Listen "Episode - 16: Your Values, Your Voice: Finding Fulfillment in Your Professional Journey"
Episode Synopsis
Are you a working woman striving for career growth, navigating complex workplace dynamics, and seeking to empower your authentic self? Then this episode of the RAA Talks podcast is for you!
Join host Raihana as she engages in a profound conversation with strategic product leader Walyce Phillip, delving into topics critical for modern professional women.
What can you expect from this episode?
Discover how to own your identity and foster a sense of belonging, especially for minority women, in diverse professional spaces.
Learn strategies to avoid being pigeonholed by your identity and instead showcase the full spectrum of your talents and personal brand at work.
Gain insights into navigating challenging and even toxic work environments, including lessons on when to stay and when to prioritize your well-being by exiting.
Explore effective communication and visibility techniques for leading and thriving in diverse, remote teams.
Understand the power of self-advocacy and the importance of clearly defining your personal and professional values to guide your career path.
What can you gain from the episode?
Empowerment to strategically define and present your authentic self in the workplace, choosing what aspects of your identity to share.
Enhanced understanding of how to foster belonging and inclusion, both personally and through systemic changes within organizations.
Practical advice for identifying and managing toxic work cultures and protecting your self-worth and confidence.
Actionable strategies for effective communication and advocacy when leading or working within diverse, remote teams.
A renewed commitment to self-worth and value-driven decision-making for long-term career fulfillment and peace of mind.
This episode of RAA Talks offers a candid and insightful conversation filled with actionable wisdom for every woman aiming to excel in her career.
Tune in to hear how to transform challenges into opportunities, embrace your unique perspective, and build a career path aligned with your deepest values.
- Join Raihana's community for working mothers, Working Momma Sanctuary: https://www.raacoaching.com/community
- Join Raihana's community for working mothers as an expert: https://www.raacoaching.com/community-experts
Walyce Intro:
Walyce Phillip, a strategic product leader with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation. Currently serving as Senior Product Manager at 613 Originals, she leads product strategy and technology initiatives while managing cross-functional teams across engineering and operations. Her experience spans from leading author experience tools at AWS to building digital communities at Columbia University. Beyond her corporate role, Walyce is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of Latina tech leaders as Vice Chair of Pineapple Women, where she's developing scalable programs to help young women build their careers in STEM. With experience across media, education, and technology sectors, Walyce brings a unique perspective on product leadership and inclusive technology.
Reach out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walyce/
#RAATalks #ProfessionalGrowth #PodcastEpisode #CareerWomen #WomenInLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #IdentityAtWork #Belonging #DEI #ProductLeadership #RemoteWork #SelfAdvocacy #CareerDevelopment #WomenInTech #Empowerment #WorkLife #StrategicCareer #ToxicWorkEnvironment #OvercomingChallenges #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerAdvice #FemaleLeaders
Join host Raihana as she engages in a profound conversation with strategic product leader Walyce Phillip, delving into topics critical for modern professional women.
What can you expect from this episode?
Discover how to own your identity and foster a sense of belonging, especially for minority women, in diverse professional spaces.
Learn strategies to avoid being pigeonholed by your identity and instead showcase the full spectrum of your talents and personal brand at work.
Gain insights into navigating challenging and even toxic work environments, including lessons on when to stay and when to prioritize your well-being by exiting.
Explore effective communication and visibility techniques for leading and thriving in diverse, remote teams.
Understand the power of self-advocacy and the importance of clearly defining your personal and professional values to guide your career path.
What can you gain from the episode?
Empowerment to strategically define and present your authentic self in the workplace, choosing what aspects of your identity to share.
Enhanced understanding of how to foster belonging and inclusion, both personally and through systemic changes within organizations.
Practical advice for identifying and managing toxic work cultures and protecting your self-worth and confidence.
Actionable strategies for effective communication and advocacy when leading or working within diverse, remote teams.
A renewed commitment to self-worth and value-driven decision-making for long-term career fulfillment and peace of mind.
This episode of RAA Talks offers a candid and insightful conversation filled with actionable wisdom for every woman aiming to excel in her career.
Tune in to hear how to transform challenges into opportunities, embrace your unique perspective, and build a career path aligned with your deepest values.
- Join Raihana's community for working mothers, Working Momma Sanctuary: https://www.raacoaching.com/community
- Join Raihana's community for working mothers as an expert: https://www.raacoaching.com/community-experts
Walyce Intro:
Walyce Phillip, a strategic product leader with over 15 years of experience in digital transformation. Currently serving as Senior Product Manager at 613 Originals, she leads product strategy and technology initiatives while managing cross-functional teams across engineering and operations. Her experience spans from leading author experience tools at AWS to building digital communities at Columbia University. Beyond her corporate role, Walyce is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of Latina tech leaders as Vice Chair of Pineapple Women, where she's developing scalable programs to help young women build their careers in STEM. With experience across media, education, and technology sectors, Walyce brings a unique perspective on product leadership and inclusive technology.
Reach out at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walyce/
#RAATalks #ProfessionalGrowth #PodcastEpisode #CareerWomen #WomenInLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #IdentityAtWork #Belonging #DEI #ProductLeadership #RemoteWork #SelfAdvocacy #CareerDevelopment #WomenInTech #Empowerment #WorkLife #StrategicCareer #ToxicWorkEnvironment #OvercomingChallenges #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerAdvice #FemaleLeaders
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