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STEM Advantage & Mentoring – Lee Ann Kline
In this episode, we welcome Lee Ann Kline, the President and Founder of STEM Advantage. STEM Advantage is a non-profit that mentors, prepares and inspires women and underserved communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). STEM’s overarching vision is “Advancing Equity Through Education” by providing economic and social mobility to underserved groups, supplying a vetted pipeline of diverse talent to businesses, and subsequently helping address components of the racial wealth gap.
Mentoring – Kevin Laird
In this episode, we welcome Kevin Laird. Kevin is the Director of Advisory Services for the Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice at KPMG. Kevin discusses mentoring, his involvement with STEM Advantage and THRIVE, two organizations focused on mentoring college students and the newly hired in the workforce.
The People Side Of Management – Kevin Laird
In this episode, we welcome Kevin Laird. Kevin is the Director of Advisory Services for the Oracle Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice at KPMG. Kevin discusses the people side of management by offering insight and wisdom for hiring and promoting, as well as challenges he sees today and what a person should already be doing today to earn that next level of responsibility.
Leadership, Trust, and Standing Out – Jay Spenchian
In this episode, we welcome award winning, digitally-savvy Chief Marketing Officer, Jay Spenchian. Jay has a long and outstanding career transforming deep consumer insights and big data into record-breaking products, sales, innovative marketing initiatives, and growth for Fortune 500 brands such as Pepsico, Heinz, Pillsbury, General Motors, Darden Restaurants, Tempur-Sealy, and US Cellular.
Mindset: Overcoming By Taking Action – Pam Meisl
In this episode, we welcome Pam Meisl. Pam is the President of Evolution Partners Insurance, Co-Founder of Enfuego Entertainment, and a Certified Hypnotherapist for the past 38+ years. Pam shares with us the importance and value of “mindset” and specifically how to stay focused and overcome obstacles and roadblocks by taking action!
Relationship Building and Being The Best Team Player – Ken Meifert
What a treat! In this episode, we welcome Ken Meifert. I’ve known Ken for over 20 years and he has arguably one of the coolest, most prestigious jobs in the country. Ken has been with the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum for over 27 years and he has a lot say about people, making connections, and how relationships are critical to your success. Ken is clearly a mentor and he wants you to know that “Relationships Transcend Everything!”