On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down for a powerful catch-up with Sydney Rizo — a name you’re going to be hearing a lot more in the automotive industry.
Sydney first appeared on the show in May 2024, at the Women In Automotive Conference and was still a student at Northwood University. Now, just over a year later, she’s back with her MBA in hand, a string of leadership wins behind her, and gearing up to start her career as a Management Trainee at Toyota North America.
They dive into:
â—Ź How Sydney balanced life as a Division II soccer captain, top student, and rising auto industry leader
â—Ź What it takes to lead signature events like the Northwood University International Auto Show, working alongside heavy hitters like Penske, COX Automotive, and CDK Global
â—Ź Why mentorship and saying YES to opportunities (even the scary ones) is the key to building your network
● And how it feels to be heading into her first big role at Toyota North America — and the panel she’ll be speaking on at the upcoming WIA Conference in Nashville.
If you want inspiration on how to fast-track your career in automotive, or why backing young talent matters, this is your episode.
👉 Learn more & register for the Women In Automotive Conference: womeninautomotive.com
👉 Connect with Sydney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-rizo/
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