Innovative Identities: How Role Models Shape Our Paths to Becoming Innovators | Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan

19/07/2024 7 min
Innovative Identities: How Role Models Shape Our Paths to Becoming Innovators | Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan

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Join Sherrell Dorsey and Riyaad Seecharan as they delve into the profound impact of representation on innovation. In this insightful conversation, they reflect on the power of seeing oneself in roles typically dominated by a different demographic. Riyaad shares his journey from fetching sandwiches to leading a department in a startup that was eventually acquired by Microsoft, thanks to two inspiring mentors. Meanwhile, Sherrell recounts the invaluable lessons learned from a local salon owner who defied industry norms and fostered community empowerment. Discover how these experiences shaped their identities as innovators and the importance of creating pathways for future disruptors.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep10-trust-risk-and-leading-through-relationships/id1737010409?i=1000656984729
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUNKooq4bqw&t=516s

Sherrell Dorsey 
Website | sherrelldorsey.com 
IG | @sherrell_dorsey 

Riyaad Seecharan
LinkedIn | riyaadseecharan

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