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In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. Listen in to interviews with executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. Are you increasing access to jobs and wealth creation? We'd love to hear how you are expanding talent development opportunities and career pipelines for all.
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Work, workforce, and workplace norms are shaped as much by our perceptions as they are by popularized portrayals. From sensational headlines like “The Great Resignation” to successful series like “The Office” and “Silicon Valley” to social media mavens like the TikTok career coach, what we see shapes what we believe. In this three part podcast series, we’ll go behind the scenes to discover what’s new, now and next in the world of work. And we’ll challenge the traditions of what it means to l ...
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, host Ahva Sadeghi speaks with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, we're joined by David Hawthor…
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🎙️ Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce features influential leaders shaping the future of work. In this live recording from JFF Horizons in Washington, DC, Ahva Sadeghi sits down with Nikita Steals, an esteemed entrepreneur and CEO of Northwest Talent Solutions! With over 25 years of experience in human capital strategies, Nikita has mastered t…
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In this episode of Open Up The Workforce, we're joined by Claudio Vespucci, Vice President of Human Resources at Rockwell Automation. Claudio is a seasoned HR leader with an impressive track record. Having navigated the complexities of human capital management at industry leaders like HP, SAP, and Samsung, Claudio brings a deep well of knowledge an…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of #Open…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of #Open…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of #Open…
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Join Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, as she sits down with Nichole Barnes Marshall, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pinterest, celebrated for her 23 years of trailblazing work across diverse industries, and Ahva Sadeghi, Limited, Inc., a beacon of transformative leadership and empowerment. Together, they share invaluable insights…
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In this episode, Ahva interviews Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe. Rachael gives a sneak peek of her career journey, from a management consultancy role to leading DEI efforts at Crowe. She discusses why self-reporting can enhance accountability toward DEI commitments, and shares best practices for empowering w…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva interviews Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe. Rachael gives a sneak peek of her career journey, from a management consultancy role to leading DEI efforts at Crowe. She discusses why self-reporting can enhance accountability toward DEI commitments, and shares best pra…
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On today’s episode of Success from Anywhere, get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Tissa Richards, a serial Silicon Valley founder who transformed failure into a stepping stone to success. Karen takes listeners on a captivating exploration of Tissa's journey—from teaching piano to emerging as an author, leadership expert, dynamic ke…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer and Executive Vice President at Pfizer. Payal lays out why companies need to invest in early careers, sharing how she started out as an intern at Pfizer and zig-zagged her way up to her current executive role. She highlights the groundbreaking Pfiz…
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Join us in this episode of Success from Anywhere as Karen sits down with an author, speaker, and serial entrepreneur who’s building healthier individuals and communities through innovation. Leading change doesn't have to be a tough pill to swallow, according to John Bass, CEO and founder of Hashed Health. Together, they delve into the world of heal…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Robert Matthews, VP and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Exelon. Robert opens up about his career journey, from interning at BLACK+DECKER and CareFirst to eventually joining Baltimore Gas and Electric, which was then acquired by Exelon. Robert speaks with nostalgia about the im…
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In this episode of the podcast Success from Anywhere, Karen dives into the entrepreneurial deep end with RJ Talyor, operating partner at High Alpha, who is both a swimming coach and a serial entrepreneur. The engaging conversation delves into the concept of design thinking and its application in entrepreneurship. RJ shares insights about creating a…
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In this episode of Success from Anywhere, Karen interviews Deb Coviello, founder of Illumination Partners, a CEO whisperer, author, podcast host, and a modern Mary Poppins who carries a compass in her bag of tricks. Deb shares her insights on leadership, expectation setting, and building effective relationships with CEOs and other C-suite members. …
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, host Ahva Sadeghi speaks with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Caroline Casey…
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In this episode of Success from Anywhere, Karen sits down with Saad Siddiqui, General Partner at Telstra Ventures, to discuss his journey as a venture capitalist, his insights into the world of investing, and his perspectives on the future of work. Saad's career has been marked by change and adaptation, and he shares his experiences and wisdom gain…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Mason Williams, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mattel Inc. Mason started his Mattel career as an online game designer, later transitioning to the connected play division from 2011 to 2021. Afterward, he made a significant career shift into DEI, which he sees as the next …
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Florencia Stanfield, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Vitesco Technologies. Florencia’s passion for inclusion in the HR space began with the start of her career, working in HR and DEI stints at companies in Uruguay, Argentina, and other countries across Latin America. She shares…
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In this episode of Success from Anywhere, Karen sits down with Ahva Sadeghi, co-founder and CEO of Symba, a revolutionary platform that is transforming the landscape of internships and apprenticeships. Ahva's journey takes us through her experience as a John Lewis Fellow for Civil and Human Rights, which sparked her passion for creating more divers…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Dr. Johné Battle, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Dollar General. Dr. Battle shares how some of his early educational challenges and subsequent achievements shaped his philosophy on grit and growth mindset. He also talks about the DEI initiatives he is spearheading at Dolla…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Donnebra McClendon, the Global Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Ceridian, shares her career journey and how Ceridian is investing in employee development and increasing diverse representation within its workforce. Donnebra sums up DEI efforts with one word–intention. Company and talent leaders need t…
