Thriving in Intersectionality – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Lola interviews Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a seasoned biotech entrepreneur, healthcare investor, and drug developer with over 25 years of expertise in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. 

Shelia has founded and led multiple biotech companies, pioneering the development and approval of transformative drugs for immunology and oncology patients. In her recently delivered transformative TEDx talk, she highlights ways to build a powerful network of supporters and become an inspiring mirror for others.

Key highlights of the episode include: 

• Exploring how the layers of intersectionality, from heritage to professional identity, shape one’s journey as an individual navigating multiple identities.
• Reflecting on the dualities of identity and balancing cultural heritage with an American upbringing.
• Unpacking the diverse immigrant experience and how varying generational backgrounds influence personal identity and values.
• Highlighting the process of transitioning from traditional career paths like medicine to fields such as consulting and biotech, and how cultural expectations can shape professional choices.
• Emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge when making career decisions and exploring strategies for following passions authentically.
• Addressing the challenges of career path "analysis paralysis" and the value of making pivots that align with one’s evolving goals and values.
• Offering advice for early-career professionals on finding clarity, pursuing passion, and leveraging networking as key career-building resources.
• Discussing how diverse career experiences can be integrated into a cohesive and purposeful path.
• Exploring the concept of “flow” and how discovering passion can transform work into a fulfilling, energizing journey.
• Reinforcing the importance of mentorship, giving back, and finding ways to extend impact beyond immediate networks.

Listen to Sheila's recent TEDxtalk : https://youtu.be/2DpDx6T3-X4?si=hRoLJ6-XtnPvSBQJ

Connect with Shelia: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-gujrathi-md/ 

Website: sheilagujrathimd.com 

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

In this episode, Lola interviews Summie Yeung, a Life & Career Transition Coach, dedicated to empowering multicultural people in English-speaking countries to break free from traditional career paths and cultural expectations.

In this episode, they explore:

• The challenges and identity shifts of being an Asian immigrant in the UK.
• Embracing a "third culture" as a blend of her Hong Kong roots and British experiences.
• The challenges of belonging and confidence in professional spaces as an immigrant.
• How to view one's career as an exploratory journey rather than a fixed path.
• A unique three-step coaching method for multicultural individuals facing career transitions.
• The complexities of grief and loss that come with being an immigrant, especially when loved ones are far away.

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Connect with Summie: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/summieyeung/

Website: https://www.summieyeung.com

Free Worksheet:https://www.summieyeung.com/gift

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO

In this episode, Lola reflects on how you can turn your passion into a stand-alone business while still keeping your 9-5. She goes into detail about where to start, the steps you need to take to establish your business, and tips on managing a full-time job and a business. 

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Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com

In this episode, Lola speaks with Funmi Onamusi, Chief People Officer at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a large mental health and learning disabilities trust. 

Before this, Fumi was the executive director of inclusion at one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, where she was responsible for the inclusion and health inequalities agenda. She excels in her role as a leader by combining extensive experience in strategic management and operational excellence with a profound commitment to people-centered leadership

In this episode, we discuss:

• Definition your career path based on your values and personal desires rather than trying to fit into predefined expectations or others' paths.
• How to embrace change and opportunities that may lead you to different roles or industries. 
• The importance of understanding what you truly want so you can write your own story - instead of following someone else's career trajectory
• Thinking long term to build meaningful relationships and a supportive community and how these spaces can provide valuable support and opportunities throughout your career.
• Zooming out and viewing your career as a continuous learning process so you can embrace new experiences and skills and use them as building blocks that contribute to your overall growth and future opportunities.

Connect with Funmi: 

Website: www.funmionamusi.com

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com

In this episode, Lola reflects on the evolving landscape of the workplace, emphasizing the shift from traditional hiring practices to skills-based hiring, and discusses the rise of the gig economy -  how professionals are developing new skills alongside their 9-5.

Lola also digs into the importance of career development through skills mapping and how you can implement this practice into your own life to achieve your career goals.

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com

In this episode, Lola speaks with Alicia Moody, a passionate, thoughtful, and value-driven HR leader with experience providing Strategy and HR consultation to business leaders supporting initiatives that impact and enhance organizational culture and business results. 

