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Fairygodboss RadioBeatriz Jaén Caparrós, Director of People Systems, Booking.comIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with Beatriz Jaén Caparrós, Director of People Systems at Booking.com. Beatriz reflects on a turning point in her career, realizing her passion for international work and the importance of cultural understanding. She also highlights two key female mentors who shaped her career and helped her navigate challenges in a male-dominated industry. Beatriz opens up about the power of vulnerability—stressing that it’s a source of strength, not weakness—and encourages others to embrace vulnerability in their personal and professional lives.She shares valuable lessons learned...2025-03-1213 min
Fairygodboss RadioMariangel Maldonado, Head of Wellbeing, Booking.comIn this insightful episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with Mariangel Maldonado, the Head of Wellbeing at Booking.com. Mariangel opens up about her mental health journey, the importance of flexibility in her career, and how different aspects of her identity influence the work she does today.
Throughout this conversation, Mariangel provides valuable insights on the trial-and-error process of finding a well-being routine, noting that it won’t always align with idealized versions we see on social media. She also highlights the need for women to support each other, breaking down walls and building professional trust. Finally, she ex...2024-12-1735 min
Fairygodboss RadioLydia DiClemente, Head of the Advisor Development Program Field, Bank of AmericaIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio we chat with Lydia DiClemente, Managing Director and Head of the Field Advisor Development Program at Bank of America. Lydia shares her inspiring journey from growing up with immigrant parents who kept savings in a shoebox to finding a passion for financial empowerment, becoming a financial advisor, and transitioning into leadership.
With 21 years in the industry, including 13 years at Bank of America, she reflects on her experiences as one of the few women in her field early on and emphasizes the importance of mentorship and supporting women in finance. Throughout the conversation, Lydia offers in...2024-07-2320 min
Fairygodboss RadioAlisha Kalb, Systems Engineering Leader at GE AerospaceIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio we chat with Alisha Kalb, the Systems Engineering Leader at GE Aerospace. Alisha began her career at GE Aerospace immediately after college when she was drawn to the company after hearing about their fantastic training program.
Throughout the episode, Alisha shares the many roles she has taken on during her 20 year journey, her passion for mentoring, and her unique perspective as a leader in engineering. Alisha also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and asking for help during challenging times.
Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GE Aerospace. Find a job there today!2024-06-0725 min
Fairygodboss RadioJulie Grzeda - Director, Early Career Talent at GE AerospaceIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Kumud Bika, VP at The Muse, sits down with Julie Grzeda, Director of Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace. Starting as a chemistry major, Julie found her true calling in human resources during an internship at GE in the '90s, marking the beginning of her impactful tenure.
From her early days on the shop floor to leading change in early career development, she shares insights on the power of continuous learning and building meaningful relationships. Hear Julie's candid stories about navigating dual careers, relocating to different geographies, and finding balance between work and li...2024-03-1426 min
Fairygodboss RadioNolita Lewis - Material Behavior & Operations Leader at GE AerospaceMeet Nolita Lewis, an executive leader with over 22 years of experience at GE. From being a first-generation college graduate with a fascination for planes to becoming a pioneer in the aerospace industry, she reflects on the challenges along the way and shares how her dedication and fearlessness have helped her break barriers and succeed in a field traditionally dominated by men. Hear about Nolita's experience of being the only woman in the room and what has motivated her to stay at GE for more than two decades. She also provides practical advice on building a network and the importance of...2024-01-3022 min
Fairygodboss RadioChasing Challenges with Maureen Connolly, eCommerce Sales Manager at PepsiCoListen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to discover Maureen Connolly's inspiring journey at PepsiCo, from her start as an intern to her current role as the eCommerce Sales Manager for Walmart.com. Maureen shares insights into the people and empowering culture at PepsiCo, emphasizing the company's dedication to developing female talent. She also discusses the importance of building a network, the value of showing empathy, and the impact of vulnerability in professional and personal relationships.
Tune in for valuable advice on leveraging the people around you and embracing challenges to fuel your growth.
Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Pe...2024-01-2330 min
Fairygodboss RadioHeidi Herbrand - Vice President of Talent Acquisition, GE AerospaceIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we chat with Heidi Herbrand, the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at GE Aerospace, about her impressive 30-year journey in the world of HR and recruiting. When asked how she got to where she is today, she responded that her success could be attributed to three key factors: 1) her natural curiosity and love for challenges, 2) her focus on the work rather than titles, and 3) her proactiveness in raising her hand for new responsibilities. Throughout the episode, Heidi emphasizes the importance of being intentional and focusing on the positive aspects of life and work. She s...2023-11-2919 min
Fairygodboss RadioAdvice and Lessons Learned from Women Leaders in Tech at PepsiCoIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with tech leaders at PepsiCo, Angelica Arceneaux, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Martha Roos, SVP of Digital Product Management. With over 32 combined years of experience at the company, these two friends share their insights on how to advance in the tech industry, why PepsiCo is an exceptional place for women to work, and how to navigate challenges and thrive as a woman in technology.
Tune in and discover how these two trailblazing leaders are changing the game in tech and paving the way for future generations of women in the i...2023-03-2725 min
Fairygodboss RadioAnne Phelan - Vice President of Product Management, Publicis SapientIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Publicis Sapient's Vice President of Product Management, Anne Phelan, shares stories and advice learned over her 20-year career.
Born and raised in the U.K. as one of eight siblings, Anne broke the mold of what a woman “should” do by venturing into business. Having worked in technology-focused industries that are traditionally male-dominated, Anne talks about the challenges she has faced finding her place and feeling imposter syndrome – plus the critical technique her career coach taught her to overcome it.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about how Anne has navigated being a succe...2023-01-1033 min
Fairygodboss RadioMy Role as a Male Ally for Women in STEM2D Roles at JohnsonThe mission of the WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design) Professional Pillar at Johnson & Johnson is to “inspire, nurture and recognize groundbreaking female leaders.” Remo Colarusso embodies this mission by being a passionate advocate and ally for female talent.
As Vice President of Janssen Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson, Colarusso is primarily responsible for the global manufacturing and supply management of all J&J pharmaceutical brands – but also devotes much of his time to mentoring the next generation of STEM2D leaders.
Listen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to find out what it means to Colarus...2022-10-2424 min
Fairygodboss RadioImproving the ‘Whole Employee’ Experience for Women in the WorkplaceEvery year, employers and employees alike look forward to the results of MetLife's research on workplace trends and the changing needs of the workforce. With two decades of research backed by 150+ years of expertise, MetLife's 20th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study helps us better understand what really matters to employees.
As we look at the current landscape of the U.S. workplace, new MetLife data finds that overall job satisfaction has reached a 20-year low, and loyalty continues to decline – but working women are one of the least satisfied groups in today's workforce.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio...2022-08-0938 min
Fairygodboss RadioTalat Mangla - Trust Solutions Director, PwCIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Talat Mangla, a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions group and a working mom of four. Talat shares insights on the power of embedding flexibility at work, embracing the unfamiliar, and being your authentic self.
[Recorded on March 31, 2022]
Talat Mangla is a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions Innovation group, where she leads digital transformation as a product manager. She’s skilled at leading large teams, managing client relationships, reporting results to executive audiences, public speaking, and auditing.
