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There was a time when low representation was a norm but times are changing (thank goodness–I mean there is still a lot of work to do, but slow progress is still progress nonetheless). Companies are starting to realize they need to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion or they will be out of talent.  In this month’s speaker series podcast episode that is exactly what we are talking about! I had the privilege of interviewing Adriele Parker. She is a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) thought partner with over 13 years of combined experience in DEI strategy, recruiting, learning and development, career development, and coaching. She specializes in agile DEI strategy development & implementation, inclusive leadership development, employee resource groups (ERGs), and inclusive team dynamics.  She has a particular interest in building inclusive workplaces and reducing systemic barriers that affect the success of marginalized populations. Outside of DEI, Adriele is passionate about family & friends, her pup (@rouxthelilpoo), supporting other Black women, cooking (please send recipes!), investing, and upcycling clothing. During our chat, she talks about why representation matters and what to do to push your organization if it’s missing. Episode Links Guest Speaker: Adriele Parker @adrieleparkerWorking With Adriele: https://linktr.ee/adrieleparker  About Merete Fields Merete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields Resources Need to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

If you feel like you keep working, working, and working, but you just aren’t fulfilled and want to find something else (but you need to keep your job) this episode is especially for you. In this episode, I spoke with Carolyn Pitt who is an Intellectual Property and Entertainment Attorney with significant experience in Human Capital Management Consulting, Strategy, and Business Development.  She previously practiced law at Alston & Bird LLP and received her BS in Psychology from Vanderbilt University and her JD from American University’s Washington College of Law. Carolyn is also the Founder and CEO of Productions.com, a job marketplace for production professionals that connects studios, music labels, and corporate brands to vetted local production talent. She talks about how she used all of her passions to pursue her ultimate goal of entrepreneurship, while still working her 9-5. Learn how you can work your FT while also finding alignment with your passions. Episode Links Guest Speaker: Carolyn Pitt @pittesqueCEO and Founder of Work With Productions: @workwithproductions | Productions.com About Merete Fields Merete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields Resources Need to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

Have you ever had aspirations to change careers and start in a new industry but felt like it was too late? Then you're going to love this episode because you're going to learn that there's no such thing! In this episode, I spoke with experienced marketing professional, Brandon Delesline to talk all about how he successfully transitioned careers, and share tips on how you can too! Brandon is currently the head of DEI Marketing at Twitch, and works to build brand campaigns that reflect the diverse communities that leverage the global streaming platform. Episode Links Guest Speaker: Brandon DeleslineBrandon's LinkedIn: @brandondelesline About Merete Fields Merete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields Resources Need to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

We are living in a world where entrepreneurship is highlighted so heavily that sometimes we forget a 9-5 is still poppin'! I spoke with experienced HR professional, Kirsten Norwood to talk just about this topic. Kirsten is a journalist by trade but an HR professional by passion and the host of All Things Career podcast. Episode Links Guest Speaker: Kirsten Norwood’s Podcast | All Things CareerKirsten Norwood Social Media: @kirstendnorwood About Merete Fields Merete helps professional women of color purposely and successfully pivot their careers and navigate workplace challenges. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields Resources Need to dust that resume off? Use this FREE resource to get started. Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect

In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Antoinette Liles, a talented Doctor of Dental Medicine, who recently opened up her own Dental Practice in Pearl, MS. Dr. Liles takes great pride in her journey of becoming a dentist and owning her own practice. She is a first-generation college student, a proud HBCU graduate, and the first doctor in her family. In this episode, we talk all about why representation matters and how to ensure you are focusing on it in your professional life. Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

This is one of my favorite topics because I think there is something liberating about being vulnerable and getting ready to have a difficult conversation.  In this episode, I walk you through how to have effectively had difficult conversations with anyone...including your manager. Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

In today's episode, I got the pleasure of interviewing Kirsten Norwood! Kirsten is an experienced HR professional with a focus on recruiting, training and inclusion. With a special ability to appeal to any audience, especially young professionals, Kirsten specializes in helping people “walk in their true identity at work.” Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

Sometimes you get through a routine and you don’t think about if what you’re doing is actually what you want to be doing. So this episode is dedicated to helping you to start thinking through what your career goals actually are (aside from making money). In order to figure out your goals, this episode will share the have three specific things that I think will help you get clarity. Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

In today’s episode, I interviewed Halleemah Nash. She is a speaker, author, and social entrepreneur operating as Founder of Rosecrans Ventures, a startup that provides coaching and career readiness to underrepresented Gen Z talent.  She talks all about how to make an impact in the work you do and how to hone in on your purpose. Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

Is there even a thing called balance?! I kid but I will say it’s a concept that is ever-evolving. Sometimes you think we achieve balance every single day and it’s just not true. Some days your all may mean only 65% and some days your all is 100%. It’s ok that it fluctuates because you are human. In this episode, I walk you through four ways to help you achieve balance. Episode Links Daily Greatness Planner I use: https://dailygreatness.co/Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

In this episode, I spoke with a woman who was told no over and over again, that ended up working for the greatest entertainer of all time–Beyonce! I sat down with celebrity Stylist and Designer Raquel Smith. Raquel shares what it’s like to work with THE Beyonce Knowles, how her drive and tenacity for passion for fashion helped her get to where she is today. Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields

In our modern social media world, sometimes we start to focus too much on how many connections we have versus how many relationships we actually have.  In this episode, I walk through the top 4 steps of how to connect and build meaningful professional relationships. Episode Links Interested in getting 1-1 coaching? Fill out this form for us to connect.If you’re looking to pivot careers and land the job you love, you want to take advantage of my freebie!Want the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!About Merete Fields Merete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves. Visit her website: MereteFields.com Social: @meretefields