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Let’s talk about the importance of women leaders in music and the arts. Hope to see you there!

What do you do when you've already supported more than 9,000 up and coming women leaders in advertising, communications, media and marketing roles? You set even bigger targets to inspire more women and keep changing our industry for the better. If you want to know more about how you can partner with WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ) to help us achieve this, I'd love to tell you more! Give me a call or drop me a message. #SupportInspireCampaign #Fabulise #HereIfYouNeed

When we show up in all of our glory our impact is simply undeniable! How proud I am to work with the two amazing Leaders featured in the post attached below in an organization like #MyCompany #Novartis where extremely accomplished leaders like these two and others, simply see themselves as each of our colleagues and as such, eliminate hierarchies and imagined barriers and allow themselves to be accessed. I promise if you knew me you would know, I am not typically a name-dropper. However, to illustrate my point, I’m going to drop some names. In only five years here, I have organically and on multiple occasions had opportunities to interact directly with both Reshema Kemps-Polanco and Marion Brooks, MBA both members of our senior levels of leadership along with so many others like Desmond Creary, Sherrita Dorsey, Hannah Perry, and Rob Kowalski to mention a few. Yeah, I know, that’s quite a bit of name-dropping going on 😁 so I’ll stop though I could drop scores more! My point is, here at Novartis we show up to have the greatest impact we possibly can! We do this at all levels of our organization from the local field sales ranks (me) through U. S. Leadership, across oceans to our Global partners up to and including our CEO Vas Narasimhan (yes, I know him too, met him twice now though he’s based in Basel,Switzerland…please forgive me, I couldn’t resist 😆)! At Novartis, we show up for our customers and for their patients! Importantly, WE.ALSO.SHOW.UP.FOR.EACH.OTHER! Here at Novartis we have access to each other and this includes access to our leaders. We recognize WE ARE OUR OWN MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE! It is as easy as a simple email request for time on a calendar or an MS Teams meeting invite. In five short years I have found the smallest intentional asks I have made of anyone here (whether I had previously met them or not), have been received most often with my request being accommodated. Initially I was shocked by it all, but I have come to understand that this environment is the way it has been designed with absolute intentionality. We know that the next BIG IDEA can come from anyone at any level at anytime and we are Smart & Healthy enough to know better than to miss out because of imaginary boundaries that cannot be crossed! Reshema said it best as she opened her wonderful post attached below, “Breaking barriers and affecting change require us to be bold, courageous and united. It’s hard work…”, and #ThisIsHowWeDoIt! #HowWeShowUp #StrongerTogether #ThrivingTogether #WeShowUpForUsToo

And, yours truly will lead a breakout session: Mental Wellness for Women Leaders!  Meet you there!

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Joanna Pineda invites Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) and the Latino DEI Collective, on to the Associations Thrive podcast. Eduardo discusses NHCC's efforts to advance Hispanic representation in corporate leadership and help companies recruit, promote, and retain Hispanic talent. In this episode, Eduardo shares: 📦 How NHCC supports Hispanic-owned businesses through supplier diversity initiatives. 👨🏽💼 The Latino Executive Accelerator Program, designed to help Latinos break through the executive glass ceiling. 🌎 The importance of understanding the cultural diversity within the Hispanic/Latino community, which encompasses over 20 countries and a wide range of dialects and cultural backgrounds. 🤝 NHCC's Convening Leaders Program, fostering collaboration and cultural competency among Fortune 100 companies. 🎁 How NHCC is helping companies give back to Hispanic communities through corporate social responsibility (CSR). #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinoLeadership #NHCC #LatinoDEI #ExecutiveLeadership

Want some inspiration this week? Read this post and watch the YouTube shorts on my inspiring time at the recent AwesomeLeaders (Supply Chain Top Leaders) symposium. #inspiring #womenAndAllys #makingAnImpact

In our culture, food and music bring us together, uniting us in our diversity. So it is understandable that during Hispanic Heritage month we want to let others experience these important pillars of our culture. Now…there is so much more about us than just those pillars. What if during this Hispanic Heritage month, we took advantage of all the attention that comes our way, and also discussed what non-latino leaders need to know about our mindsets and culture, to know exacly how they can help us reach those leadership positions? That’s what I will be doing in my media and book tour. Let’s join forces with you doing the same in your organization. It’s 2025 and we barely moved the needle in closing the Latino leadership and pay gaps…we cannot keep waiting much longer. I hope this slide can be a roadmap to make your #hispanicheritagemonth celebrations matter! Supporting Latino career advancement is a great way to celebrate and honor our culture. Watch full video: https://lnkd.in/dfhFG6gw Contact my team at contact@valeriaaloe.com if you want to learn more about the work we do with leaders in different organizations, to help close Latino talent performance and advancement gaps. #hispanicheritagemonth #speaker #author #dei #risingtogethermovement #uncolonizedlatinas #unbeatablelatinas

New Image Announcement: As we celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, Es Tiempo will share our leadership stories 365 days a year, especially how many company or corporate America think that Hispanic Heritage is for only one month. Es Tiempo will spotlight Latino folks from all industries. whether farmworkers like my parents to janitorial work like my dad, service jobs, or folks who are crushing it in corporate America, to all sectors across technology, or if you’re an entrepreneur or a venture capitalist or early stage investor. Es Tiempo will also spotlight Latino leaders in education, non profit or government, making sure we get a Latino commander and chief in the White House. Es Tiempo will cover all sectors, to folks in Hollywood, media or music entertainment to sports, arts, authors, and healthcare. Es Tiempo will elevate and celebrate Latinos in all of our industries, 365 days a year. This is truly how we move the needle. If you have a story or know of a Latino or Latina who is an incredible impactful and Thoughtful Leader, please send to me and Es Tiempo will spotlight Latino leader. Here is image: With gratitude, Frank Carbajal Founder Es Tiempo #365Latinoleader L'ATTITUDE Hispanic Heritage Foundation California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Hispanic Executive Angeles Investors We Are All Human Foundation HITEC United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) HACR - Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility

Honored to be featured in Ethical Research Solutions, Inc. article highlighting black business owners! It's inspiring to see diverse voices and experiences being recognized. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this conversation and to continue advocating for inclusive business practices. Let's keep pushing boundaries and creating opportunities for all. #BlackOwned #DiversityInBusiness #Leadership"

Communicate Inclusively is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new toolkit, “Navigating Crossroads: A Black Woman’s Guide to Career Transitions and Leadership.” Perfectly aligned with this year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” this toolkit is designed to empower Black women to take control of their career paths and redefine their stories. What’s Inside? - Inspiring Stories: Discover the journeys of Black women who have successfully transitioned across industries and ascended to leadership roles. - Practical Tools: Gain access to valuable resources and strategies to navigate career changes and excel in leadership positions. - Actionable Steps: Learn how to reclaim your narrative, build confidence, and lead with impact. This toolkit is a must-have for any Black woman seeking to elevate her career and make a lasting impact. Pre-Register for you copy today! https://lnkd.in/eJiijpnS #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimYourNarrative #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #CareerGrowth #BlackWomenInBusiness #BlackWomenEmpowerment