She has 14 years of audit experience with public and non-public clients in a range of i...2022-05-1218 min
PersonnelityEpisode 3 - Fairygodboss CEO Georgene Huang on Helping Women Find Great WorkplacesSend us a textJoin us as we talk to Georgene Huang, the co-founder and CEO of Fairygodboss, the largest online career community for women. Fairygodboss helps women achieve their career goals by providing reviews of workplace culture from other women, connections, jobs, events, and more. It works with top employers who care about equity, diversity and inclusion. Georgene shares her perspective on a variety of topics including the Great Resignation and how to get more women into the talent pipeline. Check out Fairygodboss at https://fairygodboss.com/.About the hosts: As owner and CEO of...2022-03-2033 min
Fairygodboss RadioIndia Sylvester - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, LumenIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Lumen. India shares how a surprising college elective course helped launch her 15-year career in human resources. Hear how she grew her career by accepting new challenges, ignoring bad advice, and taking care of herself.
India Sylvester is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Lumen where she leads efforts to create a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging for diverse teams and clients across the organization. India is an accomplished leader. She has more than 15 years of experience in human resources, wi...2022-02-2415 min
Fairygodboss RadioLucinda Newcomb - Chief Product Officer, WWIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Lucinda Newcomb shares stories of her 27 years career – from leading large product teams at Walmart, Sephora, Gap, and Yahoo! to her most impactful (and passion-fueled!) role yet as Chief Product Officer at WW. Lucinda reveals her top tips on managing career changes and staying true to yourself in the workplace.
[Recorded on December 17, 2021]
Lucinda Newcomb joined WW in March 2020 as Chief Product Officer, where she leads the WW member experience across all digital channels. Ms. Newcomb is a veteran customer experience leader with a proven track record in building end-to-end digital experiences that delight cus...2022-01-1927 min
Fairygodboss RadioFairygodboss Radio Roundtable: Mentors, Friends, & Women in STEM at GMIn this episode, Romy is joined by a team of mentors and friends from General Motors, Tammi and Adrienne, and brilliant engineers Andrea, Cecilia, and Nora. Hear their career journeys as women in the automotive industry and how their passions led them to create impactful careers at GM.
Tammi DeWildt provides support to Site based HR/LR team members and the Manufacturing leadership team at GM. Tammi is responsible for hire to exit at 8 critical manufacturing sites across GM’s N.A. operations. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and traveling.
As a Talent Acquisition Le...2022-01-1033 min
Fairygodboss RadioKasturi Mudulodu and Demetria Elmore, Tech Leaders at GoDaddyIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by two inspiring women tech leaders at GoDaddy, Kasturi Mudulodu, Vice President of Product Management, and Demetria Elmore, Vice President of Partners Care. Hear Kasturi’s incredible accomplishments of her 20 year career in engineering and product management, and how Demetria navigated major pivots from nonprofits to corporate to tech.
[Recorded on November 19, 2021]
Kasturi Mudulodu As Vice President of Product at GoDaddy, Kasturi is a relentless advocate for customers shaping the future of omni-channel commerce — the ability to sell anything anywhere — for millions of small businesses around the world.
Demetria Silvera Elmore is an...2021-12-2237 min
Fairygodboss RadioKenzie Ferguson - VP, Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, Delta DentalIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kenzie Ferguson, Vice President of Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of California. Kenzie shares her unconventional career journey into the corporate world, how she navigated being one of the only women at a male-dominated tech company, and how her willingness to learn and try new things brought her to where she is today.
[Recorded on October 19, 2021]
Kenzie Ferguson is Vice President of Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of California. Kenzie provides strategic vision and direction to Delta Dental’s charitable and philanthropic giving, community se...2021-12-1022 min
Fairygodboss RadioKatie Warchol - Financial Advisor, Edward JonesIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy passes her hosting hat to Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne. Aisha sits down with Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, to hear how she has found purpose in a reinvented career. Katie shares advice on how to navigate a career change and how to recognize your transferable skills.
Since 2006, Katie has been working for Edward Jones; a company she believes truly understands what it means to serve clients, the community and the individuals who work for this outstanding firm.
Prior to Edward Jones, Katie was a counselor at St. Louis University. During her...2021-12-0620 min
Fairygodboss RadioFairygodboss Radio: Katie Warchol - Financial Advisor, Edward JonesIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne, sits down with Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, to hear how she has found purpose in a reinvented career. Katie shares advice on how to navigate a career change and how to recognize your transferable skills.
[Recorded on July 13, 2021]
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Since 2006, Katie has been working for Edward Jones; a company she believes truly understands what it means to serve clients, the community and the individuals who work for this outstanding firm.
Prior to Edward Jones, Katie was a counselor at St. Louis University. During her first 8 years at Edwa...2021-12-0621 min
Fairygodboss RadioWanda Hope - Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Johnson & JohnsonIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Wanda Hope, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Johnson & Johnson. Wanda shares her experiences (and advice!) of her flourishing 30-year career at J&J – from being the first in many roles as a young sales professional to advancing DEI as a thought leader.
Wanda Bryant Hope is an accomplished business executive with significant experience in general management, marketing, sales, commercial operations, and human resources. She currently serves as Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Johnson & Johnson, and is responsible for globally advancing the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) outco...2021-11-0334 min
Fairygodboss RadioCherie Caldwell - Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, SalesloftIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Cherie Caldwell shares her learnings from her various workplace experiences – from a venture in corporate America at Pepsico, Home Depot, and Comcast to her most impactful (and fun!) role yet at Salesloft. Hear Cherie’s best advice and resources for advancing your career, plus tips for jobseekers on how to get an honest look at a company’s culture.
[Recorded on August 25, 2021]
Cherie Caldwell is a Human Resources thought leader with over two decades of experience working with Fortune 100 corporations and start-ups, leading successful workforce reorganizations and organizational turnarounds that grow revenue.
Cherie decided to focus...2021-10-2923 min
Fairygodboss RadioTiffany Dufu - Founder and CEO, The CruTiffany Dufu, Founder and CEO of The Cru, just may be the ultimate Fairygodboss. She’s devoted her entire career to advancing women and girls, and between stints at the Seattle Girls’ School, Simmons College, the White House Project and Levo, Dufu also published Drop the Ball — an invaluable resource for women — which chronicles how she learned to achieve more by doing less.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio,Tiffany shares how her challenging childhood inspired her feminist views, and offers listeners valuable advice on finding mentors and solidifying a personal brand.
[Recorded on September 28, 2021]
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Tiffany Dufu is the Founder and CEO of Th...2021-10-2737 min
Fairygodboss RadioMelanie Frank - Managing Vice President of Technology, Capital OneIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Melanie Frank joins Romy to discuss her career journey – from pursuing a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut to becoming Managing VP of Cyber Engineering at Capital One. Melanie shares her secret to earning numerous promotions without switching companies, and her No. 1 piece of advice to other women who hope to do the same.
[Recorded on August 25, 2021]
As a Managing Vice President in Technology at Capital One, Melanie Frank leads Cyber Engineering for the enterprise. Her teams innovate boldly to secure the enterprise. Her team obsesses over excellence.
