Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw

Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw


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EP. 29 Dr. Ying Sun is a first-generation Asian American postdoctoral scholar. Being a good ally means understanding the individual.
May 10, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Ying Sun.  Dr. Sun is a first-gen, Asian American postdoctoral scholar.  She believes people need to see the whole individual to be ...

EP. 28 We can all make a difference. Carrie Valiant asks us to do more to promote others even while following our own stars.
May 10, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Carrie Valiant.  Carrie has always been focused on outside interests during her long tenure practicing law.  She thinks the best career advice is ...

EP. 27 Waiting to be asked wasn’t working so well for Valerie Sullivan. So she practiced asking instead. Now she’s the CEO.
May 10, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Valerie Sullivan who is a big believer in practice, practice, practice.  She also believes you have more power than you think and tells ...

EP. 26 Treat yourself like the professional you are. And get in the game.
May 02, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Nancy Ham who has been leading and growing companies for years.  If you are hesitating in your career, Nancy has some advice for ...

EP. 25 Be as you are. Show up 100%. Diane Adams lives by these words.
May 02, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Diane Adams.  Diane’s life work has been focused on culture.  And by embracing the hard, she also believes you can make the world ...

EP. 24 One foot in front of the other… how Dr. Nicole Neal managed family, job, community service, and additional degrees. Now she wants to help other women realize their dreams.
May 02, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Nicole Neal, who pursued additional degrees while still focusing on her career, community and family.  She also aims to help other women ...

EP. 23 Star individual contributor to Manager is a big step. And that means incorporating different styles to build high performance teams.
April 26, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Rebecca Marks, a Senior Finance Manager at Grainger headquartered in Chicago. Becca has been at Grainger for nearly ten years in a variety ...

EP. 22 "Reality: Challenges are out there. Maritza Diaz chose to ignore them."
April 25, 2021

Do not be distracted.  Maritza Diaz wants her kids to be proud of Mommy.  She is busy creating jobs and doesn’t have time for doubters.  Laurie McGraw is speaking with ...

EP. 21 Sow positivity and just keep working…… Dr. Suzet McKinney’s plan when confronting brick walls and cement ceilings.
April 25, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Suzet McKinney, who shares her best advice for how to handle and breakthrough roadblocks. Dr. Suzet McKinney, a nationally recognized public health ...

EP. 20 Those gray areas of harassment, pay equity. Real issues. Real advice.
April 19, 2021

Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Susan Gross Sholinsky, an expert on those workforce issues that still exist and really matter. Susan Gross Sholinsky gives employers the tools they ...