Meraki Unboxed

Meraki Unboxed


Episode 134: Humans of Meraki: Helen Fream on Shaping Careers, Communities, and Confidence

May 14, 2025

In this Humans of Meraki episode, Helen Fream takes us on her dynamic Cisco journey—from designing the popular Meraki e-learning program to championing mentorship and leading Women of Meraki. With humor and heart, Helen shares how she’s created opportunities, mastered public speaking, and pursued her love of sustainable fashion. You won’t want to miss this uplifting conversation, full of insights on inclusion and growth and making bold moves in the workplace!


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Host

Sammy Brenner, Virtual Sales Leader, Cisco Meraki


Guest

Helen Fream, Instructional Designer – Join & Connect Enablement 

Hfream@cisco.com

Helen is a Learning & Development professional with a strong background in instructional design, program management, and digital learning solutions. Throughout her career at Cisco, she has built global onboarding initiatives and created impactful learning experiences for diverse audiences. Known for her creativity, organization, and cross-functional collaboration, she is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, having led the ERO Women of Meraki, as a sustainable fashion enthusiast, and as a dedicated Toastmaster!