Melanie has been with Capital One for...2021-10-1922 min
Fairygodboss RadioKacey Jones - Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Robert HalfIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kacey Jones, Senior Manager of DEI, Co-founder of Robert Half’s Black Employee Network, and mom of two teens. Hear how Kacey rose through the ranks from a receptionist to D&I leader by staying curious and sticking to her values.
[Recorded on August 17, 2021]
Kacey Jones is Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at talent solutions firm Robert Half, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her current role, Kacey is focused on internal DEI efforts, including supporting the company’s employee network or resource groups, employee education and glob...2021-09-2435 min
Fairygodboss RadioLaFawn Davis - GVP of ESG, IndeedIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, LaFawn Davis shares her inspiring career journey – from navigating a job loss in the dot-com bubble burst to now creating impact as a D&I leader at Indeed. Hear how LaFawn has found success by following her passions, infusing positivity into her work, and trusting her gut.
[Recorded on July 27, 2021]
LaFawn Davis is Group Vice President of Environmental, Social & Governance at Indeed. She leads Indeed’s strategic efforts to remove bias and eliminate barriers to entry by focusing on inclusive features and accessibility in products to help all people get jobs—and create a divers...2021-09-2330 min
Fairygodboss RadioFairygodboss Radio Roundtable: Women Leaders in Technology at Capital OneIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, three women leaders in technology – with 34+ years of collective experience at Capital One – share how they’ve built incredibly fulfilling careers at the company. Hear about their unique journeys in the tech industry and the advice, people, and programs that have supported them along the way.
(Recorded on July 26, 2021)
Melanie Frank, Managing Vice President of Technology
As a Managing Vice President in Technology at Capital One, Melanie Frank leads Cyber Engineering for the enterprise. Her teams innovate boldly to secure the enterprise. Her team obsesses over excellence. Melanie has been with Capital One for over 20...2021-09-1031 min
Fairygodboss RadioCourtney McCarthy - Market Executive, MerrillTune in to this episode to find out Courtney's favorite app for self-cafe, plus tips on tackling personal or difficult conversations at work.
(Recorded on July 9, 2021)
Courtney McCarthy is the Market Executive for the Coastal New England Market at Merrill, leading offices in Providence, RI, Mystic, CT, Hingham, MA & Hyannis, MA. In partnership with local leaders, Courtney works to connect Merrill Lynch and Bank of America’s business lines to deliver integrated financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. In addition to her role as Market Executive, Courtney was named the Bank of America Market Integration Executive for Rhode Island in...2021-08-1923 min
Fairygodboss RadioCourtney McCarthy, Market Executive, MerrillTune in to this episode to find out Courtney's favorite app for self-cafe, plus tips on tackling personal or difficult conversations at work.
(Recorded on July 9, 2021)
Courtney McCarthy is the Market Executive for the Coastal New England Market at Merrill, leading offices in Providence, RI, Mystic, CT, Hingham, MA & Hyannis, MA. In partnership with local leaders, Courtney works to connect Merrill Lynch and Bank of America’s business lines to deliver integrated financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. In addition to her role as Market Executive, Courtney was named the Bank of America Market Integration Executive for Rhode Island in...2021-08-1924 min
Fairygodboss RadioDeAnne Aussem - Leadership Development & Well Being Leader, PwCIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, DeAnne Aussem shares her professional and personal journey and the lessons she learned along the way to becoming a proud wife and mom, trailblazer, inclusive leader and well-being warrior.
(Recorded on June 14, 2021)
DeAnne Aussem serves as the Leadership Development & Well Being Leader for PwC US and MX. As a Managing Director, leadership development expert and credentialed well-being coach, DeAnne draws upon more than 26 years of professional services experience supporting leaders, teams and organizations across the U.S. and globally. DeAnne is a recognized dynamic and innovative business leader with deep expertise in Strategy, Global Lead...2021-08-1226 min
Fairygodboss RadioJennifer Lewis - Vice President & General Manager F-35 Avionics, L3HarrisIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Lewis shares her best career advice: build your brand and advocate for yourself.
Recorded on May 3, 2021
Jennifer Lewis is vice president & general manager of the F-35 Avionics division. In this role, Lewis is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for the F-35 Mission Avionics division, which covers legacy production as well as Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) development and transition to production. The TR3 family of subsystems include the Aircraft Memory System, Panoramic Cockpit Display and the Integrated Core Processor - providing critical infrastructure to enable future warfighter capability.
Prior to her current...2021-08-0414 min
Fairygodboss RadioJennifer Lewis, Vice President & General Manager F-35 Avionics, L3HarrisIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Lewis shares her best career advice: build your brand and advocate for yourself.
Recorded on May 3, 2021
Jennifer Lewis is vice president & general manager of the F-35 Avionics division. In this role, Lewis is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for the F-35 Mission Avionics division, which covers legacy production as well as Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) development and transition to production. The TR3 family of subsystems include the Aircraft Memory System, Panoramic Cockpit Display and the Integrated Core Processor - providing critical infrastructure to enable future warfighter capability.
Prior to her current...2021-08-0415 min
Fairygodboss RadioLaQuenta Jacobs - Chief Diversity Officer, XPO LogisticsIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, LaQuenta Jacobs shares her journey to becoming XPO’s Chief Diversity Officer and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
[Recorded on April 27, 2021]
LaQuenta Jacobs provides cultural leadership and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion as Chief Diversity Officer at XPO Logistics. She initially joined XPO as head of human resources for the company’s last-mile business unit. Prior to XPO, Ms. Jacobs led organizational development initiatives for global public companies, including Delta Airlines, The Home Depot, Turner BroadcasOng, and Georgia-Pacific. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clark Atlanta University.2021-06-3021 min
Fairygodboss RadioKira Córdoba-Brown - Head of ICG Talent & Diversity/Inclusion, CitiIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Kira Córdoba-Brown to talk about taking risks and the importance of being your authentic self.
(Recorded on March 19, 2021)
Kira Córdoba-Brown is the Head of Talent and Diversity for the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) at Citi. In this role, Kira responsible for the strategic direction and execution of a wide variety of global talent and diversity functions, including developing insights that inform the ICG Talent/Human Capital strategy, innovating new programs to meet the highest strategic areas of need within the ICG talent market. Kira’s focus is on the...2021-06-3026 min
Fairygodboss RadioLori Hillman - Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America, EatonIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy talks with Lori Hillman about how a successful career starts with being true to yourself and following your passions.
(Recorded on May 4, 2021)
Lori Hillman is Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America for Eaton, a global power management company.
Lori became vice president in 2018. Prior to this, Lori was Launch Manager for the Vehicle Group business.
Lori joined Eaton in 2011 as a program manager and has held several positions of increasing responsibility and leadership throughout her career. These include APQP Manager for Commercial Truck and Customer Quality Manager for Commercial and Light Vehi...2021-06-2520 min
Fairygodboss RadioBlandine Lacroix - Corporate Vice President, Biopharm & Strategy, Novo NordiskIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Blandine Lacroix candidly shares her professional and personal journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
(Recorded on February 26, 2021)
Over the past 19 years, Blandine Lacroix has rose through the ranks at Novo Nordisk, from Group Product Manager to Corporate Vice President, Biopharm & Strategy. Blandine has recently been appointed to lead the Novo Nordisk Inc. US BioPharm business unit, and asked to also create and lead the Strategy Team that will develop the US organization’s enterprise, digital transformation, innovation, and future business strategies.
