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Journeys to Equity
Welcome to CenterForce's Journeys to Equity Podcast, where we explore the inspiring stories of diverse leaders and women who have conquered challenges to achieve remarkable success. Join us as we uncover the pivotal moments and strategies that propelled them forward, offering invaluable insights and tools for driving meaningful change. Tune in to learn from their experiences and accelerate your own journey towards equity and empowerment.
Journeys to Equity
Brenda Oliver On Being Your Own Champion
Being Your Authentic Self in the Workplace
In this episode, Brenda Oliver, Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. talks about how her immigrant background inspired her to become a business immigration attorney. Growing up in California, Brenda watched many people from diverse backgrounds succeed in their careers. This gave her the courage to keep pursuing her dreams despite the many challenges she met along the way. Often be the only woman of color in a meeting room, she had to overcome her won self-doubt and the bias of others in order to achieve her goals. Brenda hopes that her strides in early years can help more female and diverse attorneys who comes after her, to achieve their full potential regardless of their backgrounds.
Tune in for perspectives on:
•Finding passion and purpose in law as a woman of color
•The importance of seeking mentorship from different backgrounds
•Tips on overcoming self-doubt and becoming your own champion at work