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Episode 2

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Leading Through Change

October 29, 2020 | 30 mins
February 4, 2021 | 45 mins
“ …it’s so important to remember you’ve been put in a role for a reason, you’ve been asked to do something for a reason. People believe in you. ” –

Skyler Mattson | find it at 40:39

”In Sanskrit — I come from India — there’s a word called “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” so that means the whole world is my family…so I think with the pandemic and the virtual connections…everybody going through this thing together…” –

Suma Nallapati | find it at 44:04

“we’re all individuals and the last thing you want to do is to fit right in…in a way where you’re no longer bringing what was uniquely you to the table.” –

Ronalee Zarate-Bayani | find it at 12:50

Highlights

• The importance of diversity and
inclusion in business today

• Approaching multicultural business
practices

• Ways to lean into self-doubt and the
discomfort that comes with personal
and professional change

• Why being real with your mentor
matters

Summary

Drawing from their multicultural experiences across industries, Skyler’s guests share personal anecdotes and prudent advice about embracing change head-on. Spanning topics ranging from struggling with differences to reaching out for help, this conversation will leave you with a renewed sense of empathy long after it’s over.

Panelists

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Guest

Ronalee Zarate-Bayani

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CMO of Los Angeles Rams

Ronalee Zarate-Bayani is responsible for defining and cultivating the Rams brand, serving as a key member in shaping the experiences of the new 300-acre Los Angeles Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park and creating a modern L.A. entertainment experience for the next generation of fans. She is passionate about building brands, especially through modern digital experiences and holds an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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Guest

Suma Nallapati

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CDO of DISH Network

Suma Nallapati is the Senior VP of DISH IT, with over 20 years of experience. Most recently, she was Colorado’s Secretary of Technology. She has been named one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council, one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Colorado, and CIO of the Year. Suma lives in Colorado with her family.
Skyler Mattson
Host

Skyler Mattson

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President of WONGDOODY

Over the past 18 years, Skyler has overseen the growth of WONGDOODY while leading award-winning work, including several female empowerment initiatives. As president, Skyler has been an integral part of transforming WONGDOODY from a North American ad agency to the global experience and design platform for Infosys, with studios around the globe. She has been a delegate to the World Economic Forum and proudly serves as a board member for the Infosys Foundation.

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