Feeling warmly welcomed in a new environment is crucial for our development and growth. And when it comes to the workplace, it is an essential factor that helps immigrant employees keep their enthusiasm and sense of belonging.
Unfortunately, this is an ideal situation that not everyone gets to experience when they first start their career in corporate.
While nowadays many companies have ERGs, not all of them ensure the inclusion and support their members need.
Nevertheless, there are some exceptions to these commonalities and that is exactly what today's guest is here to share.
Today on the show, Lola welcomes world-leading wireless tech innovator, Fatim Mbaye.
Fatim's corporate journey has been the ideal scenario when it comes to being welcomed to the workplace. Throughout this conversation, she shares how she found value in an inclusive culture at work and how her peers' intentional efforts helped her feel well received as an immigrant at the very beginning of her career.
Listen until the end of this episode to learn how immigrants can be a part of the D&I conversation, tips on how to integrate yourself into the workplace, and more.
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In this episode, we cover:-Fatim's background and first years in the U.S.-Barriers Fatim faced when she first started in the corporate workplace.-Advice from those getting started in the corporate world.-The importance of diversity and inclusion.-How everyone plays an important role when it comes to D&I.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Connect with Fatim via Linkedin.-EQImindset-Join the LinkedIn group Thriving in Intersectionality - Immigrants In Corporate.
Connect with Lola:LinkedIn: Lola AdeyemoInstagram: @immigrantsincorporate
More about The Immigrants In Corporate Podcast:Welcome to the “Immigrants in Corporate” podcast. A podcast about Immigrants and the journey to belonging and thriving in the corporate workplace. Drawing on her experience as an Immigrant with years of experience in corporate America, and her current role as a certified diversity professional who is working with global corporations to build a more inclusive workplace for underrepresented employees, Lola Adeyemo is amplifying the voices of immigrants across different geographical locations and within the corporate workplace. This podcast is focused on highlighting the different barriers immigrants face in the corporate workplace and sharing insights for overcoming and thriving at work by leveraging individual uniqueness and cultural background. The discussion will be based on the different categories from the book “Thriving in Intersectionality”.
As an Immigrant in the corporate workplace or an International student looking forward to getting into the corporate workplace in a new country listen in for insights and visit www.immigrantsincorporate.com for more information on social media communities and upcoming live events and resources.
Join Lola Adeyemo, each week as she connects you with immigrants who work across different industries and in different parts of the world. Hear their stories and learn how they are working towards belonging and thriving every single day.