If there is one thing Mita Mallick will tell you, it's that finding success in her journey as a writer, a storyteller, and podcast host, as well as a changemaker reimagining inclusion (also the name of Mita’s first book), didn’t happen overnight. Mita’s superpower has stemmed from learning to truly accept that rejection has been her gateway to becoming unstoppable. Mita will be launching “Reimagine Inclusion, debunking 13 myths to transform your workplace”, Mita is saying all the quiet parts out loud of what holds us back from making meaningful progress in the work. If Mita Mallick had to do it all over again, she would ask for support with both her writing ambitions, and impactfully advancing her career much earlier.
Mita’s words of wisdom stemming from her own personal experience provide practical tools that anyone looking to advance their career, and particularly women, need to hear. Listen in to find out more on how what Mita “would do all over again” has actually led her to the learnings that have allowed her to realize the professional goals which formerly lived in her wildest dreams.
“You don't give up. You just keep trying different ways to achieve what you want to do.” - Mita Mallick
What we explore in this episode:
Self-doubt, empowerment, and Mita's point of inspiration (1:10)
The impact of losing her father and the motivational power of grief (10:43)
Rejection and Mita’s path to becoming a published author (13:01)
The timelessness of diversity, equity and inclusion s, and how self-criticism, and the false stories we tell ourselves holds us back (18:33)
Chasing inclusion from a young age and debunking misconceptions around DE&I (24:40)
Parental leave, approaching promotions, and why workplace boundaries matter (35:00)
The reality of being indispensable at work (41:18)
The role of career sponsorship and allyship in the workplace (46:44)
Discovering Mita's confidence as a writer and a supportive work-life balance (53:01)
Learn Mita’s career life lessons in her book: Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace, releasing on 10/3 and available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394177097
Connect with Mita Mallick:
Brown Girl Table Talk podcast
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