This month we're doing something a little different. Let's talk about allyship, a crucial step in creating equitable and inclusive workplaces. I’m directing this conversation towards men—an essential audience in the journey to fostering true workplace equity.

I had the privilege of speaking with an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced professional in the corporate and e-commerce world, Dr. Kevin Sakamoto. He has dedicated extensive time and research to understanding employee resource groups as well as the challenges women often face in the workplace. From a leadership standpoint, he offers actionable strategies for supporting female employees and building a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Within the episode, we also discuss Dr. Dana Sumpter’s Ted Talk. Click here to watch and learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JsSURd39iI

This month I brought some more powerful C-suite energy into the equation with the one and only Chandy Ghosh! Chandy is currently serving as the COO of Sinch Emergency Services and is the founder & chair of Women in 911 (W.I.N). She has won numerous awards for her work in the DEI space as well as the impact she has made as a leader.

Advice from Chandy: Always think about how you can prove to them that you are different and you are better.

We discussed the importance of negotiation, networking, and mentorship in advancing your career. She also touched on how she built confidence and owned her career as one of the few women in leadership within her industry.

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I had the opportunity to speak with Nataly Kogan, who is the co-founder & CEO of Happier, Inc., which is dedicated towards helping others develop emotional fitness skills, break free from daily burnout, and unleash their full potential.

We discussed some of her pivotal life experiences, including what she encountered as one of the youngest and only women working in venture capital, and how being a Russian refugee at 13 impacted her outlook on life. She also touched on the power of choice and learning. This was such a valuable and enjoyable conversation—I hope you all enjoy it!