In this episode, Lola speaks with Shilpa Tangi Green, a global lead in the commercial IT group at a big Biopharmaceutical company. She has a degree in Electrical Engineering and moved to the US 18 years ago. She has worked in various sectors like fintech, automobile, semiconductors before moving to Healthcare & Lifesciences over 15 years ago.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, growing, and tending to vegetables and herbs in the backyard, hiking, or spending time with her 4 children.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The importance of having a mentor within your company and outside the company you work for
• Picking a career for the future, not just for the roles available now
• Key aspects to consider when making the decision to move into new career roles
• Staying curious to learn and keep up with the changing world around us
• Understanding the depth and breadth of your career in order to thrive
• Advice and insights for working parents and why you need to understand your priorities
• Core questions to consider if you are thinking about changing industries

Connect with Shilpa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpat/

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com

In this episode, Lola speaks with Maria Alejandrina Medrano, a trailblazing Latina jefa, who leads as Co-Founder and CEO of Inspirame, a SaaS startup championing education to break generational poverty. Simultaneously, she serves as VP, Global Head of Community, Diversity, and Inclusion at Equinix, driving impactful change. Her unique blend of business acumen and advocacy leaves an indelible mark at the intersection of technology and equitable outcomes.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Leaning into your uniqueness regardless of the room you are in
• Marias' career journey and how the role of “caretaker” carried through as a core value in all her positions
• Seizing the opportunity and saying yes to what comes your way
• The importance of working on yourself every day so you can jump at the next opportunity when it presents itself
• How to not get stuck in what you study in college and instead position yourself on the goal you want to reach
• Founding Inspirame and leading their mission of bridging the gap between students, schools, and the workforce
• The importance of creating a more equitable world and what you can do to help
• Deciding what you want to be known for and where you want to use your time as core pillars in your life

Connect with Maria:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamedrano/

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com

In this episode, Lola speaks with Tolu Martin, who has 18 years of leadership experience in roles spanning operational, technical, business development, and commercial areas across various downstream businesses globally.

She currently leads Shell Lubricants Operations in Germany, the UK, and Poland, and also heads Grasbrook Lubricants Center, Shell’s largest lubricants manufacturing asset in EMEA.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Attending University in Russia without speaking the language and how this learning opportunity shaped Tolu’s career path
• The pivotal moment of choosing a career in corporate or academia and what unfolded by listening to her gut instinct
• Moving to Germany, learning the language while on the job, and borrowing confidence from those around you to succeed
• How taking on roles that feel like a big leap can be the best way to build your self-confidence
• The challenge of being a woman of color in Germany and how it impacts your leadership style
• Using your background to draw motivation to move forward with your career
• Finding balance as a working mom and how to prioritize things you care about

Connect with Tolu:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolu-martin/

Connect with Lola:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428192995622965

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaaadeyemopm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immigrantsincorporate/

Apply to be on the podcast: shorturl.at/dnyEO

More about Thriving in Intersectionality Podcast:

Welcome to the “Thriving in Intersectionality” podcast. A podcast created to help you learn from professionals in the workplace who have multiple intersectional identities; from ethnic minorities, veterans transitioning into the workforce, individuals with disabilities, parents, and so many more.

Hosted by Lola Adeyemo, who is the CEO of EQI Mindset and the founder of the nonprofit Immigrants in Corporate Inc, her mission is to work with organizations to build more inclusive workplaces.

This podcast was built to amplify the voices of leaders and immigrants in the corporate workplace and to give insights and guidance so people can move past their “barriers” and advance in their professional careers.

Through interviews and solo episodes, Lola will examine this global world of work. We hope that you can learn a thing or two from our guests, who have a range of experiences and stories to share. Join Lola as we meet new people who are successfully navigating the corporate space.

For more information and additional resources, please visit www.immigrantsincorporate.org and www.eqimindset.com