In her previous role as Corporate Vice President of the...2021-06-1527 min
Fairygodboss RadioMaureen Greene James - VP of Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, FTIIn this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Maureen Greene James talks about using your voice and your power to advocate for yourself.
(Recorded on February 12, 2021)
Maureen Greene James serves as FTI Consulting’s Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Ms. Greene James leads the firm’s efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in partnership with the firm’s Executive Committee and segment leadership globally.
Ms. Greene James joined FTI Consulting from Cognizant, where she was N.A. Leader...2021-06-1128 min
Fairygodboss RadioEmily Reilly - SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, GlobalFoundriesEmily Reilly has worldwide responsibility for all aspects of strategic human resources at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, including talent and leadership development, delivering world-class people solutions, and shaping the company’s culture.
A member of the company’s original startup team, Emily joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES in 2009 and has been instrumental in GF’s growth into a thriving, global organization of over 15,000 employees across 20 locations. She and CEO, Tom Caulfield, are visible leaders with a personal commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging for the GF organization and within the semi-conductor industry.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. As an engi...2021-03-1924 min
Fairygodboss RadioStephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey - Global Head of Inclusion for Women of Color, GoogleStephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey is the Global Head of Community Inclusion Programs for Women of Color at Google and the founder of Parenting Backwards.
She was born in Brooklyn, NY, attended Stevens Institute of Technology and completed her bachelors of engineering degree in Electrical Engineering before starting her career in the finance industry as an infrastructure engineer. She then pivoted her career to digital media, where she spent over 10 years in Advertising Operations at major media conglomerates such as Forbes Media, FOX News Digital, and NBC News Digital.
Currently, her work is in service of creating spaces for women of color to t...2020-12-1830 min
Fairygodboss RadioCarla Grant-Pickens - Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, IBMCarla Grant-Pickens serves at the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for IBM, where she leads a global team dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and a workforce that reflects the world, while responding to societal issues that impact IBM employees and the communities they live and work in.
Diversity and inclusion has been a pillar of IBM’s culture for over 100 years and under Carla’s leadership the company has been globally recognized as a leader in in the space, being named as a “Top 10 Working Mother Best Company,” a “Top 10 Company for Dads,” and a “Top Place to Work for LGBTQ Employees...2020-12-1819 min
Fairygodboss RadioLiz Romero - Centralized Client & Specialty Support Executive, Bank of AmericaElizabeth Romero is the Small Business Centralized Client Management & Specialty Support Executive at Bank of America. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing the overall sales plan and strategy for the profitable expansion and retention of the Small Business Centralized Sales segment. Romero's team consists of centralized business specialists, client relationship associates, treasury specialists and franchise program specialists, who deliver world class solutions and guidance to help business owner clients achieve their business and life priorities.
In her previous role, Romero was the Small Business Central Division Executive. The Central Division is responsible for delivering Small Business...2020-12-1821 min
Fairygodboss RadioJen Auerbach-Rodriguez - Managing Director, Strategic Growth Markets, MerrillAbout Jen Auerbach-Rodriguez - Managing Director, Head of Strategic Growth Markets, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Jen Auerbach is responsible for the client acquisition, retention, and strategic growth initiatives for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Prior to this role, Jen founded a strategy team focused on developing engagement efforts with traditionally underserved clients and communities.
Jen’s career began as an options trader working with clients to create and execute customized hedging and monetization strategies. Since then, Jen has worked in product origination, platform development and impact investing.
Jen is the recipient of the 2016 Women’s Bond Club Rising Star Award, an alumna...2020-12-1823 min
Fairygodboss RadioErika Irish Brown - Chief Diversity Officer, Goldman SachsErika is Chief Diversity Officer at Goldman Sachs, responsible for global diversity and inclusion strategy and driving inclusive culture initiatives and efforts related to the recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse professionals. She joined the firm as a managing director in 2018. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Erika was global head of diversity and inclusion at Bloomberg from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she led diversity hiring efforts at Bank of America between 2009 and 2015 and Lehman Brothers between 2005 and 2008. Erika's background includes a range of banking and finance roles, including head of business development for Black Entertainment Television, senior associate in the...2020-12-1819 min
Fairygodboss RadioNichole Francis Reynolds - VP & Head of Global Government Relations, ServiceNowNichole Francis Reynolds is the Vice President & Head of Global Government Relations at ServiceNow, Inc. She leads the company’s global government relations, public policy, and advocacy agenda domestically and internationally. As a lawyer and the company’s top lobbyist, she works with Administration officials, Members of Congress, State and local public officials, the diplomatic community and industry associations on domestic and international technology policy issues.
Prior to joining ServiceNow, she served as Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for the Interstate Natural Gas Association. Prior to that, she served for five years as Vice President of Public Policy & Community...2020-12-1827 min
Fairygodboss RadioKathy Wengel - Executive Vice President & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, J&JKathy Wengel is Executive Vice President & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and member of the company’s Executive Committee. She leads the Supply Chain and several enterprise-wide functional organizations that bring healthcare products and services to more than a billion patients and consumers around the world every day across three business sectors: Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. Her responsibilities include enterprise Supply Chain strategy, innovation and deployment, planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and customer service. She also has corporatewide responsibility for Quality & Compliance; Procurement; Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability; and Engineering & Property Services, including Real Estate, Facilities, and Capita...2020-12-1825 min
Working Wife, Happy Life!Ep 22 - Fairygodboss, Women in the Workplace with Romy NewmanHow do you really know what it’s like to work at a company? Sure they have great DEI initiatives splashing across their careers page, but are they really doing the work? Where do women turn when they have a career conundrum they can’t express freely within their own organization? How about those who are “lonely” or “only’s” at the top? Enter Fairygodboss. The largest community for women whose mission is to improve the workplace through greater transparency. Get the real skinny on a company’s culture, get actionable tips on how to negotiate or navigate your ca...2020-11-1748 min
Fairygodboss RadioCarolin Seward - VP Data Platforms Group, IntelCarolin T. Seward is Vice President of Customer Experience and Fulfillment in the Data Platforms Group at the Intel Corporation. In her current role, she is responsible for delivering integrated data center solutions with the best customer experience for the lifecycle of the product. Carolin is driving new initiatives and service-based models to strengthen the collaboration between the business unit and its partners to accelerate business growth.
