We’ve compiled the best advice from podcasts of 2024, we hope you enjoy hearing from our amazing guests, some with incredible relaunch stories of their own, some to share guidance, all inspirational: Jennifer Andrews, equity & diversity lead at Guardian Life; Elizabeth Andrew, TEDx speaker and global leader & motivator; Ofer Sharone, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on research regarding career transitions, unemployment, and aspirations; Felicia Williams on her relaunch at Vanguard and consequent advancement; Heather Bannon, returned to Discover Financial Services after leaving for a break, and her advancement; Rowena Zahn pivoted into life sciences after a 15-yr break; Ashley Miller pivoted from sports management to DEI initiatives after her break; Elia O’Rourke relocated from Mexico and relaunched in the US; Evan J. Kopelson relaunched into legal advocacy from LA’s entertainment industry.
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We’ve compiled the best advice from podcasts of 2024, we hope you enjoy hearing from our amazing guests, some with incredible relaunch stories of their own, some to share guidance, all inspirational: Jennifer Andrews, equity & diversity lead at Guardian Life; Elizabeth Andrew, TEDx speaker and global leader & motivator; Ofer Sharone, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on research regarding career transitions, unemployment, and aspirations; Felicia Williams on her relaunch at Vanguard and consequent advancement; Heather Bannon, returned to Discover Financial Services after leaving for a break, and her advancement; Rowena Zahn pivoted into life sciences after a 15-yr break; Ashley Miller pivoted from sports management to DEI initiatives after her break; Elia O’Rourke relocated from Mexico and relaunched in the US; Evan J. Kopelson relaunched into legal advocacy from LA’s entertainment industry.
EP 291:A pivot from sports management to DEI leadership after a 2 yr career break with Ashley Miller
3,2,1 iRelaunch
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1 year ago
EP 291:A pivot from sports management to DEI leadership after a 2 yr career break with Ashley Miller
Ashley Miller spent the first 19 years of her career working in the NBA and WNBA organizations. After a two-year career break, Ashley pivoted her career by joining Goldman Sachs in private wealth management via Goldman’s Returnship program. She later became Chief of Staff for Diversity Recruiting and leader of the Returnship program. From there, Ashley moved to Yum! Brands, parent of Pizza Hut Global, where she leads equity, inclusion, and belonging. She spearheads initiatives that champion inclusiveness and foster cultures of belonging around the world.
We speak with Ashley about her career break, relaunch, and career progression, including examining her changing identity during different life phases and imposter syndrome during relaunching.
3,2,1 iRelaunch
We’ve compiled the best advice from podcasts of 2024, we hope you enjoy hearing from our amazing guests, some with incredible relaunch stories of their own, some to share guidance, all inspirational: Jennifer Andrews, equity & diversity lead at Guardian Life; Elizabeth Andrew, TEDx speaker and global leader & motivator; Ofer Sharone, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on research regarding career transitions, unemployment, and aspirations; Felicia Williams on her relaunch at Vanguard and consequent advancement; Heather Bannon, returned to Discover Financial Services after leaving for a break, and her advancement; Rowena Zahn pivoted into life sciences after a 15-yr break; Ashley Miller pivoted from sports management to DEI initiatives after her break; Elia O’Rourke relocated from Mexico and relaunched in the US; Evan J. Kopelson relaunched into legal advocacy from LA’s entertainment industry.
