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How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Candid conversations with Laila Arain. Amazing women share their unique paths to success and provide invaluable insight for the next generation of female leaders.

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Laila Arain & Stephany Hessler | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

June 23, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Hessler who is an Independent Consultant at Stephany Hessler Coaching. As a Mindset and Performance Coach, they discuss her journey towards helping high achieving individuals and corporate leaders rapidly advance their careers without sacrificing the lives that they dream of. 

Laila Arain & Stephani Lucas | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

June 16, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephani Lucas, the Founder and CEO of The Annuity Consultants. They discuss the frustrations that she faced in the industry and her drive to do things differently while offering her services in the finance and insurance industry. 

Laila Arain & Shweta Bhalla | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

June 09, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shweta Bhalla who is a Senior Financial Analyst/ Finance Specialist at Abode Services. They discuss how and why she got into the finance industry and also the importance of giving back to the community at the capacity that you're in. 

Laila Arain & Stephanie Mireku | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

May 26, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Mireku who is the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Providence College. They talk about how and why she got into the higher education field and the importance of staying true to your self and values as you advance in your career. 

Laila Arain & Susan Danzig | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

May 19, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Susan Danzig, a Business Development Coach for Financial Professionals. They discuss her journey as an entrepreneur in the coaching space. 

Laila Arain & Sydnee Journel | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

May 12, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Sydnee Journel, the Government Relations Manager at Aurora. They discuss her experience in a relatively new industry and her passion in government and community work with an aim of finding solutions to shared challenges. 

Laila Arain & Taj Pannell | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

May 05, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Taj Pannell, a Career Strategist, DEI Champion and Talent Engagement Program Manger at LinkedIn. Working in the engineering department, they discuss aspects of her work which involve designing programs to attract talent to LinkedIn, specifically Black and women talent; with the aim of creating an inclusive culture at the workplace.

Laila Arain & Kelli Thompson | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

April 28, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kelli Thompson, the CEO and Women's Leadership Coach at Kelli Thompson LLC. With a background in banking and investment, they discuss how she often found herself as the only woman in the decision making rooms. She talks about how she switched to coaching in order to mentor more women advance and get into more leadership positions. 

Laila Arain & Stephanie Thompson | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

April 21, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Thompson, the Senior Support Account Manager at ServiceNow. They discuss her experience in the tech industry as a Black woman and the numerous challenges that she has faced by virtue of being a woman of color. She talks about her experiences in both larger and smaller companies and how she makes a conscious effort to enable and empower other women of color in tech. 

Laila Arain & Tania DeSa | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

April 14, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Tania DeSa, the CEO of Desa Global Leadership. They discuss her passion to inspire women of color and those in underrepresented minority groups; in order to help them show up as their best selves in the corporate environment where they might feel invisible and overlooked. 

Laila Arain & Sheryl Grant | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

April 07, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Sheryl Grant, the CEO and Founder of Sheryl Grant International. Having worked in corporate America for 30+ years, she talks about why she's very passionate about empowering women and how she's able to help them break any barriers in their careers through the work that she does. 

Laila Arain & Shila Nieves Burney | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

March 31, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shila Nieves Burney, the General Partner at Zane Venture Fund. They discuss her journey in the investment industry and how she's able to work with people of color, who most times are left out of the wealth generation cycle. 

Laila Arain & Megan Gao | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

March 24, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Megan Gao, a team member at Humu. They discuss her journey in the HR industry and how she's able to make people's live better through the work that she does. 

Laila Arain & Melanie Akwule | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

March 17, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Melanie Akwule, the Founder & CEO of MINWO. She talks about previously working in Silicon Valley and struggling to find people whom she identified with. As a result, she started her company MINWO to help Black businesses centralize business development and grow. 

Laila Arain & Marshea Pratt | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

March 11, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Marshea Pratt who is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader. They discuss her experience in the DEI sector and why diversity is good for business. 

Laila Arain & Maria Neumann | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

March 03, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Maria Neumann, the owner of Fire & Water Damage Recovery. They talk about how she ended up in a career that is completely different from what she studied; and how she was able to adapt and cope. 

