In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Hessler who is an Independent Consultant at Stephany Hessler Coaching. As a Mindset and Performance Coach, they discuss her journey towards helping high ach...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephani Lucas, the Founder and CEO of The Annuity Consultants. They discuss the frustrations that she faced in the industry and her drive to do things differently wh...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shweta Bhalla who is a Senior Financial Analyst/ Finance Specialist at Abode Services. They discuss how and why she got into the finance industry and also the importa...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Mireku who is the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Providence College. They talk about how and why she got into the higher education field and the ...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Susan Danzig, a Business Development Coach for Financial Professionals. They discuss her journey as an entrepreneur in the coaching space. 

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Sydnee Journel, the Government Relations Manager at Aurora. They discuss her experience in a relatively new industry and her passion in government and community work ...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Taj Pannell, a Career Strategist, DEI Champion and Talent Engagement Program Manger at LinkedIn. Working in the engineering department, they discuss aspects of her wo...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kelli Thompson, the CEO and Women's Leadership Coach at Kelli Thompson LLC. With a background in banking and investment, they discuss how she often found herself as t...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Stephanie Thompson, the Senior Support Account Manager at ServiceNow. They discuss her experience in the tech industry as a Black woman and the numerous challenges th...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Tania DeSa, the CEO of Desa Global Leadership. They discuss her passion to inspire women of color and those in underrepresented minority groups; in order to help them...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Sheryl Grant, the CEO and Founder of Sheryl Grant International. Having worked in corporate America for 30+ years, she talks about why she's very passionate about emp...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Shila Nieves Burney, the General Partner at Zane Venture Fund. They discuss her journey in the investment industry and how she's able to work with people of color, wh...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Megan Gao, a team member at Humu. They discuss her journey in the HR industry and how she's able to make people's live better through the work that she does. 

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Melanie Akwule, the Founder & CEO of MINWO. She talks about previously working in Silicon Valley and struggling to find people whom she identified with. As a resu...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Marshea Pratt who is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leader. They discuss her experience in the DEI sector and why diversity is good for business. 

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Maria Neumann, the owner of Fire & Water Damage Recovery. They talk about how she ended up in a career that is completely different from what she studied; and how...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Marguerita Cheng, the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth. They discuss how she got into the financial services industry and the value of time and money in today's societ...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Leena Barakat, the President & CEO of Women Donors Network. They discuss her role in social justice and how it should be a matter of concern for everyone, as it's...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kim Hamer who is the Interim Chief of People Officer at MOCA as well as the Founder of 100ActsofLove. She talks about how through her work, she is able to help indivi...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Laura Dafov the Founder and CEO of More Than One Mind. With a background in geology, she talks about her journey in this field and how hard work, dedication and luck ...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kyra Pahlen, the CEO and Founder of ZING Technologies Inc. They discuss the genesis and importance of LingoZING!, an app that helps adults and children learn langu...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kindred Murillo, the Interim Superintendent/ President at Santa Barbara City College. They talk about her experience in the community college system and the import...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kim Flanery-Rye who is the Founder and Principal Consultant at MyKimisms, LLC. They talk about why she got into the DEI industry and the role that diversity, equit...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Kelly Mason who is the Director, Corporate Communications at Poshmark. She talks about her journey in the communication space and how businesses can be used as a f...

In this episode of “How’d You Do It and Why Should I Care?" Laila speaks with Keni Dominguez who is the Founder, People Operations Strategist & Career Coach at Keni Dominguez LLC. She works as a career coach for Black women and women of ...