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In the latest episode of Success from Anywhere, Karen dives into the world of modern hiring strategies and the changing landscape of talent assessment. Her guest, Josh Millet, founder and CEO of Criteria Corp, brings a wealth of knowledge from his journey through entrepreneurship, hiring, and the innovative tools he's developed. In this engaging co…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Troy McIntosh, the vice president and chief diversity equity and inclusion officer at IDEX Corporation. As a member of the Executive Leadership Council, Troy is also a trailblazer in promoting social equity, diversity and inclusion. Troy shares his career journey, including how he got into dive…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Rachel Winoski, Chief Human Resource Officer for AXA XL, shares her inspiring journey within the company. With over 12 years of experience at AXA XL, Rachel's story serves as a true success story of progressing from an intern to the C-suite. In this interview, Rachel offers invaluable insights on career growt…
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Success from Anywhere. In today's episode, Karen is joined by special guest, Alex Genetti, who serves as the Head of People at Enable. Get ready to dive into a conversation about workplace well-being, effective onboarding strategies, and fostering a strong sense of belonging within a growing, global organi…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Monique Lanaux, General Vice President and Chief Talent & Diversity Officer for Albertsons Companies Inc, shares her background and journey that led her to her current role and discusses the innovative initiatives Albertsons has implemented to foster an inclusive work environment…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva has flipped the script for National Intern Day and speaks with three interns at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). Kennedy, Amiya, and Olimpia share their internship experiences, the qualities Gen Z brings to the workforce, what they believe are the necessary steps to increasing access to …
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In this riveting episode of Success from Anywhere, Karen leads an illuminating discussion with Khalid Raza, the visionary founder and CEO of Graphiant, a trailblazing technology company redefining the Internet and edge computing. Prepare to be inspired as Khalid shares his journey from telemarketer to tech visionary and how he's reshaping the futur…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with the trio behind Oyster’s incl…
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In today's conversation, Founder & CEO Rob Whalen takes us on his journey from enterprises to entrepreneurship and what inspired him to start the PTO Exchange. His innovative company is addressing the challenges and opportunities surrounding paid time off (PTO) for employees, improving financial wellness, and bridging the financial gap between empl…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Nhlamu Dlomu, Global Head of People at KPMG International. Nhlamu’s background spans clinical psychology, consulting, and HR executive roles. Her experience with change management and focus on inclusion, diversity, and equity has been instrumental in shaping KPMG's people commitments and driv…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Louis Stewart, Head of Strategic Initiatives for NVIDIA’s Global Developer Ecosystem. Mr. Stewart, with his extensive background in the public and private sectors, shares the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and the initiatives implemented by NVIDIA to support these communities. Mr…
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Today on Success from Anywhere we’ll meet female founder Amy Brown who's charting a course toward helping humans understand humans. Her company, AuthentiCX, collects and analyzes conversations from healthcare call centers for the purpose of improving patient and customer experiences. Listen in as she shares her journey from enterprises to entrepren…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Jeffrey Schmitz, the Chief People Officer (CPO) at Zebra Technologies. Jeff shares valuable insights on his career journey and the key strategies for fostering inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. With his extensive background in engineering, product management, marketing, and s…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva had the privilege of interviewing Maria Flynn…
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Today on Success from Anywhere we’ll meet Jake Miller – entrepreneur, gardener, and painter who sees the future as a blank canvas on which to create. His company, Engineered Innovation Group, is revolutionizing how software products and teams are built. As Jake explains it, “We're a software company without a product. Our customer's product is our …
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Lindsey Lang, Vice President People at Southwest Airlines. Lindsey shares, “I like to say I grew up in the people department and it's just been an incredible ride.” Lindsey started her career at Southwest in talent acquisition and recruiting, then moved over to the HR Business Partner team, a…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Harsha Jalihal, Chief People Officer at MongoDB sh…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. This episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce features Clarice Colòn, Vice President of Integrated T…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Nina Fleming, Vice President of Diversity, Equity,…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Bridget Hurd, Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, emphasizes how communication is key in inclusion and diversity work, and shares how BCBS of Michigan embeds cultural competency in their efforts to mitigate bias and address disparities.…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Tina Mylon, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Sc…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Richard Cho, Advisor and former Chief Recruiting Officer at Gem, discusses how it's important to leverage data to understand any biases that may exist in your organization's processes, and more. Cho has been in the recruitment space for the better part of 25 years, starting off on the agency side and then shi…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Lorraine Hariton, President & CEO at Catalyst, sha…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse …
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Elizabeth Newman, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer at CBIZ shares what makes their internship program award-winning, what CBIZ does to empower women, how to support an intergenerational workplace, and more. Elizabeth kicks off by discussing her career journey and the barriers that …
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Steve Cadigan, Talent Advisor and the first CHRO o…
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Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Marie Christine Padberg, Partner and Global Talent…
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In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Forest T. Harper, Jr., President & CEO of INROADS, talks about the need for disruptive and innovative solutions in hiring and staffing, and a new breed of CEOs leading the way. The conversation opens with Forest’s humble beginnings, growing up in a single-parent home in public housing as a migrant worker fami…
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