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#131 Zaka Presents My Journey Mischka Crichton
Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 25, 2024 17:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Mischka Crichton, CEO of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, as she shares her journey from Deloitte to leading North America's largest attended event. Discover how her cultural heritage and lessons from her immigrant family inspired her to defy conventiona...
#130 Zaka Presents My Journey Jean D Pierre
Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 18, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJean D. Pierre, the Executive Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Community Health of South Florida Inc., educates us on the diverse career paths within social work and the strategic advantages of social work certification. Jean emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the Li...
#129 Zaka Presents My Journey Sandie Bonwinkor
Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 12, 2024 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLiberian-American Sandie Bonwinkor's story embodies resilience and adaptability. Raised by a single mother in the US, Sandie learned the value of hard work and perseverance early on, driving her to achieve success. Her profound understanding of Gen Z dynamics, coupled with her corporate experien...
#128 Zaka Presents My Journey Christian McKenzie
Zaka Presents: My Journey - April 04, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChristian McKenzie shares her inspiring journey from navigating the challenges of growing up in an immigrant household to carving a path in the world of venture capital. Starting as a retail buyer for Macy's, Christian's passion for supporting founders propelled her into venture capital, driven ...
#127 Zaka Presents My Journey Jaylah Sandoval
Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 28, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOn Air Personality, Jaylah Sandoval, followed her passion to work in a field that she loves and can still be able to inspire and motivate others. As a Costa Rican and Salvadorian, she speaks about being a Latina in her industry and the challenges and perseverance it took to break into the ente...
#126 Zaka Presents My Journey Neelu Kaur
Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 21, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBorn in India and raised in the US, Neelu Kaur shares her immigrant story. She moved with her parents at a young age with only $75. As an Executive Leader Coach, Speaker, and Author, she grew up in a traditional Indian culture that valued the collective "we" over the individualistic "I". Advoca...
#125 Zaka Presents My Journey Lester Moses
Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMeet Lester Moses, a Senior Customer Solutions Manager (CSM) supporting the Salesforce.com account at AWS. In his current role, he is responsible for building trust and serving as a key advisor for Salesforce. Leveraging his expertise in program management, technical skills, organizational acume...
#124 Zaka Presents My Journey Danica S. Nelson
Zaka Presents: My Journey - March 07, 2024 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDanica S. Nelson, an award-winning marketer with over 10 years of experience, transitioned from her roles at TELUS and Shopify to become a successful content creator, teaching people how to make and manage money. Born to Jamaican parents, Danica shares insights into her journey—from corporate pr...
#123 Zaka Presents My Journey Aaron Padin
Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 29, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAward-Winning Design Director and former Head of Art and Design at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Aaron Padin unveils the untold stories behind his iconic projects, revealing how his unique cultural journey influenced his approach to design and branding. From the pulsating energy of NYC streets ...
#122 Zaka Presents My Journey Bryan Wooden
Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 22, 2024 14:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBryan Wooden shares his extraordinary life story on the latest episode. From growing up in a Bahamian and Dominican household to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Bryan's cultural background has been a driving force in his life. Learn about the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to DEI l...
#121 Zaka Presents My Journey Adriene Bueno
Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAdriene Bueno is a trailblazing Latina excelling in the sports industry. With over a decade of experience, Adriene has left an indelible mark on major brands like the NBA, Adidas, LA Clippers, Electronic Arts. On top of that she is also the Founder of Baller Careers, guiding business professiona...
#121 Zaka Presents Adriene Bueno
Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAdriene Bueno is a trailblazing Latina excelling in the sports industry. With over a decade of experience, Adriene has left an indelible mark on major brands like the NBA, Adidas, LA Clippers, Electronic Arts. On top of that she is also the Founder of Baller Careers, guiding business professiona...
#120 Zaka Presents My Journey Shermin Lakha, esq
Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 08, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat does a Lawpreneur look like? Join us as we sit down with the phenomenal Shermin Lakha, Esq., Founder, and Managing Attorney of LVLUP Legal! In this engaging conversation, Shermin shares her incredible journey, unveiling the story of how she embarked on the path to starting her own law firm ...
#119 Zaka Presents My Journey Seneca Williams
Zaka Presents: My Journey - February 01, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSeneca Williams, LMHC, a resilient soul who transformed job loss into a thriving career. From paralegal to Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Seneca's journey is one of triumph. She dives in her immigrant experience, cultural insights, and pivotal career moments. Learn how she tackles high-functi...
#118 Zaka Presents My Journey Zynara Ng
Zaka Presents: My Journey - January 25, 2024 23:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsEmbark on a journey of empowerment with Zynara Ng, a self-growth and TEDx speaker, and public speaking coach. From a once timid young girl, Zynara evolved into a powerhouse in both traditional media at DreamWorks and LucasFilms, and the tech industry at Google and YouTube. Her transformative car...
#117 Zaka Presents My Journey Sophearay A Smith
Zaka Presents: My Journey - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSophearay A Smith is a Senior Program Manager and the CO President Caribbean Connection at Amazon. Born in Trinidad, she embodies the spirit of "Trini to de bone!" From a Public Health degree to Amazon's leadership, Sophearay's journey defies expectations. Discover her resilience, successful pr...
