “It doesn’t tell you what’s going to be next for you, so always extend yourself into other areas that may set you up for longer-term success.” We chat about three keys to defining your career and Wendy encourages us to seek help along the way! Theme: Know What You Want Episode Highlights: Wendy's Bio: Wendy Wu brings over 20 years of experience in B2B enterprise marketing to her role at SailPoint as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. At SailPoint, she’s focused on accelerating the company’s growth through modern, digital marketing, elevating SailPoint’s brand recognition, driving product adoption, and helping to deliver against the company’s business goals worldwide. Prior to joining SailPoint, Wendy was Vice President of Marketing at Box, where she led the global demand generation team to fuel the growth of the business as a leading content cloud platform. Before Box, Wendy spent eight years at Google Cloud. While there, she built the demand generation team for the Google Cloud Platform, eventually scaling the global marketing programs to support a multi-billion-dollar business. Before Google, Wendy held various product marketing and marketing leadership roles at Microsoft and other global companies. Wendy received her bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University and her master’s degrees in Public Policy and Cultural Anthropology from Duke University. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Welcome to the Own Your Power Series! In three short episodes, we’ll help you advance your career as a woman of color. AND we provide leaders with surefire ways to advance the multicultural women at their organizations. In this episode, we show you the first step to owning your power: how to own your identity. Why is this important? “Your identity shapes how you experience and see the world,” says co-host Dr. Merary Simeon in Part 1 of our series. We provide you with tools, such as the Identity Circle, to think about all the factors that make up your identity. And we share how owning your identity can open doors for yourself and others. “Ultimately, understanding and embracing your identity will put you in control of how you respond to opportunities and challenges that you face as a multicultural woman,” says Dr. Merary. Theme: Own Your Power Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: Ep 9: Thelma Haylock, Change Leader on Embracing Her Story Identity Circle More episodes about owning your identity: Ep 80: Creating Your Own Career Path Ep 78: Leading with Vulnerability Ep 71: Transform Your Limiting Beliefs to Get Ahead Ep 68: How to Be Strategic with Your Next Career Move Ep 64: Dr. Carey Yazeed: Truth Teller, Fire Starter Ep 60: How Understanding Your Identity Opens the Doors to Success Ep 58: Focused on Her Faith Ep 47: When In Doubt, Figure It Out Ep 46: Learning to Win as an Outsider Ep 43: Turning Your Insecurities into Your Superpowers Ep 19:

In Part 2 of our Own Your Power Series, we share how you can leverage your strengths to get ahead in your career. Discovering and growing your strengths is worth it. Research says people who have the opportunity to focus on their strengths every day are six times as likely to be engaged in their jobs. We offer tools that will help you identify your strengths and build on them. “We all have areas that we consistently stand out in,” says co-host Dr. Merary Simeon. “Once we understand what they are, those are our strength zones.” Theme: Own Your Power Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: CliftonStrengths Assessment HIGH5 Strengths Test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup Strengths Based Leadership by Gallup More episodes about using your strengths: Ep 70: Making Big Bold Moves Even When You’re Fearful Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

The #1 question we get from women of color is, how do I find a mentor and sponsor? In Part 3 of our Own Your Power Series, we reveal why you need both. “If you’re not sure what you want to do, go to a mentor,” says co-host Alisa Manjarrez. “As soon as you know, go to a sponsor.” We tell you how to find a mentor who you can trust and is a good fit for you. We also fill you in on how a sponsor can help you get ahead and the best way to approach a possible candidate. Theme: Own Your Power Episode Highlights: Mentioned in this Episode: Expect to Win by Carla Harris Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Shiseido exec Agnes Landau has an accent and speaks with her hands—two things she tried to tone down at the start of her career. Not anymore! Today, Agnes is the Chief Marketing Officer at Shiseido U.S. and she credits her differences for standing out and getting ahead in the workplace. “Because I have an accent, people listen more closely,” says Agnes, who’s Puerto Rican. We chat about being open to new opportunities, like the five years Agnes worked in France without knowing French! Being able to “figure it out along the way,” she says, is key. Theme: Don’t Do It Alone Episode Highlights: • The power of mentors and sponsors • Creating your own opportunities • Working internationally • Embracing your differences • Standing out to advance your career • Focusing on your strengths Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

When others see potential in you and offer you opportunities, take them even when you’re scared. It’s paid off for Cartier exec Erica Lovett. At age 32, Erica is the first DE&I leader at Cartier, the global luxury jewelry company. She shares how she’s followed her instinct to create her own career path to become the Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Cartier North America. Erica encourages all women to show up as themselves in the workplace. “I’ve learned that no matter how old you are, no matter how much experience you have or don’t have,” says Erica, who’s Black American, “you still have a right to be in the room and share what’s on your mind.” Theme: Create What You Want to See Episode Highlights: Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Learn how to build a community that will open doors and grow your career, thanks to Ivonne Valdes, Chief Channel Officer at Sorenson Communications. Cuban American Ivonne shares how everyone around her, from neighbors to recruiters, have contributed to her career success. She has secured mentors and sponsors at every job and she has built an advisory board that helps with her career moves. We chat about the cultural taboo of bragging vs stating the facts, aka our accomplishments, and Ivonne teaches us that there is nothing wrong with telling people what you want! “If you want something, tell people because we are a very tightly knit community and we love helping each other,” she says. Ivonne also reminds us that you don’t have to do it alone when outsourcing elements of your life can help you be more efficient and prioritize what matters. Theme: Don’t Do It Alone Episode Highlights: Mentioned In This Episode: “Work-Life Balance Is a Cycle, Not an Achievement” article by Harvard Business Review Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Get ready for a deep dive into vulnerability with Mimi Park, a Field Chief Technology Officer at Databricks. Mimi grew up in Korea, where she “essentially didn’t have a voice,” she tells us. So when she started her career in the U.S., “I wanted to be like everyone else, but me.” Thanks to a personality assessment, Mimi learned it was ok to be herself and she began to open up to her co-workers. Today, Mimi leads with vulnerability to build trust and authenticity with her team and her boss. “The thing about vulnerability is that it can only come from a sense of security,” Mimi says. She points out there’s a time and place to be vulnerable in the workplace and we discuss when it’s psychologically safe to do so. Theme: Turn Your Adversity into Your Strength Episode Highlights: Mentioned In This Episode: Mimi’s InformationWeek article: Maximizing AI ROI Through Change Management DiSC personality assessment Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

