In this episode of Your American Dream, get ready to be inspired by the story of Le Anne Harper—Co-Founder & COO of Unlock and Founder of Harper Consulting LLC—whose journey from adoptee immigrant to talent operations innovator is a testament to resilience, vision, and leadership excellence.
After navigating the challenges of building a career as an immigrant in the competitive entertainment industry, Le Anne Harper transformed her passion for people and workplace culture into award-winning programs at Sony Pictures, Eventbrite, and DreamWorks. Through her work, she helps HR professionals, talent operations leaders, and executives create cultures where people thrive, innovation flourishes, and business success follows.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen workplace culture, develop high-impact talent programs, or enhance leadership effectiveness, this episode offers proven strategies and practical insights to unlock your organization’s potential.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
How Le Anne Harper turned her personal journey into a catalyst for innovation in talent operations
What inspired the creation of Unlock and her consulting practice
Strategies to build exceptional workplace cultures and leadership programs
Powerful mindset shifts around diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence
Encouragement to lead with purpose and foster meaningful change
This conversation is a reminder that the “American Dream” can be defined—and redefined—through the work you do and the impact you create.
🎧 Episode Outline
Introduction to Le Anne Harper (0:00)
Le Anne Harper's Origin Story (1:07)
Professional Journey and Early Career (4:13)
Finding Purpose in Entertainment (10:47)
Pivotal Career Decisions (13:37)
Health and Work-Life Balance (20:23)
Co-Founding Unlock (26:59)
Unlock: A New Era of Connection (30:36)
Coaching and Consulting Insights (31:58)
Key Takeaways for Aspiring Professionals (33:30)
🔗 Connect with Le Anne Harper Website: https://ourunlock.com/ Le Anne's Coaching Services: https://harperconsulting.com/ Email: leanne@harperconsulting.com
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