66: From Academia To Advocacy – Sandra Hunter

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In a riveting episode of Why I Left Sandra Hunter reveals why she abandoned her academic career to combat systemic bias and support women of color Founding the Stealth Auntie Network and Wild Women Leaders of Color she apos s transforming the landscape for mentorship and career progression Delve into Sandra apos s personal evolution during the pandemic her fight against discrimination and her mission to uplift women through ancestral strength and resilience Discover the profound effects of sponsorship the urgency of aligning work with personal values and the success stories embodying her program apos s impact all in this unmissable dialogue with host Brian Aquart Tune in to be inspired by Sandra apos s transition from academia to advocacy and learn about the power of community in driving change Takeaways Mentorship and sponsorship are crucial for the career advancement of women of color Creating inclusive and equitable environments requires listening to marginalized individuals and implementing policy changes Supporting women in their personal and professional growth can lead to tangible results and increased job satisfaction The job landscape for upcoming generations is shifting towards purpose-driven work and a focus on values and impact Stay connected with Sandra Wild Women Leaders of Color www wildwomenleadersofcolor com LinkedIn https www linkedin com in sandrahunter Brian is celebrating his 40th year of life by running 40 races Here apos s how you can support Donate to help those impacted by Childhood Trauma for the 2024 Chicago Marathon http donate aahgiving org goto BRunsChicago Donate to my relay team Speed Titans for the Rock The Ridge 50-Miler to benefit the Mohonk Preserve https charity pledgeit org f 7jYKjMny0d Stay connected with Why I Left Visit https www WhyILeft co Subscribe YouTube https www youtube com channel UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmg Apple Podcasts https podcasts apple com us podcast why-i-left id1613667100 Spotify https open spotify com show 0TE4Y626idPxNeewpCG6Ef Follow Instagram https www instagram com officialwhyileft LinkedIn https www linkedin com company why-i-left Connect with Brian https www linkedin com in brianaquart Rate us 5 stars and write a review here https podcasts apple com us podcast why-i-left id1613667100 Thanks to our partners amp sponsors Castmagic Create easier – https get castmagic io whyileft 2xYou Hire your EA today – B Runs Chicago BetterHelp Online Therapy – Get 10 off your first month and get matched to a therapist 10 off first order at APodcastGeek com nbsp Visit APodcastGeek com sign up and use code BA10 to get 10 off your first order Support the show

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