Laila Arain & Marguerita Cheng | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

February 24, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Marguerita Cheng, the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth. They discuss how she got into the financial services industry and the value of time and money in today's society, on a personal and institutional level. 

Laila Arain & Leena Barakat | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

February 17, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Leena Barakat, the President & CEO of Women Donors Network. They discuss her role in social justice and how it should be a matter of concern for everyone, as it's an aspect of life that affects every human being.  

Laila Arain & Kim Hamer | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

February 10, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kim Hamer who is the Interim Chief of People Officer at MOCA as well as the Founder of 100ActsofLove. She talks about how through her work, she is able to help individuals, mangers and HR leaders better deal with people in their teams who are affected by cancer. 

Laila Arain & Laura Dafov | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

February 03, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Laura Dafov the Founder and CEO of More Than One Mind. With a background in geology, she talks about her journey in this field and how hard work, dedication and luck have contributed to her success so far.   

Laila Arain & Kyra Pahlen | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

January 27, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kyra Pahlen, the CEO and Founder of ZING Technologies Inc. They discuss the genesis and importance of LingoZING!, an app that helps adults and children learn languages, subjects and general literacy in one place.

Laila Arain & Kim Flanery-Rye | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

January 20, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kim Flanery-Rye who is the Founder and Principal Consultant at MyKimisms, LLC. They talk about why she got into the DEI industry and the role that diversity, equity and inclusion play in the workplace and society at large. 

Laila Arain & Kindred Murillo | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

January 20, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kindred Murillo, the Interim Superintendent/ President at Santa Barbara City College. They talk about her experience in the community college system and the important role that equity and inclusion play in the higher education system. 

Laila Arain & Kelly Mason | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

January 13, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kelly Mason who is the Director, Corporate Communications at Poshmark. She talks about her journey in the communication space and how businesses can be used as a force for good. 

Laila Arain & Keni Dominguez | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

January 06, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Keni Dominguez who is the Founder, People Operations Strategist & Career Coach at Keni Dominguez LLC. She works as a career coach for Black women and women of color who are mainly introverted to not only help them survive, but also thrive in their various workplaces. 

Laila Arain & Keesa Schreane | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

December 30, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Keesa Schreane, the Director (Partnerships) Risk | ESG Data | Sustainable Finance at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). They discuss how a compassionate corporate culture can contribute to a better society overall. 

Laila Arain & Kathleen LeMay | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

December 23, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kathy LeMay who is the Director of Philanthropy at Amazon Watch. With a background in global social change, they talk about her experiences in this field and the role that it plays in creating a sustainable society.

Laila Arain & Katherine Lewis | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

December 16, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Katherine Lewis, a UX Engineer at LinkedIn. Starting off as a elementary school teacher with a professional background in entrepreneurship and management in college, they discuss how she developed a passion for tech where she not only serves as an accessibility champion but also an advocate for people with disabilities in the tech industry. 

Laila Arain & Karrie Klimas | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

December 09, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Karrie Klimas, a Time Mindset & Management Specialist. They discuss how as a coach, she collaborates with her clients to help them turn information to transformation. 

Laila Arain & Karen Ferguson | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

December 02, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Laila Arain & Karine Bah Tahé | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

November 25, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Karine Bah Tahé, the CEO of Blue Level. They discuss how the DEI work that she currently does was influenced by her personal experiences growing up as a mixed race child. She also talks about how travelling to 100+ counties all over the world made her become obsessed with fairness and equity, due to the things that she saw and experienced. 

Laila Arain & Kamila Elliott | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

November 18, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kamila Elliot, the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners. As certified financial planner, they discuss her role in closing the Black wealth gap and promoting financial literacy among Black women and people of color.

Laila Arain & Justine Blanchet | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

November 11, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Justine Blanchet, the Climate Programs Director at Business Council on Climate Change. She talks about how travelling in her early years opened up her mind and sparked the curiosity for social impact work. She talks about the challenges that she faces in her line of work when it comes to sustainability and systemic inequities. 