#116 Zaka Presents My Journey Chantel Pierre
Zaka Presents: My Journey - January 11, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsStep into the captivating world of Chantel Pierre, a seasoned and visionary designer whose multicultural roots have shaped a pioneering approach to fashion. Hailing from London with British and Jamaican heritage, Chantel's illustrious career spans a decade, etching her mark across renowned UK an...
#115 Zaka Presents My Journey Shahira Qudrat
Zaka Presents: My Journey - January 04, 2024 15:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsShahira Qudrat, an extraordinary advocate for multicultural individuals and author of "Authenticity in America: A Memoir of Rebellion and Dual Identities." Shahira shares her remarkable story, navigating the complexity of immigration, feminism, religion, and discrimination. Drawing from her Af...
#114 Zaka Presents My Journey Celeste Leon
Zaka Presents: My Journey - December 28, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCeleste Leon, acclaimed Public Speaking and Confidence Coach, shares her journey from Peru to becoming a source of empowerment for all of us in the US. With her 'Articulate Mind, Confident Speaker' course, she's breaking barriers, empowering non-native English speakers to own their voices confi...
#113 Zaka Presents My Journey Sharnell P Delmohammed
Zaka Presents: My Journey - December 21, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSharnell P Delmohammed, the VP of DEI at JP Morgan Chase, shares her remarkable journey rooted in Jamaican heritage and fueled by an unyielding belief in limitless possibilities. Discover how her cultural resilience has propelled her through challenges, guiding her to excel professionally and c...
#112 Zaka Presents My Journey Christina Ashford
Zaka Presents: My Journey - December 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsChristina Ashford is a proud Haitian-American with an unwavering commitment to education and community impact.From her roots in New York, surrounded by educators who instilled the value of education, to her current roles as Assistant Director for Grants Accounting & Finance at Kennesaw State Uni...
#111 Zaka Presents My Journey Cuauhtzin Gutierrez
Zaka Presents: My Journey - November 16, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsUpon meeting Cuauhtzin, his humility and kind spirit become immediately evident. Cuauhtzin Gutierrez stands as a visionary leader, impassioned in advocating for increased Latino and Indigenous representation in media. His mantra of "Be good to others and be good to yourself" resonates throughout...
#110 Zaka Presents My Journey Shaina Poulard
Zaka Presents: My Journey - November 10, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this current episode, Shai Poulard, a staunch advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging shares invaluable insights on the critical role of prioritizing DEIB initiatives to retain a diverse workforce within companies. With a diverse background spanning banking, biotechnology, a...
#109 Zaka Presents My Journey Dujon C. Smith
Zaka Presents: My Journey - November 02, 2023 18:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDujon Smith, is a visionary leader, global change-maker, and entrepreneur with a deep commitment to empowering marginalized communities. In this thought-provoking episode, Dujon shares his phenomenal life story and explores the creed that defines his resiliency: 'Let's Build Bridges, Not Barrier...
#108 Zaka Presents My Journey Jean Paul Laurent
Zaka Presents: My Journey - October 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFrom a turbulent youth in Haiti to becoming an award-winning social entrepreneur, global oral health expert, TEDx Lead Organizer, and Inventor. Jean Paul's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. What ignited that transformation? He was inspired by the unwavering smil...
#107 Zaka Presents My Journey Kathryn Meksavanh
Zaka Presents: My Journey - October 19, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKathryn Meksavanh, a remarkable first-generation Laotian American shares her family's incredible journey to the United States. Her parents' escape from communist Laos, swimming across the Mekong River and finding refuge in Thailand before finally being sponsored to the U.S., serves as a powerful...
#106 Zaka Presents My Journey Mich-love Pierre
Zaka Presents: My Journey - October 05, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMichlove Pierre is a true embodiment of resilience and success. Hailing from Haiti and arriving in the United States in her late twenties, Michlove's path was initially that of a dedicated nurse. However, her unwavering determination and passion for empowering women through hair care led her to ...
#105 Zaka Presents My Journey Dominique Chevon Doyle
Zaka Presents: My Journey - October 05, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDominique "SoChevon" Doyle is an inspiring immigrant entrepreneur who defied traditional norms and carved her own path to success. Born to Trinidadian parents, Dominique's initial career in healthcare seemed like the expected route. However, fate had other plans. Discover how Dominique's life t...
#104 Zaka Presents My Journey Melissa Cartagena
Zaka Presents: My Journey - September 29, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAutoNation’s Head of Advertising, Melissa Cartagena shares her remarkable journey, embracing her Puerto Rican heritage and developing resilience growing up in Brooklyn as a Latina. Melissa speaks about finding her voice as a woman in the corporate world and making a significant impact in the dig...
#103 Zaka Presents My Journey Crystal Howard
Zaka Presents: My Journey - September 22, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCrystal Howard's four-year journey at Amazon, initially as a Healthcare Customer Advisor, ultimately led her to pursue her true passion in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She shares invaluable insights on developing a growth mindset and navigating the corporate landscape. Beyond her professio...
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