What’s more badass than talking about money? Although most of us cringe at the thought of sharing our salary with others, Slack exec Rukmini Reddy believes it’s one of the best ways to advance your career. As the SVP of Engineering, Platform at Slack, Rukmini tells us about the “network of incredible women” in her industry, who are open about sharing compensation data with one another. The results? They lift each other up and land better paying jobs. “I’m not shy about discussing money,” says Rukmini, who’s Indian. “I encourage all women to call a friend and tell them how much you make, and just be really uncomfortable.” Rukmini also fills us in on why you should scrutinize the feedback you receive at work and how you can manage impostor syndrome as a multicultural woman. Theme: Own Your Power Episode Highlights: Mentioned In This Episode: Rukmini’s LinkedIn article, “I’m a VP of engineering and a woman of color. These 5 lessons got me here.” Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader by Herminia Ibarra Board of directors salary in United States by Indeed Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Did you know there could be one million more women in management in corporate America if the “broken rung” was fixed? The broken rung, the biggest hurdle multicultural women face climbing the corporate ladder, is a systemic issue. That’s why we’re covering what organizations can do to fix it in our last episode of our Broken Rung series. We talk about the holistic strategies companies can implement so they can promote more women of color from individual contributor to manager. We highlight the benefits of having more multicultural executive coaches to serve as catalysts. And we discuss the importance of providing psychological safety for multicultural women employees in the workplace. Remember, you don’t have to do it alone! We’re here to help with this three-part series and with our upcoming What Rules!? Leadership Conference, specifically developed for multicultural women and their managers, on 10/25/23. Learn more at whatrulespodcast.com. Listen to parts one and two of our Broken Rung series, where we cover how managers and employees can fix the broken rung. Episodes linked below. Episode Highlights: Mentioned In this Episode: 2019 Women in the Workplace by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org Listen to the rest of our Broken Rung series: Ep 72: How Managers Can Fix the Broken Rung Ep 74: How Employees Can Fix the Broken Rung Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Do you avoid discomfort at work? Human Resources exec Lashanna “Sha” Farley reveals why feeling uncomfortable is, actually, good for your career. We chat with Sha about her career pivot to non-profit after working in corporate America for 20+ years at some of the biggest companies, including Walmart, Pfizer and Sam’s Club. Sha tells us about the tough decision to leave and how her faith helped her work through her doubts. After five years, Sha is back in corporate as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Allvue Systems, a private-equity backed SaaS company. She shares how her career pivot opened the door to the C-suite and how discomfort can help you grow as a person and advance your career. “If you’re not uncomfortable at least one day a week at your job, then it’s time for a new job because it means you’re not growing,” says Sha, who’s African American. Theme: Change Course Without Hesitation Episode Highlights: Mentioned In This Episode: Sacred Pace by Terry Looper Ep 58: Focused on Her Faith with Dr. Janice Stain National Director of Corporate Directors Directorship Certification Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Courtney Copelin: Instagram and LinkedIn More from Dr. Merary Simeon: Instagram and LinkedIn Learn more at www.whatrulespodcast.com.

Multicultural women are often “double onlys” in the workplace, meaning they are the only woman AND person of color in the room. This burden is mainly due to the “broken rung.” In our special three-part series, we've been tackling how managers, employees and organizations can fix the “broken rung,” the biggest obstacle that prevents women from climbing the corporate ladder. Even worse, it disproportionately affects women of color. In this second episode, we talk directly to multicultural women employees, like yourself, and how you can own your narrative to address the broken rung. While many of us are told to “call out the bias,” we offer real-life situations that can come up at work and how to be strategic when handling them as a woman of color. Alisa, Merary and Courtney share their personal experiences with bias and provide steps to deal with it. Remember, you don’t have to do it alone! We’re here to help with this series and with our upcoming What Rules!? Leadership Conference, specifically developed for multicultural women and their managers, on 10/25/23. Learn more at whatrulespodcast.com. Listen to parts one and three of our Broken Rung series, where we cover how managers and organizations can fix the broken rung. Episodes linked below. Episode Highlights: Research Mentioned: 2022 Women in the Workplace by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org “Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here’s How Managers Can Change That.” by Harvard Business Review Episode Mentioned: Ep 73: 3 Moves to Improve Your Next Meeting with Monique Lanaux Listen to the rest of our Broken Rung series: Ep 72: How Managers Can Fix the Broken Rung Ep 76: How Organizations Can Fix the Broken Rung Register Now! The What Rules!? Leadership Conference is on 10/25/23. Learn more and register at Eventbrite. Connect with us on our social media: Instagram and LinkedIn Join our LinkedIn community where we discuss rule-breaking strategies for multicultural women. More from Alisa Manjarrez: