You don’t want to miss our first episode of our LinkedIn podcast series, Bigger Than You Think. Excited to share with you our first guest, is an author, and world traveler whose visited 60+ countries. In our conversation, Robin explores what it means to be a woman living life on her terms.
There is so many talented women in the world, and today’s guest is a modern day renaissance woman. Known for her joyful presence, Faith Wilkerson is easily one of the top 5 women leaders blossoming in Richmond Virginia. Her Unlocking RVA events serve as a social hub for men and woman of all shades to come together throughout the city.
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Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali
Guests: Dr. Faith Wilkerson
Dr. Faith Wilkerson shares how Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University created a foundation for her to grow in her career while impacting the city.
How do our experiences help us choose a home? [3:28]
Dr. Wilkerson reflects on being a former VCU student who achieved three degrees and only saw four faculty members of color. [5:50]
Are for profit universities and colleges better than state funded schools? [7:40]
Can Spike Lee help students do the right thang? [14:54]
Should we be frustrated when others can get people dear to us to change? [16:00]
Does K-12 prepare you for college? [25:50]
Learn how a college job gave Faith the exposure needed to become an entrepreneur [29:39]
Dr. Faith Wilkerson leverages intentional thought to create a subtle change in the classroom and among students. We applaud her efforts as an educator and community leader.
QUOTES
People don’t like it when you tell them they have to change. [14:36]
I saw the impact that it made especially with kids. [20:33]
People hate to read, people want to just show up for things. [29:51]
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