As a little girl, I wanted to be a fashion designer and start a business.
I quit within 24 hours after being told by an executive that a glass ceiling existed within the company.
I was devastated, but it was a blessing in disguise.
It was through her that I learned the value of taking a leadership position and making big bets.
We decided to embark on influencer marketing while it was still new, before it was a thing.
Today, I build and create new initiatives and businesses.
In a way, it is what I always dreamed of as a little girl.
Take us through a recent workday.
I attempt to go to sleep by midnight.
I focus on accomplishing three main things every day:
Active listening and participation in meetings.
It is my responsibility to represent my team and the voice of my customer in the meeting.
If I dont, I have failed at my job.
Long days with several meetings isnt easy, which makes my next point critically important.
A focus on my well-being.
Without my health, I would not have my career.
I start every morning with my first 20-minute transcendental meditation session and warm water with lemon.
Its even on my calendar.
When traveling, I use the time it would normally take me to commute to work out.
I have found working on my well-being is a requirement for success.
I am a byproduct of Intels protege program, so giving back is very important to me.
Every day, I wake up and know that I am a role model for the next generation.
My everyday actions serve as examples for the next generation, including my eight-year-old daughter.
What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?
Google Maps and Waze, due to how much I commute and travel.
An extra five minutes not stuck in traffic means more time with my daughter.
Whats your workspace setup like?
I have an open cube desk, but in reality I live out of my work bag.
All I need is my computer, phone, journal, pen, and Bose headset.
I move from meeting room to meeting room to office building to restaurant.
My car is my office too, and I often joke that United Airlines is my office as well.
Take us through an interesting, unusual, or finicky process you have in place at work.
It is not a process but a simple request: Be kind.
Recently, a colleague of mine asked how I get things done and have time for multiple jobs.
And when I need help, I ask for help!
How do you keep track of what you have to do?
I live by my calendar.
If it isnt scheduled it wont happen.
I also live by my journal and by lists.
Every month, I break down my to-do list by week and day.
Given the dynamics of the market, my list is very fluid.
But crossing out some of my to-do items every night is so gratifying.
How do you recharge or take a break?
Transcendental Meditation every day.
I also take family vacations at least twice a year.
Whats your favorite side project?
What are you currently reading, or what do you recommend?
There are so many great books that I like for different reasons.
Who else would you like to see answer these questions?
Steve KerrI admire his leadership.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Never stop striving to become a better version of you.
Whats a problem youre still trying to solve?
The injustices in the workplace for women.
From abuse of power, to pay inequality, to simply being mansplained.
We have lots of work to do and every day we will roll up our sleeves and fight on.
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