Previously, Carolin was Vice President in the Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director of Global Supply Management at Intel. She managed Intel’s global capital expenditures and materials sourcing for Intel manufacturing operations. Th...2020-10-0123 min
Fairygodboss RadioKelly Kay - EVP, CFO, and Chief of Diversity and Inclusion, TRIKelly Kay is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). In her current role she is responsible for overall business operations, technology delivery and continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive environment at TRI. Kelly joined TRI in February 2017 and formerly served as the Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to TRI, Kelly served as the Vice President of Business Operations at Lyft, Inc., where she built and led the teams responsible for Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Reporting, Payments & Fraud, and Airport Operations. She also served as the Chief Operating O...2020-10-0126 min
Fairygodboss RadioTrey Boynton -Global Lead, Inclusion & Collaboration Strategy & Alignment, CiscoTrey Boynton has spent her professional career working to create inclusive environments. For nearly 20 years, she worked in university settings driving equity and inclusion for students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan.
She shifted to the tech industry in 2017 when she joined Duo Security as their first head of diversity and inclusion. As the lead for overall diversity strategy, Trey envisioned a bold road ahead for Duo and implemented company-wide programs and initiatives that positively grew Duo’s magical culture and team. Duo achieved a milestone in August 2018 when it was acquired by Cisco as a cornerstone of the...2020-10-0130 min
Fairygodboss RadioLuciana Duarte - Global Head of Employee Experience, HPLuciana leads Employee Experience at HP, overseeing culture, employee communications, engagement, and change.
With 20+ years of experience, Luciana specializes in helping corporate leaders achieve business results by engaging employees with the company, their colleagues, and their work. She has led both internal and external communications teams, building deep expertise in executive communications, employee engagement, corporate culture, organizational development, and leadership development.
Prior to joining HP in 2015, Luciana spent four years at Apple, where she first helped create and launch Apple University and then moved to HR, where she led internal communications. Before that, she spent four years at PwC, where...2020-10-0134 min
Fairygodboss RadioMita Mallick - Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact, CartaAs the Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Marketing at Unilever, Mita’s efforts to build an inclusive culture are being celebrated. Under her leadership, Unilever is gender balanced at manager level and above. Unilever was named the #1 Company for Working Mothers by Working Mother Media in 2018, and the #2 for Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes. Mita also co-created the first of its kind Cultural Immersions series to increase the cultural competency of marketers training over 5,000 marketers to date.
Mita has also had an extensive career in the beauty and consumer products goods space. Mita is a passionate storyteller who...2020-10-0120 min
Fairygodboss RadioCarmen O’Neil - Head of Raw Materials Purchasing the Americas, Continental TireAs Head of Raw Material Purchasing for Continental Tire and ContiTech in the Americas, Carmen O’Neil oversees the sourcing and procurement of all products that make up tires and rubber articles produced in North and South America. In this role she leads an international team both strategically and operationally to manage the sourcing and supply chains of over $1.5 billion worth of raw materials to more than 10 locations throughout the region. Carmen entered into the automotive industry after college in her home country of South Africa after attaining her degree in Business Management. She and her husband later moved to the U...2020-10-0122 min
Fairygodboss RadioLuciana Duarte - Vice President, Global Head of Employee Engagement, HPLuciana leads Employee Experience at HP, overseeing culture, employee communications, engagement, and change.
With 20+ years of experience, Luciana specializes in helping corporate leaders achieve business results by engaging employees with the company, their colleagues, and their work. She has led both internal and external communications teams, building deep expertise in executive communications, employee engagement, corporate culture, organizational development, and leadership development.
Prior to joining HP in 2015, Luciana spent four years at Apple, where she first helped create and launch Apple University and then moved to HR, where she led internal communications. Before that, she spent four years at PwC, where...2020-10-0100 min
Fairygodboss RadioMita Mallick - Head of Diversity and Cross-Cultural Marketing, UnileverAs the Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Marketing at Unilever, Mita’s efforts to build an inclusive culture are being celebrated. Under her leadership, Unilever is gender balanced at manager level and above. Unilever was named the #1 Company for Working Mothers by Working Mother Media in 2018, and the #2 for Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes. Mita also co-created the first of its kind Cultural Immersions series to increase the cultural competency of marketers training over 5,000 marketers to date.
Mita has also had an extensive career in the beauty and consumer products goods space. Mita is a passionate storyteller who...2020-10-0100 min
Fairygodboss RadioNicolle Pangis - Chief Executive Officer, AmpersandAs Ampersand CEO, Nicolle Pangis and her team are working to build a smarter, more effective television ecosystem by empowering brands to seamlessly connect with audiences wherever and whenever they watch TV. Pangis previously served as Global COO at GroupM’s [m]PLATFORM where she led global product management, strategic partnerships and technology development across the largest media investment management organization in the world. Prior to [m]PLATFORM, Pangis was a central figure in the success of pioneering programmatic advertising company, Xaxis, serving first as Global Chief Revenue Officer, followed by Global COO. Earlier, she was President of 24/7 Real Media wh...2020-10-0124 min
Fairygodboss RadioKatie Ballantyne & Murika Matz - Cornerstone OnDemandKatie Ballantyne - AVP, Cornerstone University, Cornerstone OnDemand
Katie Ballantyne is AVP of Cornerstone University where she and her team are passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences that help clients maximize their Cornerstone investment to create extraordinary organization. Katie's background in the learning and talent management industry spans almost 15 years, specifically focusing on investing in a company’s talent as a powerful driver of strategic organizational outcomes. Originally hailing from Australia, Katie now resides in Central Oregon with her husband and daughters, where they spend as much time as possible embracing the outdoor activities each season offers.
Murika Matz - VP, ...2020-10-0138 min
Fairygodboss RadioSonia Cargan - SVP, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, American ExpressSonia Cargan serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Colleague Inclusion & Diversity Officer of American Express. In this role, Sonia is both a member of the CEG Senior Leadership Team and works closely with the Executive Committee to continue to build more awareness and provide the tools, resources and programming to drive meaningful change around racial inequality while ensuring American Express is a place where everyone is supported, has the backing of their colleagues and a sense of belonging and pride. She and her team focus on creating the global I&D strategy, promoting an inclusive culture throughout the colleague...2020-10-0122 min
Fairygodboss RadioMichelle Gadsden-Williams - Managing Director & Global Head of DE&I, BlackRockMichelle Gadsden-Williams is the Managing Director and Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for BlackRock. She is an award-winning global diversity executive, author, activist, producer and philanthropist with more than 25 years of experience as an advocate for equality within corporate America and a thought leader around diversity and inclusion. Michelle is a seasoned diversity practitioner with experience working in the consumer goods, pharmaceutical and financial services industries before transitioning to professional services in 2017.
Michelle has acquired a multitude of community service awards and accolades for her work as a diversity practitioner. She has been recognized by Black Enterprise as on...2020-10-0129 min
Fairygodboss RadioAngie Grilliot - VP, Talent Marketing, UnitedHealth GroupAngie Grilliot serves as the Vice President, Talent Marketing for UnitedHealth Group, where she leads the talent brand and engagement efforts for the enterprise in pursuit of attracting and retaining the very best workforce. Angie joined the company in 1996 where she found a place to grow and develop. She has stayed because she continues to feel she is surrounded by a diverse, high-caliber team who helps her learn every day. On a personal note, she’s a proud Mom and Grandma and is currently pursuing her doctorate in leadership and organizational studies at Wright State University. On most weekends from May...2020-10-0125 min
Fairygodboss RadioTracy Pitcher - SVP Comcast Business, Northeast Division, ComcastIn her position as senior vice president of Comcast Business for the Northeast Division of Comcast, Tracy Pitcher is a leader who celebrates the diversity of background, perspective, culture and experience that uplifts every aspect of her company. Knowing that a diverse, equitable and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, Tracy is actively engaged within Comcast and beyond, and champions core values rooted in improving the communities where employees and customers live and work.
