Offering a Second Chance (w/ Monica Pyles)

11/06/2024 35 min Episodio 15
Offering a Second Chance (w/ Monica Pyles)

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In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Monica Pyles, a Customer Success Manager at Polo. Monica shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and seven and a half years of incarceration to securing employment and thriving in a corporate role at Polo. We dive into the challenges she faced during reintegration, her remarkable personal growth, and the significant impact of second chance hiring. Monica also discusses how her past experiences have enhanced her professional skills and her ongoing efforts to support other women transitioning back into society. Additionally, we highlight Polo's proactive involvement in these life-changing initiatives and discuss the broader societal benefits of second chance hiring. Don't miss this powerful and inspiring episode!00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:10 Meet Monica Pyles: A Journey of Resilience02:44 Overcoming Challenges Post-Incarceration04:13 Professional Growth and Skills Development06:02 The Importance of Second Chance Hiring08:53 Supporting Women Transitioning from Incarceration27:50 Polo's Involvement and Community Support32:42 Advice for Rebuilding Life and Career34:23 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources:A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom ProductsLearn more about Polo Custom ProductsPolo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

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