In this episode of the Urban Income Podcast, host Lavall Chichester interviews Kristy LoRusso, the Chief Marketing Officer of Kaiser Permanente. Kristy shares her inspiring personal journey toward success, her experience as a female in a leadership position, and her advice for navigating microaggressions and fear.
She emphasizes the importance of being disciplined with money, being an ally to women, taking risks, and being vulnerable. She also offers advice on breaking into the healthcare industry and suggests skills and traits that are beneficial for success. Additionally, she shares insights on how to build relationships, explore different opportunities, and leverage them to find success. Here are a few of the topics discussed on this episode of The Urban Income Show.
- Leveraging relationships and networks
- Demonstrating qualifications
- Being an ally to women
- Trying and exploring different opportunities
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Quotable:
02:49: “So when you tell me I can't do something, it makes me go, okay, I'm going to go do it. I think that really is part of my history and my family.”
04:16: “I think over time, as I've established myself and built relationships and leveraged those relationships and learned how to ask for help, what I have learned is kindness gets you a lot farther."
23:51: "People in healthcare are very open to networking and communicating and helping you, but be really intentional about how you use people's time”
27:11: "I think it's really important to think of the world as a jungle gym and not a ladder that it's okay and you should bounce around and do different things until you find your thing."
What is The Urban Income Show?
Welcome to the Urban Income Show, a financial education podcast that highlights the accomplishments of minority leaders in various industries. Join us as we interview CEOs, CMOs, CTOs, founders, and other executives to discuss their journeys to success.
In each episode of Urban Income, we delve into the personal stories and insights of our featured guests, exploring the strategies and tactics they have used to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. We discuss their perspectives on topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, personal finance, and career development, providing listeners with actionable advice and inspiration to fuel their own journeys.
Through our conversations with these accomplished minority leaders, we aim to showcase the power of diversity in the business world, and demonstrate how anyone can leverage their unique perspectives and experiences to thrive in their chosen field. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an established professional, Urban Income is here to inspire, educate, and empower you to take control of your financial future.