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Alisha Kalb, Systems Engineering Leader at GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - June 07, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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, Alish...

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Alisha Kalb, Systems Engineering Leader at GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - June 07, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes
In 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, Alish...

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Julie Grzeda - Director, Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - March 14, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes
In 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 impa...

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Julie Grzeda - Director, Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - March 14, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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 impa...

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Nolita Lewis - Material Behavior & Operations Leader at GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - January 30, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Meet 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 ...

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Nolita Lewis - Material Behavior & Operations Leader at GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - January 30, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes
Meet 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 ...

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Chasing Challenges with Maureen Connolly, eCommerce Sales Manager at PepsiCo

Fairygodboss Radio - January 23, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes
Listen 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 comp...

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Chasing Challenges with Maureen Connolly, eCommerce Sales Manager at PepsiCo

Fairygodboss Radio - January 23, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Listen 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 comp...

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Heidi Herbrand - Vice President of Talent Acquisition, GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - November 29, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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...

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Heidi Herbrand - Vice President of Talent Acquisition, GE Aerospace

Fairygodboss Radio - November 29, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes
In 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...

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Advice and Lessons Learned from Women Leaders in Tech at PepsiCo

Fairygodboss Radio - March 27, 2023 17:30 - 26 minutes
In 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 h...

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Advice and Lessons Learned from Women Leaders in Tech at PepsiCo

Fairygodboss Radio - March 27, 2023 17:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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 h...

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Dismantling Power Structures All Year, Not Just on International Women’s Day

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - March 06, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes
To mark International Women’s Day, we were delighted to welcome Pamela Jones to the podcast. EW Group Client Solutions Manager, Nana Umoh, and Pamela discuss the significance of the day and how organisations can better support women in the workplace to excel rather than just survive.  Rather th...

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Series 4, Episode 18: The Power of Procurement in Influencing DEI - Driving Gender Equality at Logitech

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - February 27, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes
In this episode, Yvonne Howard is joined by David Latten, Head of Procurement at Logitech, a multi-national consumer electronics manufacturer, to discuss the power the procurement function has to influence DEI across the supply chains they work with, and how Logitech has been working to drive ge...

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Anne Phelan - Vice President of Product Management, Publicis Sapient

Fairygodboss Radio - January 10, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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...

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Anne Phelan - Vice President of Product Management, Publicis Sapient

Fairygodboss Radio - January 10, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes
In 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...

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Series 4, Episode 17: Changing the Narrative on the Menopause - Taking an Intersectional Approach to Supporting Menopause in the Workplace (Part 1 of 2)

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - December 22, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes
It's time to change the narrative on menopause at work. A one-size-fits-all approach cannot be applied to a diverse group of people who experience menopause and peri-menopause symptoms. So how can employers better support people affected by its symptoms and account for intersectionality?  EW Gr...

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My Role as a Male Ally for Women in STEM2D Roles at Johnson

Fairygodboss Radio - October 24, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
The 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...

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My Role as a Male Ally for Women in STEM2D Roles at Johnson

Fairygodboss Radio - October 24, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes
The 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...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Rail Industry: Improving Gender Representation and Inclusivity

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - October 02, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes
In this episode, Tash Thomas is joined by Dante Frederick, Diversity and Inclusion Partner at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the rail industry and the important DEI work GTR has been undertaking.  Exploring some of the DEI challenges facing th...

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Improving the ‘Whole Employee’ Experience for Women in the Workplace

Fairygodboss Radio - August 09, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Every 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 underst...

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Improving the ‘Whole Employee’ Experience for Women in the Workplace

Fairygodboss Radio - August 09, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes
Every 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 underst...

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Series 4, Episode 15: Identity and Belonging - Black students’ experiences of racism within higher education

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - July 29, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes
In this episode, Rachael Wilson is joined by Lateesha Osbourne to discuss her pHD research into black students’ sense of identity and belonging within higher education. Lateesha is a psychologist who applies a DEI lens to her work and in particular has significant expertise in race equality. Sh...

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Series 4, Episode 13: Overcoming adversity - A personal story about diversity, acceptance and driving a culture of workplace inclusion

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - June 13, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes
In this episode, Sush Bastola, Sales Director at the EW Group and Challenge Consultancy, meets Graci Harkema to discuss overcoming adversity and creating a culture of belonging in the workplace. Graci is a US-based diversity specialist.  Graci shares her moving and inspirational personal story ...

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Series 4, Episode 13: Overcoming adversity - A personal story about diversity, acceptance and driving a culture of workplace inclusion

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - June 13, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes
In this episode, Sush Bastola, Sales Director at the EW Group and Challenge Consultancy, meets Graci Harkema to discuss overcoming adversity and creating a culture of belonging in the workplace. Graci is a US-based diversity specialist.  Graci shares her moving and inspirational personal story ...

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Series 4, Episode 14: Social mobility - From education, to recruitment and the workplace

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - May 30, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes
In this episode of the reWorked podcast, Karen Fonseka, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, talks to Edmund Newell, Principal and Chief Executive at Cumberland Lodge, about social mobility.  Edmund is an economic historian and priest in the Church of England, he was previously a Research Fellow ...

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Talat Mangla - Trust Solutions Director, PwC

Fairygodboss Radio - May 12, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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] ...

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Talat Mangla - Trust Solutions Director, PwC

Fairygodboss Radio - May 12, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes
In 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] ...

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Series 4, Episode 12: Our Founders: Reflecting on 30 years in DE&I with Femi Otitoju and Jane Farrell

reWorked: the Workplace Inclusion Podcast - March 09, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes
Nicole Benton, EW Group Sales Executive,  speaks to Femi Otitoju, founder of Challenge Consultancy, and Jane Farrell, co-founder of EW Group, about their journeys into the DE&I industry.  Sharing their personal stories and how they bring their experiences and social identities into their work, ...

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India Sylvester - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Lumen

Fairygodboss Radio - February 24, 2022 22:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 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...