Overseeing an organization spanning 14 states and the District of Columbia, Tracy relies on a hands-on, good-natured style and promotes a culture of employee e...2020-10-0122 min
Fairygodboss RadioAllison Engel - Sr. Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Northwestern MutualAllison Conkright Engel is the Sr. Director, Diversity & Inclusion at Northwestern Mutual. She has 20 years of work experience driving innovation across media, tech and finance.
For almost a decade Allison has been focused on gender equity in historically male dominated industries. She had been driving outcomes in this space as an intrapreneur and is a globally recognized expert who mentors and implements growth strategies around opportunity markets. She has rolled out global programs across North and South America, EMEA and APJ.
Prior to Northwestern Mutual, Allison was in a Global Marketing and Communications role at Dell where she helped to b...2020-06-1825 min
Fairygodboss RadioDeb Hughes - SVP, Transformation Communications and Change Management, ADPDeb Hughes joined ADP in 1988 and has spent over 30 years in field and enterprise wide HR roles supporting ADP leaders in achieving overall growth and business objectives and leading global HR teams. She currently serves as SVP, Transformation Communications and Change Management and HR for HR, responsible for providing HR support to the Global HR organization, coordinating our internal communication efforts in support of ADP’s transformation, and leading our global change leadership initiative.
Prior to this role, she held the HR leadership position as Division Vice President, HR, Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), supporting the National Account Services and Employer Se...2020-06-1826 min
Fairygodboss RadioErin Packwood - VP of Total Rewards and HR Transformation, SyscoErin Packwood is Vice President, Total Rewards & HR Transformation at Sysco Corporation, the largest global foodservice distribution company,headquartered in Houston, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience developing and managing a wide range of human resources programs, including compensation, benefits and employee engagement plans, from strategy and inception to execution and administration. Prior to joining Sysco in 2014, Erin was a Partner and the Central U.S. Talent Consulting practice leader at Mercer, a leading global human resources consulting firm, where she worked as a talent and rewards strategy consultant for over ten years. She began her career as an...2020-06-1827 min
Fairygodboss RadioGlenda Fleming Willis - SVP of Operations, Southeast Division, WalmartAs Senior Vice President of Walmart’s Southeast Division, Glenda Willis Fleming leads operations for nearly 1,000 stores and the training and development for 350,000 associates across eight states. Her stores serve tens of millions of customers a week, making her work critical to delivering on Walmart’s mission to help people save money and live better. An engineer by trade, Glenda joined Walmart more than 25 years ago after realizing her passion is for people rather than schematics.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Glenda to talk about how to be a great leader by focusing on people.2020-06-1836 min
Fairygodboss RadioKimberly Jones - People Experience Leader, PwCKim originally joined PwC over 25 years ago as an assurance (audit) associate. After a transition into the Human Capital team, she served in many roles over the years ranging from recruiter to diversity leader to US Talent Strategy Leader. She is now the People Experience and Markets, Center of Expertise Leader. In this role, she is focused on improving the day-to-day People experience across the PwC US firm for its 50,000 partners and staff. As part of the People experience, she leads various firmwide initiatives in areas including flexibility, diversity and inclusion, and digital talent strategy. She also leads the firm’s Marke...2020-06-1833 min
Fairygodboss RadioDeepa Soni - Chief Information Officer, The HartfordDeepa Soni joined The Hartford as Chief Information Officer in 2019. Deepa brings executive leadership experience in partnering with business and technology executives to build strategy and drive execution. She has a solid track record in leading organizations to deliver large-scale, mission critical complex enterprise IT initiatives.
Prior to The Hartford, Deepa served as U.S. Chief Information Officer for BMO Financial Group in Chicago. At BMO, she was responsible for the overall leadership, oversight and performance of technology in the U.S.. Prior to BMO, Deepa was the SVP & Head of Application Development at M&T, leading technology strategy and d...2020-06-1820 min
Fairygodboss RadioPamela Maynard - CEO, AvanadeCEO Pamela Maynard believes Avanade’s purpose is to make a genuine human impact. She is committed to Avanade’s vision: to be the leading digital innovator, creating great experiences as we realize results for our clients and their customers through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. She says three of the most important things she does are to make sure our clients are successful on their digital journeys, ensure we stay on the pulse of the next wave of technology, and make sure our Avanade team feels inspired, confident and cared for.
Before being named CEO in Sept...2020-06-1836 min
Fairygodboss RadioJuanita Hendrickson - Vice President, Human Resources, TeradataJuanita (Nita) Hendrickson serves as the Vice President, Human Resources for Teradata, where she leads the Organizational Development, Learning and Inclusion & Diversity efforts for the enterprise. Prior to joining Teradata, Nita held both business and Strategic HR Business Partner positions in the life science, telecommunications and environmental health industries. Nita has held HR Leadership roles at both Merck KGaA (Millipore Sigma) and Thermo Fisher Scientific. On a personal note, she’s a proud Mom, an avid gardener and puzzler, spends maybe a little too much time on Pinterest, and is a lucky wife.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits...2020-06-1822 min
Fairygodboss RadioAnne Elkin - VP of Global HR Solutions, QualcommAnne Elkin has almost 30 years of Human Resources experience and is currently a Vice President in Human Resources for Qualcomm. In 2018 she created and now leads the Global HR Solutions organization of over 250 worldwide HR professionals who support Qualcomm’s 33,000 employees focusing on delivering HR programs and services. Anne joined Qualcomm in 1995 as a Learning Specialist. Over her tenure she has held roles in Talent Acquisition where she handled recruiting at all levels including executive hiring and onboarding, as well as held several HR Business Partner roles. In 2005 she was the Head of HR for Qualcomm Europe on an assignment in...2020-06-1734 min
Fairygodboss RadioJill Anderson - Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning & Power Supply, SCEJill Anderson is senior vice president of Strategic Planning and Power Supply at Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation's largest electric utilities. She is responsible for driving business strategy across the company, ensuring that the integrated planning to support California's clean energy transformation is closely aligned with the company's procurement and dispatch of generation resources. She oversees strategy, resource planning, energy procurement and management, and the operations of SCE's power generation fleet.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Jill to talk about work-life integration.2019-11-2531 min
Fairygodboss RadioNeelam Chohan - Global Inclusion & Diversity Leader, HoneywellNeelam joined Honeywell in 2011 working out of the Dubai, UAE offices as a Regional HR Leader before taking on a HR Functional Excellence Director role where she was responsible for program managing HR Functional Transformation initiatives. In 2017, Neelam moved into her current role as the Global Leader of Inclusion & Diversity and is currently living in New York.