Laila Arain & Jillian Love | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

November 04, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jillian "Mama J" Love, who is the Founder and CEO of Mama J Love Consulting. They talk about her experience in DEI work and what led to her discovering her purpose in the social justice space. 

Laila Arain & Joy Harper | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

October 28, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Joy Harper who is the Head of Partnership and Industry Solutions Finance at Google Cloud. Having completed 4 degrees, she talks about her transition from finance to tech with the help of key people in her life. 

Laila Arain & Jordyn Trappe | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

October 21, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jordyn Trappe who is an Associate Manager, Quality Assurance and Co-Founder at The Loop AZ. With a background in Marketing & Customer Service, she speaks about her transition into the tech start up space. 

Laila Arain & Jennifer Tschetter | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

October 14, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jennifer Tschetter who is a Culture Strategist, Team Developer and Strengths Trainer. Starting off as an educator, she talks about her passion in helping adults grow their skills as a consultant. 

Laila Arain & Joyce Marter | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

October 07, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Joyce Marter who is a Mental Health Thought Leader, Internationally Published Author & Speaker, Licensed Psychotherapist, Entrepreneur, Coach & Consultant. She talks about her journey as a psychotherapist and her determination to make a difference in the world by helping people. 

Laila Arain & Jenné Norris | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

September 30, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jenné Norris who is the Diversity Technical Sourcer, Recruiting Engine at Amazon. They talk about her journey through HR and talent acquisition, as well as some of the key lessons that she's learnt along the way.  

Laila Arain & Jennifer Hanson | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

September 23, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jennifer Hanson who is Principal at JHH Coaching & Consulting. Having been fortunate enough to have three different careers, Jennifer talks about the transitions that she's gone through, how she ended up as a leadership and career coach and why it's important for her to help other people find their paths in life. 

Laila Arain & Aubery Bergauer | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

September 16, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Aubery Bergauer, CEO of Changing the Narrative. With a background in classical music, they discuss the changes and growth that she's witnessed in the classical music industry and how that led to her getting into the consulting business.  

Laila Arain & Erica Taylor | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

September 09, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Erica Taylor who is the Head of Oncology Strategy and Chief of Staff, Global Product Strategy at Genentech. They discuss her passion for science and human health; and what the intersection of business and science looks like in today's world. 

Laila Arain & Guadalupe Carrillo | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

September 02, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Dr. Lupe Carrillo, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Stanford. As a child of immigrant parents, they talk about how her love and interest in education opened up her world to DEI and the role that it plays in the society today. 

Laila Arain & Barbara Belk | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

August 26, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Barbra Belk who is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Pacific NW Market at Kaiser Permanente. She talks about her journey; coming from a background of extreme poverty and how that influenced her decision to get into DEI work where she could help underserved communities. 

Laila Arain & Diarra Polk | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

August 19, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Diarra Polk who is the Corporate Director of Human Resources at Hilti North America. They talk about why she chose to get into HR, the challenges that she’s faced so far as well as some of the biggest lessons that she’s learnt along the way.

Laila Arain & Brucee Denise Olds | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

August 12, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Brucee Denise Olds who is the HR Manager at The XD Agency. They speak about her non-traditional HR journey, some of the challenges that she’s faced and key lessons that she’s learnt along the way.

Laila Arain & Jennifer Payne | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

August 05, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Jennifer Payne, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Lead at TBWA Chiat. They talk about how and why she got into the DEI space and the role that DEI plays in today's workplace. 

Laila Arain & Ashley Blackmon-Hynson | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

July 29, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Ashley Blackmon-Hynson who is a Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Program Manager for a private indoor agricultural company in the San Francisco Bay Area. They talk about her journey in the DEI space and the steps that she’s taking in order to effect systemic change in her capacity. 

Laila Arain & Archika Dogra | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

July 22, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Archika Dogra who is a student at Princeton University and the Founder of Innoverge. She talks about what got her interested in STEM in the first place, as well as her journey into founding and running her own company.

Laila Arain & Brittni Lundie | How'd You Do It & Why Should I Care?

July 08, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MB

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Brittni Lundie, the Global Recruiting Programs Manager at Twitter. Starting off her career in the federal government, she shares her ups and downs in the recruitment industry.