30 min
Prioritizing Self-Care and Success with Bernita Dillard You Can Sit With Us
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About Our Guest:
Bernita Dillard is a seasoned professional in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). With over a decade of experience, she is a transformative leader in hiring and talent management programs, focusing on attracting and retaining top diverse talent. As the Director of Diversity Sourcing for Expedia Group, Bernita leverages her expertise in data analytics to refine inclusive hiring practices. She boasts an educational background with a bachelor's degree in communication studies from San Jose State University and an MBA from the Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business at Mills College. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is deeply passionate about building environments where individuals from underrepresented backgrounds have equal career opportunities.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of "You Can Sit With Us," Lexi B guides us through an engaging conversation with Bernita Dillard, an influential DE&I leader. As listeners dive into the transcript, they are greeted by Bernita's compelling experiences and profound realizations on balancing a high-powered career with personal well-being and self-care strategies.
Initially, Bernita takes us on her career journey, from her early eager days at Facebook to the pivotal moment of her burnout, despite success. The episode delves into the realization that our value should not solely rest on labor, a lesson learned from generational patterns that Bernita aims to break. Her narrative continues as we learn about her steps towards self-prioritization—setting up therapy sessions, embracing physical fitness, and rejuvenating through travel.
Key Takeaways:
Prioritizing self-care is critical to success, with personal endeavors like travel and hobbies helping to maintain a balance.
Establishing boundaries and strategic scheduling, even against work demands, is key to managing work-life integration.
Performance at work should not define personal value; this lesson is often derived from historical and generational experiences.
Knowing how to be effective and efficient at work creates social capital and trust, while also allowing flexibility for personal time.
The role of DE&I leaders extends beyond hiring practices, encompassing the overall cultural framework of an organization.
Notable Quotes:
"I was succeeding at work, succeeding at being a mom, and failing myself."
"Rest is resistance, it truly is resistance of the movement."
"The moment that I realized that I do not find value in labor was a very big moment for me."
"You got to put your mask on before you help somebody."
"We all have the bad days. Every day you're not coming in and it's roses and sunshine."
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About Our Guest:
Bernita Dillard is a seasoned professional in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). With over a decade of experience, she is a transformative leader in hiring and talent management programs, focusing on attracting and retaining top diverse talent. As the Director of Diversity Sourcing for Expedia Group, Bernita leverages her expertise in data analytics to refine inclusive hiring practices. She boasts an educational background with a bachelor's degree in communication studies from San Jose State University and an MBA from the Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business at Mills College. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is deeply passionate about building environments where individuals from underrepresented backgrounds have equal career opportunities.
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of "You Can Sit With Us," Lexi B guides us through an engaging conversation with Bernita Dillard, an influential DE&I leader. As listeners dive into the transcript, they are greeted by Bernita's compelling experiences and profound realizations on balancing a high-powered career with personal well-being and self-care strategies.
Initially, Bernita takes us on her career journey, from her early eager days at Facebook to the pivotal moment of her burnout, despite success. The episode delves into the realization that our value should not solely rest on labor, a lesson learned from generational patterns that Bernita aims to break. Her narrative continues as we learn about her steps towards self-prioritization—setting up therapy sessions, embracing physical fitness, and rejuvenating through travel.
Key Takeaways:
Prioritizing self-care is critical to success, with personal endeavors like travel and hobbies helping to maintain a balance.
Establishing boundaries and strategic scheduling, even against work demands, is key to managing work-life integration.
Performance at work should not define personal value; this lesson is often derived from historical and generational experiences.
Knowing how to be effective and efficient at work creates social capital and trust, while also allowing flexibility for personal time.
The role of DE&I leaders extends beyond hiring practices, encompassing the overall cultural framework of an organization.
Notable Quotes:
"I was succeeding at work, succeeding at being a mom, and failing myself."
"Rest is resistance, it truly is resistance of the movement."
"The moment that I realized that I do not find value in labor was a very big moment for me."
"You got to put your mask on before you help somebody."
"We all have the bad days. Every day you're not coming in and it's roses and sunshine."
Important Links
Linkedin
Website
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lexib/message
30 min