In her present role, Neelam has built a corporate-wide Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) strategy to help successfully embed I&D into Honeywell’s cultural DNA. Partnering with the Businesses and Regions, she has been driving key initiatives including business led I&D Councils ex...2019-10-2232 min
The Career ButterflyChat with Fairygodboss CEO Georgene HuangGeorgene Huang never thought much about her gender and how it related to the workplace until she was fired when she was 2 months pregnant. While the firing was unrelated to the pregnancy – it was a management shakeup – it definitely made her take a look at the world differently. Rather than go back to work for another company, she launched her own with the social mission to improve the lives and workplace for women through transparency. Today, she’s turned that little startup into the largest online career community for women. Fairygodboss has raised $14 million in venture capital funding...2019-09-3031 min
Fairygodboss RadioMichele Meyer-Shipp - Principal, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, KPMGMichele C. Meyer-Shipp is the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at KPMG. In this role, Meyer-Shipp leads the firm’s efforts related to diversity and inclusion with a specific focus on the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse workforce; fostering an inclusive and accessible culture; and inspiring broad perspectives and innovative client solutions. Meyer-Shipp serves as a strategic consultant to firm leaders on all matters related to diversity and inclusion, and is a brand ambassador for the firm in the marketplace.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Michele to talk about mentorship, sponsorship, and the importance of wo...2019-09-0639 min
Fairygodboss RadioJina Etienne - CPA, CGMA, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, EtiennePartnersAn accomplished leader and former business owner, co-founded of EtiennePartners with her husband. Together, they help organizations build more inclusive cultures through training and workshops designed to be practical, apply immediately to real-world situations to maximize participant engagement and long-term retention. Previously, as Director - Diversity & Inclusion for Grant Thornton (GT), she managed the firm's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Team responsible for developing and implementing GT’s firm-wide D&I strategy. Before GT, as President & CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), Jina was responsible for strategic direction, stakeholder relationships, organizational priorities, and managing the day-to-day operation of t...2019-09-0429 min
Fairygodboss RadioLindsay-Rae McIntyre - Chief Diversity Officer, MicrosoftAs Chief Diversity Officer at Microsoft, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre leads the organization’s diversity and inclusion commitments at the center of the company’s cultural transformation. Her work is critical to Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. With more than 20 years’ experience as a human resources executive for the technology sector, Lindsay-Rae is passionate about driving business growth through innovative and inclusive people strategies.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Lindsay-Rae to talk about how to be a great manager and mentor.2019-07-2532 min
The Scott ShowFairygodboss Reinvents The Employment Site with a Female-Centric MissionGeorge Huang, CEO of Fairygodboss, calls-in to chat with Scott on WGN Radio. Fairygodboss offers job listings, employer profiles, anonymous employee reviews and a daily feed where users can post either anonymously or under their real names. Today, the platform is the largest online career community for women (though male allies are welcome too).2019-05-3034 min
Fairygodboss RadioShuchi Sharma - Global Lead, Gender Intelligence, SAPShuchi Sharma is the Global Vice President and Lead of Gender Intelligence at SAP, responsible for the strategy that supports SAP’s goal to obtain 28 percent women in leadership positions in 2020 and 30 percent in 2022. In this role, Shuchi leads, designs and implements the gender intelligence strategy to ensure it is integrated into the fabric of SAP’s culture, values and business model. She works with global stakeholders throughout the organization to create and deliver initiatives designed to foster a culture of inclusion related to achieving SAP’s gender equity goals and will serve as a subject matter expert on gender-related issues...2019-05-0121 min
Fairygodboss RadioLaura Fuentes - SVP of Talent and Rewards, HiltonAs the Senior Vice President of Talent and Rewards, Laura oversees the entire Team Member life cycle: recruiting, learning & development, compensation, benefits, recognition, and diversity & inclusion programs, as well as all people analytics and strategy for Hilton Team Members around the globe. She’s been featured in the Huffington Post and Hispanic Executive for her role in creating an inclusive environment where all Team Members can Thrive@Hilton. Under Laura’s leadership, Hilton has rolled out industry leading programs for its Team Members including Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, and its signature “Go Hilton” Team Member Travel Program.
In this episode of Fairy...2019-04-2333 min
Fairygodboss RadioSally Susman - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, PfizerWhether moving through the executive suites of Corporate America, working the corridors of power in Washington or Brussels, or leading a humanitarian relief mission in Africa, Sally Susman is equally at home. The New Yorker is known for influencing change and shaping public opinion in whatever arena she enters. As Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer, Susman leads reputation management and directs the company’s communications, public affairs and philanthropic activities around the world. As Vice Chair of the Pfizer Foundation, she oversees global public health initiatives and, as one of the longest-serving members of the he...2019-04-1013 min
Fairygodboss RadioBeth Webster - Former Head of Human Resources, TD BankBeth Webster's background includes more than 30 years of experience leading organizational development, employee relations, culture, and reorganization within financial institutions. Most recently, Beth served as the Head of Human Resources for TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®. Prior to TD Bank, Beth was the Managing Director, HR Global Consumer Bank for Citi and the Head of Human Resources for the Institutional Services Company for Fidelity Systems Company and Fidelity Brokerage Company.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Beth to talk about getting out of your comfort zone, and always doing great work.2019-04-1026 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastRecruiting Headlines from Cluster, Textio, Gem, and FairyGodBoss Psychologyjobs.com, a niche job site is seeking a new owner. Its been online for 10 years and serves mental health and behavioral health type careers. Would be a great buy for a staffing firm in this niches. Or another healthcare job business...For details visit jobboardsecrets.com and click on the For Sale category. SEATTLE, March 8, 2019 — Textio, the developer of the world’s first augmented writing platform, today announced a new partnership with the McDonald’s Corporation. Together with its Franchisees, McDonald’s receives upwards of 20 million applicants a year to support h...2019-03-1505 min
Fairygodboss RadioJaneen Uzzell - COO, Wikimedia FoundationGlobal Technology Executive, People Developer, Transformational Leader, Storyteller, Engineer and self-proclaimed Global Citizen, Janeen Uzzell is on a mission to use her strengths, influence and voice to lead causal work that changes lives, communities and the world. A seasoned leader, Janeen has more than 20 years of Corporate, strategy, business development and start-up experience. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization that supports and hosts Wikipedia (the #5 website in the world), and several other Wikimedia free knowledge sites.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Janeen to discuss how her personal...2019-03-1431 min
Fairygodboss RadioCeleste Warren - VP, Human Resources and Global Diversity and Inclusion, MerckCeleste Warren is Vice President, Human Resources & Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence at Merck. In this dual role, she has responsibility for the strategic and operational Human Resources support of Merck's Global Legal, Compliance, Communications, Population Health, Patient Health and Global Public Policy Organizations. As the leader for Merck’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, she is responsible for working with Merck’s global leaders to advance and embed diversity and inclusion as a strategic approach to maximize business performance and create a competitive advantage.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Celeste to t...2019-03-1129 min
Kick Ass in LifeEp 41: Be Open to Opportunity with Fairygodboss' Mary PharrisMary Pharris is the Director of Business development at Fairygodboss, which is a website and career community for women. It provides career connections, jobs, advice and more. Mary started her career in campaign fundraising and worked for Barack Obama in 2012, and then she eventually made the switch to working for a startup. Her job path has not been linear and Mary shares the importance of being open as possible to what paths your career could take. We also talk about the importance finding a company with a mission, seeking the value out of entry- level work, how to stand...2019-01-1328 min
Duos The Co-Founders PodcastFairygodboss Co-Founders Georgene Huang and Romy NewmanIn this episode we sit down with Georgene Huang and Romy Newman, the co-founders of Fairygodboss, a diversity and inclusion tech marketplace where ambitious women can meet and rate employers, and act as a gender equality job board and community. We talk about the genesis of the firm, how Georgene and Romy came from the...