In her current role as an HR Director, she now supports a leading Medical Device company and leads the HR function.

Alicia passionately serves in diversity, equity and inclusion, as a mediator in her local community, Board Member, and on the steering committee of her current company's Black Employee Network ERG.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Alicia’s career journey from flight attendant, to teaching English in China, and eventually moving into HR and leadership roles
• The power of being introverted and opinionated to express yourself confidently
• From networking to mentorship programs, the transformative experience ERGs have on career development that many people might not know 
• The importance of conflict resolution as an HR leader who is balancing the needs of the business and employees
• Staying current with market trends and continuously acquiring new skills in an ever-changing job market and with the rise of AI and tech
• Why effective communication is vital in any role and learning how to work with and talk to people across different cultures and organizational levels is vital to career growth
• Navigating career transitions and challenges by knowing your purpose and being intentional in her career choices

Connect with Alicia: 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alicia-moody

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com 

In this episode, Lola reflects on motherhood and discusses how being ambitious is not just defined by your career. Lola gives tips for any mom who also wishes to have a thriving career and outlines three things you need to succeed in the workplace and in motherhood.

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com 

In this episode, Lola speaks with Kristina Hysler, a civil engineer focused on water quality management, where she champions the water quality consulting division for municipal and governmental clients. 

With over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and water quality consulting, Kristina is an expert in sustainable environmental solutions and regulatory compliance. 

Beyond her technical and leadership expertise, Kristina is deeply involved in volunteer work, serving as a founding member and vice president of Engineers Without Borders - San Diego Professional Chapter and actively participating in the California Stormwater Quality Association. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Evolving your career by discovering what you don’t like (so you can choose a new path)
• Prioritizing building a network and seeking a mentor from the start of your career
• Crafting your “brand” within your industry to set yourself apart
• Tips on what everyone should focus on to build a career in corporate America
• The connection between being authentic and continuing to evolve
• Opening yourself up to “rebranding” your image in order to take on new leadership roles
• Tapping into your differences to make them your strengths in the workplace

Connect with Kristina: 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-hysler 

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com 

In this episode, Lola speaks with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, the founder of African Women in STEM. She is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering women in their pursuit of success, offering them invaluable education, mentorship, and networking opportunities, to seize their potential, own their careers, and make a profound impact.

With a wealth of experience spanning two decades in engineering, Adaeze is a master at transforming challenges into opportunities. Her passion for STEM is contagious, and she strongly advocates celebrating the unique identities and contributions of women in the STEM ecosystem. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Reflecting on her journey as a black female engineer and how that gave her a full spectrum view of corporate and the tech industry
• Actionable steps for immigrants wanting to grow their career in corporate and how it’s not all about the degree you hold
• The importance of staying curious to find new paths that you didn’t know existed so you can advance in your career
• Why building relationships with people from different walks of life is important to find new opportunities and discover new ways of doing things
• An introduction to Adeaze’s TedX about how embracing your cultural identity is key to unlocking your potential
• Allowing yourself to be vulnerable in the right spaces so you can grow as a person and a professional

Connect with Adaeze: : 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaeze-iloeje-udeogalanya/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanwomenin_stem/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfricanWomeninSTEM 

Website: https://africanwomeninstem.com/ 

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com 

In this episode, Lola speaks with Shilpa Tangi Green, a global lead in the commercial IT group at a big Biopharmaceutical company. She has a degree in Electrical Engineering and moved to the US 18 years ago. She has worked in various sectors like fintech, automobile, semiconductors before moving to Healthcare & Lifesciences over 15 years ago. 

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, growing, and tending to vegetables and herbs in the backyard, hiking, or spending time with her 4 children.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The importance of having a mentor within your company and outside the company you work for
• Picking a career for the future, not just for the roles available now
• Key aspects to consider when making the decision to move into new career roles
• Staying curious to learn and keep up with the changing world around us
• Understanding the depth and breadth of your career in order to thrive
• Advice and insights for working parents and why you need to understand your priorities
• Core questions to consider if you are thinking about changing industries

Connect with Shilpa: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpat/ 

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/ 

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO 

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more. 

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com