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In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Kumud Bika, VP at The Muse, sits down with Julie Grzeda, Director of Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace. Starting as a chemistry major, Julie found her true calling in human resources during an internship at GE in the '90s, marking the beginning of her impactful tenure. 

From her early days on the shop floor to leading change in early career development, she shares insights on the power of continuous learning and building meaningful relationships. Hear Julie's candid stories about navigating dual careers, relocating to different geographies, and finding balance between work and life's rubber vs. crystal balls.

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Meet Nolita Lewis, an executive leader with over 22 years of experience at GE. From being a first-generation college graduate with a fascination for planes to becoming a pioneer in the aerospace industry, she reflects on the challenges along the way and shares how her dedication and fearlessness have helped her break barriers and succeed in a field traditionally dominated by men. Hear about Nolita's experience of being the only woman in the room and what has motivated her to stay at GE for more than two decades. She also provides practical advice on building a network and the importance of intentional self-care. Tune in to learn more about Nolita's remarkable story and gain insights into building a successful career in STEM.

Nolita Lewis is currently the executive leader of the Materials Behavior and Operations department in Engineering Material Systems at GE Aerospace. Her passion for Aerospace, engineering and math bought her to GE and has kept her here for 20+ years. She is a first-generation college study born in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been married for 16 years and has two children. In the office, she is a proud member of the African American Forum, GE Women’s Network and serves as an ally for the GLBTA Alliance & Veterans Network. 

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Listen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to discover Maureen Connolly's inspiring journey at PepsiCo, from her start as an intern to her current role as the eCommerce Sales Manager for Walmart.com. Maureen shares insights into the people and empowering culture at PepsiCo, emphasizing the company's dedication to developing female talent. She also discusses the importance of building a network, the value of showing empathy, and the impact of vulnerability in professional and personal relationships.

Tune in for valuable advice on leveraging the people around you and embracing challenges to fuel your growth.

 

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In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we chat with Heidi Herbrand, the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at GE Aerospace, about her impressive 30-year journey in the world of HR and recruiting. When asked how she got to where she is today, she responded that her success could be attributed to three key factors: 1) her natural curiosity and love for challenges, 2) her focus on the work rather than titles, and 3) her proactiveness in raising her hand for new responsibilities. Throughout the episode, Heidi emphasizes the importance of being intentional and focusing on the positive aspects of life and work. She shares her personal strategies for finding balance, including calendaring everything and reflecting on the week to curate more of the good things. For those interested in a career at GE Aerospace, Heidi also highlights current job opportunities and the groundbreaking work being done at the company.

Heidi is a true servant leader in Talent Acquisition with over 30 years of cross functional recruiting, HR and entrepreneurial experience. She is an authentic leader who is passionate about connecting top talent to great work and bringing an aspect of fun into her team culture. Heidi likes to build things. Throughout her career, she has built great teams and great organizations though consistent leadership and leveraging her strong business acumen to create innovative solutions. She consistently pushes past traditional boundaries and has been instrumental in evolving teams and driving strategies to achieve excellence. 

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In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with tech leaders at PepsiCo, Angelica Arceneaux, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Martha Roos, SVP of Digital Product Management. With over 32 combined years of experience at the company, these two friends share their insights on how to advance in the tech industry, why PepsiCo is an exceptional place for women to work, and how to navigate challenges and thrive as a woman in technology.

Tune in and discover how these two trailblazing leaders are changing the game in tech and paving the way for future generations of women in the industry.

 

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In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Publicis Sapient's Vice President of Product Management, Anne Phelan, shares stories and advice learned over her 20-year career.

Born and raised in the U.K. as one of eight siblings, Anne broke the mold of what a woman “should” do by venturing into business. Having worked in technology-focused industries that are traditionally male-dominated, Anne talks about the challenges she has faced finding her place and feeling imposter syndrome – plus the critical technique her career coach taught her to overcome it. 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about how Anne has navigated being a successful working parent and product leader – especially with the support of Publicis Sapient.

[Recorded on October 26, 2022]

 

Anne is a VP Product Manager for Publicis Sapient, International Product Lead for Retail & Consumer Products and EMEA Product Management Lead. Anne has 20+ years experience of helping companies to succeed in their ambitions of Digital Transformation, from creating strategies through to delivery and understanding what is needed to be successful for the future.  

People growth, inclusivity, equity and diversity are paramount to Anne to ensure that the same opportunities are available to all.    

Outside of her career Anne is a mum to 2 young children and has spent the last 4 years navigating what it means to be a successful working parent, and everything that entails.

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