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Fairygodboss RadioJacqui Canney - Executive Vice President of the Global People Division, WalmartJacqui is Executive Vice President of the Global People Division for Walmart Inc. She is responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing talent within the nation's largest private workforce. In her role, she is focused on making Walmart the best place to work and shop through delivering an experience that gives associates access to the best technology, training, and education opportunities. She is also driving Walmart’s inclusive culture through the work done by Walmart’s Global Culture, Diversity, and Inclusion Office.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Jacqui to talk about making important choices and being pres...2018-12-0521 min
Fairygodboss RadioJill Sweeney - Technology Section Leader, Hewlett-Packard EnterpriseJill Sweeney leads technical Knowledge Management for volume servers, high performance computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and composable systems at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE). She and her team are transforming the technical experiences customers and partners have with HPE's products, solutions, and support information to foster positive customer business outcomes.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Jill to talk about career growth and the importance of getting outside of your comfort zone.2018-11-2132 min
Fairygodboss RadioSamantha Saperstein - Managing Director of Women on the Move, JPMorgan ChaseSamantha leads the firmwide Women on the Move initiative at JPMorgan Chase. In her role, she works on programs that are designed to make JPMorgan Chase the best bank for women-run businesses and women consumers, the best company for women to work at, and a strong partner for women in communities around the world. Sam collaborates with teams across the firm on planning and executing women’s programs, and messaging our efforts inside and outside the firm.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Sam to talk about mentorship, sponsorship, and the importance of women supporting women.2018-11-1525 min
Fairygodboss RadioFrancine Katsoudas - Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, CiscoFrancine Katsoudas is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Cisco. She plays a major role in the company's overall performance, leading organizational strategy, promoting operational effectiveness, and elevating team performance through innovative leadership.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Fran to talk about the importance of paving your own path and how and why we all need to be kinder to ourselves.2018-11-0725 min
Fairygodboss RadioAmber Grewal - Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, IBMAmber Grewal is Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at IBM, with 20 years of experience in the art and science of talent attraction and management. In her role, she oversees the strategic vision for talent acquisition and is responsible for building strong, consultative departmental functions, talent technology, sourcing and onboarding strategies, workforce demand, and employer branding in competitive and emerging markets globally.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Amber to talk about how to be a more effective leader and the importance of finding your passion.2018-11-0121 min
Fairygodboss RadioBeth Comstock - Change Maker, Author, and Former Vice Chair at GEBeth Comstock is a change maker whose mission is to understand what’s next, navigate change, and help people and organizations do the same. In nearly three decades at GE, she led efforts to accelerate new growth and innovation, initiated GE's digital and clean-energy transformation, seeded new businesses, and enhanced GE’s brand value and inventive culture. Beth is a director at Nike, trustee of The National Geographic Society, and former board president of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Museum.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Beth to talk about working and living on the fron...2018-10-2930 min
Fairygodboss RadioPetra Schmidt - Partner, Enterprise Client Group, AonPetra Schmidt is Partner with Aon’s Enterprise Client Group. In her role, she partners with executive leadership at a select group of clients to explore mission-critical business issues and define methods to enable their clients’ business strategies and deliver more value to stakeholders.Petra has advanced her career with raw courage and determination and has held leadership roles spanning different cities and countries.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Petra to talk about taking the road less traveled and why we should fake it til we make it.2018-09-2734 min
Fairygodboss RadioAndrea Gallego - Global GAMMA CTO and Principal, BCGAndrea Gallego, Global GAMMA CTO and Principal of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), manages the innovation and data science product team and helps drive the vision and future of GAMMA's digital capabilities. Andrea is a powerhouse who has pivoted from finance to not-for-profit to Technical lead in consulting — advocating for women every day along the way.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Andrea to talk about navigating career changes and moving up the corporate ladder.2018-09-2737 min
Fairygodboss RadioLaura Peterson - Senior Client Account Leader, AccentureLaura Peterson, a Senior Client Account Leader at Accenture, is a model of perseverance, courage, and leadership. Throughout her career, Laura has risen to the highest ranks of Accenture, and along the way, she’s made a point to support other women at the company and to help them advance their careers, too.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Laura to talk about running a client service-driven business and about the role that gender can play in that process.2018-09-2718 min
Fairygodboss RadioMelody Lee - Global Director of BOOK by Cadillac, CadillacMelody Lee launched the automotive industry's most innovative business model — BOOK by Cadillac. As Global Director of BOOK by Cadillac, Melody oversees operations and logistics, financial management, product and technology development, branding and marketing, PR, business development, and corporate sales.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Melody to talk about how women can position themselves in a way to advance their careers and drive innovation.2018-09-2720 min
Fairygodboss RadioMarcie White - AMS Relationship Director, Hewlett Packard EnterpriseMarcie White is AMS Relationship Director at HPE Financial Services. In her role, Marcie is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs and offerings for the business. As an executive, mentor, and mother of two, Marcie credits the great culture and leadership team at her company for making her the happiest she has been in her career.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Marcie to talk about problem solving and the importance of mentorship.2018-09-2742 min
Fairygodboss RadioCindy Robbins - President and Chief People Officer, SalesforceCindy Robbins is President and Chief People Officer at Salesforce. In her role, she leads the company’s efforts to attract, develop, and retain the best talent. During her tenure, Cindy became the driver of Salesforce’s equal pay efforts, which has resulted in the company spending $8.7 million to date to address any unexplained gender gaps in pay.
In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Cindy to talk about how to make real change and champion equality as a woman in the workplace.2018-09-2125 min
Employer Branding PodcastImproving the Workplace for Women, with Romy Newman of FairygodbossDoes the world need another employer review site? Perhaps if it's tailored to a specific audience. Romy Newman is the co-founder and President of Fairygodboss, the largest online career community for women.
Fairygodboss has helped millions of women get career advice, job reviews and support from other women and works with top employers (like Apple, Bank of America, General Motors and Salesforce, among others) who care about gender equality.
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Women@WorkLaura Zarrow with Georgene Huang of FairygodbossGeorgene Huang, CEO and founder of Fairygodboss, speaks with Laura Zarrow about creating a business to improve the workplace for women by gathering feedback from women, for women.Georgene Huang is obsessed with improving the workplace for women. She’s the CEO and Co-founder of Fairygodboss, a marketplace where professional women looking for jobs, career advice and the inside scoop on companies meet employers who believe in gender equality. Previously she ran the enterprise business at Dow Jones and was a Managing Director at Bloomberg Ventures. She is a graduate of Cornell and Stanford Universities.Aired May 2, 2018 Hosted on A...2018-05-0953 min